🎹 There is a certain magic that happens when the first few notes of Linus and Lucy hit the airwaves. It’s the sound of nostalgia, childhood, and—perhaps most importantly—world-class jazz.

As a thank you for your incredible support of ColaJazz throughout 2025, we invite you to step out of the holiday rush and into our office-turned-listening-room for a very special, intimate performance of Vince Guaraldi’s holiday masterpiece.

A Musical Revolution in a Cartoon

Did you know? When CBS executives first heard Vince Guaraldi’s score in 1965, they were terrified. At the time, television animation was strictly accompanied by slapstick orchestral music. The executives thought Guaraldi’s sophisticated, West Coast cool jazz was "too mature" and "too low-energy" for children.

They couldn't have been more wrong. The soundtrack went on to become one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, introducing generations of listeners to the beauty of the piano trio. We are proud to keep that sophisticated spirit alive right here in Columbia.

Meet the "Peanuts" Gang

For this performance, the Nick Vlandis Trio steps into the shoes of our favorite neighborhood characters to bring this iconic score to life:

Nick Vlandis as "Schroeder": Leading the way on the keys with the grace and precision the role demands.
Wilson Stokes as "Pig Pen": Providing the earthy, soulful foundation on the bass.
Brendan Bull as "Snoopy": Bringing the playful, swinging energy on the drums.

Event Details & Logistics

This is a "Listening Room" style event—a rare opportunity to hear these arrangements up close and personal in our creative workspace.

When: Sunday, December 21st
Showtimes: 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Where: ColaJazz Headquarters | 2123 College St. Columbia, SC 29205
Atmosphere: Intimate, festive, and acoustic. Limited refreshments will be provided.

RSVP & Supporting the Music

Seats are extremely limited. To maintain the "living room" feel of the performance, we are limiting capacity to only 30 seats per showtime. While this is a FREE concert as our gift to you, RSVPs are mandatory to secure your spot.

PAY WHAT YOU WANT:
We ask that you consider a "pay what you want" donation—either during your online registration or at the door. Your contributions go directly toward offsetting performance costs and supporting the ColaJazz Foundation’s mission to provide world-class jazz experiences to our community week in and week out.

Reserve Your Seats Now

Don’t miss this chance to experience the warmth of the holidays through the lens of pure, authentic jazz. We can't wait to see you there!

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