The St. Louis Women’s Chorale, under the direction of Scott Schoonover, presents “A Celebration of Christmas in Carols” at the St. Louis Abbey, 500 S. Mason Rd. Dec.16-17. The Women’s Chorale opens its 12th season with a beautiful tapestry of early, traditional, contemporary and spiritual Christmas music to be performed in the stunning acoustic of the Saint Louis Abbey. Guest mezzo-soprano Ceclia Stearman will join the Chorale and the program includes music by Guillaume Dufay, Thomas Juneau, Joan Szymko, Libby Larson, Hildegard nov Bingen and St. Louis’ own Stephen Mager. For more information call (314) 371-6700 or visit www.stlwomenschorale.org.