Music and holiday celebrations go hand-in-hand, from wintertime carols to Labor Day protest anthems. Raise your fist in appreciation with today’s Groupon: for $20, you get one ticket to the Lexington Philharmonic’s “Home for the Holidays” concert, which takes place at the Singletary Center for the Arts on December 10 at 8 p.m. This Groupon is good for seating between rows L and R.

Helmed by music director and conductor Scott Terrell, the Philharmonic presents more than 150 concerts and educational programs each year, featuring classical pieces, newer compositions, and well-known guest artists. “Home for the Holidays” is a one-night-only concert of sacred and secular holiday favorites, presented in collaboration with the Lexington Singers, the Diana Evans Dancers, the Scott County High School Brass, the Lexington Catholic High School Choir, the SCAPA Chorus, and the Alluring Handbell Ensemble. In addition, LEX 18 Chief Meteorologist Bill Meck will narrate ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, bringing calm to all stirring creatures and back-sheared anvils.

Reviews

Performances by the Lexington Philharmonic have been reviewed by the _Lexington Herald-Leader:

• The theme of the night was tragic love stories, but the impression that the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra made Friday was a glorious "wow." – Loren Tice, Lexington Herald-Leader The Lexington Philharmonic also has more than 800 Facebook fans; here's what one had to say:
• Last night's concert was great! All three pieces were played equally amazing (but the Mendelssohn is my favorite piece from those three). – Ethan J. M.