Tryon Fine Arts Center starts off the Christmas season by inviting the community to come and sing the Christmas portion of one of the worlds greatest pieces of music, The Messiah, on Thursday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. on the Veh Stage. All singers and want-to-be singers are welcome no skill is necessary. This years Do-it-Yourself Messiah is sponsored by Acts-Life Retirement Communities and Polk County Community Foundation, and features conductor Mark Schweizer, accompanist Beth Child, and graduate student soloists from Converse College. There is no charge for this event. For more information, call 828-859-8322 or visit tryonarts.org. (photo submitted)