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The Chris White Trio presents "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Friday, Dec. 06 | 7:00pm ET (6:00pm CT)

Holiday

Take in the true magic of the season! Experience The Chris White Trio performing the Peanuts’ Christmas classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” in its entirety.

“What a treat to hear Vince Guaraldi’s brilliant score played by an equally talented trio. The music uplifted the Holiday season & took me back to when I was a kid watching, “ A Charlie Brown Christmas” on television.” – Gregg T. Daniel

“Always love hearing Chris White and his program put me in the Christmas spirit!” – Judy, Google review

“If you love Christmas and jazz, you’ll love Chris White‘s trio performing the entire Vince Guaraldi Charlie Brown Christmas album live. A real treat.” Greg Sanders, Twitter

About the Artist:

Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) and The Jazz Kitchen, among others. Chris is an in-demand educator as well, teaching piano, theory and ensembles at Lake Forest College, North Park University and North Central College. He earned his Master’s in Jazz Studies at Indiana University’s prestigious Jacobs School of Music, studying with the late renowned educator David Baker, and went on to complete his DMA in Jazz Performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has studied piano with Barry Harris, Joanne Brackeen and Hal Galper among other greats, and performed with Miguel Zenón, Ira Sullivan, Jamey Aebersold, Oliver Nelson, Jr. and many more.

 

RESERVED SEATING DONATION option includes a $25 tax-deductible donation to The Acorn and guarantees you a seat with optimal sightlines. $25 Donation per ticket holder in your group.

Turn your show experience into a memorable stay! The Loft at The Acorn offers a spacious, industrial-chic apartment above The Acorn theater. Click here for photos and rental information.

 

The Acorn is proud to partner with Neighbor by Neighbor in hosting a food and hygiene drive at the theater. Throughout December, whenever you come out to The Acorn to attend an event, please consider contributing! Please find more information here.

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Box Office opens at 4pm ET
Starts 7:00pm, doors open 6:00pm

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About The Acorn Center for the Performing Arts

The Acorn brings great known performers and amazing new ones to southwest Michigan.  Located in the historic featherbone factory, The Acorn’s friendly staff and volunteers, and an acoustically rich sound system combine for memorable experiences. We’re located in Three Oaks, Michigan …  just over an hour from downtown Chicago and 30 minutes from South Bend, IN.

The Acorn, a nonprofit organization, annually hosts a singer songwriter competition and a Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights. Our Open Mic nights showcase a variety of strong talent and our educational workshops include songwriting and master classes in performance.

The Acorn’s Mission

To offer a broad range of high-quality arts and education programming that nurtures cultural experience, participation and community engagement among residents and visitors of all ages and enhances the economic vitality of the region.


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