German American Heritage Center Christmas Concert


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Posted Online: Nov. 19, 2012, 11:16 am
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Press release submitted by German American Heritage Center


Davenport IA- The German American Heritage Center is hosting its annual Christmas Concert with the Davenport Zither Ensemble on Sunday, December 2 at 2 p.m. Bee Sharp/ Zither in "C" concert will feature special guests the Bee Sharp Vocal Ensemble, men's choir group from St. Ambrose University. Join us as we ring in the season with the soothing sounds of the zither!

$5 admission and free for members. The German American Heritage Center is located at 712 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA. Call 563-322-8844 or visit gahc.org for more information!



















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