Holiday concerts

You and Me by the Christmas Tree, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., Oakes Ames Hall, Borderland Park, 3 Barrows St., Easton. Krisanthi Pappas with band. Holiday treats following the show. $15 held at door. krisanthi.com.

Stadium Theatre Christmas, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Sq., Woonsocket. Two act holiday spectacular and variety show. Features Big Band Music, performers, singers, dancing, and theatrics. Night Life Big Band Orchestra starts the night, other highlights are the Heritage Ballet, Mount St. Charles Bell Ringers, and the Encore Kids. Family-friendly. $19, $16. 401-762-4545 or stadiumtheatre.com

Mannheim Steamroller, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. $58, $68, $82. Bring a new hat or pair of mittens to recieve $10 off best available seating, donations given to Warm Hands, Warm Hearts drive (bring to VMA on-site box office day of show). www.vmari.org or 401-421-ARTS.

Bridgewater State College Annual Holiday Concert, Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Boyden Hall's Horace Mann Auditorium, , Bridgewater. Features BSC Chamber singers and Chorale. Free. 508-531-1377. Creole Xmas, Dec. 6, 5 to 11 p.m., The German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket, RI. Features Magnolia Cajun Band plus Corey "Lil Pop" Ledet and his Zydeco Band. Full holiday buffet included. $20 cover.

Christmas Concert, Dec. 6, 5 p.m., Original Congregational Church, junction of Rtes. 1A and 140, Wrentham Center. Choirs and soloists will perform. Impromptu instrumental ensemble; if you have a band or orchestra instrument, bring it and join in. Pot luck supper to follow. Potluck supper follows event. 508-384-3110

Holiday Concert, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. Featuring Pendragon and Atwater-Donnelly Trio. $18 advance, $20 day of show. 401-725-9272 or www.riverfolk.org.

North Easton Unity Church Handbell Choir, Dec. 7, 2 p.m., held in the library inside Ames Mansion, 257 Massapaog Ave., N. Easton. Playing seasonal favorites. $8 general, $5 members. 508-238-6566.

Stan Kenton Christmas Carols, Dec. 7, 2 p.m., East Providence High School, 2000 Providence Ave., Providence. Performance by Boston Brass and the Brass All-Stars Big Band. $15 general, $10 students and seniors.

Shout, Sing, and Dance, Dec. 7, 3 p.m., Central Square Congregational Church, 71 Central Square, Bridegwater. Performance by the Alumni Chamber Choir of Bridgewater State College. $10 general, $5 seniors and students. 781-344-3320 or bscacc.org.

Winter Concert, Dec. 7, 2 to 5 p.m., German American Cultural Society, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket, RI. Mens and womens choirs. Beginning with songs in Germany and English and ending with Christmas carols in both languages. $5. From 5 to 7 p.m. join the singers and accordion music of Renate Adams for dinner of goulash with spatzle and mixed vegetables, cofee, and cake. Prepared by Chef Erika. $15 advance by Dec. 1, $18 at door. 401-739-3927 or 508-222-1591 or 401-732-7796.

Chaminade Pop Singers, Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m., Florence Sweet Clubhouse, 44 Peck St., Attleboro. Featuring local artists Emily Johnson and Throwbridge of Attleboro, Joan Curran and Carolyn Smith from Norton, and Marcia Desmarais and Sarah Smith of Taunton, among others. Includes songs from "The Polar Express" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." $8. 508-285-4049

Holiday Vespers Concert, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Cole Memorial Chapel, Wheaton College, Norton. Singing carols and other music from a wide variety of cultures and traditions, held amid the candlelight and greens of Wheaton's Cole Chapel. Free, donations accepted.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence. $39.50, $51.50 and $61.50. 603-868-7300 or www.livenation.com. You and Me by the Christmas Tree, Dec. 11, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Allston. Krisanthi Pappas and band with solo pianist Doug Hammer. $18. 617-562-4111 or scullersjazz.com.

