“Home For Christmas” Wagoner Holiday Concert set for Dec. 21

It’s almost time for Yuletide cheer as the “Home For Christmas” Wagoner Holiday Concert comes to the Wagoner Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21. The all-Christmas, Branson-style music event will be helmed by local favorite Whitney Peters-Bradley, Tahelquah native Rachel Janelle Peters and Broken Arrow’s Adam J. Foreman.

The show is a benefit for the Wagoner Animal Guardian Society (WAGS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of the suffering of homeless companion animals and to the reduction of pet overpopulation through public education, adoption, foster homes, and spay/neuter programs. All proceeds from the show will go to WAGS.

With nearly 60 years of stage performance combined, the trio is excited to present a showcase featuring tried and true holiday favorites, a few surprises and an evening filled with family memories and Christmas traditions.

Peters-Bradley is no stranger to the stage. As early as 6 she was actively performing and competing in pageants, landing her first professional job at 14 at Frontier City in Oklahoma City. At 18, she hosted Bart Rocket’s Magic Show in Branson, moving on to other shows like Red, Hot and Blue in Florida and Iowa, and back to Branson for '50s At The Hop. Whitney then joined Holland America Cruise Lines and began a half-decade career as the lead female vocalist in the cruise shows. She visited more than 20 countries performing with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines. In 2015, she made her way back home to Wagoner and performed “Just Us For Christmas” with Adam J. Foreman and Carla Sankey. She also married fellow performer Apollo Bradley, and the two live in Wagoner.

Tahlequah native and singer, songwriter, artist and musician Rachel Janelle has been churning out brilliant pop and rock music for more than two decades, capturing numerous awards along the way. Mixing singable melodies with deep, thoughtful lyrics and a booming soprano tone, she continues to evolve and inspire with each passing year. Rachel has performed in many productions across the region. She’s also performed on various stages across Oklahoma and Missouri.

Foreman is a graduate of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications. He has worked for the past three years at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center as the director of marketing and outreach after working for 14 years at Broken Arrow Public Schools. He also serves on the ARTSOK Regional Arts Alliance Board of Directors. After performing in NSU’s Downtown Country showcase, he directed “A Claremore Christmas” in late 2001, the “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Holiday Music Extravaganza” in 2003 and the Breathless Charm jazz show in 2007. As part of the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, he performed in three “A Time For Christmas” events and “Christmas At the Movies” with the TCC Signature Symphony. 

Tickets to the show are $5 and can be purchased at the Animal Clinic of Wagoner, 29584 State Highway 51, or can be bought at the door the evening of the show. Patrons can also bring a bag of pet food to donate for their ticket.

Information: facebook.com/WagonerChristmas.