California Events December 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
REDWOOD CITY - Hometown Holidays Festival &
Firework Show. Each year on the first Saturday of
December, Redwood City's Downtown Business group throws
a party in celebration of the Holiday Season with
a parade, entertainment, snow, Santa Claus,
starting at 10 a.m. Rain or Shine! Free admission!
Location: Courthouse Square , 2200 Broadway, Redwood
City, CA. Call: (650) 304-4065.
hometownholidays.org
YUCCA VALLEY - Holiday Craft Fair. Holiday Craft Faire Vendors Wanted! The Town of Yucca Valley will hold its annual Holiday Craft Faire on Saturday, December 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Call Yucca Valley Community Services Department at (760) 369-7211
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
WASCO -
Friday, December 7, 2012
WASCO -
Saturday, December 8, 2012
VENTURA -
Sunday, December 9, 2012
BERKELEY
Monday, December 10, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
LOTUS -
Saturday, December 15, 2012
LOTUS -
Sunday, December 16, 2012
LOTUS -
Monday, December 17, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
BOONVILLE -
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
BOONVILLE -
Monday, December 24, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
DANA POINT -
Sunday, December 30, 2012
2011 events
DIXON - Christmas
Tree Lighting Festival.
4 -8 p.m. downtowndixon.com
PALM SPRINGS -
December Palm Springs Villagefest. Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm
Springs this Thursday for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday evening, entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors.
Location: Palm Springs, CA |
Region: Desert
REDONDO BEACH - Riviera Village
Holiday Stroll. Start your holiday
celebrating in Riviera Village at the
annual Holiday Stroll. This wonderful
collection of upscale shops will stay
open late that night, offering fabulous
finds and delectable treats to all.
Time: 5 to 9 pm.
rivieravillage.org
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
December 2, 2012
ALHAMBRA -
Tree Lighting
Ceremony. alhambrachamber.org
ARCATA -
Season of Wonder and Light.
5:30 - 9 p.m. cityofarcata.org
ARTESIA -
Tree Lighting & Holiday
Program. cityofartesia.us
ATASCADERO -
Holiday Lighting
Ceremony. atascadero.org
BAKERSFIELD -
HolidayLights at CALM
December 2 - 31, 2012. Time: 5:30 - 9
p.m. (Fee) kern.org
BELLFLOWER -
Christmas Tree Lighting. 6:30 p.m. bellflowerchamber.com
BENICIA -
Holiday Open House
& Tree Lighting Ceremony. 6 - 9 p BeniciaMainStreet.org
BRENTWOOD -
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. ci.brentwood.ca.us
BURLINGAME - Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. burlingame.org
CHICO Celebrating the Magic of the Season Tree
Lighting. 5:30 p.m.
CORONADO
Tree Lighting Ceremony.
7 p.m. coronadochamber.com
CUPERTINO
Community Tree Lighting. 6pm - 7 p.m. cupertino.org
EL CENTRO -
Seasonal Tree Lighting &
Street Fair. cityofelcentro.org
ENCINITAS - 2
Holiday Tree Lightings include the Heritage Tree on December
2, 2012, lit by the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association
and City of Encinitias Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade on
Saturday, December 3, 2012. cityofencinitas.org
MONROVIA - Monrovia Family
Festival Every Friday from to
Christmas, 5 to 9 p.m. The largest
street fair of its kind in the state,
with craft and food booths, kiddie
rides, a certified farmer's market, live
music, shopping, dining and
entertainment in a unique atmosphere.
ci.monrovia.ca.us
MONTEREY - Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, Dec. 2-4. Cost: Varies. Location: Monterey Conference Center is on
your right, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA. montereycowboy.org
PALM SPRINGS -
December Palm Springs Villagefest
December 1, 2012 Palm Springs, CA Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm
Springs this Thursday for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday evening,...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors.
POMONA -
Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show - LA County Fairgrounds Unique handmade products by American artists and crafters. Harvest
Festival Original Art and Craft Show is the largest indoor arts and...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food vendors.
Location: Pomona, CA, Fairplex
| Region: Los Angeles County
REDWOOD CITY - Nutcracker
Ballet.
Redwood City Ballet America Nutcracker performances
take place at the historic Fox Theatre. From beautiful stage sets,
costumes and lighting, to some of the finest dancers, the
performance annually features several guest artists. Time:
7 p.m. Cost: $20-40. Location: Fox Theatre 2223 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA.Call: (650) FOX-7770. americanballet.com 0r
balletamerica.org VENTURA -
First Fridays Art Walk. Local
galleries welcome public to free event. venturaartistsunion.org
| Region: Central Coast
WATSONVILLE - Watsonville Snow Day! Transformed into a
winter wonderland. 1 can donation = 10 minute admission into
snow area. Enjoy Farmer's Market and snow! Watsonville, CA. ci.watsonville.ca.us
December 3, 2012
AMADOR CITY -
Calico
Christmas Tree Lighting. amador-city.com
ANAHEIM -
Nutcracker
Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village. downtownanaheim.com
APPLE VALLEY -
Winter Wonderland & Christmas Tree Lighting. 2 - 6:30 p.m. applevalley.org
AUBURN - Festival of Lights
Parade-"The Light in a Child's Eyes"
Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. . Call: (530) the Auburn Chamber of Commerce
Call: (530) 885 -5616. | Region:
Gold Country
BIGGS -
Community Christmas Tree Lighting. biggs-ca.gov
BRENTWOOD (L.A.) -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 3-4, 10-11, 2012. A Los Angeles
family tradition since 1972, Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's
annual lavish production of The Nutcracker transports audiences
to a magical world. Time: 1 & 5 p.m.
