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Mass Appeal in Messiah Sing Along
By Steven Libowitz   |   December 16, 2025

Those hankering for a healthy dose of Handel will be happy to hear that a tradition at least four times as old as “Hallelujah Project” continues as Phillip McLendon conducts the 43rd Messiah Sing Along on December 16 at the First Presbyterian Church (21 E. Constance Ave.). As the event’s name suggests, community members are […]

Opportunities Outside of the Weekend 
By Steven Libowitz   |   December 17, 2024

Those six shows will have to hold you ‘til Tuesday, when the 42nd annual Messiah Sing Along takes place at 7:30 pm in the First Presbyterian Church, a Santa Barbara holiday tradition that benefits Unity Shoppe. Phillip McLendon conducts a performance of Handel’s choral masterpiece – the Christmas portion plus the “Hallelujah” chorus and “Worthy […]