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THIS WEEK: Dec. 15 through 21

Venite: A Lyric Consort Christmas, 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, with carols and songs of Advent and Christmas, $10 adults, all students free with current ID. Info, 570-343-6707, www.lyricconsort.com.

Trapt: Acoustic Night with Chris Taylor Brown, the guitarist and lead vocalist for California rock outfit Trapt, best known for their 2002 single “Headstrong.” F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Dec. 15. $15, $18. kirbycenter.org, 570-826-1100

Dopapod, the pyschedelic, electronically-infused jam band from Boston performs with special guests lespecial. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 9 p.m. Dec. 15. $18 in advance; $20 day of show. ticketf.ly/2ARaSIz, 570-420-2808

Northern Appalachian Wind Ensemble, a new professional wind ensemble made up of 45 woodwind, brass, and percussionists from all across the United States, holiday concert 7 p.m. Dec. 16, The Theater at North, 1539 North Main Ave. Scranton, $16. Info, 570-800-5020 ext. 102.

The Eagles Experience, a tribute to the iconic country-rock band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 16. $15 in advance, $20 days of show. bit.ly/2BXExPK, 610-826-9200

Sounds of the Season, presented by singers and musicians of Holy Redeemer High School, 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the school, 159 South Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. Ticket donation is $3 for adults and $2 for senior citizens and students.

Messiah Sing-A-Long with the Arcadia Chorale, 3 p.m. Dec. 17, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Members of the Chorale will sing the solos, and the audience and the full Chorale will sing the choruses, including For Unto Us a Child is Born, Worthy is the Lamb, and everyone’s favorite: the Hallelujah Chorus. People who just want to listen are welcome as well. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and WVIA members, and free for students; copies of the music will also be available for purchase at the door. Info, 570-871-0350.

Classical guitar concert, with popular songs, carols, Nutcracker Suite dances and other selections by Robert Dopira, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the White Haven Area Community Library, 121 Towanda St., White Haven. Sponsored by the library, this small venue concert will be preceded by a sampling of savory and sweet hors d’oeuvres, wines and cocktails. Tickets are $5. To reserve tickets, please call 570-443-8776.

The Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas Celebration Tour, the distinctive sound that melds four-part harmonies and upbeat songs has spawned dozens of Country hits. F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. $32.50 to $78. kirbycenter.org, 570-826-1100. A full feature on the Oak Ridge Boys and their Dec. 18 performance at the Kirby Center will run in Saturday’s Times Leader.

“All Hearts Come Home for Christmas,” presented by the Wyoming Valley Concert Band, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, South Franklin Street in Wilkes Barre (across the street from Boscov’s). This concert is a gift to the people of the Wyoming Valley. The Band is directed by Don Williams and will be accompanied by Mark Laubach on the St. Stephen’s pipe organ. Admission is free and open to the public. A light social will follow the concert in St. Stephen’s Community Room.

Acoustic Bluegrass Jam at The Cooperage, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20 at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale, with Buckshot Jenkins and Ron Penska leading an acoustic bluegrass jam. The jam is open to any musician with an acoustic instrument such as a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass, harmonica, tambourine, even an egg shaker. A note to participants: please leave your amps at home. This bluegrass jam is entirely acoustic. This is a donation-based event. For more info visit thecooperageproject.org or call 570.253.2020.

FUTURE

Robinson & Rohe “The Longest Winter: A Christmas Concert and Singalong,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at The Cooperage, 1030 Main Street, Honesdale. Liam Robinson and Jean Rohe go deep into the Christmas repertoire: the mystical, the melancholic, the soulful, the sublime. Expect songs you may not know: haunting melodies of old Europe, joyful singalongs of the Southern US, and modern takes on the strange and ancient Christmas tale. Suggested donation is $15 with advance reservation, $20 at the door. For reservations please call 570-253-2020 or email [email protected].

Little Big Town, the country outfit on The Breakers Tour with special guests Kacey Musgraves and Midland. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Tickets start at $21. 800-745-3000.

Mercy Me , the award-winning Christian wraps up its successful Lifer Tour with special guest Tenth Avenue North. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:30 p.m. March 9. Tickets go on sale Nov. 10. 800-745-3000.

Judas Priest, the heavy metal icons tour in support of their forthcoming record “Firepower.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. March 13. Tickets start at $36.75. 800-745-3000.

The Arcadia Chorale will host the 34th annual Messiah Sing-a-Long on Dec. 17 at St. Luke’s Church in Scranton.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_arcadia.chorale.jpg.optimal.jpgThe Arcadia Chorale will host the 34th annual Messiah Sing-a-Long on Dec. 17 at St. Luke’s Church in Scranton. Times Leader file photo

The Oak Ridge Boys will perform on Dec. 18 at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre as part of their Christmas Celebration Tour.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_Oakridge-Boys-FINAL-CMYK.jpg.optimal.jpgThe Oak Ridge Boys will perform on Dec. 18 at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre as part of their Christmas Celebration Tour. Times Leader file photo