Plan ahead: 'Charlie Brown Christmas' tours to Rosemont Theatre
Cole tribute
Evan Tyrone Martin stars in "An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas," a special Artists Lounge Live touring concert set for Friday, Dec. 6, at the Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $34. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6
'Christmas Time is Here'
One of TV's most beloved holiday animated specials comes to life with the tour of "A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage" on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $25-$65; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14
Rejoice greatly
Raise your voice along with the chorus for the "Sing-Along Messiah" presented by Voices In Harmony. The concert features a 25-piece orchestra, operatic soloists and the McHenry County College Chorus onstage on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $20; $15 students/seniors. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15