I’m a certified Christmas Grinch. There’s too much traffic, too much gift-giving pressure, and too many people yelling at you to feel joyful. No thank you. But even my small, grinchy heart holds a special place for beautiful Christmas music. I’m not talking Rudolph here. I’m talking about holy nights and tiny babes, sung with spine-chillingly soaring voices. Local talents from One Ounce Opera and LOLA (Local Opera, Local Artists) offer the best of Austin talent singing sacred songs for as cheap as free. Besides, nothing pairs better than classically sung arias and craft beer. That’s just science. – Cat McCarrey
