FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 21, 2008    

2008 Holiday Concert Schedule Announced for Historic Old Town Alexandria
Performances Featuring Popular and Classical Music for the Holidays

Enjoy the music of the season in Alexandria as a break between shopping, on your way to dinner, or just to get in the spirit of the holidays. Local performers volunteer their talent to entertain during this festive time. Outdoor concerts are cancelled in the event of inclement weather. All concerts are scheduled at Market Square, 301 King St.

Saturday, November 29
1 p.m. Alexandria Kleztet (Traditional & Innovative Jewish Music)
2 p.m. Michael Mulvaney (Holiday & Blues Americana)

Sunday, November 30
2 p.m. Doris Justis (Folk/Acoustic Holiday)
3 p.m. Lisa Taylor (Acoustic Holiday)

Sunday, December 7
2 p.m. Shir Tze‘ir  (Jewish a cappella)
3 p.m. The Family Choir of Beth El Hebrew Congregation (Hanukah Favorites)

Saturday, December 13
1 p.m. Bell’s Angels, St. John’s Lutheran Church Handbell Choir (Holiday)
2 p.m. Alexandria Singers (Choral Holiday)
   
Sunday, December 14
2 p.m. Alexandria Harmonizers (Barbershop Holiday)
3 p.m. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church Youth Handbell Choir (Holiday)

December 19
7 p.m. Thomas Jefferson High School Choral Department (Choral Holiday)
Following its performance at 7 p.m., the Thomas Jefferson High School Choral Department will move to the lower King Street Arcade in the 100 block of King Street for caroling at 8 p.m.

For additional information, call the Events Hotline at 703.883.4686 or the Special Events office at 703.838.4844.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call Cheryl Lawrence, Special Events Supervisor, of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities at 703.838.4844 (TTY 703.838.4902) or e-mail cheryl.lawrence@alexandriava.gov.