Greensleeves, C’est Noël, and of course, Sleigh Ride are just of a few of the holiday hits you can expect to hear at The Gifts of Christmas, the upcoming holiday concert from the Cereal City Concert Band. Longtime CCCB musician Barb Hibiski talks to Community Matters about their upcoming concert and some of the interesting performances you'll hear from new CCCB Conductor Dr. Doris Doyon.
Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM
Location: Pennfield Performing Arts Center - 8587 Pennfield Rd, Battle Creek
Get your Tickets here or at the door:
Adults $10 | Students/Seniors/Veterans $5 | Kids 5 & under free
Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and participate in the 50/50 and poinsettia raffles at the event.
Come to the Finley's fundraiser on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 from 4:00 - 9:00 PM. Let them know you're there to support the Cereal City Concert Band and the CCCB will receive 10% of the proceeds.
Episode Resources
Cereal City Concert Band Website
ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS
Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.
Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.
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