MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – The Performing Arts Center of Middle Township will celebrate the season during the month of December with nine Christmas events, including a “doubleheader” on Sunday, Dec. 6.
Managing Director Kay Aspell said that in keeping with the PAC’s long time commitment to serve the school district and the community, the series will feature a variety of programing from the schools as well as from professional entertainers. Represented will be orchestral music, barbershop and choral singing and a popular holiday movie on the PAC’s big screen.
The series opens on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. with a program presented by Dennis Township Primary School students. The series continues with a free choral concert at 7 p.m. by students from Middle Township High School. The following Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m., the Cape Shore Chorus will take center stage with “Home for the Harmony.” Admission is $15. That night at 7 p.m., the John Walter Cape Community Band will present a free concert.
On Monday, Dec. 7, the Township’s Middle School will present a concert at 7 p.m., and two nights later on Wednesday, Dec. 9 also at 7 p.m., the High School’s prize-winning band will present its holiday concert. The entertainment turns to the PAC’s big screen on Friday night, Dec. 11 when the popular movie “Polar Express” will be shown, starting at 6:30 p.m. Those who attend are invited to come in their coziest pajamas like the children in the movie. Admission is $6.
The holiday spirit continues on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. when world famous pianist Linda Gentille brings her Jersey Shore Pops Orchestra to the PAC for a “White Christmas” concert. Tickets are $25, $30 and $40.
The series comes to a close on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.with Dennis Township Elementary School’s Holiday Concert.
For tickets to the Jersey Shore Pops concert, call (800) 838-3006. For all other PAC events, call (609) 463-1924. Free parking on the premises will be available for all events.