Jingle Ball, Dec. 11, Tsongas Arena, Lowell. Includes Ne-Yo, Katy Perry, Natasha Bedingfield, Jesse McCartney, Kevin Rudolf, and David Archuleta. $40, $85. $125. www.KISS108.com

Great Holiday Traditions, Dec. 13, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Pawtucket Congregational Church, 40 Walcott St., downtown Providence. Holiday songs and stories, with a few surprises. A Grinch may appear. Features Mixed Magic Exult Choir and special guests performing O Holy Night, Silent Night, and contemporary Christ songs.

Roseland Ballroom Christmas Cotillion Spectacular, Dec. 13, 20, 7 p.m., Roseland Ballroom Dinner Theater, 174 Broadway, Taunton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. American buffet served from 7-8. Entertainment and ballroom dancing 8-11. $45 Dinner/Dance/Show package. $30 for Dance/Show only. $5 pay at door fee charge. www.RoselandProductions.com or 508-828-9189.

Holiday Concert, Dec. 16, 12:30 p.m., Buckley Performing Arts Center, Massasoit Community College, Rte. 27, Brockton. The Massasoit Senior Orchestra and the Massasoit Senior Chorus. Free, tickets required. Refreshments served. 508-427-1234

Ten out of Tenn, Dec. 16, 8 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Christmas Tour. 18+. $12.50, $15. livenation.com or 866-448-7849.

Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O'Donovan, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. With Irish group Solas. Christmas music, dancing, poetry, songs, and stories in the Celtic tradition. 401-421-ARTS or www.ppacri.org.

Annual Holiday Concert, Dec. 19, 8 p.m., Old South Church, Copely Plaza, Boston. Chorus pro Musica, led by guest conductor Betsy Burleigh, performs Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, Carols and Lullabies:Christmas in the Southwest by Conrad Susa. $25, $35, $45, discounts available for groups, seniors, students, and WGBH members. choruspromusica.org or 800-658-4276.

Swingin' Sinatra Christmas Dance Party, Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Roseland Ballroom Dinner Theater, 174 Broadway, Taunton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. American buffet served from 7-8. Entertainment and ballroom dancing 8-11. $55 Dinner/Dance/Show package. $40 for Dance/Show only. $5 pay at door fee charge.

Hear the Cheer, Dec. 20, 3:30 and 7 p.m., Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford. New Bedford Symphony Orchestra annual family holiday pops performances. Includes traditional and modern Christmas songs. Family-friendly program. Santa is a special guest before the concert, bring your camera. $15 to $38, discounts for family and groups.508-994-2900 or zeiterion.org.

Harry Connick Jr.: A Holiday Celebration, Dec. 19-21, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. $37.50 - $97.50. ticketmaster.com or 617-931-2787.

Von Trapp Children Holiday Concert, Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence. With the Rhode Island Philharmonic Pops. Great grandchildren of Captain von Trapp, father of the singing family in The Sound of Music. $38 to $68. 401-421-ARTS or ppacri.org.

Jimmy Mazz, Dec. 21, 2 p.m., 30 Crocker St., Mansfield. $20 general, $18 MMAS members, seniors over 65, and students under 18. 508-339-2822 or mmas.org.

The Promised One, Dec. 21, 10 a.m., Original Congregational Church, junction of Rtes. 1A and 140, Wrentham Center. Performed by the church's choir. 508-384-3110.

Blue Heron, Dec. 21, 3:30 p.m., Grace Church, 175 Mathewson St., Providence. Scott Metcalfe directs. Christmas at Notre Dame de Paris, c. 1200. In advance: $20 general, $18 seniors; At door: $23 general, $20 seniors. 401-621-6123 or ArtTix.RI.com

Ornament, Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of LaSalette Shrine, Attleboro. Band will be joined by Father Pat. Proceeds will help maintain the grounds and lights on the shrine property.Get there early and see the lights turn on at 5 p.m. $7-$12. advance tickets can be purchased through host. ornamentband.com

Pop/rock

2008-2009 Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee, through April 16, 2009, all concerts take place at 8:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted, Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. ticketmaster.com or 508-931-2000. WAYNE SHORTER 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $46, $66; JAZZ CONDITION: MINT CONDITION, Feb. 5, $30; THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK: THE MUSIC OF BURT BACHARACH, March 1, $30; SHINING STARS: THE MUSIC OF EARTH, WIND AND FIRE, March 7, $30; SINGERS SHOWCASE: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY, April 16, $30.

