{"id":2179123,"date":"2025-11-27T19:29:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T19:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2179123"},"modified":"2025-11-27T19:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T19:29:14","slug":"tis-the-season-for-holiday-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/tis-the-season-for-holiday-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Tis the season for holiday entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<header aria-label=\"Beginning of Article\" class=\"article-header article-header--story\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumbs\" data-aqa=\"nav-breadcrumb\">\n<p>Breadcrumb Trail Links<\/p>\n<ol class=\"breadcrumbs__items list-unstyled\">\n<li class=\"breadcrumbs__item\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewhig.com\/category\/entertainment\/\">Entertainment<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"breadcrumbs__item\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewhig.com\/category\/entertainment\/local-arts\/\">Local Entertainment<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"breadcrumbs__item\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thewhig.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/\">Local News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<div class=\"article-header__detail\">\n<div class=\"article-header__detail__texts\">\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<p><span class=\"published-date__since\">Published Nov 27, 2025<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span class=\"updated-date__since\">Last updated 5\u00a0minutes ago<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span class=\"published-date__word-count\">4 minute read<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"featured-image\" data-aqa=\"featured-image\"><picture class=\"featured-image__ratio\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1128-ki-hohoshows-scaled.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=564&amp;h=423&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=1QLdol-HeQuNZKQ5yxVpXQ,&#10;            https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1128-ki-hohoshows-scaled.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1128&amp;h=846&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=La_UDNMvJaqMK_wOblaBNg 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1128-ki-hohoshows-scaled.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=564&amp;h=423&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=CXXR8wncpY7ZnmBqD3QQJA,&#10;                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1128-ki-hohoshows-scaled.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1128&amp;h=846&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=5QNpxHLGUg19M44sSRhTew 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1128-ki-hohoshows-scaled.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=472&amp;h=354&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=586k6xM_huOneyFk7qgktA,&#10;            https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1128-ki-hohoshows-scaled.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=944&amp;h=708&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=mT9mFlG-UbMV0LpQBkVoJQ 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1128-ki-hohoshows-scaled.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=472&amp;h=354&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=bYBWGU_iYYED4WCoNa9fRg,&#10;                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1128-ki-hohoshows-scaled.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=944&amp;h=708&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=wpW1If3mtvO-O1Vu08Tc_g 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1128-ki-hohoshows-scaled.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=288&amp;h=216&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=lFp_mDNF_mZ3kitL_cqW8g,&#10;            https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1128-ki-hohoshows-scaled.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=576&amp;h=432&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=4dWn_ZCLnBCZExhqnJ0f3A 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"featured-image__caption image-caption\"><span class=\"caption\">Ballet Jorgen returns to Kingston&#8217;s Grand Theatre on Dec. 8 and 9 to perform The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Casey Spector\/Supplied photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<h2 class=\"visually-hidden\">Article content<\/h2>\n<p>If the lack of snow on the ground has made it difficult for you to get into the spirit of the season, then maybe one of the following holiday-themed events will help. There are concerts, plays and even a panto. 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Davies Foundation Auditorium, 52 Church St. 7:30 p.m. $20 plus fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>28:<\/strong> The Kingston Baroque Consort offers \u201cBaroque Christmas Treats\u201d with pieces by Handel, Corelli, Boyce and Vivaldi on the playlist. St. James Anglican Church, 10 Union St. 5:15 p.m. $25.<\/p>\n<p><strong>29:<\/strong> She Sings! Women\u2019s Choir, under the direction of new artistic director Emily McPherson and pianist Kristin Rae, performs \u201cWinter Dreams\u201d with violinist Andrew Dicker, cellist Jeff Hamacher and percussionist Jon Barton joining them. Chalmers United Church, 212 Barrie St. 7:30 p.m. $25, $15 for students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>29:<\/strong> The Isabel Voices twice perform \u201cA Festive Celebration\u201d featuring music by Gjeilo, Forrest, and Hagenberg, and guest harpist Caroline Leonardelli. 