A Holiday Extravaganza featuring the All-Star Horns and guest vocalists Barbara Ayars and Thea Enos — 2 shows — 2 PM & 5 PM
"It's a Tony Starlight Christmas" has been a Portland holiday tradition for the last fifteen years, and this December it is being performed exclusively on the stage of Alberta Rose Theatre. Tony's Christmas show is a throwback to the classic television variety shows when legends like Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, and Frank Sinatra sang songs and spread holiday cheer far and wide. You can’t help but feel the warmth and glow of the season. "It’s a Tony Starlight Christmas" brings back these uplifting holiday traditions and puts a fresh, comedic spin on them.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THE LIVE STREAM IS AVAILABLE FOR $20. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT TONY STARLIGHT’S KENYA MUSIC MISSION.
TONY STARLIGHT’S KENYA MUSIC MISSION
In July of 2022, Mrs. Starlight and I were invited by Rev. Fred Onyango to bring the gift of music to his village in Kisumu, Kenya, and to visit nearby Huma Girls School to see the site of a water well that was funded by our church. Thanks to Prince George Winyah Parish and Water Mission International, 600 girls now have access to clean water for the first time in the school’s thirty-seven-year history!
We brought along a guitar that we presented as a gift to Emmanuel Anglican Church. It had such an amazing impact, as no one in the church could not afford a guitar. Think about that! While in Kenya, I taught a vocal performance workshop to a group of young worship leaders, played music for vacation Bible school, sang with the praise band on Sunday, and forged lifetime friendships. My phone frequently pings with “What’s App” texts from Kenya!
In July of 2023, Sherry and I returned to Kisumu, this time bringing three guitars, eleven recorders, two melodicas, twenty pitch pipes, drumsticks, microphones, and the funds to purchase a new drum set. This was all thanks to the generous contributions of Tony Starlight fans. Our Kenyan friends were over the moon with gratitude. I taught another workshop to young praise leaders, and we helped to build homes for families in extreme poverty. The experience was profoundly life-changing for so many, including us.
In 2024, we’re headed back once again. We’re asking for funds to help with our travel expenses, and to bring even more instruments. Donations can be made by check or Venmo (@tonystarlight). If you would like a tax deduction, write a check to Prince George Winyah Parish. Please be certain to write “Africa Mission” in the memo, and mail it to:
Tony Starlight, 919 Palmetto St., Georgetown, SC 29440 Thank you!
For more info: Email tonystarlight@hotmail.com
The Cast
No one loves Christmas more than Tony Starlight! For nearly three decades, Tony has been bringing his unique brand of holiday spirit to Portland and beyond in his Vegas-style holiday show, packed full of music, impressions, comedy, and good feelings.
Barbara Ayars has been singing before audiences most of her life. In Las Vegas, she performed with many musical luminaries and appeared on national TV shows. She sings in several Tony Starlight shows, performs at local venues, and teaches a vocal workshop. ax2music.com
Thea Enos began singing with By Night, an a cappella sextet, in the 1990s. In 2002 Thea became the front-woman for Mosaique. Recently, Thea has partnered with jazz composer and pianist Matt Tabor. She also works with Tony Starlight, Mike Horsfall, George Mitchell, and Bo and Barbara Ayars.
Tony’s Band:
Tony Starlight: Vocals
Craig Bidondo: Piano
Dennis Caiazza: Bass
Adam Carlson: Drums
Nick O'Donnell: Guitar
Lee Elderton: Saxophone
Ward Baxter: Saxophone
Paul Mazzio: Trumpet
Bryant Byers: Trombone
Barbara Ayars: Vocals
Thea Enos: Vocals