Cobra Starship, Nov. 28, 6 p.m., Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 79 Washington St., Providence. $15/adv., $18/dos. 800-514-3849 or etix.com.

The Lansdowne, Nov. 28, Patriot Plaza, Patriot Place, Foxboro. Free. Followed by Sarah Blacker and band from 6 to 8 p.m. in the upper plaza.

The Rose Warf Band, Nov. 29, 9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Grateful Dead, Beatles, and Tom Petty cover band. $5 cover, doors open at 7. 508-824-3436.

Berklee Genra Jumble, Dec. 1, 8:30 p.m., T.T. The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge. Features rock, indie, pop, world, and r&b music, including Zili Misik, The Hollow Sound, and Kevin Ross. 18+. $8 general, $5 Berklee alumni and students.617-492-BEAR or ttthebears.com

John Legend, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. With Raphael Saadiq. $46, $60.50 and $70.50. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com.

Nada Surf, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, 969 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. 18+. $20. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com.

Lights On, Dec. 5, 6 and 9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Featuring Jimmy O from 6 to 9 p.m., free animal balloons 6 to 7 p.m. The Xeatles, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Both are Beatles tribute/cover bands. Need Lights On button to attend 6 p.m. show. $5 for 9 p.m. show.

OneRepublic, Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre,1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. With Augustana, The Spull Canvas, and The Hush Sound. $29.50, $35. 866-448-7849 or livenation.com.

Forever Young, Dec. 6, 9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Tribute to Neil Young. Open seating. Doors open at 7. stevesbackstagepass@verizon.net (subject line Forever Young Tix) or 508-824-3436. $15 cover.

Jimmy O, Dec. 7, 6 to 9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St. Taunton. Coffee, tea, cold soda, water, desserts, light food and spirits served. One-man Beatles tribute. Doors open at 5:30. No cover. 508-824-3436.

Nat and Alex Wolff, Dec. 7, 4:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Av., Boston. Of the Naked Brothers Band. $25, $29.50, $50.

Martin Sexton, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. $26 and $32. 866-448-7849 or livenation.com.

Cosa Brava, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston.. Fred Firth with Zeena Parkings, Carla Kihlstedt, and Matthias Bossi $25, $20 members, students, seniors. icanoston.org or 617-478-3103.

Neil Young, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., DCU Center, Worcester. Opening acts Wilco, Everest. $50.25, $76.25, $91.25 and $251.25. 866-448-7849 or www.livenation.com.

Richie Havens, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., Remis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston. $30/advance, $35/at door.www.mfa.org/concerts

Head Automatica, Jan. 10, 10 p.m., Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Ave., Allston. With Radio 4. 21+. $15. livenation.com or 508-931-2000.

Adele, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Sommerville. $20. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com.

The Fray, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. Tickets on sale Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. $27.50 livenation.com or 866-448-7849.

Art Garfunkel with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Pops, Jan. 17, 8 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Conducted by Francisco Noya. $75, $63, $50, and $40. 401-421-ARTS or www.ppacri.org.

The Killers, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., Agganis Arena, Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. $45. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com.

Cardinals, Fev. 21, 8 p.m., Orpheum Theatre,1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. With Ryan Adams, Neal Casal, Chris Feinstein, Jon Graboff, and Brad Pemberton. $29.50. 866-448-7849 or livenation.com.

Motley Crue, March 17, 6:30 p.m., Verizon Wireless Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester, NH. Featuring Hinder and Theory of a Deadman. $75, $49.50, $29.50. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com

Jazz/blues/gospel/showtunes

Corrine's Open Blues Jam, every Sun., 5 p.m., Corrine's, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Hosted by Dick Wilner and Wolfie. 401-725-4260 or corinnesbanquets.com.

Sunday Night Jazz at Steve's Backstage Pass, every Sun., 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. 508-3-824-3436 or www.thedessertclub.com.

Berklee at Bob's, every Mon., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Bob's Southern Bistro, 604 Columbus at Mass. Ave., Boston. The A-List Berklee Faculty Band will play R&B, jazz, funk, pop and more. 617-536-6204 or www.bobssouthernbistro.com.

