(Be sure to visit our monthly concert calendar by clicking on “Events Calendar.”)
CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE, “Christmas Carol Service,” the service features music of the Advent and Christmas seasons, including plainchant, choral works and traditional carols, December 17-18, 8 p.m., December 24, 4 p.m., free, 801-328-8941 for more information, www.utcotm.org.
KURT BESTOR CHRISTMAS, traditional holiday favorites and original music, featuring an all-star band, a world-class chamber orchestra, sophisticated sound and lights, and special guests, combined with warm storytelling and humor, December 18-20, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Abravanel Hall, $20-$47.50, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.
EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES, Lark & Spur, traditional and modern carols, December 18, 7:30 p.m., Gallivan Center, free.
DAVIS COUNTY SYMPHONY, Annual “Messiah” Sing-Along, Kent Nelson, music director, December 19, 7 p.m., Center Street LDS Cultural Hall, 261 E. Center Street, Clearfield, free, www.daviscountysymphony.org.
THE STING AND HONEY COMPANY, “This Bird of Dawning,” the Nativity story told through poetry and music, it’s an evening of astonishing imagery and music, including Nativity poetry written by a variety of poets from Shakespeare to W.B. Yeats and Li-Young Lee, December 19-20, 7:30 p.m., Leona Wagner Black Box, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $12, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.
SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, “Advent and Christmas Music Through the Ages,” Concert Choir, Women’s Choir, Vocal Artists, and the Young Choral Artists, the choirs will perform carols that span the centuries, from the 1300s to the present, December 19-20, 7:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Church, 1975 S. 2300 East, Salt Lake City, $20 general, $10 students, available at the door or at www.saltlakechoralartists.org.
ORATORIO SOCIETY OF UTAH, Handel’s Messiah, Nachtmusik Orchestra and local soloists, dedicated to James Fontaine, December 20, 7 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall in David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, $10, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com., second performance, December 21, 7 p.m., Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, 1580 E. Vine Street (6100 S.), Salt Lake City, free, however donations would be appreciated.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Family Series, “Here Comes Santa Claus!,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, presented by the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association, December 20, 2:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $12 general, child and student discounts are not available online, to purchase these tickets, please call 801-399-9214 0r visit our office at 638 26th Street, Ogden, www.symphonyballet.org.
WEST VALLEY SYMPHONY, “WorldStage!,” Concert Series, Donnie Gilbert, music director, George Dye, associate music director, December 22, 7 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center Auditorium, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, free.