Chicago has plenty of alternatives to yet another jinglefest — some from other musical genres or cultures, some keeping ...

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow; White Christmas; Live Every Day Like Christmas; O Christmas Tree; I'll Be Home for Christmas; Winter Wonderland; Santa Claus is Coming to Town; Toyland; Have ...

Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Bethel Woods, Handel's "Messiah" in a church and a selection of holiday-themed shows and New ...

This is a lovely recording of Christmas music that includes the proverbial "well loved" tunes plus even musings by Paul Stookey and Wayne Shorter. Honestly, the acoustic bass-guitar offerings are so ...

• The Apollo Chorus of Chicago performs Handel's "Messiah" Dec. 15 and 16 at the Harris Theater. The choir was already on year 24 of this streak when the world's oldest living person was born. • ...