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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, December 7, 2012 · 38 The Circle of Harmony women's chorus is getting jazzy for Christmas. The group is presenting its Jingle Bell Jazz concert on Saturday, Dec. 8 at ClearView Christian Reformed Church, 2300 Sheridan Garden Dr., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20. High Rendition Jazz will perform as guest artists. The jazz group is comprised of high school-aged musicians. The show will feature more than 90 voices for a number of the songs in the concert. There will also be performances by Circle of Harmony's En Route quartet. A portion of the proceeds from the show will go to Ovarian Cancer Canada. The group's matinee show is sold out, but Holiday fun continues around town with concerts and shows tickets are still available for the evening concert. For tickets, visit www.circleofharmony.ca. Caribbean style Christmas The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) is hoping people will come out to its concert to celebrate the holidays. The organization is hosting its Holiday Concert and Celebration open house on Sunday, (Dec. 9) at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre. The event runs from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the CCAH Steelband and there will be singing of Christmas carols. Admission is pay what you can. The cultural centre is located at 2302 Bridge Rd. eric riehl / oakville beaver / @halton_photog bignamessmalltheatre T H E O A K V I L L E C E N T R E F O R T H E P E R F O R M I N G A R T S flash mob: Circle of Harmony entertained shoppers with Christmas music recently when they did a flash mob at Oakville Place. The group performs in concert tomorrow (Saturday). H2 Systems presents THE SANTALAND DIARIES Saturday December 15, 8:00 pm "Santaland Diaries have become a tradition and thank god. Because there is only so much holiday cheer one can stomach" ~ WILL FINK, Chicago critic Dan Cooper presents Symphony Christmas The Oakville Symphony Orchestra is putting on its 10th annual Family Christmas Concert at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Dec. 16. There will be two performances, one at 1:30 p.m. and another at 4 p.m. The Oakville Children's Choir will join the orchestra on stage. The concerts last one hour and feature music of the season and carol singalongs. Tickets cost $26 for adults, $17 for seniors or $13 for students and children. For tickets, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca. It's a Wonderful Laugh improv Oakville Improv is bringing back its presentation of It's a Wonderful Laugh, which proved to be quite popular last year. The show is on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Central Baptist Church, 340 Rebecca St., at 8 p.m. It's a Wonderful Laugh is an improvised play based on the classic Christmas film It's a Wonderful Life. Proceeds from the show will go to the Christmas campaign at Kerr Street Ministries. Tickets cost $5. No reservations are being taken and people are asked to arrive early. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. LUNCH AT ALLEN'S Friday December 21, 8:00 pm "They work hard to make each other sound as good as they possibly can ­ all in service of the song." ~ ROBERT REID, The Record, Guelph Oakville Nissan presents OUTERBRIDGE ­ CLOCKWORK MYSTERIES Saturday December 22, 2:00 pm Canada's number one touring illusionist, the whole family will enjoy! Oakville Infiniti presents MICHAEL CIUFO Sunday December 23, 3:00 pm "A powerful presence that fills a room with melody." ~ JOHN TAYLOR, Blinded By Sound EVEN All performances are at THE OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS E FREN T Saturday December 8, 2012 from 3-5 pm Brant Hills Community Centre - 2255 Brant St. Burlington, ON www.freemeditation.ca - contact@freemeditation.ca 905-330-5257 T To order tickets call: 905-815-2021 or go to www.oakvillecentre.ca EVE