Free holiday events to be held at Wake Forest

November 14, 2007

Each year, Wake Forest University invites the community to attend several free holiday events. 

• Sixth Annual Carols of the Bells

Nov. 28, 7 p.m.  Davis Chapel

Features the Wake Forest Student Handbell Ensemble performing holiday selections, including “Sleigh Ride,” “I Saw Three Ships,” “The Holly and the Ivy” and other favorites.  Admission is free, but donations are accepted for Brenner Children’s Hospital.

For information, call (301) 717-6067.

• Annual Christmas Lovefeast

Dec. 2, 8 p.m.  Wait Chapel 

Popular event featuring one of the largest traditional Moravian lovefeast and candlelight services in North Carolina.  Guest speaker will be Edwin G. Wilson, provost emeritus at Wake Forest.  Luminaries encircle Hearn Plaza.  Donations accepted for the Chaplain’s Emergency Fund.

For information, call (336) 758-5210.

• Lighting of the Quad

Dec. 4, 7 p.m.  Hearn Plaza  

A holiday celebration featuring music, singing, speakers and refreshments.  Students decorate the plaza with a live evergreen tree, greenery and lights.

For information, call (336) 758-5255.

• Holiday Choral Concert

Dec. 6, 8 p.m.  Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center 

Features holiday musical performances and carol singing by the Wake Forest choral department.  Each of the ensembles will sing selections from Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio.” 

For information, call (336) 758-5364.

Press Contacts:

Pam Barrett
(336) 758-5237


Kevin Cox
(336) 758-5237