HOOD RIVER — Aaron Meyer’s annual Rock the Holidays Christmas concert returns for the 14th year. This is a benefit concert, featuring Meyer’s electric violin, for United Way of the Columbia Gorge, on Dec. 7, 1 p.m. for the kid’s concert (back for the third year), and 4 p.m. for the general. Tickets can be purchased at the Waucoma Boostore, and through unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org.

The concert will be held at the Best Western in Hood River, and tickets are $30 for general admission, and $15 for kids 12 and under. Those interested in preferred tickets for $85 also get a pre-concert party with Meyers, beginning at 3:15 p.m., and a glass of wine and appetizers during the concert.