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ALTADENA -
Christmas Tree Lane (actually Santa Rosa Avenue, between
Woodbury Avenue and Altadena Drive) in Altadena is one of the
oldest Christmas lighting spectacles in Southern California. It
became a tradition in 1920 when a local named Nash decided to
brighten up the holiday with some lights on the quickly growing
Deodars that the Woodbury Family, founders of Altadena, planted
in 1885. Nearly 135 Deodar Cedar trees are decorated by the
Christmas Tree Lane Association in what's known as “Mile of
Christmas Trees” (containing 10,000 lights.) The oldest
large-scale outdoor Christmas display in the world is a
designated California Historical Landmark No. 990 and listed in
the National Register of Historic Places.
ANAHEIM - The
Nutcracker Ballet. The
Sunrise Ballet Theatre 19th annual performance. Location:
Servite Theater, 1952 West La Palma Avenue, between Euclid and
Brookhurst. Time: December 8 - 4 p.m. All seats/all ages $16.
hirschlballet.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
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: 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20-55. Call:
714-54-GLORY (714-544-5679) or 877-544-5679. crystalcathedral.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Huntington Beach Christmas Boat
Parade will take place along the channels and waterways of
Huntington Harbour. To park, you must find spots outside
the islands. They are closed to car traffic (except residents)
during this event. Time: Begins at dusk, around 5:30 p.m. Lasts
about two hours. Cost: Free to watch.
LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust
Winter Fantasy 2007 Festival. Sawdust Winter Fantasy Festival features over 175 artists and
creators with original, handcrafted gift items that include:
hand blown glass, ceramics, clothing, ornaments, jewelry,
painting, sculpture and so much more. Admission includes
complimentary art project for all ages, entertainment, 3 outdoor
cafés and artist demonstrations including glass blowing. Call
(949) 494-3030 Address:
935 Laguna
Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. Cost: $5.75/person; $4.75 seniors,
$3 children 6 - 12 (under 6 free). Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily.
sawdustfestival.org
LOS ANGELES
-
Nutcracker Ballet .
Westside Ballet
is one of the longest
running Nutcracker Ballet
productions
in California. Performance
times: 1 and 5 pm. Location: Wadsworth Theater, 11301 Wilshire
Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Tickets:
$25 / ticketmaster.com
LOS ANGELES - Rodeo of
Writers. Meet authors of books covering genres such as Western
history, Native American cultures, cookbooks, novels and more!
Enjoy free food tasting of Smokin’ Willies Barbeque! List of
authors attending: Michael F. Blake – “ Hollywood and the O.K.
Corral”; Lee Silva – “Wyatt Earp: A Biography of the Legend” Vol
1; Ron Harris – “All About Cowboy Action Shooting”; Gary Ladoux
– “Life & Times of John P. Clum”; Nick Cataldo – “Earp Clan in
Southern California ”; Lauri Powers – “Pulp Writer”; Arthur
Drooker/Photographer – “American Ruins”; Ann Parker – “Silver
Lies”; “Iron Ties”; Valena Dismukes – “The Red - Black
Connection”; Ken Marlborough – “Trail Riding”; Diana Meyers Bahr
– “Viola Martinez ”; Dr. Duane King – “Cherokee Trail of Tears”;
“The Memoir of Lt. Henry Timberlake”; Nicholas Anez – “Celluloid
Adventures” and Dr. Walter L. Williams – “Two Spirits: A
Story of Life with the Navajo”. Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost:
Free. Location: Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage
Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Call: (323) 667-2000.
autrynationalcenter.org
NEVADA CITY -
Victorian Christmas. Ring in the Christmas holiday with an
old-fashioned street fair with crafts, foods from local
restaurants and specialty shops. Carolers and children’s choirs,
bagpipers, a
living
nativity scene, and a walking Christmas tree. Location:
Downtown Nevada City. Time: Wed. 6–9 p.m., Sun. 1:30–6 p.m.
Cost: Free. Call: (530) 265-2692. nevadacitychamber.com
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: 1 and 5 PM. Location: Scottish Rite Theater,
1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, Ca. calrevels.org
OXNARD - Victorian
Christmas House Tours. Take a tour of the houses in
Heritage Square all dressed up for Christmas! Docents, dressed
in period clothing, guide visitors through the 1800’s-style
Victorian houses that are filled with history and interesting
tales. Refreshments are included in the admission price. Time:
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Heritage Square, Oxnard, CA. For
more information, call 805/483-7960.
OXNARD - Christmas
Tree Lane, “F” and “G” Streets houses in the Henry T. Oxnard
Historical District are brightly decorated for the holidays.
