MICHAEL SWAN: FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 2009 >>> 1.If you’re also seeking refuge from the early holiday avalanche, duck into Tacoma Symphony Orchestra’s annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah featuring the TSO Chorus and four soloists at 7:30 p.m. inside St. Charles Borromeo.
2. Magical Strings celebrates 31st joyous year of Celtic yuletide concerts at 7:30 p.m. inside the Urban Grace Church.
3. Ballet Northwest stages its version of The Nutcracker at 7:30 p.m. inside the Washington Center.
4. The Revengers and Faraca throw down at 8 p.m. inside Doyle’s in the name of 3-year-old Alyssa who has acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
5. Jason Diamond spins reggae beginning at 9:30 p.m. inside the Tempest Lounge.
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