# Joy to the World! — Jenny Oaks Baker and Family Four at Mesa Arts Center > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 PM - Where: Mesa Arts Center — Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater, 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201 - Ages: Recommended for ages 6 and up - Price: All-in prices $35.50 - $66.50 - Organizer: SoulFill Music Foundation (presented at Mesa Arts Center) - Official page: https://www.mesaartscenter.com/ - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/joy-to-the-world-jenny-oaks-baker-and-family-four-at-mesa-arts-center--listing-e2d7b93ae1f6b2d4e25ae545 ## About Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker brings her Christmas show to Mesa Arts Center's Ikeda Theater with Family Four, the musical ensemble of her own children, so young audience members get to watch kids performing alongside a professional. The program is a Christ-centered holiday concert of familiar Christmas carols in arrangements by composer Kurt Bestor, tied together by a script from author Jason F. Wright with narration and vocals by baritone Preston Yates, and soprano Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller as featured guest. The evening also brings local talent on stage: dancers from area ballet companies, Irish dancers and the Casteel High School Choir. Mesa Arts Center recommends the show for ages 6 and up. 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