Adoring Christ Thru Song choir and orchestra with members from Butler County and neighboring communities will present the Christmas cantata "Emmanuel — God with Us!" by Lloyd Larson on Saturday at Center Presbyterian Church on Center Street in Slippery Rock, and on Sunday at Tower Presbyterian Church on Broad Street in Grove City. Both start at 7 p.m. Call 724-234-4351 or 724-679-5700.

<B>"Chip Davis' Christmas: Music of Mannheim Steamroller"</B> will begin at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave. Mannheim Steamroller's performances will feature the band's innovative arrangements with lavish multimedia images, synchronized lighting and special effects. Tickets range from $39.50 to $79.50 and are available by calling 412-456-6666 or online at www.pgharts.org.<B>Jazz Up Your Holiday</B>, featuring area jazz artist Lisa Ferraro, will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by the performance at 7 p.m. Monday at the Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave. The holiday show will feature her seven-piece band. For tickets, call 412-924-0142. Proceeds benefit Familylinks to provide holiday gifts and necessities to Familylinks clients and their families.

<B>Homegrown Acoustic</B>, the trade name of singer-songwriter Steve Cohagan, will perform a mix blues, country, folk and rock n' roll music Friday at the Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave. Tickets are $5 and all proceeds benefit the museum. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are recommended in advance by calling 724-652-2882 but will also be available at the door.