Holiday Happenings

On the evening before Thanksgiving….

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 AT 7:30 P.M.: Kick off Thanksgiving weekend for the inspiring spiritual sounds of Mt. Pisgah choir, elegant resonating Trinity Bell-Ringers and others at Upperville Baptist Church. The performance is to benefit the Churches of Upperville Outreach Program for providing food during the holiday season and throughout the year. Details: 540-592-3297.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 AT 5 P.M.: The Middleburg Museum Foundation and The Middleburg Business & Professional Association will kick off Christmas in Middleburg at 5 p.m.—rain or shine—with the town’s traditional tree-lighting. Join the celebration at the foot of the town Christmas Tree in the Pink Box Garden (corner of Madison and Marshall) for singers, caroling and refreshments. There will be a special visit from Mrs. Claus and her elves. 540- 687-5152 or 540-687-8888.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 8 A.M.: Christmas in Middleburg begins with Breakfast with Santa at the Middleburg Charter School and continues through the day with the Middleburg Hunt, hounds included, will trot down Washington St. at 11 a.m. and the main parade will step off at 2 p.m. (See also page 3). Details: christmasinmiddleburg.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 7 P.M.: “Hidden in Plain View” at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church features the European piano gems of the early 20 th century with celebrated pianist Sophia Sabbayya Vastek sharing the gifts of European composers Lili Boulanger and Karol Szymanowski. $10 suggested donation. 105 E. Washington Street, Middleburg. 540-687-6297 or emmanuelmiddleburg.org.

The 26-member Shenandoah University Conservatory Choir will perform on Saturday afternoon, December 14th at the Middleburg United Methodist Church.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 14 AT 4 P.M.: Chanticleer Director Emeritus Dr. Matt Oltman will lead the 26-member Shenandoah University Conservatory Choir in a not-to-be missed concert of classical and contemporary Christmas favorites in the final Middleburg Concert Series performance of 2019. The afternoon concert will take place at the Middleburg United Methodist Church, 15 W. Washington St. in Middleburg. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite. com for $20 per person or by mail from: Middleburg Concert Foundation, PO Box 1967, Middleburg, VA 20118. Students and guests 18 and under are free. Details: www.middleburgconcerts.com, or 540-592-1660, middleburgconcerts@ gmail.com. Refreshments will be served following the event.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 3 P.M.: At Emmanuel Church Parish House, the vibrant Celtic music of the season will herald the holidays. $10 suggested donation. 105 E. Washington Street, Middleburg. 540-687-6297 or emmanuelmiddleburg.org. The 26-member Shenandoah University Conservatory Choir will perform on Saturday afternoon, December 14th at the Middleburg United Methodist Church.