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Friday, December 13, 2024
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Opening Night Musical Extravaganza
6pm Be cheerful as we gather for the Opening Ceremonies at the Historical Museum (Miles-Humes House) featuring the holiday sounds of Victorian Brass. The Class Act Productions creative troupe will stroll amongst the crowd. Magician Richard Benninghoff will entertain with close-up magic (sponsored by Phoenix Physical Therapy). Holiday treats to keep you warm and cozy, prepared and served by the Bellefonte Presbyterian Church and supported bya gift from the Bellefonte Lions Club.
7pm “Christmas Carol on the Rails” Stave I ” A Ghostly Engineer, by Class Act Productions.
7:15pm Welcome & Proclamation – Welcome from our corporate sponsor North Shore Railroad Company and proclamation by Mayor Buddy Johnson officially opens the 2024 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas.
7:30pm Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Celebration at Bellefonte Presbyterian Church features music from Nittany Valley Symphony Encore Ensemble under the direction of Timothy Farrand followed by The Bellefonte Community Choir under the direction of Tricia Andriaccio. Opening night concerts supported by a gift from The Historic Bellefonte Cruise.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
11am – 4pm Street performances throughout the downtown area by students from the area schools. Come out to listen and support the next generation of musicians.
11am – 5pm “Concert Series” at the following downtown locations (Click here for full schedule/details): St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, St. John’s United Church of Christ, St. John’s Episcopal Church and Trinity United Methodist Church
11am to 3pm – Watch for Picker and Papa along with Rama Lama while they make rounds through the town.
Sunday December 15, 2024
2pm – Bellefonte Community Band concert at Bellefonte High School auditorium. Free parking and admission.
4pm – Faith Church (512 Hughes St.) presents a FREE musical entitled “A King for All Nations”. Come hear holiday songs from Africa, France, West Indies, Israel and more. Faith bells will perform immediately prior to the musical performance.
6pm – St. John the Evangelist Church, 134 E Bishop St. celebrates with the Parish Christmas Concert.