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BISHOP -
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bishop
Chamber's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bishop City
Park Festivities start at 5:30 pm. Park Christmas tree lights up
at 6 pm sharp! Hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, candy, great holiday
music and Santa! Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes
at the Chamber's Visitors Bureau at the park from 3 to 6 pm.
Sponsored by the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors
Bureau. 760-873-8405. bishopvisitor.com
BURBANK - 12
Days of Holiday Cheer - Events range from happenings in Downtown
Burbank, at Burbank Town Center and the City of Burbank Mayor's
Tree-Lighting ceremony. Also featured are a Downtown parade,
merchant and restaurant events, strolling musicians, choirs and
family favorites like Snow Day, Reindeer Run and Breakfast with
Santa. downtown-burbank.org
CARMICHAEL
- Holiday House
Display - More than just lights, many say this event
rivals the Bellagio water show in Las Vegas. Over 2 million
computer-controlled actions or "states" per song create one of
the best light and music shows you'll find. Visitors are invited
to bring canned good donations. Time: Sunday - Thursday 6pm-9pm;
Friday-Saturday 6pm-10pm. Location: 6425 Meadowhill Court,
Carmichael, CA 95608. Directions: Go North on Fair Oaks Blvd
from Arden Way. Turn Right on Landis Ave, Turn Right on Deodar
Street, Turn Left onto Meadowhill Court. Cost: Free! Through
Dec. 31, 2007. lightupxmas.com
CERRITOS - Merry-Achi
Christmas stars Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez, Mariachi Reyna
de Los Angeles and Pafico Dance Company. Colorful
costumes, dance and music make this holiday incredibly bright
and festive. Location: Cerritos Performing Arts
Center, 12799 Center Court, Cerritos, CA. Time: 8 p.m. nightly.
Cost: $34.50 - 66. cerritoscenter.com. Call: (800) 300-4345.
CORONADO -
Skating by The
Sea. Three-hour skating sessions will be offered daily from
2 to 5 pm and 6 to 9 pm. A special matinee skating sessions from
11 am to 1 pm will occur on weekends and holidays.
3-hour session: $20/adults; $15/ages 10 years and
under; 2-hour matinee
session $15/adult; $10/ages 10 years and
under. Skate rental is
$5 per person. Location: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA.
Call: 800 Hotel Del or (619) 435-6611
GARDEN GROVE -
The Glory of
Christmas Musical. A blend of Christmas carols, pageantry,
live animals, flying angels, and special effects unfold in the
nativity story. Location: Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St.,
Garden Grove, CA. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20-55. Call:
714-54-GLORY (714-544-5679) or 877-544-5679. crystalcathedral.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Bikes to Baja. Donate your bicycles and slightly used sports
equipment to be given as Christmas gifts to kids in Baja Mexico.
Location: HB Longboard Crew seeks bicycles in good condition to
give to children for Christmas. If you would like to donate a
bike, you have till Saturday, December 8, 2007. For details,
call "Wally" Bruce Walczyk at (714) 848-0800 to drop off a
"running" bicycle at 8306 Rolf Circle, Huntington Beach, CA.
LONG BEACH -
Christmas Candlelight Tours: Unexpected Guests for the Holidays
Rancho Los Cerritos. Step back in time to December 23, 1878 as
the Bixby’s host unexpected guests lost in route to Los Angeles.
Celebrate a Victorian Christmas at Rancho Los Cerritos and meet
the Bixby family, friends and workers on this active sheep ranch
in the years before Long Beach was founded. A costumed docent
will guide guests through the adobe house by lamplight where
they can compare today’s traditions with yesterday’s by learning
about 19th century holiday festivities and social attractions,
all the while sampling daily life, economic viewpoints and the
changing landscape of the Los Angeles region. The 163-year-old
adobe will be adorned with Victorian greenery and decorations
throughout the holiday season and can be toured during public
hours, Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The Rancho
will be closed December 24, 25 and 31, 2007 and January 1, 2008.
Historic Site, 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach 90807. Located
northwest of the intersection of San Antonio Drive and Long
Beach Boulevard. Tours begin every few minutes between 6:30 p.m.
and 8:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale November 1, 2007. Cost
includes light refreshments and music. Space is limited and
reservations are required. For more information call (562)
570-1755 or visit our website at rancholoscerritos.org.
