Prepare to be enchanted this holiday season. Our performance schedule, coming in December 2025, promises to fill the air with beautiful sounds. Immerse yourself in an entrancing seasonal setting while you enjoy live performances by local musicians, including the timeless elegance of classical music, the soulful rhythms of jazz, and talented local school groups.
Thu Nov 20, 5pm-8pm
Warm feel good holiday music like freshly fallen snow.
Fri Nov 21, 5pm-8pm
Taste and understatement. Swing and savoir-faire. Grace and grooves. Intimacy and panache. Singer Charmin Michelle delivers all of the above and more.
Sat Nov 22, 1pm-4pm
The Mistletones are an award-winning, fresh-faced quintet of carolers bringing you all your holiday favorites! From traditional carols, hymns and classics, to contemporary jazzy arrangements, they are sure to have you singing and swaying along and feeling the holiday spirit. Between the five of them, this group (who goes by the name ‘Minor Mischief A Cappella’ in January-November), has over 10 years of professional experience, and has performed at iconic venues such as the Apollo Theatre in New York City.
Sun Nov 23, 1pm-4pm
The 2025 Adi Yeshaya Trio represents a vibrant meeting of two generations. Pianist Adi Yeshaya and drummer Nathan Norman share decades of musical collaboration, including many years performing alongside the late, beloved vocalist Debbie Duncan. Joining them is bassist Ethan Yeshaya — Adi’s son — who grew up in a deeply musical home and shaped his sound through R&B and gospel influences. His fresh perspective brings a distinctive energy to the trio’s jazz voice.
Together, the trio is excited to share jazzy, joyful, and uplifting sounds of the season.
Thu Dec 4, 5pm-8pm
Warm feel good holiday music like freshly fallen snow.
Fri Dec 5, 5pm-8pm
Laura Caviani (piano) is a native Minnesotan who, as pianist, composer and jazz educator has toured across the US, Japan, and Argentina. With her trio, she collaborates weekly with Chris Bates (bass) and Dave Schmalenberger (drums) at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. They recently released two recordings: Confluence and Mysterious Thelonious. She has also recently released a duo recording with Dr. David Milne, called “Tableaux”, which explores jazz interpretations of such impressionistic composers as Claude Debussy, Gabriel Faure, Maurice Ravel, Erik Satie, and others. As an accompanist, Laura has recorded and performed with numerous jazz artists, and has coached young aspiring musicians throughout the midwest.
Laura is the Jazz Area Director of Carleton College’s Music Department.
Sat Dec 6, 1pm-4pm
Laura Caviani (piano) is a native Minnesotan who, as pianist, composer and jazz educator has toured across the US, Japan, and Argentina. With her trio, she collaborates weekly with Chris Bates (bass) and Dave Schmalenberger (drums) at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. They recently released two recordings: Confluence and Mysterious Thelonious. She has also recently released a duo recording with Dr. David Milne, called “Tableaux”, which explores jazz interpretations of such impressionistic composers as Claude Debussy, Gabriel Faure, Maurice Ravel, Erik Satie, and others. As an accompanist, Laura has recorded and performed with numerous jazz artists, and has coached young aspiring musicians throughout the midwest.
Laura is the Jazz Area Director of Carleton College’s Music Department.
Sun Dec 7, 1pm-1:45pm
The Mistletones are an award-winning, fresh-faced quintet of carolers bringing you all your holiday favorites! From traditional carols, hymns and classics, to contemporary jazzy arrangements, they are sure to have you singing and swaying along and feeling the holiday spirit. Between the five of them, this group (who goes by the name ‘Minor Mischief A Cappella’ in January-November), has over 10 years of professional experience, and has performed at iconic venues such as the Apollo Theatre in New York City.
Sun Dec 7, 2pm-2:45pm
We are delighted to welcome Mounds Park Academy Upper School student musicians to perform on December 7 at Still Hope! The music they share will also be performed at the VA Medical Center and at various senior homes throughout the month.
Mounds Park Academy embraces, supports, and places great emphasis on arts education. Having students engaged in performing arts at every division is not just about fostering an appreciation for the arts—it is about helping them develop perseverance, cultivate ingenuity, and understand that ideas can be expressed in more than just words. Through these authentic experiences, each student has the opportunity to maximize their artistic potential, build confidence, and create beauty.
We are excited to bring joy to our community and share the hard work students have put into this special program.
Sun Dec 7, 3pm-4pm
The Mistletones are an award-winning, fresh-faced quintet of carolers bringing you all your holiday favorites! From traditional carols, hymns and classics, to contemporary jazzy arrangements, they are sure to have you singing and swaying along and feeling the holiday spirit. Between the five of them, this group (who goes by the name ‘Minor Mischief A Cappella’ in January-November), has over 10 years of professional experience, and has performed at iconic venues such as the Apollo Theatre in New York City.
Thu Dec 11, 5pm-8pm
Taste and understatement. Swing and savoir-faire. Grace and grooves. Intimacy and panache. Singer Charmin Michelle delivers all of the above and more.
Fri Dec 12, 5pm-8pm
The St. Croix Jazz Orchestra is one of the Twin Cities’ premier professional jazz orchestras. It was started 22 years ago by Stillwater band parent, Mark Syman, and longtime Stillwater band instructor Larry Neumann. Their goal was to provide opportunities for top jazz musicians from in and around the St. Croix valley to perform together professionally in their home community.
The orchestra includes musicians who have played with a “who’s who” of jazz and pop music, from Tony Bennet to Luther Vandross to Prince. The combo playing for Still Hope is made up of musicians from the larger orchestra. Come hear some toe-tappin’, jazz takes on holiday favorites.
Sat Dec 13, 1pm-4pm
The St. Croix Jazz Orchestra is one of the Twin Cities’ premier professional jazz orchestras. It was started 22 years ago by Stillwater band parent, Mark Syman, and longtime Stillwater band instructor Larry Neumann. Their goal was to provide opportunities for top jazz musicians from in and around the St. Croix valley to perform together professionally in their home community.
The orchestra includes musicians who have played with a “who’s who” of jazz and pop music, from Tony Bennet to Luther Vandross to Prince. The combo playing for Still Hope is made up of musicians from the larger orchestra. Come hear some toe-tappin’, jazz takes on holiday favorites.
Sun Dec 14, 1pm-4pm
The Mistletones are an award-winning, fresh-faced quintet of carolers bringing you all your holiday favorites! From traditional carols, hymns and classics, to contemporary jazzy arrangements, they are sure to have you singing and swaying along and feeling the holiday spirit. Between the five of them, this group (who goes by the name ‘Minor Mischief A Cappella’ in January-November), has over 10 years of professional experience, and has performed at iconic venues such as the Apollo Theatre in New York City.