Saint Paul Schools Hold Holiday Concerts, Events

Saint Paul Schools Hold Holiday Concerts, Events
12/12/2000 9:30 AM

Capitol Hill Magnet School’s all-school Arts Festival (grades 1-8) is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. Music performances by the Capitol Hill bands, orchestras, and Capitol Hill Singers will be featured, as will an art exhibit and demonstrations. The fourth grade musical “Wackadoo Zoo” will be presented on the stage at 7 and 8 p.m. Along with the arts festivities, the school will hold a silent auction of student work and grade-level theme baskets to raise money in support of the arts at Capitol Hill. Cider, cheese and crackers will be served by students in a French Cafe style.

At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19, the Capitol Hill Choirs will present their traditional Winter Concert featuring the Concert Choir, Ragazzi Choir (males), Treble Choir (females), Capitol Hill Singers and a girls quartet. Songs will represent many cultures and styles using student accompanists on the piano, African drums and a bell choir.

Fourth grade classes will celebrate a Medieval Feast, a culmination of their extensive studies of the Middle Ages, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. The students will be dressed in authentic costumes, sample savories of the times, be entertained by period performers and partake in the overall pageantry the Medieval Period had to offer. Capitol Hill is located at 560 Concordia Ave., Saint Paul, (651) 293-5918.

[ The Como Park High School Winter Choir and Band Concert is 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 14. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 students. The school is located at 740 W. Rose Ave., Saint Paul, (651) 293-8800.

[ Johnson High School presents a Holiday Choir Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. All three choirs will perform. Ticket prices are $4 for adults and $3 for students and are available at the door. The school is located at 1349 Arcade St., (651) 293-8890.

[ Linwood A+ Elementary is holding a Band/Choir/Dance performance at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 for the public and the same performance for students on Friday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. Linwood A+ fifth graders will perform a student-produced opera at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20 and 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 as part of their Operaventure Plus program with the Minnesota Opera. The school is located at 1023 Osceola Ave., Saint Paul, (651) 293-6606.

[ Longfellow Magnet School’s Holiday Program is at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. This program will feature band and chorus. The school is located at 318 Moore St. Saint Paul, (651) 293-8725.

[ Museum Magnet School’s Winter Exhibit runs 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. Each grade will have student work on display. The school is located at 560 Concordia Ave., Saint Paul, (651) 293-5926.

Arlington High School’s North Area Holiday Party is 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Great Hall. Arlington’s Winter Band and Choir Concert is 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. Call the school at (651) 293-6900 for ticket information.

[ Harding High School’s Madrigal Dinner is 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. The event will feature the madrigal singers, choirs and instrumentalists, as well a feast “fit for a king.” At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, Harding will hold its Choir Winter Concert, featuring Knight Sounds, Madrigals, Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir and Concert Choir. The school is located at 1540 E. Sixth St. For ticket information, call the school at (651) 793-4700.

[ The Highland Park Senior High School Holiday Choir and Band Concert is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The school is located at 1015 S. Snelling Ave., Saint Paul, (651) 293-8940.

[ On Tuesday, Dec. 19, Highwood Hills Elementary School will perform “A for Aesop” a take-off from Aesop’s Fables. This production will have full dress costumes and entertainment. The evening production is scheduled at 7 p.m., however there will be dress rehearsal throughout that day for the students. The event is free. Highwood Hills Elementary School is located at 2188 Londin Lane, Saint Paul, (651) 293-8875.

[ Highland Park Elementary School is holding a “Celebration of Lights” on Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The theme of this multi-cultural holiday celebration is “the light within”. The school is incorporating an art exhibit, performances and personal reflections from family and students on making our own light (our families’ light) shine. The school is located at 1700 Saunders Ave, Saint Paul, (651) 293-8770.

[ The Humboldt High School Winter Concert is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Cost is $3 for adult and $2 for students. The school is located at 30 E. Baker St., Saint Paul, (651) 293-8600.

[ Washington Middle School’s band/choir concert is 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Admission is free, and the school will accept donations for the North End Food Shelf. Washington is located at 1041 Marion St., Saint Paul, (651) 293-8830.

[ Bridge View School (special education) students and staff will present an annual holiday program at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. This year’s program is titled “Slip and Slide or Stay Inside,” a series of skits that use music, dance, communication symbols, and /or actions to show how people work or play despite blizzards and cold weather. All students participate to the best of their abilities. Bridge View is located at 360 Colborne St, Saint Paul, (651) 293-8640.

[ Hazel Park Middle School will hold a holiday band and choir concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. The school is located at 1140 White Bear Ave., Saint Paul, (651) 293-8920.

[ Parkway Elementary School will hold an instrumental concert at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 and a winter concert (vocal music) for Grandparent’s Day at 9 and 10:20 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 22. Parkway is located at 1363 Bush Ave., Saint Paul, (651) 293-8845.