Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 26; $35.05-$74.95. Sleep Train Arena, 1 Sports Parkway; www.trans-siberian.com.
‘Tis the season for holiday music yet again. Trans-Siberian Orchestra came about in 1996 through the hard efforts of producer and composer Paul O’Neill as well as Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli—both members of the popular heavy metal band Savatage. During the holidays, this annual event features a full touring band and a light and stage show that takes nearly a full day to set up. If you like your seasonal music with a little operatic rock and, of course, a heavy dose of fog, lasers and moving stage props, you are hereby summoned to attend this awesome spectacle. Because the group has become so wildly popular and has amassed a fan base that spreads across the globe, it has donated more than $10 million since its inception to different charities and continues that tradition to this day. Expect at least a dollar from each ticket to benefit a local charity.
(SN&R)