Southern Virginia University Holiday Events 2009
Christina Himes ·
December 01, 2009
Come
enjoy the spirit of Christmas on campus with music, dance, holiday treats and
Santa.
Southern
Virginia Division of Fine Arts teams with the Southern Virginia Women’s
Society, the Shenandoah Academy of Dance and two student-run ensembles to fill
the season with festivities all can enjoy. The public is invited to join the
university community as they ring in this joyous time of year. Except as noted,
all events are free.
Southern Virginia University Community
Christmas Open House
Warm up after the Buena Vista Christmas
parade with hot cocoa and holiday entertainment. Bring the children to visit
with Santa.
Thursday, December 3, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Ballroom
Southern Virginia University Orchestra
Concert
Classic Christmas favorites plus more.
Friday, December 4, 7:30 p.m. Chandler Hall
Scenes
from The Nutcracker, Shenandoah
Academy of Dance with guests Southern Virginia University Dance Company
A visit to the land of the Sugar Plum
Fairy in this holiday classic, plus contemporary pieces.
Saturday, December 5, 2:00 p.m. Chandler Hall
Tickets, $7 general admission, $5 students, $20 families
Southern Virginia
Christmas Choral Concert
Features a short Christmas section from
Handel’s Messiah with soprano Rachel Andersen, an original composition
by Anderson and Christmas selections from renaissance to contemporary.
Performed by Chamber Choir, SVU Flute Choir, Bella Voce, and guest appearance
by SVU Orchestra.
Friday, December 11, 7:30 p.m. Chandler Hall
Encore Christmas
Concert
Women’s
ensemble sings popular and traditional Christmas music.
Saturday, December 12, 7:30 p.m. Ballroom