“Amahl and the Night Visitors,” Gian Carlo Menotti’s Christmas opera, is a tiny masterpiece that in 50 minutes very simply distills the essence of Christianity — and the ethic of
Barn Opera Barn Opera presents “From Venice to Vermont,” its annual New Year’s Eve gala, 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 at the Brandon Inn, 20 Park St.