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Get into the holiday spirit by listening to musical productions at the State Capitol running until Dec. 23.

"This has been an annual tradition at the Capitol since 1996," said Erin Renfree, California State Capital museum supervisor. "We will have musical presentations everyday of the week, except on the Governor's Christmas Tree lighting day on Dec. 10."

Holiday floral arrangements of chrysanthemums and holly, provided by the California State Capital Museum Volunteer Association, will fill the Capital's Rotunda area, Renfree said. Lighted decorations and vintage floral set the stage to create a holiday atmosphere for the musical performances. All performances will be held in the Rotunda on the first floor of the Capital.

"We only have about 50 seats set up in the Rotunda, but visitors are also welcome to stand, or walk up to the second floor and look down on the group," Renfree said.

There will be a variety of holiday musical entertainment. From the traditional Victorian quartets, bells ringers and concert choirs, and even the not-so traditional folk rock, flute choirs and accordion ensembles.

"The State Capital museum, California State Parks, and Governors Office have worked together to restore a variety of holiday traditions inside the Capital," said Renfree.

On Dec. 10, Governor Schwarzenegger will light the Christmas tree at 5:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Attendees can also observe Hanukkah with the lighting of the first Menorah candle at 10 a.m. on Dec. 11.

Renfree hopes that attendees will enjoy the holiday musical performances at the Capital, and also take advantage of all the other museums downtown explaining California's rich historical culture.

"The Capital has been here since 1869, it is home to the laws of California and definitely not just a pretty Victorian building," she said. "Visitors can listen to the holiday music programs, then go on the free hourly tours to see how our legislature system works."

The Capital is located at 10th and L streets in Downtown Sacramento. Driving directions and a map can be located here.

The 2009 Holiday Music Schedule can be viewed at their website located here, or below. All daily performances are subject to cancellation due to Capitol operations.

Photo courtesy California State Capital museum website.

Dec. 3: 11 a.m - noon High Voltage (El Dorado Musical Theater)

Noon - 1 p.m. Ray Anthony Trujillo, Violinist

Dec. 4: 11 a.m - noon Forest Lake Christian School Chamber Choir

Noon - 1 p.m. Cosumnes River College Choir

Dec. 5: Noon - 1 p.m. Sacramento Valley Concert Choir

1 - 2 p.m. The Music Room Band

2 - 3 p.m. Capitol City Seventh Day Adventist Choir

Dec. 6: Noon - 1 p.m. Mission Oaks Strings

1 - 2 p.m. Bensing & Gramire ( Folk Rock)

Dec. 7: Noon - 1 p.m. Sacramento Community Home School Choir

1 - 2 p.m. Profound Sound Band (North Steps)