Iolas 63rd Christmas Vespers program is taking shape.
The Christmas music concert, presented as a gift to the community, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at Iolas First Presbyterian Church.
Rehearsals will begin at 8:15 p.m. each Wednesday in the choir room on the lower floor of the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, beginning Oct. 2.
The event is nondenominational. All are invited to participate.
For years, Vespers was sponsored by the Iola Music Club until it disbanded more than 10 years ago. Since then, Vespers was sponsored by the Southeast Kansas Christian Artists Series, but that program has dissolved as well.
The group once again is seeking a sponsor. Choir member Donna Houser approached the Iola City Council Monday to seek city sponsorship.
The sponsorship would not cost money, Houser said. At least not yet.
Could I hit you up for money later? Houser asked the Council. Thats a maybe.
While the performers are not paid, a small stipend goes to the director and pianist, Houser noted.
Council members agreed to consider Housers sponsorship request.
