Christmas handbell concerts to kick off Nov. 29

Capital Ringers, Delmarva’s community handbell ensemble, will present It’s The Most Wonderful Time ... And a Few of Our Favorite Things concert at venues throughout the Cape Region and beyond. 

Comprising advanced handbell ringers, Capital Ringers owns the largest collection of handbells and handchimes on Delmarva.

From haunting arrangements of timeless hymns to selections from “The Nutcracker” and arrangements of Trans-Siberian Orchestra songs, listeners will leave the show agreeing that handbells sound like the Christmas holidays.

“Capital Ringers members have chosen our musical selections for the season,” said Kevin B. Chamberlain, Capital Ringers artistic director. “The songs are pieces that the members have cherished hearing and ringing over the years. The songs highlight the joy and excitement of the season for our ringers, and we are excited to share a few of our favorite things with you.

Local performances will be: 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, at Bethel United Methodist Church, Lewes;  6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at Freeman Arts Pavilion, 31255 Americana Parkway, Selbyville; 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, St. John’s United Methodist Church, 300 N. Pine St., Seaford; 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach; and 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, Avenue United Methodist Church, Milford.

Tickets are $20 for adults over 18; youth 18 and under are free. For ticket information, go to capitalringers.org/wonderful.