Christmas Celebration concert set for Eden, on Nov. 29th

EDEN, NC — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the musical event of the year boasts an impressive holiday lineup, including America’s Favorite Family of Gospel Music, the Hoppers, as they announce plans for their Anniversary Concert, entitled, A Christmas Celebration.
The Southern Gospel music extravaganza will take place Saturday, November 29th, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Morehead High School.

Joining the Hoppers for this must-see event will be award-winning Southern Gospel trio Greater Vision, the Original Hopper Brothers & Connie, humorist Wayne Hopper and exceptional saxophonist Dennis Sparks.
One of the highlights of the evening will be when the original Hopper Brothers and Connie reunite on stage. Brothers Steve, Will, Monroe, and Claude will be joining Connie as they sing many of the inspiring songs from their beginnings in 1956, along with Christmas carols and audience favorites.

“Sometimes it seems like the Hoppers are strangers in their own community, since they spend over 200 days a year away from home, touring,” said Dennis Sparks, booking manager for the legendary group. “This annual event is so meaningful and is always the highlight of the year for the family. This year they are pulling out all the stops. It will be a powerful and inspiring Christmas gala.”

Joining the Hoppers in concert, the members of Greater Vision have been inspiring Gospel music lovers across the country with their rich vocal blend and effective ability to communicate the Good News of the Gospel message since their beginnings in 1990. Over the years, Greater Vision has established a firm place at the pinnacle of Christian music, and has become the most awarded trio in the history of Gospel music.
According to Claude Hopper, “We’re especially excited about the anniversary concert and our scheduled guests. We have plenty of surprises in mind for the evening, too.

“This is an opportunity for us to emphasize our American Christian heritage and thank our many ministry friends for years of support. It’s also a wonderful time to celebrate the Savior’s birth.
“For the Hopper family, we feel it’s necessary to use this opportunity to reflect on how Christ has actively worked in our ministry and individual lives. We also want to focus on the importance of community and of being with our friends at this special time of year.”

The event will include a full audio/visual program, where the Hoppers — Claude, Connie, Mike, Dean, and Kim — will perform the Gospel music that has defined their career, as well as beautiful, stirring Christmas music from their Glad Tidings CD and many of the beloved classic carols — the perfect way to kick off the Holiday season and reflect upon its true meaning.

“It is our goal that our community will have a warm experience, a great time, and be encouraged during this special concert,” Claude added. “It will be a wonderful blessing to celebrate our anniversary with our home folks.  We hope you’ll leave with a smile on your face and the spirit of CHRISTmas in your hearts!”
The Hopper Heritage Foundation is sponsoring the concert. Advance tickets for the main floor are $17; advance balcony tickets are $12.  Tickets are available at Bible Book & Gift Center, Eden, NC; Clarence’s Steak House, Ridgeway, VA; Reidsville Bible Bookstore, Reidsville, NC; Gullion’s Christian Supply, King, NC. Mount Airy, NC, Walkertown, NC; Debbie’s Restaurant, Stoneville, NC; or call for ticket information: 336-548-2968, or email info@thehoppers.com.