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Music of the seasonon Temple Square
Forty-minute performances by high-school, college and community choral groups will take place at various locations on Temple Square. For a schedule of Christmas concerts and events, visit http://www.lds.org/events and click on Temple Square performances. Visit bit.ly/SwOvxx for a list of events.
When • Today through Monday, Nov. 25-Dec. 3, 1-8:30 p.m.
Where • Temple Square, 15 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Jazz foursome to perform
The Jazz Vespers Quartet will perform a tribute to Stevie Wonder. Visit facebook.com/pages/Jazz-Vespers-Quartet/364277976994593 for information.
When • Tonight at 7:30
Where • First Unitarian Church, 569 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Sandy to Deck the Hall
Sandy City will kick off the holidays with its Deck the Hall celebration, Santa will visit from 5-7:30 p.m., along with three choir performances. The lights will be turned on at 6 p.m.
When • Monday, Nov. 26, 5-7:30 p.m.
Where • Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, Sandy
Tickets • Free
Hear winning compositions
Winning compositions from the University of Utah New Music Ensemble international composition competition will be performed.
When • Monday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Dumke Recital Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Browning String Quartet to perform
The Weber State University department of performing arts presents WSU faculty members in "An Evening of Grieg and Beethoven," featuring the Browning String Quartet in the Allred Theater.
When • Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Weber State University, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, 3750 Harrison Blvd., Ogden
Tickets • Free
Rosco String Quartet in recital
Listen to the Rosco String Quartet, the University of Utah's premier quartet, play works by Beethoven and Stravinsky.
When • Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Where • Dumke Recital Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
An evening of story and song
Timpanogos Storytelling and the Utah Valley Symphony will present an evening of story and song featuring Kevin Kling, celebrated playwright and storyteller.
When • Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 28-29, 7 p.m.
Where • Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center St., Provo
Tickets • $12, $35 for family pass of six or $6/ticket for group of 10 or more; visit http://www.coveycenter.org
From the classics to the standards
Southern Utah University presents Piano Extravaganza. Ranging from the classics to standards, the program will include Johann Sebastian Bach's "Sheep May Safely Graze," Kevin Olson's "At the Robot Factory," Franz Schubert's Military March No. 1 and "When the Saints Go Marching In."
When • Wednesday, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
Tickets • $6, $4 for SUU faculty/staff, SUU students are free with a valid ID card; visit http://www.suu.edu/arts
Young virtuoso violinist to perform
The U. of U. School of Music welcomes Simone Porter, 15-year-old violin virtuoso, as part of its Virtuoso Series.
When • Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Libby Gardner Concert Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $8-$18; visit kingsburyhall.utah. edu/performances/ simone-porter-violin
Westminster Chamber Singers in concert
The Westminster College Chamber Singers will perform a holiday concert in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory. Directed by Christopher Quinn, the Chamber Singers will perform an evening of choral classics and holiday favorites.
When • Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.,
Where • Vieve Gore Concert Hall, 1250 E. 1700 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10; visit ezticketlive.com/checkout/event_view.asp?id=21
Hear Menotti and Handel in Provo
The Utah Lyric Opera will begin its 2012-13 season with two revered Christmas traditions: Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors," and a sing-along of Handel's "Messiah" with the Wasatch Chorale and Mountain View High School Chamber Choir.
When • Saturday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.
Where • Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center St., Provo
Tickets • $12; ULO season subscribers: adults $10, children $5; visit bit.ly/TEVKkA
The bells ring out with yuletide music
The Wesley Bell Ringers will perform Christmas concerts.
When • Saturday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.
Where • Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, 1580 E. Vine St., Murray
Tickets • Free; donations to support the choir accepted.
When • Sunday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.
Where • Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 South, Millcreek
Tickets • Free; donations to support the choir accepted.
When • Sunday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.
Where • Clearfield Community Church, 200 S. 400 East, Clearfield