Cost: $30 approx. Location: Wadsworth
Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Brentwood, CA. Call 800 982-2787.
ticketmaster.com
CAMPBELL -
Carol of
Lights. caroloflights.com
CARLSBAD - Tree
Lighting at the Rancho. carlsbadca.gov
CITRUS HEIGHTS - Capitol Pops
Concert. Free Capitol Pops Concert
Band's Holiday Concert invites the
public to attend. Time: 7:30
- 9 p.m. Location: Rusch Park
Auditorium, 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus
Heights, California. Call (916)
725-1585. citrusheights.net
CHOWCHILLA
Chowchilla Lions Club 44th Annual
Christmas Tree Lighting.
ci.chowchilla.ca.us
CLAREMONT - The Nutcracker,
Inland Pacific Ballet. Dec. 3, 1 p.m.
Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Dec. 10, 1 p.m.
Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 1 p.m. Dec. 17, 1 p.m.
Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 1 p.m. Location:
Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA. Tickets: (909) 607-1139, ipballet.org
/ TheBestNutcracker.com
CONCORD
Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony. cityofconcord.org
ENCINITAS - 2
Holiday Tree Lightings include the Heritage Tree on December
2, 2012, lit by the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association
and City of Encinitias Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade on
Saturday, December 3, 2012. cityofencinitas.org
GRIDLEY - Christmas Craft Faire - with Gingerbread
House Competition and Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Time: 9
a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 East
Hazel Street, Gridley, CA. buttecountyfair.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH
-
Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 2012. Performed by Ballet
Etudes,
Huntington Academy of Dance at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. Tickets: $12 - 20.
(714) 847-6657. balletetudes.com
LA QUINTA - Art Under the
Umbrellas Over 70 artists participate at each Art
Under the Umbrellas event, located along
the closed-off streets of this charming
outdoor venue in Old Town La Quinta.
Don't miss an enjoyable day outdoors
perusing artist wares, exploring Old Town
shops, and dining in Old Town restaurants.
Art patrons will find quality artwork, while
tourists will discover treasured mementos.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Admission & Free Parking!
oldtownlaquinta.com
MONTEREY - Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, Dec. 2-4. Cost: Varies. Location: Monterey Conference Center is on
your right, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA. montereycowboy.org
OROVILLE - Frontier Christmas Celebration. Performances of the Nutcracker and the Night Before Christmas, music, Christmas crafts and gold panning, pictures with Santa,
food and beverages and more. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Location: Lake Oroville Visitors Center,
917 Kelly Ridge Rd., Oroville, CA. Call: (538) 2219. orovillechamber. net
SAN FRANCISCO - Union Street Fantasy of Lights. 21st
Annual Union Street Holiday event includes a month long
celebration of holiday happenings Union Street between Van Ness
& Steiner, Fillmore Street from Union to Lombard San Francisco,
CA. Time: 3 - 7 p.m. sresproductions.com
SANTA ROSA - Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair. 37th Annual Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair
includes 60+ booths with handcrafted items sold by the artists,
fantastic prize give-away, free entertainment, Rosie the Trolley
rides, and visit with Santa! One stop holiday shopping.
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: Location: Finley Community Center,
2060 W. College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 543-3737.
santarosarec.com
SOQUEL - Art in the Cellars,
December 3 -4, 2012. Stroll through the cellars at historic Bargetto Winery, enjoy award-winning
wines, live music & local art.
Soquel, CA Call: (831) 475-2258. bargetto.com
WATSONVILLE - Watsonville Holiday
Factory Sale.
Visit local factories for great discounts on brand names!
Watsonville, CA Call: (831) 768.3240. watsonvillefactorysale.com
December 4, 2012
BENICIA - Holiday Arts and Craft Bazaar
Unique. Handcrafted Gifts for Under $50. Fine Jewelry, funky fuzzy hats,
monster dolls, succulent tea gardens, cards and more! You do not
want to miss this annual event Come, join us for cookies, spiced
cider and the unique gifts you have come to expect from local
artists and handcrafters Judi Morales, Monika Neri, Lorri-Marie.
Time: 12-5 p.m. Location: 453 West J street Benicia, CA (707)
508-5492
BRENTWOOD (L.A.) -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 3-4, 10-11, 2012. A Los Angeles
family tradition since 1972, Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's
annual lavish production of The Nutcracker transports audiences
to a magical world. Time: 1 & 5 p.m.
Cost: $30 approx. Location: Wadsworth
Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Brentwood, CA. Call 800 982-2787.
ticketmaster.com
CLAREMONT - The Nutcracker,
Inland Pacific Ballet. Dec. 3, 1 p.m.
Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Dec. 10, 1 p.m.
Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 1 p.m. Dec. 17, 1 p.m.
Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 1 p.m.
Location:
Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA. Tickets: (909) 607-1139, ipballet.org
/ TheBestNutcracker.com
FERNDALE
Lighting of America's Tallest Living
Christmas Tree, 5:30
p.m.
victorianferndale.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 2012. Performed by Ballet
Etudes,
Huntington Academy of Dance at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. Tickets: $12 - 20.
(714) 847-6657. balletetudes.com
LEUCADIA - Farmers Market. Time:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paul Ecke Elementary School, Leucadia, CA. Call: (858) 272-7054. leucadia101.com
MONTEREY - Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, Dec. 2-4, 2012.
Cost: Varies. Location: Monterey Conference Center is on your
right, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA. montereycowboy.org
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
SANTA ROSA - Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair. 37th Annual Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair
includes 60+ booths with handcrafted items sold by the artists,
fantastic prize give-away, free entertainment, Rosie the Trolley
rides, and visit with Santa! One stop holiday shopping.
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: Location: Finley Community Center,
2060 W. College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. (707) 543-3737.
santarosarec.com
SOQUEL - Art in the Cellars,
December 3 -4, 2012. Stroll through the cellars at historic Bargetto Winery, enjoy award-winning
wines, live music & local art.
Soquel, CA Call: (831) 475-2258. bargetto.com
YORBA LINDA - Senior Chorus
Annual Christmas Concert.
