Lees-McRae College Performing Arts presents the annual Candlelight Christmas Concert on Dec. 5 and 6 in Hayes Auditorium.

This time honored tradition continues to be a community favorite and marks the beginning of the Christmas season. 

This year's concert will host student and faculty presentations as musical solos and duets, as well as piano solos and dance pieces. Additionally, the show will present Reader's Theatre, Talking Heads, and a special appearance by the big man himself - Santa.  To learn more about Talking Heads, search "Nutcracker Lees-McRae Style" at www.youtube.com.

"This annual tradition is appropriate for all ages and is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit," a Lees-McRae spokesperson said.

Per tradition, the Hayes stage will be decked to the nines with several locally grown Christmas trees, wreaths, garland and thousands of Christmas lights. "Just walk into Hayes and the smell will entice you to sit down and enjoy an evening of Christmas spirit," the spokesperson said.
This year, the Highlander show choir will be singing several selections, including "Good News," "This Little Babe," and a foot-stomping version of "Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child," choreographed by Dr. Janet Speer.   

Lees-McRae's production will be held in Hayes Auditorium on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children and students; any student ID is accepted.  Tickets will be available at the door one hour prior to show time.

There is no box office daily or weekly. Attendees should arrive early to purchase tickets the night of the show. The box office opens one hour before show time. There is no reserved seating. For additional show information, visit www.go.lmc.edu/performances or call (828) 898-8721.

Lees-McRae College is located at 191 East Main St. in Banner Elk.