Musica Lumina Orchestra and Niles Metropolitan Chorus concerts : Nov. 18, 3 p.m., Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise"; Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Handel's "Messiah"; March 31, 3 p.m.; Bach's "St. Matthew Passion": June 2, 3 p.m., Beethoven's "Ode to Joy"; in St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem Avenue, Niles; chorus seeking singers for the season, rehearsals Tuesdays 7- 9 p.m. starting Sept. 4; email newmru@hotmail.com or call 702-806-8421 for details.
Salute to the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day : Nov. 11, 3-4:40 p.m.; the Northwest Concert Band honors veterans with music of the Great American Songbook from George M. Cohan to Leonard Bernstein; at St. Colette Church, 3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows, $5 requested donation.
Christmas at St. Victor : Dec. 2, 4 p.m.; South Holland Master Chorale presents its 18th annual Christmas Concert at St. Victor Church, 553 Hirsch Ave., Calumet City; free; repeated Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church, 500 Northgate Drive, Dyer, Ind. for information, call 708-210-2913.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony : Dec. 3, 4-7:30 p.m., in Rev, Bruno Grinis Social Hall at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, 12344 S. Halsted St.; community event features activities and entertainment, including Santa's arrival; tree will be lit at 5:45 p.m.; for information call 773-714-9517 or email westpullmanpost@gmail.com.
St. Nicholas Day Christmas Concert with Franciscan Friars and Friends : Dec. 6; noon to 1 p.m.; reception to follow; $10 admission; at St. Peter's Church, 110 W. Madison St.; for details contact Jo Ann Bednar at 312-853-2376 or visit stpetersloop.org.
Mary & Christmas : Dec. 8, 6 p.m.; concert and elegant buffet at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington St.; call Marcia Piemonte at 312-421-3757 or visit www.ourladyofpompeii.org for reservations.