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Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival

The Swedish American Children's Choir presents the 15th annual Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 at 3 p.m.The festival will take place at Bethany Lutheran Church,8 S.      Lincoln St. in Batavia and feature music by the choir directed by Marguerite Karl as well as Margaret Lekander and Christopher Karl, violinists, Ernie Sandquist, Swedish Accordionist  and  Shirley Fox, pianist.  This year's St. Lucia, Queen of Light, is Natalie Cooper  of Geneva.

 

Following the concert a Swedish Christmas Sweet Table will be served and Jul Tomte-Swedish Santa will visit with the children.  Also available for purchase will be baked goods and Scandinavian gift items and books. The Swedish American Children's Choir is the largest choir of its kind in the Midwest. In their thirteenth year, they have performed at numerous venues in the tri state area.  Proceeds from the concert

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will benefit the choir tour fund.

 

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Tickets are by reservation only and $15 for adults and $8 for children 6-12 years old.  Reservations can be made by calling the choir office at 630-414-9700. 


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