The professional, community, faculty, staff, and student musicians of the Manchester Symphony Orchestra will celebrate their 84th season by presenting Dona Nobis Pacem. The concert will feature Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Mass in C” with the Manchester University A Cappella Choir, the symphony chorus and area high school choirs; “Melody” by Myroslav Skoryk; “Dona Nobis Pacem” from the Mass in B Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach; and “Lyric for Strings” by George Walker, the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for music composition.

Virginia Repertory Theatre presents a stirring musical drama tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of others from the bonds of slavery. Share her adventurous life in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson. Student matinees are held during the school day as field trip opportunities, but are open to the public as well.

Combining traditional dance and music with the advanced stage technology, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza takes audiences on an exhilarating and exciting, energy-packed time trip through the ages. This new era in Irish entertainment is internationally rated as one of the most popular Irish step dance shows in the world.

Don’t miss our festive, all-you-can-eat buffet of Irish favorites like bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, fried cod, plus side and salad accompaniments. Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy our lounge area before you’re seated!

On the buffet: bangers and mash with onion gravy; chicken cutlets with artichoke cream sauce; corned beef and braised cabbage; fried cod; potatoes O’Brien casserole; potato soup; marinated cucumbers and onions; roasted carrots; pickled beets; and tossed salad.

Optional desserts: blueberry cobbler with white chocolate cheesecake $8.95; flourless chocolate cake $6.95; apple pie $5.95

Performing throughout the region year-round, Jon Shoulders puts on a high-energy acoustic show that spans many genres and styles.

25 years into his recording career, Kenny Wayne Shepherd continues to create blues-infused rock n’ roll. Shepherd has an enviable resume as an accomplished recording artist, a riveting live performer, and one of the most distinctive guitarists of his generation. Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide, received five GRAMMY® nominations, two Billboard Music Awards, two Blues Music awards, plus a string of #1 mainstream rock singles.