Nixon Library Sunday afternoon concerts
free to the public. Doors open at 1:15
p.m. Concerts begin at 2 p.m. Location:
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda,
CA. 92886Call: (714) 993-5075.
nixonfoundation.org
December 5, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 6, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 7, 2012
APTOS -
Aptos Village Tree Lighting aptoschamber.com
COTATI Holiday Tree Lighting 6 p.m. cotati.org
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
December 8, 2012
EL SEGUNDO - Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Craft Boutique Thursday, December 8, 2012 esrec.orgLANCASTER - Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 8-11, 2012. Antelope Valley Ballet performs the time honored classic, The Nutcracker at Lancaster Performing Arts Center 750 West Lancaster Blvd. (661) 723 - 5876.
SANTA CRUZ - Snow Night - Kids 12 & under get a chance to experience a White Christmas featuring a snow play area! Food donation required. Location: Downtown Santa Cruz, CA. Call: (831) 429-8433. downtownsantacruz.com
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
SHELL BEACH - B.I.G. Holiday Stroll. Pismo Beach merchants along Shell Beach Road help visitors get into the holiday spirit. Shopping, refreshments, live music, grab bags for the kids and a Surfin' Santa will be on hand. Time: from 5 to 9 p.m. Location: Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA. sbig.org
December 9, 2012
CHICO
-
Alice in Wonderland, ballet Dec. 9-11, 2012. Chico Community Ballet
performs the delightful holiday favorite, Alice in Wonderland at Laxson Auditorium,
corner of W. 1st Street and Salem, Cal State University Chico.
Cost: $16 -25. chicoballet.org
LANCASTER -
Nutcracker Ballet
Dec. 8-11, 2012. Antelope Valley Ballet
performs the time honored classic, The Nutcracker at Lancaster
Performing Arts Center 750 West Lancaster
Blvd. (661) 723
- 5876.
ROHNERT PARK -
The Nutcracker, December 9 - 11, 2012. Ballet Califia
6th Annual The Nutcracker. Time: 8 p.m. Cost:
$20, Child $16. Location: Spreckels Performing Arts Center,
5409 Snyder Lane,
Rohnert Park
CA. Call:
(707) 570-7682.
BalletCalifia.org
SACRAMENTO - The Nutcracker Dec. 9-11, 16-18, 22-23.
Sacramento Ballet production is a
beloved and often sell-out event with colorful costumes and
superb staging. Time: 7 p.m. Location:
Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA. Tickets: $15-69, Box Office: (916) 808-5181. sacballet.org
or tickets.com
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
December 10, 2012
ALTADENA
- Christmas
Tree Lane, December 10, 2012
ANAHEIM -
Nutcracker Ballet with Anaheim Ballet,
December 10 & 11, 2012 - 2 p.m.
The Grove of Anaheim
2200 E. Katella
Anaheim, CA
Tiered Seating: $40, $30, $20. ticketmaster.com
AUBURN - Old Town Auburn 25th Annual
Old Town Country Christmas. Crafters and
artists will have their wares on sale
for that special one-of-a-kind Christmas
gift. Holiday Open House in all shops! 5
p.m. Call: (530) 888-1585 |
Region: Gold Country
BRENTWOOD (L.A.) -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 10-11, 2012. A Los Angeles
family tradition since 1972, Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's
annual lavish production of The Nutcracker transports audiences
to a magical world. Time: 1 & 5 p.m.
Cost: $30 approx. Location: Wadsworth
Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Brentwood, CA. Call 800 982-2787. ticketmaster.com
CANOGA PARK
- California Dance
Academy
Dec. 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2012,
California Dance Academy, Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. (818)347-9938 madridtheatre.com.
CARSON -
Old Fashioned Christmas Village Dec. 10 - 11, 2012. An arts and crafts village
with Santa's village adjacent. The event
includesentertainment, activities,
arts, crafts, and food vendors.
Location: South Bay Pavilion, 20700
Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA, 90746
| Region: Los Angeles County
CHICO
-
Alice in Wonderland, ballet Dec.
9-11, 2012. Chico Community Ballet
performs the delightful holiday
favorite, Alice in Wonderland at Laxson Auditorium,
corner of W. 1st Street and Salem, Cal State University Chico.
Cost: $16 -25. chicoballet.org
CLAREMONT - The Nutcracker,
Inland Pacific Ballet. Dec. 3, 1 p.m.
Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Dec. 10, 1 p.m.
Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 1 p.m. Dec. 17, 1 p.m.
Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 1 p.m.
Location:
Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA. Tickets: (909) 607-1139, ipballet.org
/ TheBestNutcracker.com
DANA POINT -
Winter
Festival Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 10, 2012 Noon -
7:30 p.m.
danapoint.org
FELTON - Annual Holiday Gift
and Craft Faire, December 10 - 11, 2012. 20+ craft vendors with nature themed gifts, live music,
children's activities & raffle prizes. Cost: Free.
Felton, CA Call: (831) 335-0782. mountainparks.org
FERNDALE - Fern Cottage Annual
Christmas, 1878. Built in 1866
for the cattle ranching Russ family, Fern Cottage is a
picturesque farm house on the National
Register of Historic Places for its
historic integrity. Three miles west of
Ferndale at 2121 Centerville Road; from
Ferndale's Main Street, take Ocean
Avenue west (Ocean becomes Centerville). 707-786-4835.
ferncottage.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH
-
Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 2012. Performed by Ballet
Etudes,
Huntington Academy of Dance at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. Tickets: $12 - 20.
(714) 847-6657. balletetudes.com
LANCASTER -
Nutcracker Ballet
Dec. 8-11, 2012. Antelope Valley Ballet
performs the time honored classic, The
Nutcracker at Lancaster
Performing Arts Center 750 West Lancaster
Blvd. (661) 723
- 5876.