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The Spire. 2:30 p.m. It\u2019s pay what you can, and the proceeds go to the Partners in Mission Foodbank.<\/p>\n<h3>December<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1:<\/strong> The third \u201cChristmas with Johnny Reid\u201d stops in Kingston. Grand Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $69.50, $89.50.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3:<\/strong> The Blind Boys of Alabama play seasonal songs from their Grammy-winning Go Tell it on the Mountain and more. Kingston\u2019s Chantal Thompson is the special guest. Grand Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $53.50, $69.50 plus HST and handling fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3:<\/strong> Newfoundland\u2019s Ennis Sisters come to town with their annual Christmas concert tour. 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Isabel Bader Centre. 7:30 p.m. $63, $72.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6:<\/strong> The Kingston Choral Society hosts a Christmas party featuring readings from A Christmas Carol and a carol sing-along with the choir. The Spire. 7 p.m. $25.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6:<\/strong> The Trinitas Youth Singers present \u201cJoyful Tidings: Seven centuries of Music for Advent and Christmas,\u201d with pieces by Bach and Handel, among many others. St. John\u2019s Anglican Church, 41 Church St. 2 p.m. Free-will offering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6:<\/strong> Irish ensemble Danu brings \u201cAn Emerald Isle Christmas\u201d to Kingston.\u00a0 Grand Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $44.50, $54.50 plus HST and handling fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6:<\/strong> The Kingston Blues Society hosts \u201cA Bluesy Christmas\u201d with dinner and music by Soulfire. 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Isabel Bader Centre. 2:30 p.m. $53, $30, plus HST and handling fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8, 9:<\/strong> Ballet Jorgen performs The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Grand Theatre. 6:30 p.m. Both shows are sold out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10:<\/strong> \u201cChristmas at the Movies\u201d features holiday favourites from the silver screen performed by the Frontenac Community Concert Band and the C&amp;E Garrison Band. 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Supplied photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>12:<\/strong> Les Chiclettes perform a comedy\/variety Christmas show. Le Sesame Theatre, 1290 Wheathill St. 7 p.m. $25.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13:<\/strong> Barry Yuen and his trio, along with a few other friends, perform A Christmas Carol in the style of an old radio play. St. Mark\u2019s Lutheran Church, 263 Victoria St. 2 p.m. It\u2019s pay what you can, with all proceeds going to the church.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13:<\/strong> Orchestra Kingston performs \u201cHoliday Magic\u201d with guest violinist Alessia Dudley and the Kingston Capital Men\u2019s Chorus. The Spire. $25.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14:<\/strong> Melos Choir and Period Instruments are joined by Sadaf Amini and Navaa Ensemble for a \u201cJourney to Bethlehem: Musical Revelations, East &amp; West, 4th-19th C.\u201d St John the Apostle, 88 Patrick St. 3 p.m. $25.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15:<\/strong> The Barra MacNeils return with their \u201cEast Coast Christmas\u201d concert. 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Isabel Bader Centre. 8 p.m. $50.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19-21:<\/strong> Cantabile Choirs of Kingston performs traditional carols and festive music in \u201cHoliday Magic.\u201d The Spire. 7:30 p.m. (19th and 20th) and 2:30 p.m. (21st). $15-$37.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:<\/strong> Jann Arden twice performs her Christmas show. Grand Theatre. 3 and 7:30 p.m. $79.50, $89.50 plus HST and handling fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:<\/strong> John D. Huston is Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol, presented by Theatre Kingston. TK Studio (#111), Tett Centre, 370 King St. W. 1, 4 and 7 p.m. $30.<\/p>\n<p><strong>23-Jan. 4 (15 shows):<\/strong> Torrent Productions \u2013 Odessa\u2019s Rob Torr and Stephanie Graham \u2014 returns with its second panto, Jack and the Beanstalk: A Very Magical Pantomime. The Hall at Emmanuel United Church, 63 Factory St., Odessa. Showtimes vary; go to torrentproductions.com for details. $40 for adults, $35 for seniors and children.<\/p>\n<p>phendra@postmedia.com<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article-content__share-group article-delimiter\" data-evt-val=\"{\" control_fields=\"\" data-evt-typ=\"page_scroll\">\n<p>Share this article in your social network<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.thewhig.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Local Entertainment Local News Published Nov 27, 2025 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 5\u00a0minutes ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 4 minute read Ballet Jorgen returns to Kingston&#8217;s Grand Theatre on Dec. 8 and 9 to perform The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. 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