December 2,3,8,9,10 .The Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts: ‘Alleluia Anyway’. Guest Music Conductor Sarah Saulsbury. OCC ushers in the holiday season with its unique blend of original compositions, old favorites, and contemporary and classical music from across the spectrum of genres and traditions.This year’s offering celebrates the necessary art of kindling light during the dark months of winter, as well as the dark times we face in our lives and in our world. Quirky, fresh, funny, touching, and inspiring, the 40-plus member OCC is a West County cultural icon, keeping the community bonfire burning since 1978. Adults $15. Kids 12 and under Free. Dec. 2 @ 7:30 pm is Community First Night: $10.  www.occidentalchoir.org  for ticket information. All concerts will be held at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, except Dec.10 (Glaser Center, Santa Rosa).