Camphill Ghent to present traditional Christmas play
Chatham, N.Y. — The public is invited to attend a traditional Oberufer Shepherd’s Play on Sunday, December 20 at 4 p.m. in Camphill Ghent’s Culture Hall. The performance is free although donations will be gratefully accepted. The play will be performed by Camphill Ghent residents and staff and is an annual tradition to celebrate the Christmas holiday.
The roots of the Oberufer plays are lost in medieval times, but have evolved to incorporate a unique mix of broad peasant humor and deep reverence in their celebration of the birth of Jesus. The Shepherd’s Play is one of many religious plays started on the island of Oberufer near the border of Austria and Hungary in the 16th century.
For more information contact Camphill Ghent at (518) 392-2760.
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1753 House carol sing
Williamstown — The 1753 House Committee invites the community to the 42nd annual 1753 House carol sing at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 20 (rain/snow date is Tuesday, December 22) at the 1753 House in Field Park at the intersection of Routes 2 and 7. The carol sing is a free, ecumenical event for all ages.
Deborah Burns and members of her OK Chorale will lead a cappella singing beside a roaring blaze in the fireplace. Carol books and hot mulled cider will be provided. There is no heat or electricity in the 1753 House so participants are advised to dress warmly and bring a candle.
Parking will available at the Williams Inn and the David & Joyce Milne Public Library.
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Ron Ramsay & Samantha Talora to present “Christmas Is Here”
Pittsfield — Cabaret singer and pianist Ron Ramsay and vocalist Samantha Talora will celebrate the season with an evening of their favorite holiday songs, blended with some not-so-familiar gems, to enliven the holiday spirit on Friday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitney Center for the Arts.
In “Christmas Is Here,” Samantha Talora and Ron Ramsay will present musical selections ranging from celebratory to sentimental as they visit the works of artists including Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby and composers such as Frank Loesser, Tom Lehrer, and Billy Joel.
Tickets to the performance are $20 and include post-show sweets. The doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling (413) 212-4459 or e-mailing info@samandron.com.
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