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Traditional advent service of lessons and carols set at Franciscan University
STEUBENVILLE -- The Schola Cantorum Franciscana and the Franciscan University Chorale will celebrate the birth of Christ with the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols.
The annual Advent event will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Christ the King Chapel at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols was developed in late 19th century England as a prelude to the Christmas Mass at night and tells the story of the Incarnation from the fall of Adam to the birth of Christ through Scripture, prayer and music.
The Schola and Chorale, directed by the Rev. Stephen Concordia, OSB, and professor George Melhorn, will perform traditional carols and musical pieces, including those by Bach, Handel and Poston.
The Schola's new CD, "Exultate Deo," can be purchased at the service, which is free and open to the public.
Jerry Seinfeld to appear
at Benedum in March
PITTSBURGH -- Officials with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and JS Touring announced Jerry Seinfeld will return to the Benedum Center on March 8 for two shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Tickets are on sale to the general public.
Tickets (starting at $52) will be available online at TrustArts.org, by calling guest services at (412) 456-6666 or in person at Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Ave.
Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. His latest projects include the Emmy nominated web series, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," and his Netflix special "Jerry Before Seinfeld." Seinfeld continues to perform nationally and internationally.
Entertainment icon Jerry Seinfeld's comedy career took off after his first appearance on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what was to become the most successful comedy series in the history of television: "Seinfeld."
Most recently, Seinfeld has been performing at the Beacon Theatre as part of a year-long residency entitled, "Jerry Seinfeld: The Homestand."
Seinfeld resides in New York City with his wife and three children. He remains active as a standup comedy performer, continuously touring both nationally and internationally.
'It's A Wonderful Life' planned
at Weir High's Weinberg Theatre
WEIRTON -- the Weir High School Drama Club and the Milton Weinberg Chapter of the International Thespian Society will perform "It's a Wonderful Life" Dec. 7-9 in the Weinberg Theatre.
Sponsors Debra Marino and Corey Miller, also are directing the production.
Rehearsals and technical work have begun with Brooke Scopel, Sabrina DiPietrantonia and Elizabeth Doerr as stage managers and stage crew managers.
Leads include Joseph Clutter as George, Jason Groves as Clarence Odbody, Madison Carroll as Mary, Logan Baldauf as Uncle Billy, Dakota Wagner as Mr. Potter and Shalyn Whear as Violet.
Performances are set for 7 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9.
For ticket information, contact cast members or Marino at (304) 748-7600.
'Wreck-It Ralph,' 'Creed' fuel
record holiday box office
LOS ANGELES -- "Ralph Breaks the Internet" and "Creed II" took the top two spots on the North American charts, beat the openings for the original films and helped the five-day Thanksgiving box office totals cross the $300 million mark for the first time ever.
Studios on Sunday said Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph" sequel earned an estimated $55.7 million over the three-day weekend and $84.5 million since its Nov. 21 opening to take first place and become one of the biggest Thanksgiving openings of all time.
The Rocky spinoff "Creed II," starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone, placed second with $35.3 million from the weekend and $55.8 million since Nov. 21, far surpassing the first film's Thanksgiving debut in 2015. The sequel directed by Steven Caple Jr. has Jordan's Adonis Creed fighting the son of Ivan Drago.
From staff and wire reports