LIVERMORE -
Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 10- 11,
16-18, 2012. Livermore Valley Dance Theatre
performs the classic holiday ballet. Tickets: $18-33. Location: 24o0 1st St.,
Livermore, CA. livermoreperformingarts.org
REDWOOD CITY -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 10-11,
17-18, 2012. Peninsula Ballet Theatre
based in San Mateo performs their annual
production in a time honored tradition.
Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $30 - 50. Location:
Fox Theatre 2215 Broadway Street ,
Redwood City, CA. Tickets:
tickets.foxrwc.com
ROHNERT PARK -
The Nutcracker, December 9 - 11, 2012. Ballet Califia
6th Annual The Nutcracker. Time: 2:30 & 8 p.m. Cost:
$20, Child $16. Location: Spreckels Performing Arts Center,
5409 Snyder Lane,
Rohnert Park,
CA. Call:
(707) 570-7682.
BalletCalifia.org
SACRAMENTO - The Nutcracker Dec. 9-11, 16-18, 22-23.
Sacramento Ballet production is a
beloved and often sell-out event with
colorful costumes and superb staging.
Time: 2 & 7 p.m. Location:
Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA. Tickets: $15-69, Box Office: (916) 808-5181. sacballet.org
or tickets.com
SAN JOSE -
The Nutcracker, December 10 - 23, 2012.
Ballet San Jose known for its world class stage
performances and incredible theatrics &
lighting, sets the bar
for Nutcracker Ballet in the Bay Area.
It is one of the best family outings or
place to take a date this season! Time:
1 p.m. family series & 7 p.m. regular
performance schedule. Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 Almaden Boulevard (corner of Park Avenue) in downtown San Jose Tickets:
$30-$100 Family Matinee Prices: $16-$60
Box Office: (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SANTA BARBARA -
The Nutcracker, December 10 - 11. Festival Ballet presents a holiday
favorite tradition. Time: 2:3o & 7 p.m.
Cost: $37 - 56. Location: Arlington Theatre,
1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Call:
(805) 963-4408.
thearlingtontheatre.com
SANTA CRUZ - Ranch Holiday
Festival
Experience the winter holidays as folks did in Victorian and early 20th
century times. Crafts, games, treats. Cost: Free.
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 426.0505. thatsmypark.org
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Tahoe Adventure Film Festival. Held at
MontBleu Casino.
aketahoefilmfestival.com
December 11, 2012
ANAHEIM -
Nutcracker Ballet with Anaheim Ballet,
December 10 & 11, 2012 - 2 p.m.
The Grove of Anaheim
2200 E. Katella
Anaheim, CA
Tiered Seating: $40, $30, $20. ticketmaster.com
BRENTWOOD (L.A.) -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 10-11, 2012. A Los Angeles
family tradition since 1972, Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's
annual lavish production of The Nutcracker transports audiences
to a magical world. Time: 1 & 5 p.m.
Cost: $30 approx. Location: Wadsworth
Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Brentwood, CA. Call 800 982-2787. ticketmaster.com
CANOGA PARK - California Dance
Academy
Dec. 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2012,
California Dance Academy, Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. (818)347-9938 madridtheatre.com.
CARSON -
Old Fashioned Christmas Village Dec. 10 - 11, 2012. An arts and crafts village
with Santa's village adjacent. The event
include entertainment, activities,
arts, crafts, and food vendors.
Location: South Bay Pavilion, 20700
Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA, 90746
| Region: Los Angeles County
CHICO
-
Alice in Wonderland, ballet Dec. 9-11, 2012. Chico Community Ballet
performs the delightful holiday favorite, Alice in Wonderland at Laxson Auditorium,
corner of W. 1st Street and Salem, Cal State University Chico.
Cost: $16 -25. chicoballet.org
CLAREMONT - The Nutcracker,
Inland Pacific Ballet. Dec. 3, 1 p.m.
Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Dec. 10, 1 p.m.
Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 1 p.m. Dec. 17, 1 p.m.
Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 1 p.m.
Location:
Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA. Tickets: (909) 607-1139, ipballet.org
/ TheBestNutcracker.com
FELTON - Annual Holiday Gift
and Craft Faire, December 10 - 11, 2012. 20+ craft vendors with nature themed gifts, live music,
children's activities & raffle prizes. Cost: Free.
Felton, CA Call: (831) 335-0782. mountainparks.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 2012. Performed by Ballet
Etudes,
Huntington Academy of Dance at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. Tickets: $12 - 20.
(714) 847-6657. balletetudes.com
LANCASTER -
Nutcracker Ballet
Dec. 8-11, 2012. Antelope Valley Ballet
performs the time honored classic, The Nutcracker at Lancaster
Performing Arts Center 750 West Lancaster
Blvd. (661) 723
- 5876.
LEUCADIA - Farmers Market. Time: 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paul Ecke Elementary School, Leucadia, CA. Call: (858) 272-7054. leucadia101.com
LIVERMORE -
Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 10- 11,
16-18, 2012. Livermore Valley Dance Theatre
performs the classic holiday ballet. Tickets: $18-33. Location: 24o0 1st St.,
Livermore, CA. livermoreperformingarts.org
REDWOOD CITY -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 10-11,
17-18, 2012. Peninsula Ballet Theatre
based in San Mateo performs their annual
production in a time honored tradition.
Time: 2 p.m. Cost: $30 - 50. Location:
Fox Theatre 2215 Broadway Street ,
Redwood City, CA. Tickets: tickets.foxrwc.com
ROHNERT PARK -
The Nutcracker, December 9 - 11, 2012. Ballet Califia
6th Annual The Nutcracker. Time: 2:30 p.m. Cost:
$20, Child $16. Location: Spreckels Performing Arts Center,
5409 Snyder Lane,
Rohnert Park
CA. Call:
(707) 570-7682.
BalletCalifia.org
SACRAMENTO - The Nutcracker Dec. 9-11, 16-18, 22-23.
Sacramento Ballet production is a
beloved and often sell-out event with
colorful costumes and superb staging.
