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Wesley Bell Ringers Christmas Concert

The Wesley Bell Ringers will perform a Christmas concert.

When • Saturday, Dec. 15, 2:30 p.m.

Where • Le Chateau Brickyard Retirement Residence, 3080 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free; donations to support the choir will be accepted.

South Mountain Christmas Concerts

South Mountain Community Church will hold Christmas concerts.

When • Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m., 6 p.m.

Where • South Mountain Community Church, 14216 S. Bangerter Parkway, Draper

Tickets • Free

Sotto Voce in Copperton

Sotto Voce, an a cappella quartet, will perform a Christmas carol service. Donations will be accepted for pet food and/or cash contributions, benefiting Cubby's Cause for Paws, a pet food bank.

When • Saturday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m.

Where • St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 420 E. Hillcrest St., Copperton

Tickets • Free

Vivaldi by Candlelight Benefit Concert

The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy will present the 30th Anniversary Vivaldi by Candlelight Benefit Concert. Please call 801-832-3272 for tickets.

When • Saturday, Dec. 15, 8-11 p.m.

Where • First Presbyterian Church, 12 C St., Salt Lake City

Tickets • $40; sponsorships start at: $125 per person; visit utahdiplomacy.org/what-we-do/vivaldi-by-candlelight-a-benefit-concert

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting

Join a special menorah lighting in honor of Hanukkah each evening at sundown.

When • Saturday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m.

Where • Waldorf Astoria Park City, 2100 Frostwood Drive, Park City

Tickets • Free

Brian Ballard Singers

The Brian Ballard Singers will present "The Coming of Our Lord" cantata with a singalong at the end.

When • Sunday, Dec. 16, 7-8:30 a.m.

Where • Stone Gate Center for the Arts, 886 W. 2600 North, Pleasant Grove

Tickets • Free

Orem High Bell Choir

The Orem High School Bell Choir will perform at the morning service.

When • Sunday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m.

Where • Orem Community Church, 130 N. 400 East, Orem

Tickets • Free

Hilltop Chancel Choir Christmas Concert

The Hilltop Chancel Choir will present "How Great Our Joy," a concert of Christmas choral music.

When • Sunday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.

Where • Hilltop United Methodist Church, 985 E. 10600 South, Sandy

Tickets • Free

West Jordan Symphony Christmas

The West Jordan Symphony will perform their 19th annual "Messiah Singalong." The performance features the West Jordan Symphony, Mountain West Chorale, guest soloists and audience participation on the choruses.

When • Sunday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.

Where • Jordan Oaks LDS Stake Center , 8117 S. Leslie Drive (3905 W.) , West Jordan

Tickets • Free

A Quiet Christmas

The holiday season evokes many emotions, and not all are happy ones. "A Quiet Christmas" is an evening worship time that allows for poignant memories, and tears of loneliness, confusion or total burnout.

When • Sunday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.

Where • Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Jazz Vespers Quartet

The Jazz Vespers Quartet will perform "The Beatles: Part Deux." Visit facebook.com/pages/Jazz-Vespers-Quartet/364277976994593 for information.

When • Sunday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Where • First Unitarian Church, 1300 E. 569 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

The Story of Christmas in Sacred Word, Song

The Salt Lake Symphonic Choir, under the direction of Erin Pike Tall, will present "The Story of Christmas in Sacred Word and Song."

When • Sunday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Where • St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 E. Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights

Tickets • Free

Live Christmas Nativity

Orem Community Church will hold a live Christmas Nativity. Hot drinks and goodies will be served inside the fellowship hall.

When • Friday-Saturday, Dec. 21-22, 7-9 p.m.

Where • Orem Community Church, 130 N. 400 East, Orem

Tickets • Free

Wesley Bell Ringers Christmas Concerts

Wesley Bell Ringers will perform Christmas concerts.

When • Friday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Where • Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free; donations to support the choir will be accepted.

Christmas Services — St. Olaf Catholic Church

St. Olaf Catholic Church will present a special Christmas concert by the Mountain West Chorale on Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. before the 5:30 p.m. Mass. On Christmas Eve, there will be a Children's Mass at 5:30 p.m., and Christmas carols at 9:30 p.m. before the 10:30 p.m. Christmas Mass. On Christmas Day, Masses will be celebrated at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The Filipino Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m.

When • Saturday, Dec. 22, 5 p.m.

Where • St. Olaf Catholic School, 1793 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful

Tickets • Free

Blue Christmas Service

The Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living will hold a Blue Christmas Service. A service of light in the midst of darkness (for those experiencing a loss of any kind). Child care is available.

When • Sunday, Dec. 23, 3-5 p.m.

Where • Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living Brickyard, 1111 E. Brickyard Road No. 202, Salt Lake City

Handel's "Messiah"

The Cottonwood Heights LDS Stake will sponsor Handel's "Messiah." This year's production will feature coloratura soprano Erin Morley.

When • Sunday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m.

Where • Cottonwood Heights LDS Stake Center, 6890 S. 2228 East, Cottonwood Heights

Tickets • Free

Christmas Candle Lighting Ceremony

The Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living will hold a Christmas candle-lighting ceremony.

When • Sunday, Dec. 23, 7-8 p.m.

Where • Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living Brickyard, 1111 E. Brickyard Road No. 202, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Visit spirituallyfree.org/events-and-activities/upcoming-events.html