Fort Hill Performing Arts Center Announces “Holidays at the Hill” Presented by 98.9 The Buzz
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. October 6, 2026 – Fort Hill Performing Arts Center is bringing the magic of the holiday season to Canandaigua this December with Holidays at the Hill, presented by 98.9 The Buzz (WBZA-FM).
The holiday series features Rochester City Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a one-night-only holiday concert with Canandaigua vocalist Connie Fredericks-Malone, and Forte Studios’ A White Christmas. This special holiday lineup offers audiences of all ages a variety of ways to celebrate the season in the Finger Lakes at Fort Hill Performing Art Center.
“The holidays are such a special time at Fort Hill, and we are excited to offer three wonderful and unique performances this December,” said Sueann Townsend, Executive Director of Fort Hill Performing Arts Center. “We are also thrilled to welcome 98.9 The Buzz as the presenting sponsor of Holidays at the Hill and look forward to sharing the magic of the season with audiences from Canandaigua, the Finger Lakes and Greater Rochester.”
Holidays at the Hill Presented by 98.9 The Buzz will feature:
Rochester City Ballet: The Nutcracker | December 4–6, 2026
A beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage as Rochester City Ballet brings The Nutcracker to Fort Hill. Audiences will follow Clara on an enchanting journey into the wondrous Land of Sweets, where sparkling snow, beautiful choreography and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score create a magical experience for the entire family.
Connie Fredericks-Malone Holiday Concert | December 12, 2026
Canandaigua vocalist Connie Fredericks-Malone makes her Fort Hill debut for a one-night-only holiday concert featuring timeless jazz standards and seasonal favorites. Fredericks-Malone will be joined by longtime musical director Scott Bradley on piano and trumpet, Eugene Bisdikian on bass and Jimmy Grillo on drums for an evening of live jazz and holiday music.
Forte Studios: A White Christmas | December 18–20, 2026
Forte Studios brings the magic of the season to the Fort Hill stage with A White Christmas, a festive theatrical production perfect for celebrating the holidays with family and friends.
“We’re excited to partner with Fort Hill Performing Arts Center to present Holidays at the Hill and help celebrate the season with audiences throughout our region,” said Dan Hardee, Brand Manager, 98.9 The Buzz. “Bringing people together around live music, theatre, and the arts is at the heart of what we do, and this lineup is such a vibrant way to share the magic of the holidays with our Finger Lakes community.”
From the timeless tradition of The Nutcracker to an intimate evening of holiday jazz and a festive theatrical production, Holidays at the Hill offers three opportunities to make live entertainment part of the holiday season in the Finger Lakes.
Holidays at the Hill Presented by 98.9 The Buzz begins December 4 at Fort Hill Performing Arts Center. Tickets and additional information about all three performances are available at forthillpac.com.
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