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The Salve Regina Madrigal Chorus will perform at Seaman's Church Institute on 12/2. SRU will host the Newport County Orchestra's Holiday Concert on 12/3 and the Newport Community Band Holiday Concert on 12/4 at the Casino Theatre. Also on 12/3 The Swanhurst Chorus presents "Beethoven's Mass in C, Op. 86" at Emmanuel Church.  On 12/8 The 9th Annual Singing for Shelter Acoustic Christmas Concert at Channing Church benefits Lucy's Hearth and the McKinney Shelter.

On 12/10 The Emmanuel Church Handbell Choir performs at Seaman's Church. On 12/11, Salve Regina Chorus and Madrigals present a Christmas Choral Concert at 3pm and the First Presbyterian Church presents Music of the Season starting at 7pm. The 105th Annual Medieval Christmas Pageant at St. George's School Chapel is scheduled for 12/13. WADK's 30th Annual Christmas Concert at the Newport Marriott takes place on 12/14 this year. Join in the Caroling on Broadway from the Colony House to Equality Park on 12/15. Also on 12/15, Christmas on the Point at the Church of St. John the Eveangelist is "a merry concert of organ music, caroling and traditional reading of the Christmas Story."

The Swanhurst Chorus performs their 24th Annual Messiah and Carol Sing: The Christmas Story, at Emmanuel Church on 12/17. And enjoy the St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble (from Russia) at Emmanuel Church on 12/18.

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This month the Narrow's Center hosts Chely Wright on 12/2, The London Souls on 12/3, Buddy Guy protege' Quinn Sullivan on 12/9 (+12/10 sold out), Amy Black Band on 12/11, Glen Phillips on 12/15, Ryan Montbleau on 12/17 and David Wax Museum on 12/29. Common Fence Music presents the 23rd annual Winter Solstice Concert with Aine Minogue on 12/17. Nory's hosts Bob Kendall on 12/7, Paul Rishell on 12/14 and Michael Tarbox on 12/21. As always, you will hear top-notch local talent at Jimmy's Saloon Ocean Mic on Thursdays starting at 9pm.  This week 12/1, Ted Staples presents a Most Very Special Performance.

And last but not least, a Christmas gift from the Rolling Stones! Don't miss   Ole Ole Ole, A Trip Across Latin America, playing in movie theaters one night only on 12/12. This feature documentary follows The Stones' 2016 tour through 10 Latin American cities, with an intimate insight into the world of The Rolling Stones. Find theaters and purchase tickets.