Arts in McNairy Holiday Singers ConcertThe Arts in McNairy Music Committee has something special planned for this holiday season! The committee has always been known for the highly acclaimed summer concert series which will be in it’s 7th year when it opens next June, but residents will not have to wait that long to enjoy quality music. New committee chair, Pam Stackhouse has organized the first incarnation of a community choral group she has informally dubbed the “AiM Holiday Singers.” The group, which has members from every corner of the county, will allow residents their first opportunity to participate in an AiM sponsored choral event. “I think it’s a major step in the right direction,” commented honorary board member, Dr. Shawn Pitts. “The concert series is great, but the AiM Singers will allow citizens the opportunity to participate in music rather than just being spectators.” And participate they have! Stackhouse and choir directors Gene He’bert, Nancy He’bert and Rebecca Atkins have assembled more than sixty five chorus members including twenty five students and forty adults. The group will perform five seasonal favorites. As if that wasn’t enough, to get audiences in the holiday spirit, a fifty member children’s bell choir will ring out two selections on Krystal Bells and Melissa Smith and family will perform two instrumental selections. Soloist Kristee Smith will also lend her considerable talents to the occasion. There will only be one performance, 7:00 p.m., November 30 at Lakeview Baptist Church. Admission is free, or as Pam expressed it, “This is AiM’s Christmas gift to the community.” Of course, donations are always appreciated and AiM directors will be on hand with membership information. Our deepest gratitude is extended to Lakeview Baptist, the Smith family, Pam, Gene, Nancy, Rebecca, Kristee and all those who have worked to make this a tremendous community event. Don’t miss it!