MONTEREY - Christmas in the
Adobes. Evening candlelit walking tours of historic Monterey and
the adobes. Participating buildings are decorated with period
ornamentation. Refreshments and entertainment. Experience
Monterey's beautiful historic buildings illuminated by
candlelight and enhanced with period decorations, musical
entertainment, costumed volunteers and refreshments. Annual
Christmas in the Adobes Monterey. Location: 20 Custom House
Plaza, Monterey, CA Call: 831-647-6226. parks.ca.gov/mshp
MURPHYS - Murphys
Christmas Open House - Annual Open House will light the
community tree, and experience an old-time community holiday
spirit. Musicians and carolers fill the streets with holiday
cheer. A favorite of locals, the annual event is an
old-fashioned community celebration featuring holiday treats,
and local wines hosted by Main Street merchants and the Murphys
Business Association. Time: Main Street closed from 5 p.m. to 9
p.m. If the weather permits, Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive at 5:30
p.m. by carriage down Main Street. They make a stop at “The Tree
House” to light the community tree, and continue on to the
Native Sons Hall to visit with little girls and boys until 8:30
p.m. Cost: Free. visitmurphys.com Call: (209) 728-8471
OAKLAND -
Christmas Revels.
The California Revels celebrate Winter Solstice with a play in
the tradition of 19th century English countryside with
music, dance and drama. Includes performance by Geoff Hoyle
(Lion King). Tickets: $15 -$50 approx. Time: 7:30 PM, Location:
Scottish Rite Theater, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, Ca.
calrevels.org
PISMO BEACH - Holiday
Harmony and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Fresh snow, Santa's Village,
a bounce house, cookie decorating and more. Adults will enjoy
live music and holiday shopping and holiday tree lighting (6
p.m.) in front of the Pismo Beach Pier. Caroling, hot apple
cider will be served and Santa will hand out candy canes to the
children starting at 5:30pm. Both activities are offered free to
the public. Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Location: Dolliver at Main Street
Parking Lot, Pismo Beach, CA. Call: 805-773-4382
SACRAMENTO -
The
Nutcracker performed by Sacramento Ballet, the annual event
is better than ever. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Sacramento
Community Theater, Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA. Cost: $20 - 60 approx. Call the Community Center
Theater Box Office at (916) 264.5181. sacballet.org.
SALINAS -
Streets of Bethlehem Living Nativity. Over 300 actors,
animals, music and a Christmas tradition re-enacted in the
streets of Salinas by First Christian Church. Time: 6 - 8:30
p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: First Baptist Church of
Salinas. Address: 1130 San Vincente Ave., Salinas, CA. Call:
(831) 422-9872.
1stbaptist.net
SAN JOSE -
Downtown Ice
skating rink is open through 1/13/08 in the stately-palm court
and features over 8,000 square feet of ice in an arena and
circular outer rink. Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. weeknights; Noon to
Midnight on weekends; Special holiday hours, subject to
change...call to confirm. Cost: $12-$14. Skate all you want
first-come, first-serve. No in and out privileges. Admission includes ice time and rental
skates with skate sizes ranging from toddler 8 to men's 13. Location: Circle of Palms, 170 S. Market St.,
San Jose, California. Call: (408) 279-1775 ext. 45. sjdowntown.com
SEAL BEACH -
Annual Holiday Parade. Parade starts at 7pm. Starts at Main
and Ocean. See bands, clowns, floats, music, and Santa! sealbeachchamber.org
UNIVERSAL CITY -
Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk Christmas includes
Santa visits and fun holiday atmosphere with local street
performers all day, high-energy bands and choirs performing
nightly. Take your picture with Santa by the CityWalk Christmas
tree located in Cinema Plaza. Where: Universal Studios
Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City , CA
91608.Time: 12:00pm – 8 pm. universalstudioshollywood.com
SANTA ANA - Science of Gingerbread. Mix things up this
holiday season with Discovery Science Center ’s Science of
Gingerbread exhibition to Jan. 6, 2008. “A Matter of
Taste” stage shows, kitchen science activities and weekend
decorating demonstrations include the gingerbread competition
for cash prizes. Location: Discovery Science Center, 2500 N.
Main St. , Santa Ana , CA. (714) 542-2823 discoverycube.org
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