Jazz, Broadway and opera on program
BIG Voices and the Howland Cultural Center will present “A Beacon Holiday Extravaganza” at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The concert, featuring an array of opera, Broadway and jazz favorites, will take place at the center at 477 Main St. Admission is $25 for adults (including wine and/or mulled cider) and $15 for teens and children.

Cusick, Mozyleva and Greene (photos provided)
Baritone Russell Cusick and sopranos Goldee Greene and Irina Mozyleva will be joined by baritone saxophonist Brad Hubbard and pianist Tom McCoy. The eclectic program features works of Puccini, Schubert, Camille St. Saens, Gershwin and Leonard Cohen. The jazz and Broadway fare will include compositions by Cole Porter and Rodgers & Hammerstein. Claudine Struck will host the event, and Justice McCrae is the production assistant.
Reservations are recommended; call 845-831-4988.