Time: 1 p.m. Location:
Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street,
Sacramento, CA. Tickets: $15-69, Box Office: (916) 808-5181. sacballet.org
or tickets.com
SAN JOSE -
The Nutcracker, December 10 - 23, 2012.
Ballet San Jose known for its world class stage
performances and incredible theatrics &
lighting, sets the bar
for Nutcracker Ballet in the Bay Area.
It is one of the best family outings or
place to take a date this season! Time:
1:30 p.m. Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 Almaden Boulevard (corner of Park Avenue) in downtown San Jose Tickets:
$30-$100 Family. Box Office: (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SANTA BARBARA -
The Nutcracker, December 10 - 11. Festival Ballet presents a holiday
favorite tradition. Time: 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $37 - 56. Location: Arlington Theatre,
1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Call:
(805) 963-4408. thearlingtontheatre.com
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
THOUSAND OAKS -
The Nutcracker, December 11, 17-18.
Conejo Civic Ballet Company performs the
Nutcracker. Time: 2:30.
Tickets: $19 -35. Location:
2100 E. Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks,
CA. Call: (800) 745-3000. toaks.org
YORBA LINDA - Kid Singers
Annual Christmas Concert.
Nixon Library Sunday afternoon concerts
free to the public. Doors open at 1:15
p.m. Concerts begin at 2 p.m. Location:
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda,
CA. 92886Call: (714) 993-5075.
nixonfoundation.org
December 12, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink in Santa Monica. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 13, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink in Santa Monica. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 14, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink in Santa Monica. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 15, 2012
BUELLTON -
Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Tour
2011 includes spectacular new costumes and crackling choreography. Time: 8 p.m.
Cost $30, $40, $50. Location:
Chumash Casino Resort - Samala Showroom,
3400 E. Highway 246,
Santa Ynez, CA. nutcracker.com / ticketmaster.com
MISSION VIEJO -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 15-18, 2012.
Laguna Dance Theatre performance times
include: December 15, 2012 7 p.m.
December 16, 2012 7 p.m.
December 17, 2012 2 & 7 p.m.
December 18, 2012 1 & 6 p.m.
Location: McKinney Theatre–Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Pkwy.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692. lagunadancetheater.com
RANCHO CUCAMONGA -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 15 - 16,
2011. Classical ballet performed by Inland
Pacific Ballet. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $21-50.
Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Center, 12505 Cultural Center Way,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. Tickets: (909) 477-2725. lewisfamilyplayhouse.com
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink in Santa Monica. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 16, 2012
CUPERTINO -
Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker Tour 2011 includes
spectacular new costumes and crackling choreography. 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30-102. Location: Flint Center- De Anza College,
Cupertino, CA. Call: (800) 745-3000. nutcracker.com / ticketmaster.com
GLENDALE -
Snow Queen Ballet
Dec. 16-18, 2012. Performed by California
Contemporary Ballet. Adults - $25 Students - $20; Door: Adult - $30 Students - $25
Where: Glendale Community College's theater, located at its Performing Arts Theater, 1500 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale CA. 91208. caldancearts.com
LIVERMORE -
Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 10- 11,
16-18, 2012. Livermore Valley Dance Theatre
performs the classic holiday ballet. Tickets: $18-33. Location: 24o0 1st St.,
Livermore, CA. livermoreperformingarts.org
MISSION VIEJO -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 15-18, 2012. Laguna Dance
Theatre performance times include: December 15, 2012 7 p.m.
December 16, 2012 7 p.m.
December 17, 2012 2 & 7 p.m.
December 18, 2012 1 & 6 p.m.
Location: McKinney Theatre–Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Pkwy.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692. lagunadancetheater.com
PARADISE -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 16-18, 2012.
Northern California Ballet takes on the popular holiday roles of
the most beloved winter ballet, The Nutcracker. Time: 7:15 p.m. Ticket: $15 general, $20 VIP, $12 child
under age 16. Location: Paradise Performing Arts Center,
777 Nunneley Road,
Paradise, CA. Call:
(530) 872-1719.
northerncaliforniaballet.com
RANCHO CUCAMONGA -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 15 - 16,
2011. Classical ballet performed by Inland
Pacific Ballet. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $21-50.
Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Center, 12505 Cultural Center Way,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. Tickets: (909) 477-2725. lewisfamilyplayhouse.com
SACRAMENTO - The Nutcracker Dec. 9-11, 16-18, 22-23.
Sacramento Ballet production is a
beloved and often sell-out event with colorful costumes and
superb staging. Time: 7 p.m. Location:
Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA. Tickets: $15-69, Box Office: (916) 808-5181. sacballet.org
or tickets.com
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA - Holiday Bonfire & Hayden Christmas
Celebration. Meet at 1st Street in Downtown San Juan Bautista,
CA. sanbenitocountychamber.com
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
CANOGA PARK - California Dance
Academy
Dec. 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2012,
California Dance Academy, Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. (818)347-9938 madridtheatre.com.
CLAREMONT - The Nutcracker,
Inland Pacific Ballet. Dec. 3, 1 p.m.
Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Dec. 10, 1 p.m.
Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 1 p.m. Dec. 17, 1 p.m.
Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 1 p.m. Location:
Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA. Tickets: (909) 607-1139, ipballet.org
/ TheBestNutcracker.com
GLENDALE -
Snow Queen Ballet
Dec. 16-18, 2012. Performed by California
Contemporary Ballet. Adults - $25 Students - $20; Door: Adult - $30 Students - $25
Where: Glendale Community College's theater, located at its Performing Arts Theater, 1500 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale CA. 91208. caldancearts.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH -Nutcracker Ballet,
December 17-18, 2012. Performed by Coast City Ballet, the
production company returns to Historic Huntington Beach High
Auditorium on Dec. 17 @ 7 p.m. & Dec. 18, 2012 @ 2 p.m.
