Get in the holiday spirit with December performances

College of Lake County (CLC) is ringing in the season with a joyful lineup of arts events designed to warm your spirit and bring holiday magic all month long. From enchanting concerts to beloved family traditions, the December schedule doesn’t disappoint.

“The James Lumber Center truly comes alive during the holidays,” James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (JLC) Executive Director Alisa Baum. “The sparkle of The Nutcracker, the energy of our choral concerts and the warmth of our instrumental ensembles celebrate the magic of gathering together. We can’t wait to share these joyful experiences with the community.”

Kick off the festivities with CLC’s music ensembles as they fill the air with seasonal sounds:

• Choral Ensembles Holiday Concert: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Mainstage Theatre
• Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Mainstage Theatre
• Jazz Combo Concert: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, Room P101
• Concert Band Holiday Concert: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Mainstage Theatre

The JLC brings more holiday fun to campus. Taylorville, a tribute band that takes the audience on a journey through Taylor Swift’s iconic career, includes Christmas songs. The performance is 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14.

Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker, Chicagoland’s longest running Nutcracker production, returns to the JLC stage for three shows to charm and delight the entire family. Performances are 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

To purchase tickets, visit www.jlcenter.clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2300. Tickets also can be purchased at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts Box Office 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. To avoid ticket scams, only purchase tickets through the website of the official JLC ticket vendor: Etix.