Blues in the Round, every Thursday with Ragtime Jack Radcliffe. 6-10 p.m. Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. $3/general. 508-824-4143 or thedessertclub@aol.com.

Friday Night Jazz at Intrigue Cafe with Johnny Souza and the Ray Santisi Trio, every Friday night, 7 p.m., Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston. For information or reservations call 617-439-7000.

Roomful of Blues, Nov. 28, 8 p.m., Showcase Live, 1 Patriot Place, Foxboro. $20/general, $45/VIP booth. 212-.997-4555

Mike Paolucci and Friends, Nov. 28, 9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. $5 cover, doors open at 7. 508-824-3436.

Chili Brothers, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI., $10. 401-765-1900.

Kim Simmons, Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. $14. 401-765-1900.

Johnny A, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., 10 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. Each show $15, both $30. 401-765-1900.

Watermelon Slim, Dec. 11, 8 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. $10. 401-765-1900.

Upstairs at the Calderwood, Dec. 11-13, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Deane Hall, Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont Street, Boston. Huntington Theatre Company's new cabaret series that will be playing Broadway, jazz, and contemporary groove. $25, $5 discount for Huntington subscribers, $15 students two hours before curtain. www.huntingtontheatre.org or 617-266-0800.

Albert Cummings, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., 10 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. First show $22; second $15; both $25. 401-765-1900.

Duke Robillard, Dec. 13, 8 p.m., 10 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. First show $15; second $10; both $18. 401-765-1900.

James Montgomery, Dec. 19, 8 p.m., 10 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. First show $15; second $10; both $18. 401-765-1900.

Bellevue Cadillac, Dec. 20, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. First show $15; second $10; both $18. 401-765-1900.

Killer Kane and the Blue F.O.'s, Dec. 26, 8 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. $10. 401-765-1900.

Luther 'Guitar Jr.' Johnson and the Magic Rockers, Dec. 27, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. First show $15; second $10; both $18. 401-765-1900.

Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood, Dec. 31, 9 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. Includes buffet dinner, hats, noisemakers, and champagne toast. $45; $25 advance and $20 at door. 401-765-1900.

April Hall, Jan. 7, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, DoubleTree Guest Suites, 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Allston. $20. ticketweb.com or 617-562-4111.

Some Enchanted Evening - A Journey through the Magic of Broadway, May 9, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth. Fund-raiser for the Rehoboth: Arts in the Village concert series. $25. 508-252-5718.

Folk/world/country/bluegrass

Berklee Free Concert Series, noon at 300 Athenaeum St., Kendall Square, Cambridge and 6 p.m. at Putnam Investments Plaza, 100 Northern Ave., Boston. 617-577-7354 or 617-478-3100.

tGif Coffeehouse, every Fri. Night at 7:30 p.m., The Bethany Village Fellowship, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. Live Contemporary Christian Music. 508-761-7698 or www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. Closed Dec. 26. CRISMSON RAIN, Nov. 28, 7 p.m., a Luekemia Awareness Concert to benefit Christy Mendes; BEN DEEM, Dec. 5; SHAWN DENNISON, Dec. 12; OUT OF HIDING, Dec. 19; BOB THOMPSON, Jan. 2; NOTHIN BUT JESUS, Jan. 9; OLIVE TREE MINISTRIES, Jan. 16, Messianic Jewish worship; MARK CIPRIANO AND GOOD NEWS RHYTHM AND BLUES, Jan. 23; GOD'S CHOICE, Jan. 30; TROY BOURNE, Feb. 6; UNVEILING GLORY, Feb. 13; STEADFAST, Feb. 20; PS 32, Feb. 27

RISD Museum Music Fridays, every 2nd Fri., 5:30-8:20 p.m., RISD Museum of Art, 224 Benefit St., Providence. Music and culture against backdrop of Main Gallery. 21+. $5/members, $8/non-members. 401-454-6793 or www.myspace.com/risdmuseum.

Crooked Still, Nov. 28, 8 p.m., Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. $22/advance. ncfta.org or 508-324-1926.

