It's one of the traditions without which Christmas would not be complete.
Yes, it's A Child's Christmas in Wales - and you can enjoy it once again this year, thanks to the talents of a New Westminster family.
Colleen Winton and Russell Roberts are bringing their performance of the Christmas classic to the stage on Dec. 18.
It's set for 7: 30 p.m. at Canadian Memorial Church, 15th and Burrard, in Vancouver.
The performance -which will include the talents of their sons, Gower and Sayer, as well as some friends - will be set to an original score by local composer Brian Tate.
Tickets at the door are $15/ $10 - cash only. The performance is being held in support of the Street Meals Scholarship Fund.
For details, call 6042531707.
UKE CLUB GATHERS
Are you a fan of the ukulele?
The Heritage Uke Club is inviting everyone to join in the fun at their Christmas party, set for Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the backroom of the Heritage Grill.
You can join in for an evening of Christmas songs, featuring Tiny Tim Overdrive, Chopper & Gorehound, and special guests Phil and TheresaMarie.
There will be a song circle from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. and bands from 8: 30 to 11 p.m.
Cover charge is $5. The Heritage Uke Club meets every Monday at 7 p.m. (except Boxing Day and Jan. 2) at the Heritage Grill. Check out more about them on Facebook - search for Heritage Uke Club.
Beginner ukulele lessons are available. Contact east [email protected] or call 778-895-1409.
PHOENIX SINGS
Ah, what's Christmas without a little shameless self-promotion?
Choral music lovers - and anyone who wants to get into the Christmas spirit - can take in A Phoenix Christmas this weekend.
The Phoenix Chamber Choir is joined by organist Roy Campbell and the Burnaby District Youth Choir for the concert.
It's on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave. in Burnaby, and then again on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, 1550 West 33rd Ave.
And yes, there will be some New Westminster singers involved - besides me in the alto section, you'll also hear tenor Kevin Mattinson and my alto compatriot Barbara Paul, a longtime New Westminster music teacher.
Tickets are $25 regular, $20 for students and seniors or $10 for secondary school students.
Check out www.phoenix chamberchoir.bc.ca or call 604-584-4755 for tickets.
TREASURE ROOM
Looking for something a little extra-special for Christmas?
The Arts Council of New Westminster has opened its 26th annual Treasure Room, running until Dec. 23 at the arts council gallery in Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park.
The Treasure Room features the work of the Lower Mainland's best artisans, including jewelry, raku, pottery, scarves, woven shawls, tree ornaments, Victorian-inspired decorations, books by local authors and more.
It's open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays or by appointment - call the arts council office at 604-525-3244.
