Home for the Holidays - HSO Winter Concert Series
2025-12-07 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, 702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, 56401, United States
Heartland Symphony Orchestra’s winter series, Home for the Holidays, presents the world premiere of Katherine Bergman’s Superior.
Katherine is a Minnesota-based composer whose music has been performed by major ensembles throughout the United States and internationally.
Continuing the practice of highlighting our own musicians, this concert will feature HSO’s trumpet section as soloists: Chris Fogderud, Nick Bunio, & Gary Taylor.
Additionally, seasonal favorites will also be performed, including the beloved sing-along. Additional pre-concert music will begin 45 minutes prior to show time so come early!
HSO concerts are free and welcome an audience of all ages. Donations are graciously accepted by mail, at the door, and online at www.heartlandsymphony.com
Home for the Holidays will be presented in Little Falls at 7:30PM on Saturday, December 6 at Charles D. Martin Auditorium and in Brainerd at 2:30PM on Sunday, December 7 at Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Five Wings Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. In Little Falls, the Laura Jane Musser Fund provides additional support.
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World Ballet Company: Nutcracker
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00
Holidays begin with the Nutcracker!
Most favorite Christmas classic is coming to the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts!
World Ballet Company presents Nutcracker LIVE on stage, featuring a cast of 40 professional ballet dancers.
Join us for the thrilling Christmas night adventure to the Land of Sweets.
Enjoy a family-friendly experience accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, over 150 radiant hand-crafted costumes and lavish hand-painted sets.
See the iconic Waltz of Flowers, and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, meet Mother Ginger and Drosselmeyer.
Save the date and secure your tickets in advance to ensure you are part of the magic!
“…shimmering costumes, snowy hand-painted sets, and elegant choreography.” – San Diego Magazine
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries.
To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 280 cities, reaching an audience of more than 500,000, many of whom are first-time attendees to a ballet.
Duration: 1hr 40 min (including 20-minute intermission)
Audience: 2+
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Pamela McNeill - Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular
2025-12-13 20:00 - 22:00
Get ready for the Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular, where your favorite holiday classics collide with iconic rock anthems in a high-energy show with enough confetti to make Rudolph blush!
Join an all-star lineup featuring Paul “Stretch” Diethelm and Ted Manderfeld, alongside powerhouse vocalists Pamela McNeill, Stacy Bauer, and Tim Haussner. They’ll be backed by an incredible band including bassist Cody McKinney, saxophonist and flutist Mike Kreitzer, and drummer Pete Hennig.
Experience timeless holiday hits like “Silent Night,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Jingle Bells,” and “The Little Drummer Boy” reimagined with a rock twist that will get you into the holiday spirit like never before!
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of rock and holiday cheer!
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Christmas In The Round
2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:30
Thrive Productions Group and World Help present Christmas In The Round coming to the Gichi-Ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd on Sunday, December 14th at 7:00pm. The event will feature national touring artists Mark Schultz, Aaron Shust, Todd Tilghman (Season 18 Winner of the Voice) and Presence Music. Mark Schultz has sold two million records to date, ten No. 1 singles, a Dove Award as well as multiple nominations. If you’ve encountered Christian music in the last 18 years, when you hear the name Mark Schultz, you will probably begin humming your favorite Schultz hit, including “I Am,” “He’s My Son,” “Letters From War” and “Back In His Arms Again”. Aaron Shust’s success with “My Savior My God,” winning the 2007 New Artist, Songwriter and Song of the Year. Later, as he grappled with a surprise Down Syndrome diagnosis for one son and waged a war with chronic illness for two, he continued to declare “My Hope is in You,” a song which spent 14 weeks at#1, and “Ever Be,” which debuted at #3 on the NCA chart. Aaron bolsters the faith of his listeners and surprises them, too, as with his 2014 Christmas Album Unto Us, recorded with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. With this collection, Shust turns conventional classics into something fresh and adds his own work to the canon of Christmas music. The concert this December will be an intimate evening of songs and stories in the round that will include hit songs and Christmas classics. This will be a unique experience to celebrate Christmas with friends and family. It is sure to be a powerful and impactful event for the community. Visit ThriveProductionsGroup.com for tickets and information.
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Christmas with Lorie Line
2025-12-21 15:00 - 16:30
The tradition continues! Lorie Line returns to the stage as a solo pianist and celebrates the Christmas season with faith-filled stories and the best-of-the-best holiday music. This year’s tour marks her 36th year of touring. As always, expect beautiful costumes, elegant piano arrangements, funny stories, and personal tender words that reflect the true meaning of Christmas as she brings her concert grand piano to the center stage.
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