Visitors are welcome to take a leisurely drive or stroll down
Christmas Tree Lane. Hours run from 6 to 10 p.m. Call
1-800-269-6273. Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
SAN DIEGO - San Diego Boat
Parade of Lights. A Pirate's Christmas is the theme of the 37th
Annual Port boat parade. Free Viewing! The
spectacular boat parade of lights features individually holiday
decorated private craft. The boat parade starts at the southwest
end of Shelter Island, travels past Harbor Island, the
Embarcadero, Seaport Village, the Convention Center, the
Coronado Island Marriott Hotel, the Coronado Ferry Landing
Marketplace and ends at the Navy carrier turning basin.
Fireworks begin at 5:30pm, Light Parade begins immediately
following 5:30-9pm. For boaters wishing to view the parade, a good viewing
area is where the parade route turns for Coronado, near the 10th
Street Terminal. For those viewing on land, the north and south
ends of the Embarcadero as well as the pathway along Coronado
are good spots as they tend to be less crowed. If you plan on
viewing the parade from Harbor Island, get there early and be
aware that parking is at a premium. Another good spot is the
park behind Seaport Village. sdparadeoflights.org
RIVERSIDE - A
Christmas Carol Performance. Time: 2:00 p.m. at Riverside
Community Players. $12 registration fee includes one performance
ticket. Additional performance tickets may be purchased at $8
each. To register, call 951-788-7008.
SACRAMENTO -
The
Nutcracker performed by Sacramento Ballet, the annual event
is better than ever. Time: 1 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 DIEGO -
San Diego Bay
Parade of Lights. A Pirate's Christmas is the theme of the 37th
Annual Port boat parade. Free Viewing! The
spectacular boat parade of lights features individually holiday
decorated private craft. The boat parade starts at the southwest
end of Shelter Island, travels past Harbor Island, the
Embarcadero, Seaport Village, the Convention Center, the
Coronado Island Marriott Hotel, the Coronado Ferry Landing
Marketplace and ends at the Navy carrier turning basin.
Fireworks begin at 5:30pm, Light Parade begins immediately
following 5:30-9pm. For boaters wishing to view the parade, a good viewing
area is where the parade route turns for Coronado, near the 10th
Street Terminal. For those viewing on land, the north and south
ends of the Embarcadero as well as the pathway along Coronado
are good spots as they tend to be less crowed. If you plan on
viewing the parade from Harbor Island, get there early and be
aware that parking is at a premium. Another good spot is the
park behind Seaport Village. sdparadeoflights.org
SAN JOSE - The
Nutcracker.
Ballet San Jose Silicon
Valley Nutcracker
features a spectacular stage presentation of the beloved holiday
ballet. Under the direction of famed choreographer, Dennis Nahat,
this production is a must-see. Time: 1:30pm.
Location: San Jose Center for
the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden, San Jose, CA.
Tickets:(408) 288-2800, balletsanjose.org.
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
SAN PEDRO - The
Nutcracker. San Pedro City Ballet's The Nutcracker. Time:
2 p.m. Tickets: General assigned seats: $25 adults, $15 seniors
& children 12 and under. Premier seats: $35 adults, seniors,
children. Where: The Warner Grand Theatre 478 W. 6th St ., San
Pedro, CA. warnergrand.org
SAN RAFAEL - The
Nutcracker by Marin Ballet. Marin Ballet Nutcracker is a
full-length production with two new scenes choreographed by
former San Francisco Ballet principal dancer, Julia Adam, and
new set and costume designs. Now in its 45th year. Wow!
Location: Marin Veteran's Auditorium, Avenue of the Flags
San Rafael, CA. Time: 1 & 5 p.m. Cost: $35, $23 youth under 12.
Call: (415) 499-6800. marincenter.org
SANTA ANA -
Nutcracker Ballet.
Anaheim
Ballet Nutcracker in the spectacular venue, the OC Pavilion,
is sure to delight all ages. the holidays bring us back to our
traditions and one of the warmest of all is the Nutcracker
ballet. The Nutcracker is a cornerstone of seasonal family
entertainment and tradition. For holiday cheer, nothing beats
the spectacle of towering Christmas trees, waltzing flowers,
battling toy soldiers and menacing mice. The Nutcracker story
remains a source of inspiration for audiences of all ages and
interests. The enduring theme remains unchanged, good overcomes
evil, but Anaheim Ballet's staging of the family classic is
constantly updated, which keeps the production remaining fresh,
even for returning audiences. Performance on Sunday is 2
p.m. Ticket prices: $30 to $40. The OC Pavilion is located at
801 N. Main Street Santa Ana , CA 92701 . Phone number is
714-550-0880 and the web-site is
http://www.ocpavilion.com
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
YOUNTVILLE
- The Oak Ridge Boys. Christmas Cookies Holiday Show includes
country hits from Grammy winners. This holiday show serves up a
sweet batch of traditional holiday favorites sprinkled with Oak
Ridge Boys’ classics and country hits. For tickets, series
purchases and more information call the Lincoln Theater Box
Office 707 944-1300 or go to lincolntheater.org. Time: 5 p.m.
Tickets $50 to $75
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