December 10, 2013 time: 7:30pm location: Squires Recital Salon
Jointly sponsored by the Embassy of France in Washington, DC, the Visiting Artist Series of The School of Performing Arts | Music | Theatre | Cinema presents piano and cello duo, Emmanuelle Bertrand and Pascal Amoyel. Since 1999 these two talents have received the highest praise for their recordings (Alkan, Liszt, Strauss, Bloch, Grieg, St-Saëns) made under the Harmonia Mundi label, receiving the Annual Golden Tuning Fork at the Cannes Classical Awards, the “Choc” award from Monde de la Musique and a rating of 10/10 from music magazine Classica. See the VT Department of Music Performance Listing for more information.
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December 10, 2013 time: 7:30pm location: Burruss Hall Auditorium
The Moscow Ballet returns to Blacksburg on Tuesday, December 10, to perform the famous Swan Lake. With visually stimulating sets and costumes, Moscow Ballet has performed across North America since 1993 with acclaimed and award-winning prima ballerinas. Sponsored by the Virginia Tech Union; see Virginia Tech Events and Tickets for details.
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December 11, 2013 time: 2-6pm location: Blacksburg Market Square
The Blacksburg Farmer's Market happens every week in Blacksburg Market Square (Saturdays only January - March, Wednesdays and Saturdays April - December). Come see live music, sample fresh harvested produce, or spin a hula hoop in the sunshine. More than a market, it's a community gathering place, with a full calendar of entertainment and educational activities. See www.blacksburgfarmersmarket.com for lots more information.
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December 13, 2013 time: 7pm location: Downtown Christiansburg
The Town of Christiansburg presents its 2013 Christmas Parade on Friday, December 13th at 7pm (inclement weather date Monday, December 16th at 7pm). This year's theme is "The Twelve Days of Christmas". Come out and support your community organizations, businesses, churches, clubs, schools, troops and heroes. For more information, see Christiansburg 2013 Christmas Parade.
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December 14, 2013 time: 7:30-9:30pm location: Blacksburg United Methodist Church
The Blacksburg Children’s Chorale and the Master Chorale will highlight the season with festive music accompanied by brass, organ, and piano. Presented at Blacksburg United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 14th at 7:30pm. See www.blacksburgmasterchorale.org for ticket information.
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December 15, 2013 time: 3-4:30pm location: Blacksburg High School Auditorium
The Blacksburg Community Band, under the direction of Jay Durner, presents And the Mountains Echoed Gloria, a Holiday Pops Concert, on Sunday, December 15th at 3pm in the Blacksburg High School Auditorium. The concert features well-known Christmas music including Sleigh Ride, Do You Hear What I Hear?, Ave Maria, and medleys of carols. It is free and open to the public. Join Santa Claus and the band for a reception following the concert. For more information: www.facebook.com/BlacksburgCommunityBand
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December 17, 2013 time: 7:30-9:30pm location: Blacksburg Presbyterian Church
This tradition is a community favorite! Bring your families and friends for an evening of your favorite holiday songs, from Frosty the Snowman to excerpts from Handel’s Messiah. Presented at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church at 7:30pm on Tuesday, December 17th, with free admission – donations are accepted. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry. More information: www.blacksburgmasterchorale.org
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