Symphony Orchestra Guild Announces ‘A Dickens Christmas’ Holiday Gala in Decatur

November 3, 2026 The Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur is inviting the community to step back into Victorian England for its annual holiday celebration. This year s event, titled A Dickens Christmas, is scheduled for Friday, December 4th, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Country Club of Decatur. The evening will feature a traditional English-inspired feast, holiday music and a variety of seasonal festivities. Guests can enjoy hors d oeuvres, complimentary mulled wine, strolling Christmas carolers, and both silent and live auctions. Dinner selections include Beef Wellington, pan-seared sea bass or Parmesan mushroom risotto, followed by sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Reservations are $125 per person, and guests must select their dinner entrée when registering. The reservation deadline is November 18th. Proceeds from the gala support the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra, music scholarships and community music education programs. For reservations, visit