If you need a little nudge to get you in the holly-ho-ho mood, check out these holiday concerts on the horizon.
True Concord Voices & Orchestra
What: The professional choir is looking at the Wise Men with its annual Lessons & Carols by Candlelight concert. Songs of the Magi, which the choir is performing five times between Thursday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 15, will feature music inspired by the Three Wise Men and their gifts presented to the baby Jesus. Organist Guy Whatley joins the ensemble.
When and where: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 2800 W. Ina Road; 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Ca簽ada Drive in Green Valley; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave.; 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway; and 7:30 p.m. at St. Albans Episcopal Church, 3738 N. Old Sabino Canyon Road.
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Tickets: $25 and $40 through
Fox 做厙勛圖 Theatre
What: The downtown theater is going all-in for Christmas with a handful of holiday concerts between now and Friday, Dec. 20. Tickets are available at and the theater is located at 17 W. Congress St. Coming up:
- Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas is part theater, part concert and all family-friendly. It follows the story of the young bird Max, who goes off-course as his family flies south for the winter. Santas helpers, who have their own worries putting the final touches on presents, come to the rescue to help Max find his way. Along the journey they encounter friendly caroling worms, dancing poinsettias, Nutcracker soldiers, mischievous mice and an evil rat king. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13; $19.50 to $37.50.
- The iconic Grammy-nominated Mariachi Sol de M矇xico brings its Merry-Achi Christmas show here at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Its a mix of holiday favorites given the mariachi treatment and mariachi greats. Viva Performing Arts is co-presenting the show, which is more than likely to sell out. Hint: Dont wait until the last minute. $24.50 to $49.50.
- Khris Dodge Entertainment is staging its In the Christmas Mood: A Holiday Music Spectacular! on Friday, Dec. 20, starring Katherine Byrnes, Brian Levario, Chach Snook and Crystal Stark and featuring 94.9 MIXFM personalities Greg Curtis and Meredith Dunkel, hosts of Greg + Mere in the Morning, and the 做厙勛圖 Arizona Boys Chorus. Heres what to expect: Singing, dancing, a little bit of holiday magic, a six-piece band and a feeling like youre watching a classic Christmas special on TV. $25-$35 with proceeds benefitting the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona.
Blind Boys of Alabama
What: The pre-eminent Southern gospel ensemble knows how to insert a little heavenly hope in its Jingle Bells. California singer-songwriter Nicki Bluhm opens the show.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14
Where: Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.
Tickets: $25 to $38 through
Contact reporter Cathalena E. Burch at cburch@tucson.com or 573-4642. On Twitter @Starburch
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