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Off the Couch: Tri-Octaves, Boys Choir, CSO bringing Christmas music to area

In this Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, photo, ornaments hang on a Christmas tree on display in New York. The office holiday party is getting shaken up as reports of sexual misconduct by famous and powerful men have many companies thinking harder about how to stop bad behavior in the workplace. A survey shows fewer companies will serve alcohol this year than last year, but HR experts say that's not enough. (AP Photo/Swayne B. Hall)
In this Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, photo, ornaments hang on a Christmas tree on display in New York. The office holiday party is getting shaken up as reports of sexual misconduct by famous and powerful men have many companies thinking harder about how to stop bad behavior in the workplace. A survey shows fewer companies will serve alcohol this year than last year, but HR experts say that's not enough. (AP Photo/Swayne B. Hall) In this Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, photo, ornaments hang on a Christmas tree on display in New York. The office holiday party is getting shaken up as reports of sexual misconduct by famous and powerful men have many companies thinking harder about how to stop bad behavior in the workplace. A survey shows fewer companies will serve alcohol this year than last year, but HR experts say that's not enough. (AP Photo/Swayne B. Hall)

By Barry Courter, Lisa Denton 3 min read

LISA DENTON: OK, Barry, buckle up. I know we’ve been talking about Christmas events for a couple of weeks already, but now that we’re past Thanksgiving, the pace quickens.

Or maybe that’s my pulse. That’s what happens when you listen to too much Mannheim Steamroller and Trans-Siberian Orchestra holiday music. I love it, but maybe it’s time for some Perry Como.

BARRY COURTER: It’s always time for some Perry. Man was smooth as homemade eggnog and a nice shot of Tennessee … well, he was as smooth as hot chocolate by a nice fire. How’s that?

photo Lisa Denton and Barry Courter

LISA: Sounds as cozy as one of his sweaters.

There are several places to hear live Christmas music this weekend, starting with Tri-Octaves concerts Friday and Saturday at Christ United Methodist Church. Admission is free, but they’ll be accepting donations for the Bethlehem Center. This year’s theme is “A Christmas Tribute,” and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Willie Kitchens, who is one of the Tri-Octaves, will be writing Christmas lyrics for hit songs by late great artists like Michael Jackson and Prince.