Location: 1905 Main
St., Huntington Beach, CA. coastcityballet.com
LIVERMORE -
Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 10- 11,
16-18, 2012. Livermore Valley Dance Theatre
performs the classic holiday ballet. Tickets: $18-33. Location: 24o0 1st St.,
Livermore, CA. livermoreperformingarts.org
LONG BEACH -
The Nutcracker, ballet. Performed by
Long Beach Ballet. December 17, 2012 2 &
7:30 p.m. and December 18, 2012 Noon & 4 p.m.
Location: Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Tickets: $25 - 95
ticketmaster.com
MISSION VIEJO -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 15-18, 2012. Laguna Dance
Theatre performance times include: December 15, 2012 7 p.m.
December 16, 2012 7 p.m.
December 17, 2012 2 & 7 p.m.
December 18, 2012 1 & 6 p.m.
Location: McKinney Theatre–Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Pkwy.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692. lagunadancetheater.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW -
Winter Fairy Tale, December 17 - 18, 2012. Bayer Ballet Company - at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts -
MainStage, 5 p.m. Tickets: $30. mvcpa.com /
bayerballetacademy.com
PARADISE -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 16-18, 2012.
Northern California Ballet takes on the popular holiday roles of
the most beloved winter ballet, The Nutcracker. Time: 2:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Ticket: $15 general, $20 VIP, $12 child
under age 16. Location: Paradise Performing Arts Center,
777 Nunneley Road,
Paradise, CA. Call:
(530) 872-1719.
northerncaliforniaballet.com
REDWOOD CITY -
Nutcracker Ballet, December
17-18, 2012. Peninsula Ballet Theatre
based in San Mateo performs their annual
production in a time honored tradition.
Time: 4 p.m. Cost: $30 - 50. Location:
Fox Theatre 2215 Broadway Street ,
Redwood City, CA. Tickets: tickets.foxrwc.com
SACRAMENTO - The Nutcracker Dec. 9-11, 16-18, 22-23.
Sacramento Ballet production is a
beloved and often sell-out event with colorful costumes and
superb staging. Time: 2 & 7 p.m. Location:
Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA. Tickets: $15-69, Box Office: (916) 808-5181. sacballet.org
or tickets.com
SAN DIEGO -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 17-18, 21-23, 2012. Take world
class California Ballet in the San Diego Civic Theater with the San Diego Symphony
and you'll find a formula for success in serving up a holiday
favorite. Time: 2:30 & 7 p.m. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre,
1100 Third Ave.,
San Diego, CA
Cost: $25-80.
(858) 560-6741 californiaballet.org
SAN JOSE -
The Nutcracker, December 10 - 23, 2012.
Ballet San Jose known for its world class stage
performances and incredible theatrics &
lighting, sets the bar
for Nutcracker Ballet in the Bay Area.
It is one of the best family outings or
place to take a date this season! Time:
1:30 & 7:30 p.m. Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 Almaden Boulevard (corner of Park Avenue) in downtown San Jose Tickets:
$30-$100. Box Office: (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO -
Christmas Fest Boutique. Dec. 17 - 18, 2012 Shop for great last minute holiday
gifts, enjoy the entertainment,
activities, arts, crafts, and food
vendors. Location: Orange County Banquet
Hall 33033 Camino Capistrano, Sa
Capistrano, CA.
| Region: Orange County
SANTA BARBARA -
The
Nutcracker, ballet. Join State Street Ballet in this beloved
production of the Nutcracker. Time: 2 & 7:30 p.m. Cost: $28 -
100. Location:
The Granada Theatre,
1214 State Street,
Santa Barbara, CA. Call:
(805) 899-2222 .
granadasb.org
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
SANTA ROSA -
Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker Tour 2011 includes
spectacular new costumes and crackling choreography.
Time: 2 & 7:30 p.m. Cost: $30-102. Location: Wells Fargo
Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, CA. nutcracker.com / ticketmaster.com
THOUSAND OAKS -
Nutcracker Ballet. One of the most entertaining things
to do in Agoura Hills during the holiday season is The
Nutcracker ballet, produced and performed by Pacific Festival
Ballet. Location: Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, 2100 E.
Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA. Dec. 17 @ 2&
7 p.m., Dec. 18 @ 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets: $26 - 42. By phone: (800)
745-3000. Ticketmaster.com
YOUNTVILLE -
The
Nutcracker, December 17 -18, 2012.
Napa Regional Dance Company's 11th annual production. Time: 2 & 7 p.m.
Cost: $20, $25, $30. Location: Lincoln Theater
100 California Drive
Yountville, CA 94599.
(707) 944-9900 ext.1 lincolntheater.com
December 18, 2012
CANOGA PARK - California Dance
Academy
Dec. 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2012,
California Dance Academy, Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. (818)347-9938 madridtheatre.com.
CLAREMONT - The Nutcracker,
Inland Pacific Ballet. Dec. 3, 1 p.m.
Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Dec. 10, 1 p.m.
Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 1 p.m. Dec. 17, 1 p.m.
Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 1 p.m. Location:
Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA. Tickets: (909) 607-1139, ipballet.org
/ TheBestNutcracker.com
GLENDALE -
Snow Queen Ballet
Dec. 16-18, 2012. Performed by California
Contemporary Ballet. Adults - $25 Students - $20; Door: Adult - $30 Students - $25
Where: Glendale Community College's theater, located at its Performing Arts Theater, 1500 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale CA. 91208. caldancearts.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH -Nutcracker Ballet,
December 17-18, 2012. Performed by Coast City Ballet, the
production company returns to Historic Huntington Beach High
Auditorium on Dec. 17 @ 7 p.m. & Dec. 18, 2012 @ 2 p.m.
Location: 1905 Main
St., Huntington Beach, CA. coastcityballet.com
LA MIRADA -
Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker Tour 2011 includes
spectacular new costumes and crackling choreography.
