As the weather finally decides to get cold, locals can get into the holiday spirit through holiday music. The annual Cathedral Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral feature local musicians performing traditional, jazz and classical versions of holiday carols, spiritual hymns and gospel favorites. Performers this season include Ellis Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield, and Ingrid Lucia, along with blues bands and church choirs. The concerts start this Wednesday and run though December 21. They are typically held Wednesday through Sunday at 6 p.m. and usually last about one hour.
2010 St. Louis Cathedral Concerts Schedule
Wednesday, December 1 – Ronnie Kole
Thursday, December 2 – Friendly Travelers
Sunday, December 5 – Rachel Van Voorhees
Monday, December 6 – Ellis Marsalis
Wednesday, December 8 – The Zion Harmonizers
Sunday, December 12 – Ingrid Lucia
Monday, December 14 – Trish Foti Genco and Friends
Tuesday, December 14 – Danny O’Flaherty
Wednesday, December 15 – Tom McDermott & Connie Jones
Thursday, December 16 – Philip Manuel & Shades of Praise
Sunday, December 19 – St. Louis Basilica annual Christmas Concert (at 5 p.m.)
Monday December 20 – Walter “Wolfman” Washington
Tuesday, December 21 – Irvin Mayfield
Frenchmen and Royal streets will also be filled with holiday sound during the Caroling and Art Market in Faubourg Marigny on Sunday, December 13. The Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association hosts yearly caroling in Washington Square, where candles and song sheets will be provided. Along with the caroling, folks can also get some Christmas shopping done at an art market with local artisans from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call (504) 945-8014.
Caroling continues later in the week when the Patio Planters host Caroling in Jackson Square on Sunday, December 19. The 59-year-old tradition will gather carolers to sing by candlelight near the St. Louis Cathedral. All are welcome, and again, candles and song sheets will be provided. The gates to Jackson Square open at 6 p.m., and the caroling begins at 7. For more information, call (504) 524-8432.
The Christmas Concerts in St. Louis Cathedral and caroling are part of the “Christmas, New Orleans Style” program, which also includes shopping, Reveillon dinners and special hotel room rates. For details, visit Christmas, New Orleans Style online.
