For Immediate Release: November 8, 2006

Contacts:
Christopher A. Sallak
Patron Services and Marketing Manager
574-284-4625 or csallak@saintmarys.edu
-or-
Melanie McDonald
Director of Media Relations
574-284-4579 or mmcdonal@saintmarys.edu

Saint Mary’s Madrigal Dinners Ring in Holiday Season

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The Saint Mary’s College Department of Music presents its 34th annual Madrigal Christmas Dinners, a Renaissance-style holiday feast and performance. Performances are at 7 p.m. each night, with a second performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Guests will enjoy entertainment provided by colorfully attired singers, instrumentalists, jugglers, a jester, and a lord of the manor. The Madrigal Singers consist of students selected from the Saint Mary’s Women’s Choir and Early Music Guild at Andrews University. Sodexho catering serves a feast featuring prime rib, wassail and a flaming dessert. A special Cornish game hen meal will be presented Sunday afternoon only.

Admission is $35 for the evening performances and $30 for the matinee. There is a discount for groups of 10 or more people. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling (574) 284-4626 or by visiting the box office located in the lobby of O’Laughlin Auditorium, Moreau Center for the Arts.