A concert, complete with a visit from Santa is in the planning stage for the Grand Theatre on Grand Coulee's Main Street, the operator says.

Theater operator Cody Wilson, who took over the venue this year and has been offering a variety of events, said the "A Very Merry Christmas Concert" is offered a "donation preferred" basis, but they also want anyone who can't pay to "come in and enjoy everything. ... It is a great way to share the Christmas spirit too."

The concert is set for two nights, Dec. 18-19, from 5-7 p.m., with an appearance by Santa at 6 p.m. each night.

Producer Steve Nuehring said so far they've got several musicians lined up and will be rehearsing this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

Neuhring said the plan is to bring the community a "nice warm event" in which the audience also gets to participate in a sing-along. He said the event promises to "bring forth a wonderfully warm and friendly family Christmas tradition with lots of good, wholesome family fun."