More December Events

December 14, 2008
Shaker Historical Society Annual Holiday Open House
What: Enjoy live vocal music, a silent auction, home-baked goods and refreshments, and the museum's newest exhibit, "Hats Off!"--two centuries of hats from Shakers to the present day.
Where: Shaker Historical Society, 16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Cost: free

December 14, 2008
Kenny G
What: Hear the popular jazz musician perform.
Where: Playhouse Square
Time: TBA
Cost: Varies

December 14, 2008
Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert
What: Hear the Cleveland Orchestra and Choruses perform holiday favorites in the festive splendor of Severance Hall, with a visit by Santa. It's a Cleveland holiday tradition.
Where: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Time: 3pm, 7pm
Cost: $33 - $80; call 216 231-1111 for tickets.

December 16, 2008
Holiday Music Rainbow Series: The Music of Chanukah
What: This 30-minute, interactive music program is designed for children ages 3-9, but it's fun for the whole family. The program features members of the Cleveland Orchestra and Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo of The Temple-Tifereth Israel.
Where: Reinberger Chamber Hall, Severance Hall, University Circle
Time: 10am
Cost: $7; call 216 231-1111 for tickets and information.

December 17, 2008
Candlelight Tour of the Hay-McKinney Mansion
What: Take a special holiday tour of the Western Reserve Historical Society's turn-of-the-20th-century mansion adorned for the season.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society, University Circle
Time: 7pm
Cost: Varies

December 17 - 22, 2008
Disney on Ice
What: See all of your favorite Disney characters in this skating extravaganza.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: $11 - $68; call 216 241-2121 for tickets.

December 18, 2008
Blue Oyster Cult****Canceled****
What: See the popular band from the 70s and 80s perform.
Where: House of Blues, East Fourth Street, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies

December 18 -19, 2008
Cleveland Orchestra: An Nollaig-An Irish Christmas
What: The Orchestra performs with Eileen Evers and Immigrant Soul, an evening of traditional Irish songs and airs from the 12th century to the present.
Where: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: $26 - $60; call 216 231-1111 for tickets.

December 19, 2008
Holiday Music Rainbow Series: All About Kwanzaa
What: This 30-minute program, designed for children ages 3-9 and their families, tells the story of Kwanzaa with storytelling and song.
Where: Reinberger Chamber Hall, Severance Hall, University Circle
Time: 10am
Cost: $7; call 216 231-1111 for tickets and information.

December 19 - 21, 2008
Tcahikovsky's "The Nutcracker"
What: See the classic holiday ballet performed by the Ohio Dance Theatre
Where: Stocker Arts Center, Lorain Community College, 2005 Abbe Road North, Elyria
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies; call 800 995-5222 for tickets and information.

December 20, 2008
Jagermeister Tour featuring Hinder
What: Enjoy this rock concert.
Where: House of Blues, East Fourth Street, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies

December 20, 21, 2008
Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert
What: Hear the Cleveland Orchestra and Choruses perform holiday favorites in the festive splendor of Severance Hall, with a visit by Santa. It's a Cleveland holiday tradition.
Where: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Time: Saturday 3pm and 8pm, Sunday 3pm and 7pm
Cost: $33 - $80; call 216 231-1111 for tickets.

December 21, 2008
Holiday Music Rainbow Series: The Music of Chanukah
What: This 30-minute, interactive music program is designed for children ages 3-9, but it's fun for the whole family. The program features members of the Cleveland Orchestra and Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo of The Temple-Tifereth Israel.
Where: Reinberger Chamber Hall, Severance Hall, University Circle
Time: 10am
Cost: $7; call 216 231-1111 for tickets and information.

December 22, 23, 2008
Home for the Holidays Concert
What: Hear the Burning River Brass and members of the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus perform traditional Christmas favorites, ending in a sing-a-long.
Where: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: $26 - $60

December 26, 2008
Jim Brickman's Holiday Homecoming Tour 2008
What: Hear the popular NE Ohio-born jazz pianist perform.
Where: Severance Hall
Time: 730pm
Cost: $55 - $75

December 26, 27, 2008
Michael Stanley and the Resonators
What: Hear Cleveland's favorite hometown rocker and his band.
Where: House of Blues, Cleveland
Time: 830pm
Cost: $30

December 27, 2008
Harlem Globetrotters
What: See the world-famous basketball tricksters perform.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Time: TBA
Cost: Varies

December 28, 2008
Carlos Jones Band
What: Hear the popular Cleveland reggae band perform.
Where: House of Blues, East Fourth Street, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: $10

December 29 - 30, 2008
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
What: Hear these popular holiday rockers perform.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Time: 3pm and 8pm each day
Cost: Varies

December 31, 2008
Rusted Root
What: Hear the popular rock band from Pittsburgh perform.
Where: House of Blues, East Fourth Street, Cleveland
Time: TBA
Cost: Varies

A reasonable effort is made to make sure all event information is accurate, but times and events are subject to change.

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