Jane Lynch in “A Swingin’ Little Christmas”: The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress, best known for her role as Sue Sylvester in the musical television series “Glee,” will sing Christmas favorites at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Also featured are actress Kate Flannery (“The Office”), singer Tim Davis and The Guerrero Quintet. Tickets start at $39. Call 425-275-9595 or go to www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Tingstad & Rumbel Holiday Concert: Grammy-winning musicians Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tingstad, on fingerstyle guitar, and Rumbel, on clarinet, have performed together since 1985. Tickets are $25. Call 360-568-9412. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
Everett Philharmonic Orchestra: The orchestra’s “Music for the Imagination” concert is at 3 p.m. Nov. 25 at Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. The program — featuring cellist Carson Ling-Efird, winner of the orchestra’s Young Artist Concerto Competition — includes Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4 in F minor” and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” Tickets are $20 general and $10 youths. Children younger than 5 get in free. Group discounts available. More at www.everettphil.org.
The Neil Youngs & The Harvest Moon Band: The Neil Young tribute band from Seattle plays at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. The band will perform Young’s best-known songs, including “Everyone Knows This Is Nowhere,” “Down By The River” and “Powderfinger.” Tickets start at $15. Call 425-258-6766 or visit www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Rise Up: The “Hamilton” tribute band performs at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. “Hamilton” is a sung- and rapped-through musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Inspired by the 2004 biography “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow, the musical is the winner of 11 Tony Awards, including best musical. Tickets start at $12. Call 425-258-6766 or visit www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Mill Creek Chorale: The 85-member chorale will present its fifth annual Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at First Presbyterian Church of Everett, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More at www.facebook.com/MillCreekChorale.
Christmas in Edmonds: This benefit concert features the Mosaic Choir and Orchestra at 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at theEdmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The choir and orchestra, directed by Allan Skoog, includesmembers from all over Western Washington. Proceeds go to Rescue: Freedom International. Tickets are $18. More atwww.edmondscenterforthearts.org or by calling 425-275-9595.
Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas: The popular rock ‘n’ roll electric six-string violinist brings along the Seattle Irish Dance Co. and bagpiper Neil Hubbard for this 8 p.m. Dec. 1 concert at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. His influences include bluegrass, Mozart and Jimi Hendrix. Tickets are $22-$35. More at www.historiceverttheatre.org or by calling 425-258-6766.
Everett Chorale: The “Mystery & Wonder: Birth & Light” concert will be performed 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Features singers from the University of Washington. Tickets are $21 general, $16 students, seniors and military. Children 12 and younger get in free. More at www.everettchorale.org.
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: The Mukilteo orchestra’s Christmas concert is 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller, Everett. Program includes Uuno Klami’s Suite for String Orchestra and Adrien Barthe’s Passacaille for Winds. Tickets are $20 general, $15 seniors and students. More at www.pacificachamberorchestra.org.
Mukilteo Presbyterian Church: The church’s Christmas Choir and Orchestra will perform its 16th annual Christmas Cantatafree concerts at 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. Prelude music begins 30 minutes before. Call 425-355-2802.
Breath of Aire: The Pacific Northwest choir is featured in a Christmas benefit concert for The Widows Project at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Historic Everett Theatre. The Widows Project, a nonprofit organization in Everett, provides support to widows and widowers. Tickets are $10 for widows, widowers and their children, $17.50 for general admission. More at www.thewidowsproject.org or by emailing info@thewidowsproject.org.
Ahn Family Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The concert isdedicated in late Rev. Sung Jin Ahn’s memory. The 24th annual concert benefits Neighbors in Need, a homeless mission of Trinity Lutheran. The music director, Kwan Bin Park, is Ahn’s grandson. Admission by donation.
Christmas with The Gothard Sisters: The world-traveling sisters return home for their annual Celtic (and more) Christmas concert scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $25 general, $20 students and seniors, $10 for children. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org or by calling 425-275-9595.
Sno-King Community Chorale: The “Holiday Magic: Joys & Dreams” concert will be performed 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Under the direction Dustin Willetts, the chorale will perform “Dreamweaver,” a soaring tale by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. Featured are accompanist Debra DeMiero, soprano Jennifer Bromagen and a 22-piece string orchestra. Tickets are $25 adults, $22 seniors, $15 children. More at www.sno-kingchorale.org.
Kamiak High School’s “Messiah”: Kamiak High’s 22nd annual Holiday Classics Concert features selections from Handel’s Messiah and other holiday favorites, performed by four choirs and two orchestras. Performances at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Tickets are $5 to $50 and available at www.kamiakarts.org.
Cantabile Chamber Choir: The Mount Vernon-based choir performs “Winter Aglow: Celebrating Nature’s Light” 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Advanced tickets are $14 adults, $8 students and $43 per family or $16 adults, $10 students, $45 per family at the door. More at www.cantabilechamberchoir.org.
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: The Holiday Pops concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. The program includes Leroy Anderson’s “Trumpeter’s Lullaby,” Rafael Mendez’ “La Virgen de la Macerena” and tunes from Christmas movies. Features George Steward on trumpet and David Dolacky as narrator. More at www.cascadesymphony.org.
Celtic Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 10, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 21405 82nd Pl. W., Edmonds, featuring JeffJohnson, Brian Dunning, Marc Gremm and Janet Marie Chvatal. Admission is by donation to Chase Lake Community School’s Safety Net Program.
Monroe Concert Band: “A Joyful Christmas” concert is at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Wagner Performing Arts Center, 639 W. Main St., Monroe. The program will include “Yule-tide Tapestry,” “Secret Agent Santa,” “Celtic Carol” and selections from “The Nutcracker Suite.” Free, but donations will be given to Housing Hope, which helps the homeless and low-income families by finding them affordable housing. More at www.monroeconcertband.org.
The Beggar Boys: The Celtic band from Boston will perform traditional Christmas music from Ireland, Scotland and Wales at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The concert will include old and new carols, foot-stomping dance tunes, sing-alongs and originals, Irish step dancers and an opportunity to join Scottish social dances. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 seniors. Children younger than 12 get in free. More at www.celticchristmaseverett.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 425-224-6283.
Evergreen Community Orchestra Christmas Concert: The concert is 3:30 p.m. Dec. 15, First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Donations accepted. More at www.evergreencommunityorchestra.org.
Open Door Baptist Church: Free Christmas concert by the church’s choir at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 17014 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. More at www.opendoorbaptist.com.
“The Bell Ringer”: Symphony North performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. The band, which includes “America’s Got Talent” finalist Tim Hockenberry, performs Christmas music in the tradition of theTrans-Siberian Orchestra. “The Bell Ringer” tells the story of a man who returns home after 30 years and takes the only job he can find on Christmas Eve — ringing a bell. Includes original songs and new renditions of Christmas classics. Tickets start at $26. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.org.
Seattle Men’s Chorus: The “Jingle All the Way” concert is at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. Seattle Men’s Chorus has toured internationally, including at Carnegie Hall in New York City and Westminster Hall in London. Tickets are $25-$55. More at www.seattlechoruses.org.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”: The Jose Gonzales jazz trio plays the Vince Guaraldi’s gem 4 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide: The Celtic concert is 3 p.m. Dec. 16, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon. The Boulding family has entertained for nearly 40 years. Prices vary. Call 360-336-8955 or go to www.lincolntheatre.org.
Harpist Bronn Journey: Bronn and Katherine Journey offer their annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Call 425-257-8600 for ticket information.
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