Museum of the Bible and Gospel Music Association Announce Candlelight Christmas Celebration in Nation’s Capital
Museum of the Bible and the Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today their premiere candlelight Christmas celebration “Everlasting Light: Singing the Story of Christmas.” Five performances will be held at Museum of the Bible’s World Stage Theater December 19-21, 2024. These special events will be an enchanting candlelight celebration of Christmas just two blocks from the U.S. Capitol Building. Tickets are available now.
In the tradition of a candlelight Christmas service, “Everlasting Light: Singing the Story of Christmas” will include a tapestry of timeless Christmas carols and hymns from artists Anthony Evans and Tasha Layton and elevated by a world-class orchestra, band, and the Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale led by Davy Chinn. Songs have been arranged by world-renowned orchestrator and producer Phillip Keveren and Jared Haschek in partnership with PraiseCharts.
“At a time when so many in our country are yearning more than ever for peace and goodwill, this will be a can’t-miss chance to recapture the spirit of Christmas. Families are invited to come together to sing the greatest songs of Christmas, old and new, that bring generations together to honor what Christmas is truly about. They will hear the words of Scripture brought to life by world-class singers and musicians, bringing the timeless and sacred Christian tradition to the heart of our nation’s capital at the height of the Christmas season,” said Garrett Hinton, chief revenue officer at Museum of the Bible. “We invite people everywhere to come experience this precious opportunity to make memories that will last through the years.”
Museum of the Bible’s World Stage Theater seats 476 people, making every seat feel like you’re in the VIP section. The theater’s new 3D-mapping technology turns the inside into a digital canvas for a uniquely immersive experience.
“Everlasting Light: Singing the Story of Christmas” will run at the World Stage Theater December 19-21, 2024, with evening shows on all three days and matinée shows on Friday and Saturday. Tickets range from $35-$85; for tickets, those interested may visit the event site.
About the Museum of the Bible
Among the most technologically advanced museums in the world, Museum of the Bible’s purpose is to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. The museum showcases rare and fascinating artifacts spanning 4,000 years of history, offering visitors an immersive and personalized experience with the Bible and its ongoing impact on the world around us. Located just two blocks from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., more than 3 million visitors have had the opportunity to access educational programs, events and family activities since the museum opened its doors in 2017. In addition to its permanent and temporary exhibits, Museum of the Bible boasts a 476-seat amphitheater-style venue, the World Stage Theater.
About Gospel Music Association & Foundation
Since 1964, the Gospel Music Association's mission has been to expose, promote and celebrate the Gospel through music. The GMA serves the richly diverse creatives and professionals within the Christian and Gospel music industry by preserving the legacies of those who’ve gone before us and celebrating the work of today’s artists through events like the GMA Dove Awards, GMA Easter Celebration, and GMA Christmas Celebration - which reaches millions of people around the world annually.
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