In Seattle? Wanna hear a bunch of mando-family instruments being plucked all at once? For free?

Well, then --

Greetings! It's time for Seattle Mandolin Orchestra's annual holiday concert at the Ballard branch of the Seattle Public Library. We're playing Dec. 7 at the library's new facility on 22nd Ave. NW — two blocks from the old 24th Avenue building.

But we also have two performances on Sunday, Dec. 4, to tell you about. It'll be a busy week for SMO. We hope to see you at one or more concerts—and please invite a friend! Details about our upcoming concerts are below.

Holiday Concert 1
Sunday, December 4, 2005 – 10:30 a.m.
Seattle First Church of the Nazarene
4401 2nd Ave. N.

The Seattle Mandolin Orchestra will provide music for the Sunday morning service.

Holiday Concert 2
Sunday, December 4, 2005 – 3 p.m.
Queen Anne Healthcare
2717 Dexter Ave. N.

Holiday Concert 3
Wednesday, December 7, 2005 – 6:30 p.m.
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch
5614 22nd Ave N.W. (new location)
Seattle, WA 98107
206-684-4089

We'll present Christmas and Hanukkah favorites from here at home and around the world. We'll even invite the audience to sing along on a few selections. Bring the kids! We look forward to seeing you there.

Remember, you can always visit our Web site (http://seattlemandolin.org/concerts.htm) to learn more about us and our performances. As always, thanks for your support of the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra.