What’s Booming RVA: Decelerating Seasonal Events
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
Grab the holidays with gusto before they’re behind us! Choose from jazz, rock, classical music, and more – including three different performances of “The Nutcracker.” In “What’s Booming RVA: Decelerating Seasonal Events.”
A Night of Carols
Dec. 19, 5 p.m., at Fest VA biergarten, Midlothian
A live reading of “A Christmas Carol” by the Three Scrooges, Christmas carols by School of Rock Midlothian, a “Raclette Station” of sandwiches, holiday sips like glühwein and hot chocolate, and seasonal beers.
R4ND4ZZO BIGB4ND Holiday Special
Dec. 19, 6 and 8 p.m., at Ember Music Hall, Richmond
The big band tribute to Vince Guaraldi features Original Arrangements by Andrew Randazzo. The high-energy jazz ensemble infuses a big-band sound with modern edges. Family friendly.
“The Nutcracker” Times Three!
Dec. 19 to 23 at various locations
Three versions of the classic ballet performed by different local troupes – choose one or catch them all!
- Central VA Dance Academy presents the Tchaikovsky classet. Dec. 19 to 22, at Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen.
- The Richmond Ballet is accompanied by the Richmond Symphony for the classic Christmas ballet, with Richmond’s classic choreography by Stoner Winslett. Through Dec. 23 at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond.
- The Concert Ballet of Virginia presents a full-length performance of the Tchaikovsky classic. Dec. 21, 1 and 4 p.m., at Dec. 22, 2:30 p.m., at J.R. Tucker High School, Henrico.
Jingle Bell Jazz with Desirée Roots
Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., at Perkinson Center, Chester
The beloved singer presents holiday favorites with her powerful, controlled, and lush voice with a 3½ octave range.
The KOS Band Holiday Show
Dec. 21, 8 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond
The 11-piece musical group plays the best dance music: Top 40, Motown, and classic rock ’n’ roll hits from the ’60s through today. The KOS Band has kept people of all ages crowding dance floors on the East Coast for more than 40 years.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides these seasonal events
Food and more fun to fill your plate
Boomer’s featured flavor of the week:
RVA’s holiday-themed bars, from Axios Richmond
