Free Bloomington-Normal Christmas Concert scheduled at the BCPA

Posted on December 11, 2021
The Bloomington Center for Performing Arts.

By Jake Fogal

The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts is inviting Bloomington-Normal residents to it’s annual community Christmas concert.

“The BCPA is the perfect performance space for this free holiday concert,” said City of Bloomington’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Marketing Manager, Thom Rakestraw.

The concert is slated for December 16, at 7:00 p.m. No ticket is required for admission, but seating is on a first come first seated basis. Rakestraw shared excitement when discussing the opportunity to bring the public together during the holiday season.

“I think it is a great opportunity for the public to come out and see the BCPA if they haven’t been to a show. It’s nice to return and enjoy the holiday experience with all the Christmas sounds and holiday songs and performances that will be taking place that night. The community concert band is a great band so it is just a really good time for everybody to enjoy the holiday season.”

Rakestraw adds that masks much be worn as the Center adheres to Covid-19 protocols.

The BCPA is located in downtown Bloomington at 600 N. East St. For more information on this concert, contact the BCPA Ticket Office at (309) 434-2777 or visit online at ArtsBlooming.org.

Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected]

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