Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts programs will be hosting its annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 12. This free event will include performances from all Wallace State performing ensembles.

“The Christmas Spectacular is one of just a few shows where all of our performance groups will share the stage,” said Ricky Burks, Chair of the Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts programs. “Each ensemble will have at least one performance in the holiday show.”

The production will feature performances from the Wallace State Jazz Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Choir, Singers and Allegro Dance Theatre. The programs will present pieces individually and collaboratively to bring the ensembles together while also spotlighting individual programs.

The set list includes a performance of “Dashing Through the Snow” by the Concert Band and “March From the Nutcracker” by the Allegro Dance Theatre. The Choir and Singles will have you singing along with several holiday favorites including “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree,” “Silent Night” and “Christmas Isn’t Cancelled,” all accompanied by the Jazz Band or Concert Band.

The performance will be held at 7 p.m. at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Garlan Gudger Student Center. Admission is free and open to the public.

Other upcoming performances planned by Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts include:
— February 13: Broadway Night, Burrow Center Recital Hall
— March 7-9: Little Women, Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
— March 14-15: Chaos/Connection, Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
— March 20: Spring Showcase, Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
— April 3: Solo & Chamber Ensemble Recital, Burrow Center Recital Hall
— April 18: Big Band Dance, Burrow Center
— April 24: Spring Under the Stars, Burrow Center

For information about the Christmas Spectacular and other Fine and Performing Arts events, please contact Amy Seymore at 256-382-8277 or amy.seymore@wallacestate.edu.