The Delmar Community Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Michael Blostein, will present a Holiday Concert on Monday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 pm at the Bethlehem Town Hall (445 Delaware Ave., Delmar).  The concert is free and open to the public.  The program will include will include selections from Vivaldi, Sibelius, and Telemann as well as pops and holiday favorites. For more information, please contact DCO President Ann Gabriels at

"In Praise of Christmas” Songs & Carols of Christmas & Mid-Winter Celebrations with John Roberts, Lisa Preston & John Kirk. On Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 pm the Old Songs Concert Series will present “In Praise of Christmas,” a program of songs and carols of the Christmas story and midwinter celebrations from England, Wales, and Spain, all in English translations. holiday concert at the Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 South Main Street, Voorheesville, NY.

The Albany Gay Men's Chorus will present our Christmas concert "Believe" on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street Albany, NY (off New Scotland Ave) at 4:00 pm.  Tickets are $12 for Adults, $9 for Students, and Free for Children under 12.

On Dec. 7 - Introductory workshop at 1:30 p.m. and Dance from 2 - 5 p.m at Christ Church Methodist, 35 State St., Troy, NY 12180 with the Capital English Country Dancers (They are located at 20 Middlesex Road East Greenbush, NY 12061 518-477-5684 and are a non-profit affiliate of the Country Song and Dance Society). Called and taught by Don Bell and live music by HeartsEase. Free.

Holiday Bazaar at Thacher Nature Center  Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 3, 11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.. Shop for unique hand-crafted gifts made by local artisans and crafters, including jewelry, wooden wares, soaps and beauty products, fleece and woolen items, original artwork, pine needle baskets, honey products, wildlife photography, delicious foods and snack items and much more. Find nature books, wooden toys, and stocking stuffers in our gift shop, too. Enjoy live music that’ll put you in the holiday spirit.

The Thursday Musical Club, a women's chorus directed by Julie Panke and accompanied by Elinore Farnum, will present a Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 2 at 3:00 pm at Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church, 943 Palmer Ave. Schenectady. Our scholarship recipients will be guest artists. The program will include arrangements of traditional carols, an African-American spiritual medley, and popular holiday favorites. Olivia Cox will provide cello accompaniment. Tickets are $15 and $12 for students/seniors and available from members or at the door.

Night of Lights: Lighting up galleries for the holiday season. Live music, great food. 7 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society and the YWCA. 32 Washington Ave in Schenectady. Tickets are $15.

Songs of George Ward. Until the Black Flies Go. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 Online Only, $22 at the Door (or by Phone) 37 South Main Street, Voorheesville. Information and Tickets: 518-765-2815 or online at oldsongs.org

Square dance: The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level western square dance at the Middleburgh Elementary School cafeteria from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Please wear soft sole shoes.  518 827-4894.

“Guys and Dolls Jr.” Enjoy a live performance presented by the Second Stage at the Voorheesville Middle School. Lydia C. Tobler Performing Arts Center at Clayton A. Bouton High School, 432 New Salem Rd. Voorheesville. Nov. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m.