Time: 3 & 7 p.m. Cost: $30-102. Location: La Mirada Theatre,
La Mirada, CA. nutcracker.com / ticketmaster.com
LEUCADIA - Farmers Market. Time:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paul Ecke Elementary School, Leucadia, CA. Call: (858) 272-7054. leucadia101.com
LIVERMORE -
Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 10- 11,
16-18, 2012. Livermore Valley Dance Theatre
performs the classic holiday ballet. Tickets: $18-33. Location: 24o0 1st St.,
Livermore, CA. livermoreperformingarts.org
LONG BEACH -
The Nutcracker, ballet. Performed by
Long Beach Ballet. December 17, 2012 2 &
7:30 p.m. and December 18, 2012 Noon & 4 p.m.
Location: Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Tickets: $25 - 95
ticketmaster.com
MISSION VIEJO -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 15-18, 2012. Laguna Dance
Theatre performance times include: December 15, 2012 7 p.m.
December 16, 2012 7 p.m.
December 17, 2012 2 & 7 p.m.
December 18, 2012 1 & 6 p.m.
Location: McKinney Theatre–Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Pkwy.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692. lagunadancetheater.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW -
Winter Fairy Tale, December 17 - 18, 2012. Bayer Ballet Company - at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts -
MainStage, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $30. mvcpa.com /
bayerballetacademy.com
PARADISE -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 16-18, 2012.
Northern California Ballet takes on the popular holiday roles of
the most beloved winter ballet, The Nutcracker. Time: 2:15
p.m. Ticket: $15 general, $20 VIP, $12 child
under age 16. Location: Paradise Performing Arts Center,
777 Nunneley Road,
Paradise, CA. Call:
(530) 872-1719.
northerncaliforniaballet.com
REDWOOD CITY -
Nutcracker Ballet, December
17-18, 2012. Peninsula Ballet Theatre
based in San Mateo performs their annual
production in a time honored tradition.
Time: 2 p.m. Cost: $30 - 50. Location:
Fox Theatre 2215 Broadway Street ,
Redwood City, CA. Tickets: tickets.foxrwc.com
SACRAMENTO - The Nutcracker Dec. 9-11, 16-18, 22-23.
Sacramento Ballet production is a
beloved and often sell-out event with colorful costumes and
superb staging. Time: 1 & 5 p.m. Location:
Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA. Tickets: $15-69, Box Office: (916) 808-5181. sacballet.org
or tickets.com
SAN DIEGO -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 17-18, 21-23, 2012. Take world
class California Ballet in the San Diego Civic Theater with the San Diego Symphony
and you'll find a formula for success in serving up a holiday
favorite. Time: 1 & 5:30 p.m. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre,
1100 Third Ave.,
San Diego, CA
Cost: $25-80.
(858) 560-6741 californiaballet.org
SAN JOSE -
The Nutcracker, December 10 - 23, 2012.
Ballet San Jose known for its world class stage
performances and incredible theatrics &
lighting, sets the bar
for Nutcracker Ballet in the Bay Area.
It is one of the best family outings or
place to take a date this season! Time:
1:30 p.m. Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 Almaden Boulevard (corner of Park Avenue) in downtown San Jose Tickets:
$30-$100. Box Office: (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SANTA BARBARA -
The
Nutcracker, ballet. Join State Street Ballet in this beloved
production of the Nutcracker. Time: 2 p.m. Cost: $28 -
100. Location:
The Granada Theatre,
1214 State Street,
Santa Barbara, CA. Call:
(805) 899-2222 . granadasb.org
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
THOUSAND OAKS -
Nutcracker Ballet. One of the most entertaining things
to do in Agoura Hills during the holiday season is The
Nutcracker ballet, produced and performed by Pacific Festival
Ballet. Location: Scherr Forum-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, 2100 E.
Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA. Dec. 17 @ 2&
7 p.m., Dec. 18 @ 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets: $26 - 42. By phone: (800)
745-3000. Ticketmaster.com
YORBA LINDA - The Patrick- Green- Orozco Annual Family Christmas Concert.
Nixon Library Sunday afternoon concerts
free to the public. Doors open at 1:15
p.m. Concerts begin at 2 p.m. Location:
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda,
CA. 92886Call: (714) 993-5075.
nixonfoundation.org
YOUNTVILLE -
The
Nutcracker, December 17 -18, 2012.
Napa Regional Dance Company's 11th annual production. Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: $20, $25, $30. Location: Lincoln Theater
100 California Drive
Yountville, CA 94599.
(707) 944-9900 ext.1 lincolntheater.com
December 19, 2012
SAN DIEGO -
Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker Tour 2011 includes
spectacular new costumes and crackling choreography.
Time: 3 & 7 p.m. Cost: $30-102. Location: Copley
Symphony Hall, San Diego, CA. Call: (800) 745-3000. nutcracker.com
/ ticketmaster.com
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
December 20, 2012
SAN JOSE -
The Nutcracker, December 10 - 23, 2012.
Ballet San Jose known for its world class stage
performances and incredible theatrics &
lighting, sets the bar
for Nutcracker Ballet in the Bay Area.
It is one of the best family outings or
place to take a date this season! Time:
7:30 p.m. Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 Almaden Boulevard (corner of Park Avenue) in downtown San Jose Tickets:
$30-$100.
Box Office: (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SANTA BARBARA - Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2011. A
cherished holiday tradition marking its 14th anniversary, brings
together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this
special season. The coast-to-coast outing includes trumpeter
Rick Braun, guitarist Jonathan Butler and Dutch saxophone
Candy Dulfer. The foursome will perform hits from their
respective catalogues and holiday favorites. Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, Ca. Tickets: $49-88.
Time: 8 p.m. Box Office at (805) 899-2222. granadasb.org
December 21, 2012
SAN DIEGO -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 21-23, 2012. Take world
class California Ballet in the San Diego Civic Theater with the San Diego Symphony
and you'll find a formula for success in serving up a holiday
favorite. Time: 2:30 & 7 p.m. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre,
1100 Third Ave.,
San Diego, CA
Cost: $25-80.