Homecoming Concert, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. Featuring Aoife clancy, The Atwater-Donnelly Trio, Matt and Shannon Heaton, Bertrand Laurence, Robbie O'Connell, Cory Pesaturo, Pendragon and John Thibodeau and Barry Brown. At 7 p.m. intermission, there will be a silent auction featuring CDs, jewelry, artwork, and Christmas items. $18. 401-725-9272 or riverfolk.org.

David Roth, Nov. 30, 2 p.m., potluck lunch at 1 p.m., Franklin Houseconcerts, Franklin. Bring a main course, salad, or dessert. Ice cream and soft drinks provided. $15 suggested donation, proceeds go to musicians. RSVP only. 508-528-0026 or info@franklinhouseconcerts.org for reservations.

Berklee Genra Jumble, Dec. 1, 8:30 p.m., T.T. The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge. Features rock, indie, pop, world, and r&b music, including Zili Misik, The Hollow Sound, and Kevin Ross. 18+. $8 general, $5 Berklee alumni and students.617-492-BEAR or ttthebears.com

West African Drumming Ensemble, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Boyden Hall's Horace Mann Auditorium, Bridgewater State College, Bridegwater. Mainly from Guinea, Senegal, Mali, and the Ivory Coast. Free, 508-531-1377

Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., The National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Rd., Rte. 2A, Lexington. With the James King Band. 617-782-2251 or bbu.org

Meg Hutchinson, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Stone Soup Coffeehouse, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI. With Ryan Fitzsimmons. $15 at door. 401-921-5115 or stonesoupcoffeehouse.com

Highland Glee Club, Dec. 7, 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, 858 Great Plain Ave., Needham. Their Annual Winter Concert. Directed by David Tiedman and accompanied by Maxim Lubarsky. $15 general, under 18 free. Available at door or 781-444-9583 or highlandgleeclub.com

Linda Eder, Dec. 7, 4 and 7 p.m., Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. $55, $50, $45. ticketmaster.com or 617-931-2000.

Luke Bryan, Dec. 11, 9 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, 967-969 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. 18+. $15. 617-562-8800 or livenation.com

John McDermott, Dec. 12, 5 to 7 p.m., World Trade Center, Seaport Hotel, Boston. Raises money for Fisher House Boston, a 20 bedroom home in W. Roxbury for families supporting a severely injured soldier. Only 400 tickets available. Concert will be broadcast live to our Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. www.fisherhouseboston.org or 508-683-3120.

Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Dec. 13, Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin. 508-528-2541 or circlefolk.org.

Highland Glee Club, Dec. 14, 3 p.m., War Memorial Building, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton. Their Annual Winter Concert. Directed by David Tiedman and accompanied by Maxim Lubarsky. $15 general, under 18 free. Available at door or 781-444-9583 or highlandgleeclub.com

Ellis Paul, Jan. 10, Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin. 508-528-2541 or circlefolk.org.

Red Molly, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m., Rose Garden Coffeehouse, Orthodox Congregational Church, 17 West St., Mansfield. Anthony Da Costa opening. Doors open at 7. $13 advance, $15 at door. rosegardenfolk.com or 508-699-8122

24th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, Feb. 13-15, Fri. 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sheraton Hotel, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham. Featuring Dailey and Vincent, Michael Cleveland, Steep Canyon Rangers, Bluegrass Gospel Project. early bird pass until Jan. 15: $85 adults, $65 children 12-16; weekend pass: $90 adults, $30 children 12-16; daily tickets: Fri., $25 adults, $10 children 10-16, Sat., $50, Sun., $30 adults, $15 children 12-16; Children under 12 free throughout weekend. bbu.org or 617-782-2251

Three Girls and Their Buddy, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. Featuring Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Buddy Miller. $65, $39.50, $29.50. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com

Opera

Boston Early Music Festival Chamber Opera Series, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Ave., Boston. Double bill of Venus and Adonis and Acteon. One-act operas depicting the fates of two hunters who encounter goddesses. $21, $40, $51, $66, $102. 617-661-1812 or bemf.org.

Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, Jan. 18, 3 p.m., Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, Cambridge. Performing Le nozze di Figaro (The Marraige of Figaro), Mozarts comedy, a full, semi-staged opera. Featuring professional soloist and choral singers (Italian supertitles will be included). $25 to $30, discounts available for groups, students, and seniors. Free parking available.617-496-2222.

