Columbia Pro Cantare performs the Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah" and selections from Parts II and III at 7:30 p.m. today at Jim Rouse Theatre, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. A lecture by Eileen Soskin precedes the concert at 6:30 p.m. and a reception follows the performance. Soloists are Amy Van Roekel, MaryAnn McCormick, Charles Reid and Lester Lynch.

Tickets are $25, $22 for seniors and students. Call 301-854-0107 or 410-799-9321 or go to procantare.org for more information.