The Northwest Civic Orchestra, under the direction of Maurine Akin, adds to the spirit of the holiday season by performing Handel's Messiah on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Nelson Performing Arts Auditorium. Area residents are invited to enjoy an evening listening to this musical masterpiece. Cost to attend is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and free for children. For more information about this event, contact Akin at maurine.akin@nwc.edu.