Millennium Stage Online Performance Archive: December 2002
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December 31, 2002 -
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The Radio King Orchestra, one of Washington’s most exciting and elegant dance bands, heralds the New Year.
Featured Artist(s): The Radio King Orchestra
December 30, 2002 -
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Harpist Lucinda Caldwell delights with classical, traditional Celtic, and pop selections.
Featured Artist(s): Lucinda Caldwell
December 29, 2002 -
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Jazz harmonica master Frédéric Yonnet, one of Europe’s most skilled and imaginative young diatonic harp players, celebrates the holidays with his original sound.
Featured Artist(s): Frédéric Yonnet
December 28, 2002 -
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The Wally Garner Quartet, featuring Wally Garner (clarinet), Larry Eanet (piano), Tom Baldwin (bass), and Mike Smith (drums) performs jazz standards in the tradition of Benny Goodman.
Featured Artist(s): Larry Eanet
December 27, 2002 -
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Bob Perilla and Big Hillbilly Bluegrass serve up a seasonal blend of hard driving bluegrass, country, and folk music.
Featured Artist(s): Bob Perilla and Big Hillbilly Bluegrass
December 26, 2002 -
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Accordionist Billy McComiskey, guitarist Zan McLeod and fiddler Jim Eagan celebrate the holidays with rousing Irish tunes and masterful musicianship, joined by dancers from the Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance.
Featured Artist(s): Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance
December 25, 2002 -
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Celebrate Christmas with Washington, D.C. jazz stars Keter Betts, Chuck Redd, Robert Redd, Lenny Robinson, Delores Williams, and Tom Williams. Fifth Annual All-Star Christmas Day Jazz Jam
Featured Artist(s): All-Star Christmas Day Jazz Jam
December 23, 2002 -
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The Royce Campbell Guitar Trio features talented jazz veterans Royce Campbell, Steve Abshire, and Paul Wingo.
Featured Artist(s): Royce Campbell Trio
December 22, 2002 -
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A favorite of the DC roots-rock scene, Last Train Home delivers original holiday tunes and interpretations of yuletide classics from its recording, Holiday Limited.
Featured Artist(s): Last Train Home
December 21, 2002 -
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Students from the Dance Institute of Washington and poets from the DC Writers’ Corps perform selections from their upcoming Concert Hall program, The Spirit of Kwanzaa.
Featured Artist(s): The Dance Institute of Washington
December 20, 2002 -
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Sweet Heaven Kings, the 16-member gospel brass and percussion band from the United House of Prayer, use their unique and powerful instrumental voices to bring us a joyful holiday program.
Featured Artist(s): Sweet Heaven Kings
December 19, 2002 -
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U.S. Air Force Concert Bans Brass Quintet: the noted ensemble entertains with seasonal music.
Featured Artist(s): The United States Air Force Brass Quintet
December 18, 2002 -
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The Kindler Cello Society: Amateur and professional players join forces in an eclectic holiday program of music for varied cello ensembles.
Featured Artist(s): The Kindler Cello Society
December 17, 2002 -
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Duo Con Brio: flutist Barbara Vigil and guitarist Kevin Vigil pair flute and piccolo with guitar to perform holiday arrangements and traditional music.
Featured Artist(s): Duo Con Brio
December 16, 2002 -
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Levine School of Music’s Virginia Big Band and Senior Singers Chorale combine to form a multi-generational ensemble performing holiday favorites.
Featured Artist(s): The Levine School of Music
December 15, 2002 -
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Cellist Sean Grissom hosts two evenings of Holiday Vaudeville, featuring world-champion whistler Steve “The Whistler” Herbst, master magician Mark Mitton and The Alexandria Kleztet.
Featured Artist(s): Sean Grissom
December 14, 2002 -
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Cellist Sean Grissom hosts two evenings of Holiday Vaudeville, featuring world-champion whistler Steve “The Whistler” Herbst, The Amazing Josini and The Alexandria Kleztet.
Featured Artist(s): Steve 'The Whistler' Herbst
December 13, 2002 -
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A Christmas Carol: The Internationally acclaimed Charles Williams narrates the Dickens classic, accompanied by the period musical stylings of Hesperus, featuring Tina Chancey and Scott Reiss.
Featured Artist(s): Hesperus
December 12, 2002 -
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Peace Ringers and Carol Ringers perform a repertoire of classical, sacred, and popular holiday music on traditional hand bells.
Featured Artist(s): The Carol Ringers
December 11, 2002 -
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Glory Shone Around, featuring Tony Trishcka, is a stimulating blend of old time fiddle songs, classically influenced holiday carols, banjo/piano duets, obscure Sephardic Chanukah music, and much more.
Featured Artist(s): Tony Trishka's Glory Shone Around
December 10, 2002 -
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Odessa High School Harp Ensemble performs selections from traditional Christmas music to contemporary pop hits.
Featured Artist(s): Odessa High School Harp Ensemble
December 9, 2002 -
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Merry TubaChristmas!, led by Harvey Phillips: more than 100 tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around the Capital region will play traditional Christmas carols arranged by American composer Alec Wilder, celebrating the 29th anniversary of this holiday tradition.
Featured Artist(s): Merry TubaChristmas
December 8, 2002 -
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Duoze Cordes, guitar duets featuring flamenco, gypsy, and jazz music with an Arabian twist by D.C. locals Michael Bard and Corey Whitehead.
Featured Artist(s): Corey Whitehead
December 7, 2002 -
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Sally Mayes, Tony and Drama Desk nominated Broadway singer, chooses a program honoring “the longest running creative partnership in theater history”—1991 Kennedy Center Honorees Betty Comden and Adolph Green. THE KENNEDY CENTER CELEBRATES ITS PAST HONOREES
Featured Artist(s): Sally Mayes
December 6, 2002 -
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Ailey II, the Junior company of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, evokes the spirit of their artistic director, former dancer and 1999 Honoree Judith Jamison. THE KENNEDY CENTER CELEBRATES ITS PAST HONOREES
Featured Artist(s): Ailey II
December 5, 2002 -
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Members of the Washington Opera Young Artists Program of the Americas perform in tribute to 2000 Honoree Plácido Domingo. THE KENNEDY CENTER CELEBRATES ITS PAST HONOREES
Featured Artist(s): The Washington Opera Young Artists Program of the Americas 2002
December 4, 2002 -
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Corey Harris, maverick blues guitarist singer/songwriter pays homage to 1995 Honoree B.B. King. THE KENNEDY CENTER CELEBRATES ITS PAST HONOREES
Featured Artist(s): Corey Harris
December 3, 2002 -
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Jon Nakamatsu, the 1997 Gold Medallist of the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, celebrates 2001 Honoree Van Cliburn. THE KENNEDY CENTER CELEBRATES ITS PAST HONOREES
Featured Artist(s): Jon Nakamatsu
December 2, 2002 -
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Jay Hoggard, premier vibraphone player and composer, pays tribute to 1992 Honoree Lionel Hampton. THE KENNEDY CENTER CELEBRATES ITS PAST HONOREES
Featured Artist(s): Jay Hoggard
December 1, 2002 -
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Bolling Air Force Base Gospel Choir celebrates the holidays gospel style.
Featured Artist(s): The Bolling Air Force Base Gospel Choir


