Everyone knows, or has at least heard of, Mannheim Steamroller. The group's holiday music is broadcast around this time every year in shopping malls, grocery stores, on Adult Contemporary radio, and in homes all over the world (you've probably got a disc, or your mom does). This year the Steamroller tour is a bit special for the group, as it celebrates its 25th year of "being America's favorite Christmas music" (the group's words, not ours). So let the celebratory season begin in earnest by checking out Mannheim Steamroller and its easy-listening renditions of Christmas tunes. And hey, at least they waited until Thanksgiving was over, right?

Mannheim Steamroller

Tuesday, December 1

Auditorium Theatre | 885 E Main St

7:30 p.m. | $32-$59 | 222-5000