Journey through an enchanting winter wonderland of holiday music from around the world—we’ll hop from Europe to the Caribbean, South Africa, China, and more in a whirlwind exploration of wintertime festivities, vibrant music, and rich holiday traditions from various cultures. All aboard! Before we embark on our holiday music excursion, join us one hour prior to get festive and cozy with your free elf hat! Then snap a photo at our conductor station, explore our instrument petting zoo, and other…

Celebrating his 63rd year in the music industry, legendary singer Johnny Mathis’ sublime vocal approach to music eclipses passing fads and trends. He has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories — from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music — all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history. Best known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances…

Celebrate in style with Grammy Award-nominated singer, actor, and director Seth MacFarlane, who brings a winning combination of rich crooning and cool pizazz that would do Frank and Dino proud. Watch him light up the stage with the SF Symphony in a performance of jazz standards and holiday favorites conducted by Edwin Outwater.

Featuring all time Bay Area (and beyond) musicians extraordinaire: Stephanie Ozer, piano MARY FETTIG: Flutes and saxes PETER BARSHAY: Bass KENDRICK FREEMAN: Drums We’re happy to playing together again - enjoy listening and schmoozing while we stretch out performing favorite Brazilian Jazz familiar and new along with tunes we love from the huge Jazz treasure trove. Always inventive and fresh. Great comfy lobby, food, drinks, hang. No cover.

2020 Great Plains Jazz Festival Headliner Concerts Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at 8pm | Featuring The Festival All-Star Big Band directed by Jim Widner featuring Paul Krueger, Bijon Watson, Mary Fettig, Matt Niess, Aaron Lington, and More! Please click here to purchase tickets for the Festival All-Star Big Band Concert! Tickets for Friday are $15 general admission and $5 for students and directors Strauss Performing Arts Center John and Jan Christensen Concert Hall Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at 8pm |…