Beloved English essayist, poet and critic, Charles Lamb (1775-1834) reflects his gentle wisdom upon humanity’s annual celebration in his essay “New Year’s Eve.” Featuring award-winning vocal artist and acclaimed actor Christopher Lane and the angelic voice of Kathleen Manuel singing the original version of “Auld Lang Syne” by Scottish lyricist and national poet Robert Burns. Accompaniment by The Rose In-House Musical Group “The Gamut” alongside signature music by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.

A celebration of Christmas and the holiday season beginning with acclaimed actor Rick Foucheux’s humorous tale of putting up his fake Christmas tree, alongside the Christmas classic, “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” and a wondrous rendering of the popular Irish-language Christmas carol “Don Oiche Úd i mBeithil” performed by The Rose musical group The Gamut. With seasonal bonus tracks.

A look at mankind’s deep and enduring connection to dogs through the eyes of two literary masters: American humorist Mark Twain in “A Dog’s Tale” and “The Power of the Dog,” by the great British poet Rudyard Kipling. Including the “Waltz of the Puppy” (Valse du petit Chien), by Polish composer and virtuoso, Frédéric Chopin.