The Fireside Social Orchestra will perform “An Old-Fashioned Christmas”: Fri. Dec, 1st at 7:30pm in the Pioneer Church at Baker Cabin in Oregon City, and Sat. Dec. 2nd at 7:30pm at the Community Music Center. Also Sun. Dec. 3rd at 3:00pm in Clatskanie.

Prepare to enjoy a memorable evening of Christmas music from the 1800s and early 1900s on period instruments and voices.

The Fireside Social Orchestra recreates the small orchestra featured in parlor and ballroom performances of long ago with their period instruments. The program in the Pioneer Church will feature familiar Christmas carols in their original forms, along with carols from the English, Scottish and French countryside, descriptive holiday instrumental pieces and some surprises.

Featuring Phil and Gayle Neuman of The Trail Band with Laura Kuhlman and Cindy Markham of The Oregon Renaissance Band, plus cellist
Elizabeth O’Connor , and cornetist Mark McCormick.

Tickets are $20 – available online in advance through www.ticketleap.com search for Fireside Social Orchestra; or cash at the door.