Winter Tales ❄️ Holiday Concert

Name: Winter Tales ❄️ Holiday Concert
Start: 2025-12-05T19:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-05T21:30:00-08:00
Location: Arkley Center for the Performing Arts

Schedule

Fri Dec 05 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Arkley Center for the Performing Arts | Eureka, CA

The Eureka Symphony invites our community to experience the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season at Winter Tales – A Holiday Concert, performed December 5 and 6, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Eureka.
This year’s holiday program is a festive journey through beloved classics and vibrant contemporary works. The concert features Tchaikovsky’s timeless Nutcracker Suite, and Michael Isaacson’s lively and colorful Rhythm of the Lights – A Chanukah Fantasia, a radiant musical celebration of light and tradition.
Sponsored by the Redwood Legacy Group at Morgan Stanley. 🤍🩵
☃️ MICHAEL FIELDS 🎭
A highlight of the evening will be Howard Blake’s The Snowman. Narration by local theater legend Michael Fields will add a heartfelt touch to the symphony’s performance of this cherished winter tale. Michael was a founding member and Producing Artistic Director of Dell'Arte International, and was a member of the Dell'Arte performing ensemble for 45 years.
Special guest 10-year-old Michaela Band, from Cutten School, will sing “Walking in the Air” during The Snowman.
🎶 GUEST CONDUCTOR SING ALONG
Leslie Keig, winner of the “Guest Conductor” auction package at the Eureka Symphony’s September Gala, will lead the Symphony in Deck the Halls and the audience is encouraged to sing along.
“Winter Tales is a delightful adventure for the whole family,” says Carol Jacobson, Conductor & Artistic Director, “bringing our community together through music that reminds us of the wonder and connection we all share this time of year.”
Perfect for families and music lovers of all ages, Winter Tales promises an evening of enchantment, elegance, and festive spirit that captures the heart of Humboldt’s holiday season.
🚌 SHUTTLE
Concert attendees can sign up in advance for the Eureka Symphony’s new Shuttle Program, a safe and easy way to get to and from the concerts.
🎫 TICKETS
Ticket prices range from $21-54, with tickets at the door, after 6 p.m., for just $15, or $10 with a student ID – the best available seats. Two children under 12 get in free with every adult ticket purchased. Ask about special rates for student groups.
🎤 PRE-CONCERT TALK
Musical Notes, by concertmaster Terrie Baune and pianist John Chernoff, starts at 6:30 pm.
🖥️ LIVE & LOCAL CONCERT PREVIEW
To learn more about the concert in advance, join host Elizabeth Morrison on Zoom, Monday, December 1, from 6:00-7:30 pm for a pre-concert talk sponsored by the Eureka Symphony. For details visit Live & Local Concert Preview, a Special Interest Group that is free to OLLI members.