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Danbury Music Centre brings Nutcracker Ballet to Danbury High School December 8-10: Nutcracker Ballet December 8-10 at Danbury High School This wonderful Danbury tradition has been presented by the Danbury Music Centre for over 50 years. Featuring over 200 dancers, it showcases talented dancers from the greater Danbury area. The production is fully
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Danbury Mayor Alves announces two new appointments: State Rep. Farley Santos and Campaign Manager Francesca Capodilupo to join Mayor’s Office Mayor Roberto L. Alves today announced two appointments to his office. State Representative Farley Santos as Community Relations and Constituent Services Advisor, and Francesca Capodilupo as Government Affairs

WCSU’s ‘Holiday Pops’ is a festive event open to the public

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Published on Friday, 17 November 2023 12:58
Written by Janine Azzi

Western Connecticut State University’s Department of Music will host two days of holiday music on Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m., in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall within the university’s Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC), 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Tickets can be purchased at wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.

Holiday Pops, a festive event to help get everyone in the holiday spirit, features performances by the WCSU Percussion Ensemble, University Choir, Chamber Ensembles, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and more. After the show, holiday-themed treats and art designed and created by students in the university’s Department of Art will be available for sale (cash and check only). Proceeds from the Holiday Pops concerts benefit the Ana Grace Marquez Greene and Dave Smith Scholarships for WCSU music majors. Tickets are $15 plus fees online and $25 at the door.

For more information about the Holiday Pops concerts, contact Laura Piechota at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or WCSU Communications & Marketing at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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