Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, harmonica or mandolin to Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site and join the fun at the Watkins family home. Featured songwriters and musicians will perform original songs and folk music throughout the day on the front porch of the house. Everyone is invited to join in on the informal jam session traditionally held on the back porch. Come out to play or listen. Lawn chairs and picnic lunches are allowed. In case of rain, the event will take place in the park’s visitor center.

The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer returns to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Don't miss your chance to hear this orchestra of voices in live performance. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is an unparalleled triumph of art and architecture. It rivals the grandest cathedrals in the world and was almost a century in the making. Among its treasures are one of the world’s largest collections of mosaic art, Tiffany stained glass windows and two Kilgen pipe organs. The main organ is the largest in the Midwest. When filled with the music of performers who are experienced in similar venues, the result is an inspiring, uplifting musical feast for the audience.

Don’t miss the fantastic treat of seeing the one and only Jeff Daniels in his singer/songwriter show. Jeff is one of Hollywood’s most versatile leading men. He is a brilliant stage actor who has recently appeared on Broadway. Less known is Daniels as an incredibly talented musician and vocalist, who has been writing songs for more than 30 years. Jeff has proven he is not an actor who sings, but an accomplished singer/songwriter whose musical talent does not require the support of his acting. Experience his grassroots charm and down-to-earth humor and wit. You will feel as if you’re being treated to an evening in this star’s living room. If you happen to find your foot tapping along with his songs, that would be just fine. Show time: 7:30 p.m. at the Leach Theatre.

One of Poland’s leading Orchestra’s, the Opole, Philharmonic of Poland was founded in 1947 and became the resident Orchestra of Opole. Now for the first time they come to St. Louis to play in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. It rivals the grandest cathedrals in the world and was almost a century in the making. Among its treasures are one of the world’s largest collections of mosaic art, Tiffany stained glass windows and two Kilgen pipe organs. The main organ is the largest in the Midwest and was completely refurbished in 1997. Visitors from around the world tour the Cathedral to experience the grandeur.

Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater sizzles with Branson’s 17th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show. This is the perfect event to sample a wide variety of Branson’s shows and performers jam-packed into one exciting show. The Big Show is emceed by Bob Leftridge of the Baldknobbers Jamboree. Shows on stage include Jim Stafford; Legends In Concert; Hughes Brothers Show; Pierce Arrow; Kirby Van Burch; Cassandre’- the Voice of an Angel; Circle B Supper Show; Clay Cooper; Grand Jubilee; Keith Red Allen; Tony Roi; Smoke On The Mountain; Absolutely Pasty Cline; Buckets N Boards; Comedy Jamboree; Red, Hot, and Blue; Rock N Roll is Here to Stay; Rock U Mentally; Top 10 Rock and Roll Revue. 

Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30; ages 4-12, $10.

These talented and charming young performers represent more than 500 years of choral tradition. Experience them in concert in the heavenly Cathedral Basilica. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is an unparalleled triumph of art and architecture. It rivals the grandest cathedrals in the world and was almost a century in the making. Among its treasures are: one of the world’s largest collections of mosaic art; Tiffany stained glass windows; and two Kilgen pipe organs. The main organ is the largest in the Midwest. Visitors from around the world tour the Cathedral to experience the grandeur. The acoustics of the Cathedral are unique as well. Its soaring dome and mosaic-encrusted ceiling demand a carefully articulated program. When filled with the music of superb performers who are experienced in similar venues, the result is an inspiring, uplifting musical feast for the audience.

The Christmas at the Cathedral concert includes the 120-voice Archdiocesan Adult Choir, 20-piece Orchestra, 70-voice Children’s Choir, and five-octave Hand-bell Choir all in the sonic splendor of the Cathedral Basilica. This concert is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is an unparalleled triumph of art and architecture. It rivals the grandest cathedrals in the world and was almost a century in the making. Among its treasures are: one of the world’s largest collections of mosaic art; Tiffany stained glass windows; and two Kilgen pipe organs. The acoustics of the Cathedral are unique. Its soaring dome and mosaic-encrusted ceiling demand a carefully articulated program. When filled with the music of superb performers who are experienced in similar venues, the result is an inspiring, uplifting musical feast for the audience.