Classical

The Great Woods Chamber Orchestra Winter Concert, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts, Wheaton College, Norton. Baroque and seasonal favorites. $10 adults, $15 families, $5 students/seniors. May be obtained at the doors.

Night of Strings, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Wheaton College's Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts, 26 East Main St., Norton. The Great Woods Chamber Orchestra opens its seventh season under the baton of Maestro Earl Raney. Feature the orchestra's string section beginning with J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3; Edward Elgar's Serenade for Strings, Op. 20; Edvard Grieg's Two Melodies, Op. 53: Norwegian and The First Meeting, and Ernest Bloch's Concerto Grosso No. 1 for String Orchestra with Piano Obbligato featuring Wheaton professor and pianist Ann Sears. $10/general; $4/students and seniors; $15/families of four or more. 508-286-3644 or arts@wheatonma.edu.

Trio Fiero, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Boyden Hall's Horace Mann Auditorium, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater. BSC faculty piano trio. Composed of Spanish violinist Miguel Perez-Espejo Cardenas, cellist Adele Carter and pianist Deborah Nemko. Free. 508-531-31377.

Providence Singers and RI Philarmonic, Dec. 20, 8 p.m., Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. Handel's Messiah, culminates with "Hallelujah" to highlight the holidays. $22 to $62 adults, discounts available for students and groups. 401-421-ARTS or vmari.org

Venice Baroque Orchestra, Jan. 17, 8 p.m., Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St, Boston. With Giuliano Carmignola and Viktoria Mullova on violins. Directed by Andrea Marcon. $19, $38, $49, $64. bemf.org or 617-661-1812.

Art Garfunkel with the RI Philharmonic Pops, Jan. 17, 8 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Conducted by Francisco Noya. $75, $63, $50, and $40. 401-421-ARTS or www.ppacri.org.

Lipzodes, Jan. 18, 3:30 p.m., St. Martin's Church, Orchard Ave. at Wayland Square, Providence. Music from 16th century Guatemala. In advance: $20 general, $18 seniors; At door: $23 general, $20 seniors. 401-621-6123 or ArtTix.RI.com.

Requiem, Jan. 30, 8 p.m., Church of St. John the Evangelist, Boston. Schola Cantorum of Boston, a 12-voice ensemble led by Frederick Jodry. $20 general, $15 seniors, $8 students. 401-274-5073 or www.scholacantorumboston.com

Requiem, Jan. 31, 8 p.m., St. Joseph's Church, Hope and Arnold St., Providence. Schola Cantorum of Boston, a 12-voice ensemble led by Frederick Jodry. $20 general, $15 seniors, $8 students. 401-274-5073 or www.scholacantorumboston.com

Sarasa Ensemble, Feb. 7, 8 p.m., First Church, 11 Garden St., Cambridge. With Dominique Labelle, soprano, and Michael Chance, countertenor. $19, $38, $49, $64. bemf.org or 617-661-1812.

Classical Devotion, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts, North Andover. Featuring Mozart, Britten, Hayden, Golijov. $25 to $45, 781-224-1117 or newenglandstringensemble.org

Classical Devotion, Feb. 8, 3 p.m., NEC's Jordan Hall, Boston. Featuring Mozart, Britten, Hayden, Golijov. $25 to $45, 781-224-1117 or newenglandstringensemble.org

Alla Cohen, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., Standford Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts, Wimberly Theatre, 527 Tremont St., Boston. Composer, pianist. Featuring cellist: Sebastian Baverstam, violinists: Laura Keller, Marissa Licata, Ethan Wood, Laura Krentzman. $24.50 and $18.50 general, $15 students. BostonTheatreScene.com or 617-933-8600

Fumito Nunoya and the Boston Chamber Orchestra String Quartet, Feb. 14, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth. Classical music by Bach and tango music by Astor Piazzolla. $14, $12/seniors, $5/children and students. 508-252-5718.

Concerto Palatino, Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Houghton Chapel, Wellesley College, 106 Central St., Wellesley. With James David Christie on organ. $20 unreserved seating, first come, first serve. bemf.org or 617-661-1812.

