By LINN ANN HUNTINGTON
Special to Hays Post
The Hays Symphony Orchestra invites the community to “a night of orchestral carols and holiday cheer” at its annual “ringing in” of the holiday season.
The free “Poinsettia Pops Concert” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Beach-Schmidt Performing Arts Center. Ken Windholz, who teaches in the Psychology Department at Fort Hays State University, will be the special guest emcee.
“The symphony this year is partnering with the local chapter of Toys For Tots to bring children in need across Ellis County the joy of receiving gifts this holiday season,” the symphony’s website said.
“Please consider bringing new toys or other gifts, such as books, board/card games, arts and crafts kits, sports equipment, and personal items (hairbrushes, makeup, hair accessories, etc.) to be dropped off in the lobby” at the concert, the website said.
Among the traditional pieces scheduled to be performed are “Carol of the Bells,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “Greensleeves.”
The symphony is directed by Ben Cline, professor of cello and bass and chair of the Music and Theatre Department at FHSU. A post-concert reception is being sponsored by Great Plains Dermatology.
Free tickets are available at hayssymphony.org.