(858) 560-6741 californiaballet.org
SAN JOSE -
The Nutcracker, December 10 - 23, 2012.
Ballet San Jose known for its world class stage
performances and incredible theatrics &
lighting, sets the bar
for Nutcracker Ballet in the Bay Area.
It is one of the best family outings or
place to take a date this season! Time:
1: 30 p.m. family series. Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 Almaden Boulevard (corner of Park Avenue) in downtown San Jose Tickets Family Matinee Prices:
$20 - 70.
Box Office: (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SANTA CRUZ - Carriage Rides
Downtown,
December 21 - 23, 2012. See the heart of Santa Cruz the old-fashioned way!
Downtown Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 429-8433. downtownsantacruz.com
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
December 22, 2012
SACRAMENTO - The Nutcracker Dec. 9-11, 16-18, 22-23.
Sacramento Ballet production is a
beloved and often sell-out event with colorful costumes and
superb staging. Time: 2 & 7 p.m. Location:
Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA. Tickets: $15-69, Box Office: (916) 808-5181. sacballet.org
or tickets.com
SAN DIEGO -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 21-23, 2012. Take world
class California Ballet in the San Diego Civic Theater with the San Diego Symphony
and you'll find a formula for success in serving up a holiday
favorite. Time: 2:30 & 7 p.m. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre,
1100 Third Ave.,
San Diego, CA
Cost: $25-80.
(858) 560-6741 californiaballet.org
SAN JOSE -
The Nutcracker, December 10 - 23, 2012.
Ballet San Jose known for its world class stage
performances and incredible theatrics &
lighting, sets the bar
for Nutcracker Ballet in the Bay Area.
It is one of the best family outings or
place to take a date this season! Time:
1:30 p.m. family series. Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 Almaden Boulevard (corner of Park Avenue) in downtown San Jose Tickets: Matinee Prices: $20-$70
Box Office: (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SANTA CRUZ - Carriage Rides
Downtown,
December 21 - 23, 2012. See the heart of Santa Cruz the old-fashioned way!
Downtown Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 429-8433. downtownsantacruz.com
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
December 23, 2012
SACRAMENTO - The Nutcracker Dec. 9-11, 16-18, 22-23.
Sacramento Ballet production is a
beloved and often sell-out event with colorful costumes and
superb staging. Time: 2 & 7 p.m. Location:
Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA. Tickets: $15-69, Box Office: (916) 808-5181. sacballet.org
or tickets.com
SAN DIEGO -
Nutcracker Ballet, December 21-23, 2012. Take world
class California Ballet in the San Diego Civic Theater with the San Diego Symphony
and you'll find a formula for success in serving up a holiday
favorite. Time: 2:30 & 7 p.m. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre,
1100 Third Ave.,
San Diego, CA
Cost: $25-80.
(858) 560-6741 californiaballet.org
SAN JOSE -
The Nutcracker, December 10 - 23, 2012.
Ballet San Jose known for its world class stage
performances and incredible theatrics &
lighting, sets the bar
for Nutcracker Ballet in the Bay Area.
It is one of the best family outings or
place to take a date this season! Time:
11 a.m. Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 Almaden Boulevard (corner of Park Avenue) in downtown San Jose Tickets Matinee Prices: $20-$70
Box Office: (408) 288-2800. balletsj.org
SANTA CRUZ - Carriage Rides
Downtown,
December 21 - 23, 2012. See the heart of Santa Cruz the old-fashioned way!
Downtown Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 429-8433. downtownsantacruz.com
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
December 24, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 25, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 26, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 27, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 28, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 29, 2012
SANTA MONICA - ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica.com
December 30, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - New Years "Eve Eve"
Party.
Annual shindig offering dancers 21 years and older a chance to get a jump on
New Year's festivities.
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 423-2053. cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
December 31, 2012
FULLERTON - First Night. 21st annual New Year's
Eve Celebration in Downtown Fullerton, will be held from 7 p.m. to 12 midnight.
cityoffullerton.com
HOLLISTER - New Year's Eve Party. Dinner,
dancing, RV. Time:
6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Location:
Casa de Fruta, Hollister, CA. Call: (800) 548-3813. casadefruta.com
SANTA CRUZ - New Year's Eve
Party
A stylish party at Santa Cruz's historic ballroom, with champagne, prime rib
buffet, dancing, more. 21 or older.
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 423-2053 . cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com
SANTA CRUZ - New Year's Eve
Party with Midnight Champagne Toast
Welcome in 2012 at Seascape Resorts New Year's Eve Party featuring live
music by Mike Hadley and the Groove. Enjoy a lavish dinner and dessert
buffet. For reservations, call (831) 662-7141.
Aptos, CA. seascaperesort.com
SANTA MONICA -
ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan.
16, 2012. Cost: $12. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St.,
Santa Monica, CA.
iceatsantamonica.com
December 31, 2012 Saturday
AVALON
-
New Year's Eve Gala at Avalon
Ballroom on Catalina Island.
FERNDALE
- New Year's Barrel Bash
December 31-January 1.
Two days of fun for barrel racers
include 4D payouts, average awards and
saddle awarded by drawing. Sign-ups and
time-only runs, Dec. 31, 6-7 p.m. and
Jan. 1, 10-11 a.m. Calcutta auction, 11
a.m. Racing begins after the auction.
Presented by Barrels by the Bay and
sponsored by North State Barrel Racing
Assn. and Barrel Racers National 4D.
Covered Arena, Humboldt County
Fairgrounds, Ferndale. Call:
(707) 845-0291
LONG BEACH - Queen Mary Annual
New Year's Eve Celebration. Details TBA.
Here's last year's.
SAN FRANCISCO -
Fireworks displays throughout the
City of San Francisco. 10 places
to see them.
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