December 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Presented by the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM
The Country Club of Decatur
‘Tis the season for mirth and merriment!
Step back in time to Victorian England and join the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur for A Dickens Christmas, a festive evening of holiday dining, music, and merriment!
Celebrate the season with friends and fellow supporters of the arts while enjoying a traditional English-inspired feast and an evening of festivities.
The Evening’s Festivities
- Hors d’oeuvres
- Silent auction
- Complimentary mulled wine
- Strolling Christmas carolers
- Ye Olde English Feast
- Live auction
Dinner Menu
Guests may select one of three entrées:
- Individual Beef Wellington with Cabernet Demi-Glace
- Pan-Seared Sea Bass with English Brut Beurre Blanc
- Parmesan Mushroom Risotto topped with Roasted Brussel Sprout Flakes
Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding with Warm Toffee Sauce
Reservations
$125 per person
Reservation deadline: November 18, 2026
Join us for this special evening by making your reservation online. Please select your preferred dinner entrée for each guest when completing your reservation.
Reserve your seats today!
For questions or special seating requests, please contact John Baird at (217) 433-5651 or info@symphonyguildofdecatur.org.
Supporting Music in Our Community
Proceeds from A Dickens Christmas support the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra, scholarships, and music education programs.
Your participation helps bring outstanding musical performances and educational opportunities to our community.
We look forward to celebrating this wonderful season with you!
Major Sponsors: WSOY and Neuhoff Media