The Pikes Peak Ringers is an auditioned community handbell choir. The group was established in 1991 by its director, Kevin McChesney, to provide an outlet for advanced ringers and to create performances that showcase the instrument of handbells with the highest quality presentation and musicianship. In addition to performances throughout the Pikes Peak region, they have been the featured group at national handbell events, and now they will ring in the heavenly setting of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Among its treasures are one of the world’s largest collections of mosaic art, Tiffany stained glass windows and two Kilgen pipe organs. The main organ is the largest in the Midwest and was completely refurbished in 1997. Visitors from around the world tour the Cathedral to experience the grandeur.

This concert celebrates the 400th anniversary of Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610. Taking its name from the classical god of music and the sun, Apollo’s Fire is dedicated to the performance of 17th- and 18th-century music on the period instruments for which it was written. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, where all Cathedral Concerts take place, is an unparalleled triumph of art and architecture. It rivals the grandest cathedrals in the world and was almost a century in the making. Among its treasures are: one of the world’s largest collections of mosaic art; Tiffany stained glass windows; and two Kilgen pipe organs. The main organ is the largest in the Midwest. Visitors from around the world tour the Cathedral to experience the grandeur.

The Navy Band “Freedom” will get the crowd rocking at St. Louis Union Station as they offer a three-hour blues performance to kick off the St. Louis Navy Week. The performance will be followed by a screening of “Top Gun” as part of Union Station’s free movie and concert series.

Violinist Bella Hristova playing a 1655 Nicolo Amati violin, performs at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Born in Pleven, Bulgaria, in 1985, she began violin studies at the age of six. She has appeared on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion on NPR. She is a member of Chamber Music Society Two at Lincoln Center.

Ken Cowan is one of North America’s finest concert organists. Praised for his artistry, technique and imaginative programming by audiences and critics alike, he maintains a rigorous performing schedule which takes him to major concert venues across America, Canada and Europe. He comes to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis to play the 7,600 pipes of the Great Cathedral Organ. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is an unparalleled triumph of art and architecture. It rivals the grandest cathedrals in the world and was almost a century in the making. Among its treasures are one of the world’s largest collections of mosaic art, Tiffany stained glass windows and two Kilgen pipe organs. The main organ is the largest in the Midwest. Visitors from around the world tour the Cathedral to experience the grandeur.

Dailey and Vincent perform at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. This is one of the most heralded new acts in bluegrass. Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent lead a band that combines uncanny harmony, impeccable arrangements and flawless performance. What you get is bluegrass gold.

An extraordinary performance by an up and coming ensemble. The Parker Quartet began its professional touring career in 2002, and in 2005 sparked international acclaim by winning the Concert Artists Guild Competition as well as the Grand Prix and Mozart Prize at the 2005 Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition in France. Most recently, the Quartet was awarded the prestigious 2009-2011 Cleveland Quartet Award. Given biennially by Chamber Music America, this award honors and promotes a rising young string quartet whose artistry demonstrates that it is in the process of establishing a major career. Show time: 7:30 p.m. at Leach Theatre on the campus of the University of Missouri Science and Technology.

Founded in the 1670s to sing daily services in the College Chapel during the University term. The all-male Choir consists of 14 Choristers, appointed at voice trials and educated at St. John’s College School, and 15 Choral Scholars admitted as undergraduates in the University of Cambridge. This famed choir now comes to St. Louis to sing in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. It rivals the grandest cathedrals in the world and was almost a century in the making. Among its treasures are one of the world’s largest collections of mosaic art, Tiffany stained glass windows and two Kilgen pipe organs. The main organ is the largest in the Midwest and was completely refurbished in 1997. Visitors from around the world tour the Cathedral to experience the grandeur.