For many, the time to celebrate the Christmas spirit starts in December. For Ken Lavigne, that time actually starts in June.
ThatB次元官网网址檚 when the talented tenor begins planning his annual Christmas concert in Victoria B次元官网网址� one of his favourite performances of the year.
This December, Lavigne returns to the Royal Theatre for Songs and Stories of Christmas for a matinee and evening show.
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Lavigne will perform traditional Christmas songs such as O Holy Night, White Christmas and Christmas carols, among others.
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While Lavigne has performed around North America, including at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York, he admits thereB次元官网网址檚 no feeling quite like performing in Victoria.
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Songs and Stories of Christmas takes place on Saturday, Dec. 7 and tickets range from $33 to $75. To purchase tickets, visit rmts.bc.ca. Black Press is a proud sponsor of Ken Lavigne.
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