Lafayette Band Festival of Lights Concert Set for December 1

The Lafayette Band of North Kingstown will perform its traditional Holiday Concert at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, December 1, in the First Baptist Church, 44 Main St., Wickford. The performance is a featured event in the annual Wickford Festival of Lights. Music Director Chuck Johnson will conduct a festive program of classic and popular seasonal music enjoyed by people of all ages.

The performance will feature selections such as "Fantasia for Christmas," based on the Ukrainian Bell Carol; music from classic stories such as "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"; a Hanukkah Festival medley; and many more. The band will be joined by vocalist Richard Johnson, who will lead a sing-along of Christmas carols and other tunes.

Admission is free. The concert is funded by a grant from the North Kingstown Arts Council. Patrons are advised to arrive early, as seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Lafayette Band is a nonprofit community concert band with a mission to strengthen North Kingstown and surrounding communities through music. Founded 140 years ago, it is one of the oldest bands in Rhode Island. Though based in North Kingstown, the band's members reside in many communities in Southeast New England. For more information, visit lafayettebandri.org or facebook.com/LafayetteBand.RI/.