It's a musical holiday at Old Westbury Gardens and other area venues

The joyous sounds of the holiday season abound. Whether it’s a perennial favorite, or a reinterpretation of holiday classics, there’s something for everyone – even the kids.

Patricia Shih’s Big Ideas
Patricia Shih, a Huntington-based award-winning singer-songwriter, brings some musical cheer to Old Westbury Gardens’ holiday celebration, when she presents her family concert, “Big Ideas for the Holidays!,” on Friday.
  Shih and her band will celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. All ages are welcome to participate. Shih performed her holiday show to sold out audiences for many years, and now after a few year’s hiatus, Shih says she hopes to bring her “music with meaning” to a new generation.

  Shih aims to share positive social values through her concerts while entertaining with her high-energy songs. Audiences get to be “the star” as they sing along and dance on stage in these spirited concerts full of fun and laughter. Shih will be performing on guitar, accompanied by her husband, Stephen Fricker, on electric bass, guitars and percussion, and Jim Mansfield on drums and percussion. 
Be a part of the fun, Friday Dec. 10, at 6 and 7:15 p.m. Admission is $15; registration is required. For further information, contact (631) 549-2332 or (516) 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.

Holiday Classics with the Bel Canto Chorale
The Bel Canto Chorale of Wantagh celebrates the season at its annual holiday concert on Saturday, “The Glory of the Holidays.” The performance features Ruttner’s ‘Gloria’ and Puccini’s ‘Magnificata’, along with other holiday favorites.
Hear the Chorale on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. Admission is $15, $12 seniors and students. St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh. Call (516) 541-0726 or email belcantochorale@gmail.com.

Christmas with the Nassau Pops
The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, under direction of Maestro Louis Panacciulli, is ready to celebrate the season, at its annual holiday concert, on Sunday. The NPSO performs a variety of festive music, from classical to traditional favorites, in a program all ages will enjoy.
See the NPSO perform, Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. Chaminade High School, 340 Jackson Ave., Mineola. Call (516) 565-0646 for more information.