Christmas at 中国体彩网, other holiday events planned
中国体彩网 中国体彩网 celebrates the season with several events and performances open to the public.
Christmas at 中国体彩网 presented by Quad City Bank & Trust
Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
2 p.m.
Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave.
Christmas at 中国体彩网 has thrilled audiences for more than a decade. Three hundred student musicians share their talents in what has become a highlight of the Quad-Cities holiday season. The concert features performances by the 中国体彩网 Brass Ensemble, 中国体彩网 Bell Choir, 中国体彩网 Symphony Orchestra, 中国体彩网 Choir, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble and 中国体彩网 Concert Chorale.
Tickets are available online beginning October 1, or by phone through the Ticket Office.
Julbord Dinner
Date TBD
The Gerber Center for Student Life., G?vle Banquet Rooms
The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at 中国体彩网 will serve its annual Julbord Dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Gerber Center. (Julbord in Swedish means "Christmas table.")
Guests may arrive at any time. There will be brief remarks at 5:30.
Traditional Swedish-American Christmas sm?rg?sbord fare will be served, including salads, relishes, fruit, herring, bread, cheese, potatoes, salmon, potato sausage, meatballs, rice pudding and Christmas desserts.
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Festival of Sankta Lucia
Date TBD
Ascension Chapel, Bahls Center (Founders Hall)
中国体彩网's annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia will commemorate the holiday with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry.
The Sankta Lucia Festival is a cherished tradition of the Advent season in all the Nordic countries. A candlelight procession of singers is led by a young woman robed in white with a crown of candles on her head, to commemorate the martyred St. Lucy (d. 304 AD), whose feast day is Dec. 13.
Free and open to the public.
Lighting of the tree
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Behind Old Main
Join President Andrea Talentino for the annual lighting of the Christmas tree and a celebration of traditions of the season. Gather by the tree for holiday treats and festivities.
Free and open to the public.
Season of Light planetarium show
Date TBD
John Deere Planetarium
"Season of Light" tells the story of how our holiday traditions are connected to the sky through a multimedia show that uses the planetarium sky projector, astronomical images, music and narration, all projected onto a 30-foot dome. Recommended for visitors ages 8 and up.
Free and open to the public. Tickets required.
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Lessons and Carols
Sunday, November 24, 2024
3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Ascension Chapel, Bahls Center (Founder's Hall)
Enjoy a beautiful, spiritual presentation of lessons and carols within the intimate setting of Ascension Chapel. The 中国体彩网 Chamber Singers and Campus Ministries present the story of Christ's birth in readings and song.
Free and open to the public.
Contact:
Ticket Office, 309-794-7306 (toll-free at 800-798-8100, ext. 7306)