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Celebrate the Season
Holiday happenings at Virginia Wesleyan College
By Staff | December 1, 2015
Holiday cheer is in the air at Virginia Wesleyan. College traditions are aplenty this time of year—whether you’re in the mood for the uplifting “Wesleyan Christmas” concert or the annual Holiday Tree Lighting, we’ll put you in the spirit with these festive events planned for December and beyond.
Monumental Moments:
The Christmas Story in Lessons & Carols
Thursday, December 3
11 a.m., Monumental Chapel
As part of the Monumental Moments series, the Center for Sacred Music presents "The Christmas Story in Lessons & Carols" on Thursday, December 3 at 11 a.m. in Monumental Chapel. Featuring Advent and Christmas scriptures with poetry and singing; special music by the Wesleyan Chorale under the direction of Dr. Bryson Mortensen. For more information, contact Director of the Center for Sacred Music Sandi Billy at 757.455.3376 or sbilly@vwu.edu. More
Santa 5K Run
Friday, December 4
2:30 p.m., Virginia Wesleyan College Campus
The VWC Women's Lacrosse Team will host its Santa 5K Run on Friday, December 4, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, best ugly sweater and first place individual and/or team. Pricing: $10 for individuals; $30 for teams of 3-4. Runners under 18 years of age must sign a waiver. Pre-registration required. Sign up in the Batten Student Center on Dec. 2 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or visit the Santa 5K Run website. For more information, contact Madison Carroll at mlcarroll@vwu.edu.
Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4
4:30 p.m., Behind Godwin Hall
The College’s 2015 Holiday Tree Lighting celebration will take place Friday, December 4 at 4:30 p.m. around the Christmas tree behind Godwin Hall. This annual tradition honors the life of fallen alumnus Lt. Slator Clay Blackiston III '76. Caroling will set the festive mood as many student groups, clubs and organizations show their holiday spirit.
A Wesleyan Christmas
Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5
Hofheimer Theater
Ring in the season with an evening of holiday favorites, old and new, performed by the Wesleyan Singers and the Wesleyan Chorale with faculty soloists and instrumentalists, under the direction of Dr. Bryson Mortensen. With George Stone, piano. December 4 at 7:30 p.m. and December 5 at 4 p.m., Hofheimer Theater. Advance reservations are a must; call 757.455.2101. All seats: $5. Part of the Virginia Wesleyan College Concert Series. Made possible in part by the Dougherty Visiting Artist Fund and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Co-sponsored by the Center for Sacred Music. More
SOAR Worship
Sunday, December 6
4 p.m., Monumental Chapel
SOAR worship service will be held on Sunday, December 6 at 4 p.m. in Monumental Chapel. This Christian service will feature contemporary music, prayer and community building. All faith traditions are welcome. More
Monumental Moments: Women’s Christmas
Wednesday, January 6
12 p.m., Monumental
As part of the Monumental Moments series, the Center for Sacred Music presents "Women’s Christmas" on Wednesday, January 6 at 12 p.m. in Monumental Chapel. On this traditional date of Epiphany, ‘Nollaig na mBan’ (“Little Christmas”) marks an Irish tradition which offers women a time apart from duties of hearth and home to celebrate and reflect on the New Year. Co-sponsored by the VWC Women’s and Gender Studies and the Women’s Resource Center. For more information, contact Director of the Center for Sacred Music Sandi Billy at 757.455.3376 or sbilly@vwu.edu. More