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• Modesto Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops. Dec. 5, 8 p.m. and Dec. 6, 2 p.m., Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. Christmas classics, carols and medleys, complete with Santa Claus. $34-$75. 338-2100, www.galloarts.org.

• Holiday Organ Recital. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. Free. 575-6081.

• Glorious Sounds of the Season. Dec. 5-6, 8 p.m., and Dec. 7, 3 p.m., Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St. $10 presale, $12 at the door. $5 age 12 and under. 586-5965.

• "Messiah." Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Ave., Stockton. Presented by the Stockton Chorale, chamber strings, oboes, organ and soloists Mark Gladson, Renata Bricka, Dianne England, Elle Runyan, Michael Kizer, Randy Knutson and Stockton Youth Chorale.

• San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Home for the Holidays Tour. Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m., Modesto High School auditorium, First and H streets. Benefits the Stanislaus Community Assistance Project. $10-$50. 572-2437 or www.scap4.org.

• Carolfest. Dec. 7, 2 and 6 p.m. Holiday concert. Snider Music Recital Hall, California State University, Stanislaus, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $8-$10. 667-3166.

• "Messiah."Townsend Opera Players community concert. Dec. 7, 3 p.m., Emanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave., Modesto. 523-6426.

• "Messiah." Dec. 7, 3 p.m., Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, Fourth and Orange streets, Ripon. Ripon Oratorio Society celebrates season with 63rd presentation of Handel's classic production. Guest organist, David Douma of San Francisco. Directed by Bob De Ruiter. Child care available. Offering. 599-3037.

• A Jubilant Christmas. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. Enjoy the annual performance by the Jubilant Praise choir and the Turlock Youth Chorale singing an assortment of traditional and popular Christmas songs. $20. 668-1169.

• Acoustic Christmas. Dec. 7, 6 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. The annual B93.1 FM show will feature Live, Carolina Liar, Lenka, HoneyHoney and Justin Nozuka. $20-$100. 551-1306.

• Holiday Festival of Choirs. Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Modesto Junior College auditorium, 435 College Ave. MJC Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, plus the Pitman High School choir from Turlock. $4-$5. 575-6081.

• An English Choral Christmas. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Featuring the Modesto Junior College Masterworks Chorus and Opus Handbell Ensemble. $4-$5. 575-6081.

• Wynonna: A Classic Christmas Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Theatre, 1574 E. Canal Drive. Hear the multiplatinum-selling country star perform from her "A Classic Christmas" holiday album. $49-$89. 668-1169.

• It's a Big Band Christmas. Dec. 14, 3 p.m. Second in seven-part Columbia Jazz Series. Columbia College, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora. $12. 558-1211.

• Michael W. Smith It's a Wonderful Life Tour. Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Calvary Temple Worship Center, 1601 Coffee Road, Modesto. Grammy Award-winning artist celebrates the season with "American Idol" alum Melinda Doolittle as guest. $29.50-$75. 408-369-8222

• Pop Hudson Memorial Christmas Sing. Dec. 19, Noon. Community singalong sponsored by the Union Democrat. Courthouse Park, Sonora. 532-7151.

• A Celtic Christmas Dec. 20, 7 p.m. Sonora Opera Hall

250 S. Washington St. Enjoy a traditional Celtic Christmas with music from large Irish group NOLLAIG and friends, Summerville High's Jazz at 8, bagpiper John Mitchell and Celtic dance featuring Anne Robinson. $12 in advance, $14 at door. 586-1909.

• The Young Dubliners Celtic Christmas Party Dec. 20, 7 p.m. State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto. Hear the popular Celtic group celebrate the season. $16-$28. 527-4697.