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.