A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We have many festive December events for you: The Nutcracker, The Vienna Boys Choir, and Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas perform a variety of holiday shows in Baker Hall, and Choral Arts presents free Christmas Vespers in Packer Memorial Church. Join us!
With gratitude, Mark Fitzgerald Wilson
PRESENTING SERIES
THE NUTCRACKER | SAT DEC 13 & SUN DEC 14
The Pennsylvania Youth Ballet's magical production of The Nutcracker with a live orchestra playing Tchaikovsky's masterpiece is a holiday tradition for the whole family! Enjoy the beauty of dancing snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Clara's dream come to life, with guest artists from the world's finest ballet companies and a cast of nearly 100 dancers.
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR | CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA | FRI DEC 19
This holiday season, the Vienna Boys Choir returns for a finely tuned performance in Baker Hall. Admired across the globe for their pure sound, heavenly voices and technical mastery, the cherubic ensemble harmonizes their incredible vocals for an unforgettable night. The group's yuletide program has something for everyone: Baroque classics, contemporary popular hits, Christian hymns, Austrian folk tunes, polkas, waltzes and more!
SEÁN HEELY'S CELTIC CHRISTMAS | SAT DEC 20
Join champion Scottish fiddler Seán Heely and a cast of nationally acclaimed Celtic performers on a magical journey through Scotland and Ireland during the holidays. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations, along with featured dancers from Scottish and Irish traditions that are sure to lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart.
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY MUSIC DEPARTMENT
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY PHILHARMONIC: 1001 NIGHTS | FRI DEC 5 & SAT DEC 6
The Lehigh University Philharmonic opens its 2025-2026 season with a celebration of musical storytelling! Enjoy performances of Tchaikovsky's iconic Romeo and Juliet Overture and Rimsky-Korsakov's extraordinary Scheherazade! Kyle Wernke, director.
CHORAL ARTS: CHRISTMAS VESPERS | SUN DEC 7 | FREE! IN PACKER MEMORIAL CHURCH
Lehigh University Choral Arts presents its annual Christmas gift to the community. Sarah Frook Gallo, director; Liz Olson, assistant director. Free; No tickets required. Early arrival suggested.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
JOIN US AT THE LIVE ADVENT CALENDAR | TUE DEC 2
Singer-songwriter Alex Radus returns to perform carols for your merriment at the Live Advent Calendar in Historic Bethlehem, at the Sun Inn Courtyard on Main Street!
DON'T GET SCAMMED!
We are aware that there are third-party broker websites that re-sell tickets to our shows at a substantial markup. Zoellner Arts Center is not affiliated with these websites. Please beware of any ticket purchases you make this holiday season that are not from Zoellner's official site. We made this video to help you. https://vimeo.com/1033130749?share=copy
GIVE CHEER ALL YEAR
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
We're pleased to be part of strong community connections on and off-campus!
Family Fun-a-Palooza brought almost 1,000 people to the center.
Mark Wilson spoke at the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley's annual conference.
A successful Well-Being concert for senior citizens was hosted by the Hispanic Center.