The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had it all: British tradition and African American style. The sermon was inspiring, and the fashion was resplendent, but what many remember is a single song, “Stand By Me,” sung soulfully by a gospel ensemble, The Kingdom Choir.
On Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., that choir and conductor Karen Gibson make their Athens debuts at Hodgson Concert Hall as part of the UGA Presents Holiday Music Series. The subsequent performers are Kathy Mattea (Dec. 11), the Vienna Boys Choir (Dec. 18) and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Chorus (Dec. 21).
The Kingdom Choir concert will include seasonal favorites like “Joy to the World” and “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” as well as “Lovely Day” and “Stand By Me.”
This performance is supported by the Trashy Book Club of Athens.
Three ways to get tickets
- Purchase tickets online at pac.uga.edu.
- Call the Performing Arts Center box office at 706-542-4400, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Visit the UGA Performing Arts Center box office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (five-minute parking is available in the drop off circle at the Performing Arts Center for purchasing or picking up tickets.)
Audience members can create their own series of three or more performances for 10% off. UGA Presents single tickets start at just $25 with promo code PAC25, and UGA student tickets are $10. Parking is free.
To learn more about all UGA Performing Arts Center events, visit pac.uga.edu.
