The center is located at 2000 E. Convention Center Way in Ontario.  Early birds are invited to come at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy complimentary cookies, Starbucks coffee and listen to the pre-concert music of the “Woodwind Celebration” and “Jaeger Family Brass Ensemble.”  Admission to the concert and parking are FREE to the public.

The outstanding musicians of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band are highlighted in an evening of festive music designed to usher in and celebrate the spirit the holidays.  The performance will feature a medley of well-known carols that include an audience sing along, a special visitor from the North Pole, and guest solo artists: renown Jazz musician Aimee Nolte and cellist Matthew Keating.  In addition, Show Band Concertmaster and clarinetist/vocalist Chris McAleer will narrate “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”  The Show Band repertoire includes Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” the popular holiday favorite “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “O Holy Night” performed as a euphonium solo by Matt Nowlin, a medley of songs in celebration of Hanukkah, and Tom Scott’s version of Jose Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad” transcribed for the Show Band by Assistant Director Pat Arnold.  The audience will also have the opportunity to join in singing “Silent Night” at the conclusion of the performance.