Tres, Feb. 22, 3:30 p.m., St. Martin's Church, Orchard Ave., near Wayland Square, Providence. Hark how the Songsters-Baroque Music of England in Praise of Song, Celebrating Love. In advance: $20 general, $18 seniors; at door: $23 general, $20 seniors. 401-621-6123 or ArtTix.RI.com

Chaminade Music Club, March 1, 2:30 p.m., Sweet Clubhouse, Peck & Bank Streets, Attleboro. Free, but donations accepted. chaminademusicclub.org or 508-286-3592 or 508-222-5762. Edwin Milham, baritone; Julie St. Lawrence, clarinet; Linda Barbieri, soprano; John Curran, flute; June Robbins, piano; Catherine Giannetti, soprano.

Yo-Yo Ma, March 6, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. With Silk Road Ensemble. 401-421-2787 or ppacri.org.

The Chiara String Quartet, March 14, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth. $14, $12/seniors, $5/children and students. 508-252-5718.

The Distant Heaven: Voyage and Encounter in Medieval France, March 15, 3 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 299 Berkeley St., Boston. $22, $32, $46. $10 students, 20% off for seniors, children 12 and under free with adult ticket. www.bostoncamerate.org or 866-427-2092.

Petra Mullejans, March 21, 8 p.m, Paine Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge. With Kristian Bezuidenhout on the fortepiano. mozart sonatas and variations. $19, $38, $49, $64. bemf.org or 617-661-1812.

The Tallis Scholars, April 3, 8 p.m., St. Paul Church, Harvard Square, Cambridge. Music for Double Choir by Palestrina, Lassus, Gibbons, Praetorius and others. $19, $38, $49, $64. bemf.org or 617-661-1812.

Ballets Russes, April 3, 7:30 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts, North Andover. Featuring Tcherepnin, Stravinsky, Arensky, Tchaikovsky. $25 to $45, 781-224-1117 or newenglandstringensemble.org

Ballets Russes, April 4, 8 p.m., NEC's Jordan Hall, Boston. Featuring Tcherepnin, Stravinsky, Arensky, Tchaikovsky. $25 to $45, 781-224-1117 or newenglandstringensemble.org

The Boston Trio, April 11, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth. Irina Muresanu, cellist Allison Eldredge, and pianist Heng-Jin Park, will make their debut. $14, $12/seniors, $5/children and students. 508-252-5718.

Windhover, April 26, 3:30 p.m., Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center, RI School of Design, 20 North Main St., Providence. The Jewish Baroque and Beyond-Music of Salamone Rossi and colleagues Biago Marini and Dario Castello. In advance: $20 general, $18 seniors; At door: $23 general, $20 seniors. 401-621-6123 or ArtTix.RI.com

Auditions/rehearsals

Very Merry Dickens Carolers, auditions by appointment, Attleboro. Looking for all vocal parts to join the group, which sings in a cappella in four-part harmony. Carolers perform throughout New England. Season runs mid-November through New Year's Day. 508-761-5835.

Great Woods Chamber Orchestra, every Mon., 7 to 9 p.m., Room 222, Watson Fine Arts Building, Wheaton College, 26 East Main St., Norton. Ages 14 to adult may join, advanced players welcome according to section needs. Auditions by appointment, 508-339-3742 or chamberorchestra@wheatonma.edu. General info: 508-339-3589 or chamberorchestra@wheatonma.edu.

Harmony Heritage, open rehearsals every Tuesday, 7:15 to 9:45 p.m., St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. Info: Loretta, 508-252-6071 or lmlapierre@yahoo.com.

Coastline Show Chorus, open auditions every Wednesday, 7 to 10 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 304 Highland Ave., Route 123, Attleboro. A cappella group of 100-plus women. 401-437-6043 or www.coastlineshowchorus.org.

Festival Youth Chorus, rehearsals every Wed., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., First Congregational Stone Church, 785 South Main St., Raynham. Children 8-15. 508-946-2624 or smfc2@verizon.net.

A Classic Sound, open rehearsals every first, third, fifth Thursday of month. Fellowship Hall, Foundry St., Easton. All women barbershop chorus. 508-586-1270 or 508-261-6120.