By Jennifer Weber
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No matter what your taste in holiday music might be— classical, Celtic, country or contemporary—there’s a concert out there waiting for you this season.
In addition to the large concert halls, don’t forget about the merriment right here in Springville with the SGI holiday concerts. Don’t be afraid to sing along in the audience!
Dec. 8 – 10
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra: Classical Christmas
Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo
Join JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus to ring in the holidays with this magical concert, starring Aundi Marie Moore and BPO Principal Cellist Roman Mekinulov along with his son Benjamin. Ticket prices start at $40. For more information, visit bpo.org.
Dec. 9, Kissmas Bash 2017
KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo
Kiss 98.5 (WKSE-FM) presents Kissmas Bash 2017 with Kesha as the headliner along Why Don’t We, PRETTYMUCH, Julia Michaels, Max and Astrid S. Ticket prices start at $25 For more information, visitwww.keybankcenter.com.
Dec. 10
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra: Jingle Bell Jams
Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo
The BPO Annual Holiday Kids concert includes Santa’s favorite holiday music, dancing from Verve Dance Studios and the Royal Academy of Ballet. And the chance to join Santa and Mrs. Claus for milk and cookies after the concert. Ticket prices start at $14. For more information, visit www.bpo.org.
Dec. 10, Celtic Family Christmas
UB Center for the Arts, 103 Center for Tomorrow, Buffalo
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy along with other talented musicians and their children will be on stage at the Center for the Arts for an intimate and unique Christmas concert with a Celtic twist. Ticket prices start at $40. For more information visit www.ubcfa.org.
Dec. 13, SGI Elementary School Winter Concert
Springville Elementary School, 283 North Street, Springville
Dec. 14, SGI Middle School Winter Concert
Springville-Griffith Institute High School, 290 North Buffalo Street, Springville
Dec. 15, Norman Brown’s Joyous Christmas
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo
Buffalo State welcomes Grammy Award winner Norman Brown for a special holiday concert joined by R&B and standards singer/songwriter Bobby Caldwell and Marion Meadows, a staple of contemporary jazz. Ticket prices start at $37. For more information, visit www.buffalostatepac.org.
Dec. 15, Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas
Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda
Jim Brickman once again brings his spirit of the season to WNY with carols, classics and original songs on his 21st holiday tour. Ticket prices start at $29. For more information. visit www.rivieratheatre.org.
Dec. 15- 17
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra: Holiday Pops
Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo
Don’t miss out on WNY No. 1 Holiday Tradition! This year, the BPO joins forces with the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, while Mike Randall narrates The Polar Express, complete with its beautiful illustrations projected above the orchestra. Of course, you’ll also hear the rest of your holiday favorites. Ticket prices start at $40. For more information, visit www.bpo.org.
Dec. 16, Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits
University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, 103 Center for the Arts, Amherst
Kenny Rogers’ annual holiday tradition of performing Christmas Hits comes to WNY this December as part of the Grammy Award- Winner’s ‘The Gambler’s Last Deal’ Final World Tour to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Ticket prices start at $60. For more information, visit www.ubcfa.org
Dec. 16, Trans-Siberian Orchestra
KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo
The holiday tradition of Trans Siberian Orchestra “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” includes holiday fan-favorites alongside awe-inspiring special effects and staging. Ticket prices start at $43.50. For more information, visit www.keybankcenter.com.
Dec. 17, Kenny G – The Miracles Holiday & Hits Tour
Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster Street, North Tonawand
Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G performs a night filled with festive spirit & contemporary holiday classics. Ticket prices start at $40. For more information, visit www.bpo.org.
Dec. 20, SGI High School Winter Concert
Springville-Griffith Institute High School, 290 North Buffalo Street, Springville
