The Madison Catholic Herald

SINSINAWA -- Lift up your hearts and voices in song this holiday season by attending the annual "Messiah" concert at Sinsinawa Mound.

The performance in Rosary Chapel will be Sunday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m., with a sing-along rehearsal at 2 p.m. The event is presented by the Sinsinawa Mound Civic Chorus, Orchestra, and the Dubuque Holy Trinity Lutheran Choir.

Tickets are $10 and $8 for students and senior citizens. For more information on Sinsinawa Mound and its programs, call 608-748-4411 or visit the Web site www.sinsinawa.org. Sinsinawa Mound, the motherhouse for the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, is located in southwest Wisconsin on County Road Z, off Highway 11.

Christmas concert

MADISON -- The Edgewood College Music Department will present 75th annual Christmas Concerts, parts I and II, held in the St. Joseph Chapel at Edgewood College.

The first Christmas Concert will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m., and features the Edgewood College Chamber Singers, Women's Chorus, and Wind Ensemble.

The second Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m., and features the Edgewood College Community Choir and Campus-Community Band.

Tickets for each concert may be purchased at the door. The cost of $5 will benefit the Blackwell Music Scholarships.

For information on this and any other events in the concert series, call the Edgewood College Music Department at 608-663-2845.

Art exhibit

SINSINAWA -- "Art with Soul," an art exhibit by the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, will be held Dec. 6 through Jan. 27, in the Mound Gallery. The opening reception will be Sunday, Dec. 8, at 12:30 to 2 p.m.

A variety of artwork will be featured in the exhibit, including clay pieces, photographs, paintings, computer graphics, and relief woodcut prints.

Gallery hours are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

For information on Sinsinawa Mound and its programs, call 608-748-4411 or visit the Web site at www.sinsinawa.org.

'Sunday Afternoon Live'

MADISON -- "Sunday Afternoon Live from the Elvehjem" welcomes the Crossroads Trio on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 12:30 p.m.

The players Helga Consiglio, piano; Laura Lentz, flute; and Carina Voly, cello, form this trio of chamber musicians. This concert will feature music with a South American flair along with a piece by Japanese composer Hajime Okumura.

There will be a reception after the performance; a free docent-led tour of the Elvehjem Museum begins at 2 p.m.

TV Programs of Note

Following are some theatrical movies and television programs of note. This information is being provided to assist people in making viewing choices.

Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m., EWTN (cable) - "Daily Mass." No 6 p.m. showing on Sunday.

Saturday, Nov. 30, 5 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Shows." Classic clips from Andy Williams' Christmas specials, including interviews with Bobby Williams and Donny Osmond.

Sunday, Dec. 1, 7 a.m., WISC (CBS) - "Mass." Celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Campion, sponsored by Apostolate to the Handicapped.

Sunday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m., EWTN (cable) - "Advent Reflections: Part 1. "The Advent Season is the beginning of the Church's liturgical year. Join Bishop William Lori, from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, for a series of weekly reflections in preparation for the joyous Birth of Our Lord. Repeats 1 a.m. Dec. 4 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6.

Sunday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m., WKOW (CBS) - "The Christmas Shoes." Two families face daunting problems during the holiday season in this genuinely uplifting drama. Directed by Andy Wolk, the film is based on the same-titled book, which in turn was based on the hit record of the same name by New Song. Most holiday-season TV movies nowadays are either thoroughly secular or only pay passing lip service to the religious feast. "The Christmas Shoes," however, is proudly upfront about the spiritual side of its characters.

Sunday, Dec. 1, 8:30 p.m., WYOU (cable) - "Christopher Closeup: Living the Word." Actress Chrystee Pharris (NBC's Passions) shares insights about her recent trip to AIDS-ravaged South Africa where she promoted messages of abstinence to young people.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., WMTV (NBC) - "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946). Seasonal favorite about the joys and trials of a good man (James Stewart) who, facing financial ruin on the eve of Christmas, contemplates suicide until his guardian angel (Henry Travers) shows him how meaningful his life has been to those around him. Young children may find the story's dark moments unsettling. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification of the theatrical version was A-II - adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

Radio Programs of Note

Monday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Bishop William H. Bullock's Weekly Radio Broadcast.

Monday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "The Journey Home." With former Jehovah Witness and Baptist minister Ken Hensley. Repeats 9 a.m. Dec. 4.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Catholic Answers Live: Catholic Fiscal Responsibility." With Patrick O'Meara. Repeats 8 a.m. Dec. 5.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Life on the Rock." With the St. Cecelia Congregation of Dominican Sisters, Nashville, Tenn. Repeats 1 p.m. Dec. 8.

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Messiah Concert

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'Sunday Afternoon Live'

TV Programs of Note

Radio Programs of Note