Naperville's St. Thomas the Apostle Church presents "Preparing the Way for Christmas," a concert by nationally renowned Christian singer/songwriter John Angotti, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Angotti's holiday performance blends traditional and spiritual Christmas music and will feature his dynamic Memphis-based band and the St. Thomas Choir. A cash-bar reception begins at 6:15 p.m., with doors for the general-admission seating performance opening at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Call 630-355-8980 to learn more.