The Festival Trio reunites in December for a repeat performance of its sold out June Musicfest concert, but this time to record its FIRST CD. Violinist Sadie Fields flies to her former home town of Guelph from Brussels, Belgium, and cellist Paul Pulford (another Guelph native) comes from New Brunswick to join pianist Ken Gee. Enjoy a fabulous program of Debussy's Cello Sonata, Ravel's Violin Sonata and the deservedly popular Dumky Trio by Dvorak. Members of the audience will get a free download of the CD when ready. General admission and Reserved Seating available. More information at http://guelphmusicfest.ca

Boreal's "Songs for A Snowy Season": The annual winter season tradition 2 concerts in the Borealis Music Series Presented by River Run Centre: Fri Dec 20 at 8pm and Sat Dec 21 at 2pm in The Co-operators Hall. Guelph musicians Katherine Wheatley and Tannis Slimmon – along with new Boreal member Angie Nussey – promise to brighten the winter with outstanding harmonies, brilliant songwriting and beautiful lyrics during Songs for a Snowy Season. Boreal’s seasonal concert of original songs and holiday classics has become a celebrated annual tradition. More info at: www.borealsongs.ca . Online Ticket ordering at www.riverrun.ca or phone the Box Office at (519)763-3000

Handel’s music never fails to stir the spirit with music that has been at the heart of the Christmas experience for over two and a half centuries, and has become a Guelph tradition. This performance will delight audiences with an historically-informed approach, using baroque specialists in the orchestra and as soloists. Bring family and friends and come join us for an evening of magnificent music. Charlene Pauls, Conductor Bethany Horst, Soprano Jennifer Enns-Modolo, Alto Lawrence Wiliford, Tenor Bradley Christensen, Bass with Musica Viva Orchestra on Period Instruments sponsored by The Family of John F. Wood Order Tickets Online at: https://riverrun.ca/whats-on/guelph-chamber-choir-handels-messiah/ Or phone: (519)763-3000 Learn more about this concert and the Guelph Chamber Choir at http://guelphchamberchoir.ca/

Legendary tale brought to life; see beloved characters Mowgli, Bagheera, Akela and Baloo come to life like never before in an acclaimed new theatrical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book by creators Craig Francis and Rick Miller. Featuring a rich soundscape and immersive multimedia elements, this joyous production delves deep into the themes of Kipling's captivating story. Recommended for ages 6 and up (Photo Credit: Rick Miller) For tickets, call the River Run Centre box office at 519-763-3000 or visit riverrun.ca.

Re-envisioning the Canadian classic, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen brings a beloved Canadian story to life with Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet™. Follow the adventures of 11-year-old orphan Anne Shirley as she finds her home with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert in Avonlea. This anticipated new production is the first to re-envision Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel as a full-length ballet. (Photo Credit: Kevin Lloyd Photography) VIP Experience: A Conversation with Canada’s Ballet Jörgen at 1 pm, no additional charge. For tickets, call the River Run Centre box office at 519-763-3000 or visit riverrun.ca.