You might know her as the cranky, rule following employee on the hit show “The Office,” but Angela Kinsey is starring in a much different role for the Hallmark Channel.Kinsey is starring in the “Countdown to Christmas” kick-off “Confessions of a Christmas Letter.”

The movie is set to premiere November 17th on Hallmark Channel, as part of the network’s 15th Annual “Countdown to Christmas” programming event and will have Angela Kinsey starring in her first Hallmark movie, plus, a special cameo from Kinsey’s former “The Office” co-star Brian Baumgartner.

The movie follows Settie Rose, played by Angela Kinsey, a quirky family matriarch. Settie enters her town’s annual holiday letter-writing contest but needs help, so she hires struggling novelist Juan, played by Alec Santos, to craft the perfect letter.

When a mix-up leads to the rumor that Juan is engaged to Settie’s daughter Lily, played Lillian Doucet-Roche, the whole family scrambles to keep up the charade.

As Juan bonds with the Roses and overcomes his writer’s block, Settie learns that embracing her imperfect family is what truly makes her story special.

Kinsey joined the Life.Style.Live! crew to talk about the movie and her iconic role in “The Office.”

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The upcoming Circle City Sound concert offers Indianapolis residents a chance to support veterans through an evening of music and community engagement. The free concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on November 11 at Lutheran High School, will feature patriotic music and popular show tunes. David Zimmerman, Director of Circle City Sound, emphasized the group’s commitment to giving back to the community, noting, “We’ve done this for several years to celebrate our vets in the community, and we hope people come out to support.”

Ashlee Walls-Pierce, VP for Advancement at HVAF, highlighted the organization’s mission to end veteran homelessness. “One in 10 homeless individuals in Indianapolis is a veteran,” she stated, describing HVAF’s work to provide housing, employment assistance, mental health support, and a food and hygiene pantry. HVAF serves around 400 veterans monthly, offering essential resources to help them rebuild their lives. The pantry allows veterans the dignity of choosing items they need, including fresh produce, meat, and hygiene products.

Attendees of the concert can support HVAF’s efforts through monetary and in-kind donations. A donation basket will be available for those who wish to contribute. “While the concert is free, we appreciate any donations for our veterans,” Walls-Pierce added. HVAF accepts monetary donations, non-perishable food, gently used clothing, and new socks, underwear, and undershirts.

For more information on how to support HVAF and local veterans, attendees can speak with HVAF representatives at the concert or visit hvafofindiana.org.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra continues its 2024-25 season this fall with an exciting Pops series led by Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the newly appointed principal guest conductor of Pops. This season’s lineup includes “La Vida Loca: Latin Pop Hits of the 1990s and 2000s,” featuring music from legendary Latin artists like Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Santana, and Ricky Martin. Lopez-Yañez shared his excitement for the event, noting that the symphony’s variety and range make every show unique.

Lopez-Yañez highlighted that unlike traditional symphony performances, “La Vida Loca” will be interactive, encouraging the audience to dance and sing along. “This is all about dancing, singing along, having a good time,” he added, mentioning crowd favorites like “Macarena,” which is sure to get attendees on their feet.

The “La Vida Loca” performances will take place at the Hilbert Circle Theatre on Friday, November 8, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Saturday, November 9, at 7 p.m. For additional details or to purchase tickets, visit indianapolissymphony.org/event/latin-pops-hits/.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.