‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ with pianist David Benoit set for Dec. 10 at Kentwood

Contemporary jazz piano legend David Benoit pays tribute to the much-loved animated television special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" during a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Kentwood High.

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  • Wednesday, December 7, 2011 3:07pm
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Pianist David Benoit pays tribute to 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Kentwood High PAC in Covington.

Pianist David Benoit pays tribute to 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Kentwood High PAC in Covington.

Contemporary jazz piano legend David Benoit pays tribute to the much-loved animated television special “A Charlie Brown Christmas” during a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Kentwood High Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., in Covington.

Benoit will play the classic music of Vince Guaraldi. The heartwarming show also features the young voices of the Kent-based Rainier Youth Chorale.

Tickets are $35 for general, $30 for seniors ages 55 and younger and $20 for youth ages 25 and younger.

The concert is part of the city of Kent Spotlight Series.

For tickets, go to www.kentarts.com, call 253-856-5051 or buy them at the Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Hours for phone and in-person sales are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.




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