The Christmas spirit comes alive Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Iola Community Vespers program.
It’s the 70th year for the program, where local musicians’ talents showcase a medley of religious and secular Christmas songs.
Special touches include Joe Cunningham on the violin, Heather Mentzer on flute, Connor Powe on the piano and two handbell choirs.
Steering the ship is Jan Knewtson, director, organist Kathleen McCollam and pianist Jan Kershner.
The performance includes a reading of “The Night Before Christmas,” during the intermission.
Vespers is at Wesley United Methodist Church, 201 E. Madison.
