We all have our favorite holiday traditions, and one of mine surely has to be David Alford’s Southern Christmas Sampler, which returns to the historic Belmont Mansion this month in celebration of its 30th anniversary. It’s a delightful evening, packed with sweet Christmas stories and songs that take us back to holidays of long ago. But it’s Alford’s tender recitation of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” — underscored by live original music from Paul Carrol Binkley — that has kept audiences coming back year after year. Once again, the pair will be joined by Jenny Littleton and Erin Ramsey, along with musicians Antonia Ferguson, Russell Davis and Brad Albin. There will be a special 30th anniversary party on Dec. 19, where guests can enjoy a selection of tasty hors d’oeuvres, desserts, seasonal drinks and more. And longtime fans will want to keep an eye out for another special treat — The Southern Christmas Sampler 30th Anniversary album, featuring a mix of Binkley’s original songs and some really lovely arrangements of traditional holiday tunes.
Dec. 10-28 at Belmont Mansion on Belmont University’s campus
