Thursday, December 12
"MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS," performed by Portland Symphony Orchestra, Magic of Christmas Chorus, and others, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, (207) 842-0800. At 7:30 p.m. $15, $24, $32, $40, $47.
Friday, December 13
EMANUEL AX, pianist, at Johnson Theatre, UNH/Durham, (603) 862-2290. At 8 p.m. Call for tickets.
"MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS," performed by Portland Symphony Orchestra, Magic of Christmas Chorus, and others, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, (207) 842-0800. At 2 and 7:30 p.m. $15, $24, $32, $40, $47.
Saturday, December 14
"A CEREMONY OF CAROLS," performed by Portsmouth Women's Chorus, at Christ Church, 43 Pine St., Exeter, NH, (603) 868-6724. At 3 p.m. $12, $8 for students and seniors.
"CHRISTMAS WITH RENAISSANCE VOICES," concert by 17-voice a capella ensemble, at Brackett Church, Peaks Island, (207) 766-0059 or (207) 831-6420 after Dec. 18. At 7:45 p.m. $7.
HANDEL'S MESSIAH, performed by Maine Music Society, at State Street Church, Portland, (207) 782-1403. At 7:30 p.m. $17.50, students $8.75.
L/A CHILDREN'S CHORUS, at Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, Bates, Lewiston, (207) 753-0970. At 7:30 p.m. $8, advance $6.
"MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS," performed by Portland Symphony Orchestra, Magic of Christmas Chorus, and others, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, (207) 842-0800. At 2 and 7:30 p.m. $15, $24, $32, $40, $47.
Sunday, December 15
"A CEREMONY OF CAROLS," performed by Portsmouth Women's Chorus, Unitarian Universalist Church, 292 State St., Portsmouth, NH, (603) 868-6724. At 3 p.m. $12, $8 for students and seniors.
"CHRISTMAS SEEKERS," Christmas cantata by John Purifoy, performed by Wells Congregational Church Choir, at Congregational Church of Wells, UCC, Rte. 1 North, Wells, (207) 646-4309. At 7 p.m. Donations suggested.
HANDEL'S MESSIAH, performed by Maine Music Society, at Franco-American Heritage Center at St. Mary's, Lewiston, (207) 782-1403. At 3 p.m. $17.50, students $8.75.
"MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS," performed by Portland Symphony Orchestra, Magic of Christmas Chorus, and others, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, (207) 842-0800. At 2 and 7:30 p.m. $15, $24, $32, $40, $47.
SOUTHERN MAINE CHORALE, Christmas concert, at South Congregational Church, Kennebunkport, (207) 985-9898. At 3 p.m. $10, children $8.
Monday, December 16
GREGORIAN CHANT, at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Cumberland Ave. and Franklin St., Portland, (207) 773-0508. At 7:30 p.m. Free.
Thursday, December 19
"MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS," performed by Portland Symphony Orchestra, Magic of Christmas Chorus, and others, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, (207) 842-0800. At 7:30 p.m. $15, $24, $32, $40, $47.
Friday, December 20
"MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS," performed by Portland Symphony Orchestra, Magic of Christmas Chorus, and others, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, (207) 842-0800. At 2 and 7:30 p.m. $15, $24, $32, $40, $47.