Plan ahead: 3 holiday concerts Christmas music lovers won't want to miss
Northern horns
The Canadian Brass, one of the world's most famous brass groups, performs two shows of holiday music on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $30-$49. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1
'Christmastime is here'
The Cyrus Chestnut Trio performs Vince Guaraldi's jazzy score to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and other favorites on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $25. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5
'Yah Mo B There'
Singer and songwriter Michael McDonald sings a mix of Christmas tunes and his own work in the concert "Season of Peace: Holiday & Hits" on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $44.50-$102.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15