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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 16 UCW December 6-12, 2023 EVENT Wrapping up its Magical Movie Scores tour and gearing up for its Christmas tour, Vienna Light Orches- tra is heading to Fayetteville on Dec. 10. is 90-minute musical experi- ence will be held in the beautiful and historical Hay Street United Methodist Church with show times at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Doors to the beautiful show open 1 hour before showtime. Don't miss your chance to listen to world- class musicians and vocalists while bathed in the light of over two thou- sand candlelights. Founded in 1999, the Vienna Lights Orchestra, named after the "capital of orchestral music," brings a fresh and youthful take on their favorite songs and introduces people to the joys of orchestral music. After traveling to cities including but not limited to Calgary, Alberta, , Costa Rica, Durres, Albania, Edinburgh, Kotor, Montene- gro and London, VLO has come to the USA. e Vienna Light Orchestra serves as a vessel to illuminate the world of orchestral music in a new light, both literally and figuratively. ey weave their own intricate arrangements into beloved songs to keep the genre excit- ing and new. Loved by many all over the world, VLO makes it clear that you don't have to be an orchestra enthu- siast to enjoy their shows, simply sit back and enjoy the magical ambiance, beautiful instrumentals and stunning vocals sprinkled throughout. is event offers a break from the bustle of daily life by immersing you in the safe, flameless candles intri- cately placed around the entire venue, ensuring you are safe and at ease. e Vienna Lights Orchestra is a wonder- ful place to bring loved ones and will surely bring a night attendees will never forget. VLO is recommended for everyone ages 5 and above, although children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult, guarantee- ing everyone's safety and comfort. Make sure to get to the venue early, as the seating is assigned on a first come first served basis. According to their website, founder, producer and director of Vienna Light Orchestra, Steven Canyon says, "When I was a teenager I wrote a song called Eternal Love. I was spellbound by the sweeping melodies that came flooding through the piano which has become the rhythm of my life. Today, as part of [the] Vienna Light Orchestra, I'm thrilled to play a lot of the world's most beloved music. My dream is to help make the entirety of orchestral music enjoyable, fresh, and delightful for everyone!" He continues, say- ing, "e Vienna Light Orchestra has youthful, excited, talented musicians who perform from their hearts and touch hearts every evening." Audiences worldwide have said, "e performers [are] amazing and angelic!" ey call the experience "mesmerizing, transcendent, and positively stimulating to the senses!" For more information and general inquiries on the Vienna Light Orches- tral event in Fayetteville, visit www. viennalightorchestra.com or contact VLOsupport@viennalightorchestra. com. Vienna Light Orchestra stops in Fayetteville for the holidays by MAX ATKESON MAX ATKESON, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910-484-6200. FSO, Cumberland Choral Arts perform "Holiday Pops" concert by AMBER LITTLE e spirit of the season is all over the city. With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, there is no shortage of events for residents to enjoy. From light displays to stage plays, there is something for everyone in every corner of Fayetteville. For music lovers and movie lovers alike, the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and Cumberland Choral Arts Holiday Pops is a can't- miss event. Set for Saturday, Dec. 9th at Seabrook Auditorium, located on Martin Luther King Dr, on the campus of Fayetteville State University, this special concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Holiday Pops is a unique, one-of-a- kind musical experience combining the harmonious sounds of the instruments of the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra with the melodic voices of Cumberland Choral Arts Choir to bring attendees a program they can sing along to and relive childhood memories. e full Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra will be playing in conjunction with the full Cumberland Choral Arts Choir. "It will be magic on stage!" Ticket prices vary with group discounts available. • Adult: $32 • Military: $25 • Senior (65+): $25 • CCS Employee: $25 • College Student: $8 • FSU Students: FREE • Child (5-18): $5 • Children ages 0-5 are free Group discounts are available for groups of 20 or more. Please call the symphony office at (910) 433-4690 no later than 48 hours before a concert to make arrangements for group purchas- es. ese discounts will not be available for purchase at the door. ere will be no concessions sold at this event. Fayetteville Symphony Orches- tra Marketing and Office Manager, Meghan Woolbright, said "Holiday Pops is a program featuring some of your favorite holiday songs and master- pieces." Woolbright also said that attendees can expect to hear music featured on soundtracks of popular holiday movies (Die Hard not included). "Attendees can look forward to holiday classics like Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride, John Williams's ree Holiday Songs from Home Alone, Piotr Ilyitch, Tchai- kovsky's Waltz of the Flowers from e Nutcracker, and more… We hope to see our community from young to old excited about symphonic music and for our upcoming season." is is not the first year the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and Cumberland Choral Arts Choir have joined talents to put on a show for the community. Handel's Messiah is an annual show for the two and is set to take place again this year on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church. is event is free to the public. For more information on the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra, its programs, and the schedule of community concerts, visit its website fayettevillesymphony. org. Cumberland Choral Arts has been a community fixture since its conception in 1991 by Mr. Alan M. Porter. Now under the direction of Dr. Michael Martin, Cumberland Choral Arts is the Sandhill's premier choir and keeps a full calendar of appearances and concerts, with a smaller "select voice" ensemble, Cross Creek Chorale, that performs at concerts and com- munity appearances. More information about the program and calendar of concerts can be found on the website, https://www.cumberlandchoralarts. org/. (Photo courtesy of Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra, photo by Raul Rubiera) AMBER LITTLE, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200. (Photo courtesy of Vienna Light Orchestra Facebook)