Ten must-see holiday concerts in December
Tony Thomas, Orpheum House Organist, plays the Orpheum Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer. (Courtesy The Orpheum Theatre)
In December, practically every venue in Memphis is offering at least one holiday-themed concert.
The non-exhaustive list of offerings includes classical performances, a jazz jam session, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and sacred soul.
Merry Melodies on Main: A Wurlitzer Holiday Celebration at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Dec. 2:
During the one-hour show, Orpheum Theatre organist Tony Thomas will play the venue’s 97-year-old Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. The night will include holiday songs, songs from the “A Very Mighty Christmas – Tony Thomas Plays the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ” album and sing-alongs. Pre-show activities begin at 6:15 p.m.
The show is suitable for all ages.
6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. $10 (tickets sold at the door). 203 S Main St.
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Elle Perry
A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.
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