Christmas Festival Offers a ‘Dwelling Place’
Celebrate Advent with glorious music at Westmont’s 20th anniversary Christmas Festival, a highlight for many local residents during the holidays, on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m., both at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara. Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. at 518331.com/christmas-festival. For additional ticket information or to purchase tickets by phone, please contact the Granada box office at (805) 899-2222.
Each year, the festival celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through an inspiring presentation with a narrative and Christmas music from around the world and throughout the centuries. This year’s theme, Dwelling Place, and the carefully selected program help deepen our understanding of the holy season. With the birth of the Christ child, God invites us to live in him as he makes his dwelling among us. This festive event features the Westmont Orchestra, College Choir and Chamber Singers.
Ruth Lin, who has worked with orchestras and conductors from around the world, directs the Westmont Orchestra and chairs the college’s music department.
Alumnus Daniel Gee, director of choral activities at Westmont and director of the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, will conduct the Westmont College Choir and Chamber Singers.