POIs: Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Harrisonburg

Light From The Darkness. Sit back and enjoy a celebratory performance by The Madison Singers, the JMU Chorale, and the JMU Symphony Orchestra.

HolidayFest features Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s most popular mass, Midnight Mass for Christmas (Messe de Minuit pour Noël, H. 9). Dynamically refined with structural, harmonic, and instrumental finesse, Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit is an excellent example of 17th-century musical craftsmanship. The evening also features our traditional holiday sing-along and a special reading by a Harrisonburg celebrity. Don’t miss one of the Valley’s favorite concerts!

Held at the Concert Hall. Tickets:
Regular: $24
Subscriber: $22
JMU Fac/Staff: $23
Senior (62+): $23

American singer-songwriter legends, Karla Bonoff and Livingston Taylor present a magical night of amazing music! They share their own fan favorites, and then sing a few holiday tunes together to celebrate the season!  Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation. With a career spanning more than four decades, she has enjoyed critical acclaim and enduring popularity. Her songs have also become hits for other artists like Home by Bonnie Raitt and Tell Me Why by Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Livingston Taylor is a natural performer, peppering his shows with personal stories, anecdotes and ineffable warmth. From top-40 hits I Will Be in Love with You and I’ll Come Running, to I Can Dream of You and Boatman, his creative output has continued unabated. From upbeat storytelling to touching ballads, his songs will touch your heart.

Held at the Concert Hall. Tickets:
Regular: $41
Subscriber: $39
JMU Fac/Staff: $40
Senior (62+): $40

Get ready for the ultimate playdate – 65 million years in the making as you take a breathtaking tour beginning in pre-historic Australia! Meet a collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures that will thrill and teach audiences of all ages. Brought to life by a skilled team of puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, the puppets are so extraordinary, you may feel the urge to run and hide – but stay in your seat! You cannot miss a moment of this exciting show with over 19 dinosaurs including Triceratops, T Rex, and more. Run – don’t walk to see Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live!

Held at the Wilson Hall. Tickets:
Regular: $40/38/36
Subscriber: $38/36/34
JMU Fac/Staff: $39/37/35
Senior (62+): $39/37/35
Child: $22/20/18