MILWAUKEE — A powerful story of peace amid war is taking the stage at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee, where the theater company Vanguard is presenting "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" for its fourth year.

The production tells the remarkable true story of the spontaneous Christmas ceasefire that occurred between enemy soldiers during World War I. The show uses 28 patriotic songs and carols from the era, combined with actual words from soldiers' letters home, to bring this historic moment to life.

What makes this production particularly special is its setting and presentation. The performance takes place in the stunning Calvary Presbyterian Church, located across the highway from Marquette University's campus. The historic church's exceptional acoustics allow the 10-man

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