WITH BELLS ON: PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT The Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus
presents With Bells On!, its annual holiday concert on Saturday, December 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 15 at 3 p.m. at the Palm Springs High School Auditorium. This is the first concert under the direction of new Artistic Director Doug Wilson and also marks the performance debut of 30 new members of the chorus. With Bells On! will feature both classic and
contemporary Christmas songs and also pre- mieres the new 12-voice ensemble, In Season, under the direction of Mark Duebner. For tickets and more information call 800.838.3006 or go
topsgmc.com.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS Experience the magic the holiday has to of-
CHARLES PHOENIX: RETRO HOLIDAY SLIDE SHOW! Prepare for your holiday spirit to skyrocket
when the King of Kitsch, Charles Phoenix, propels the classic living room slide show into a laugh-out-loud extravaganza of holiday time fun and frivolity, past, present and future. Charles also shares his latest eye-popping food crafting creations, frolick- ing field trip adventures and “best of” guide to unique local landmarks, lore and much more. Gather up your friends and family and turn this holiday celebration into your party on Friday, December 20 at the Annenberg Theatre. For tickets and more information call 760.325.4490 or go
topsmuseum.org.
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2013 Smooth-jazz saxophonist star Dave Koz will get you
into the holiday spirit with help from a few of his fellow musicians, when the Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour stops by The Show at The Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage on Saturday, December 14. Now celebrating its 16th anniversary, this year’s Christmas tour will feature renowned singer Oleta Adams and Jonathan Butler, who was the first black artist played on white stations in his native South Africa and has since earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz and gospel fields. Also performing is Japanese-born Pianist/ Composer/Producer Keiko Matsui, who has shared the stage with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Miles Davis. Year after year, fans return for an uplifting, high-energy show that offers fresh, unexpected takes on seasonal favorites and hits from each of the artist’s careers. For tickets and more information call 800.585.3737 or
visithotwatercasino.com.
fer this season. Mannheim Steamroller Christ- mas has been America’s favorite holiday celebration for more than 28 years. Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound so don’t miss this ultimate holiday tradition from the number-one Christmas music artist in his- tory. Mannheim Steamroller will perform live for one performance only in the Coachella Valley at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, December 7. For tickets and more information call 800.827.2946 or go
tofantasyspringsresort.com.
LESLIE JORDAN IN UNWRAPPED: SOUTHERN HOLIDAY STORIES Enjoy a night of laughs with the always-
hilarious Leslie Jordan. The Emmy Award- winning actor/comedian returns to Palm Springs Thursday, December 19 through Sunday, December 21 for three perfor- mances at the Copa. Jordan is best known for his roles onWill & Grace, Sordid Lives, The Help, Del Shores’ film Southern Baptist Sissies and most recentlyAmerican Horror Story. For tickets and more information call 760.866.0021 or visit
copapalmsprings.com.
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