Let’s cheer and energize our spirits early in the holiday season by attending two concerts and a comedy this week. There are inspiring melodies in a community chorus performance, powerful and passionate works in an orchestra presentation, and laughable lines in a theater production.
Oxford Community Chorus concert Tuesday
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