Friday 12/12
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
”
La Virgen Del Tepeyac
”
El Teatro Campesino will present its traditional Christmas show
tonight at the San Juan Bautista Mission. This year’s production
will be
”
La Virgen Del Tepeyac.
”
The tale dramatizes the four apparitions of Our Lady of
Guadalupe to Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoctzin in 1531, which inspired the
religious rebirth of indigenous Mexico. As adapted by Luis
Valdez,
”
La Virgen
”
is presented entirely in classical Spanish and Aztec with
accompanying librettos for English speaking audiences.
”
La Virgen
”
plays tonight at 8 p.m. in the mission church and runs weekends
through Sunday, Dec. 21. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays and 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. Priority seating is $32
per person. General admission is $22 for adults, $18 for students
and seniors and $14 for children 12 years of age and younger.
Tickets are now available for purchase online at
www.elteatrocampesino.com or by calling 623-2444.
Friday 12/12
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
“La Virgen Del Tepeyac” El Teatro Campesino will present its traditional Christmas show tonight at the San Juan Bautista Mission. This year’s production will be “La Virgen Del Tepeyac.” The tale dramatizes the four apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoctzin in 1531, which inspired the religious rebirth of indigenous Mexico. As adapted by Luis Valdez, “La Virgen” is presented entirely in classical Spanish and Aztec with accompanying librettos for English speaking audiences.
“La Virgen” plays tonight at 8 p.m. in the mission church and runs weekends through Sunday, Dec. 21. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. Priority seating is $32 per person. General admission is $22 for adults, $18 for students and seniors and $14 for children 12 years of age and younger. Tickets are now available for purchase online at www.elteatrocampesino.com or by calling 623-2444.
GILROY
Local artists display The works of six student and alumni artists from Gavilan College are now on display through Feb. 4, 2009 at the Gavilan College Art Gallery, located in the campus library at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Themes include pride in homeland, explorations of cultural and gender identity, the subconscious, celestial abstractions and the promise of hope. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 408-846-4974.
SANTA CRUZ
Holiday Lights Train The 2008 Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train is now open at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The one-hour trip through downtown Santa Cruz begins at 5 p.m. Guests can ride vintage excursion cars, adorned by thousands of colorful lights, sing along to seasonal carols while sipping hot-spiced cider, listen to musical entertainment, and enjoy visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus before returning to the boardwalk. Upon returning to the Boardwalk, festivities continue at Santa’s Kingdom (inside Neptune’s Kingdom). Ticket price includes choice of indoor “Holiday” miniature golf, game tokens for the holiday arcade, or Laser Tag.
Ticket prices are $22 for adults and $17 for children ages 3-12 years of age. There is an additional $5 parking fee at the boardwalk. The train will leave the boardwalk at 5 p.m. on the following dates: Dec. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 & 22.
CARMEL
Holiday concert The Monterey Symphony will present its annual Holiday concert, featuring guitarist David Tannenbaum, tonight beginning at 8 p.m. at Carmel’s Mission Basilica. Selections will include Vivaldi’s “Guitar Concerto in D Minor” as well as Conrad Susa’s “Carols and Lullabies of the Southwest.”
Reserved tickets for this performance are $40 for the back of the church and $60 for the front of the church. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at www.montereysymphony.org or by calling 624-8511.
Saturday 12/13
HOLLISTER
Pet Fair The 10th annual “Home 4 the Holidays” Pet Fair will be held today as part of the Pet Friends Holiday Open House today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pet Friends & Rescue shelter, 2975 Buena Vista Road. Festivities include free holiday treats, a gift basket raffle and a crafts and collectibles sale. S.H.A.R.E. and All Creatures Great and Small will join Pet Friends with puppies, dogs, kittens and cats available for adoption. Doggone Dirty, mobile pet groomers, will demonstrate dog grooming techniques. For more information, call 634-1191.
Santa’s Holiday Boutique Spring Grove School will host its annual Santa’s Holiday Boutique today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school’s gym, located at 500 Spring Grove Road. Vendors specializing in handcrafted and familiar items will be on hand, and lunch will be provided by sponsoring fundraising committees. Photo packages with Santa are available.
Book shed sale The Friends of the San Benito County Free Library will hold a book shed sale today from 9 a.m. to noon at the shed behind the library, 470 Fifth St. Bags are $2 each and contain materials suitable for all ages and interests. New or used books, videos or tapes on subjects such as children, school, vehicles, houses, animals, mysteries, travel, spirituality, exercise, careers and art are available. Donations of such items are appreciated. For more information, call 636-4107.
Operation Emmanuel The First Presbyterian Church of Hollister presents “Operation Emmanuel,” an original work about the angel. Dinner and the show are free, though donations are accepted. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. today with the show starting at 7 p.m. On Sat., Dec. 13 dinner starts at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 6 p.m. Performances are at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollister, 2066 San Benito St. Call 637-4350 for more information.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Caroling tour The annual Caroling and Candlelight Tour will be held tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. Carolers should meet in front of the Mission and should be dressed warmly. Participants will enjoy the tradition of srolling through downtown San Juan Bautista singing Christmas carols. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the Plaza Hotel. This event is sponsored by the Historic State Park, the Plaza History Association and the San Juan Bautisa Chamber of Commerce. If it rains, singing and refreshments will be held at the Plaza Hotel. For more information, call 623-4320.
GILROY
Art show Downtown Arts will host an art show and sale today from 3-8 p.m. at its building, 60 Sixth St. A local artist pre-holiday sale featuring Diane Wallace, Scott Lance, Nader Khaghani and Jennifer Wanzong will be held. Items on sale include glasswork, pottery, paintings, prints and photography. A reception with live music, food and a meet and greet with the artists begins at 6 p.m. A percentage of the proceeds to benefit Downtown Gilroy Public Art. For more information, call 408-242-3969 or 408-607-1700.
Nature hike “Seeing Nature through Native American Eyes,” a moderate two hour hike along the east slope of Coyote Ridge, will be held today beginning at 9 a.m. at Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. Participants should wear layered clothing and hard-soled shoes. Drinking water and a lunch/snack are recommended. For more information, call 408-842-7800.
MONTEREY
“Christmas in the Adobes” Twenty of Monterey’s most historic adobes will be featured in a variety of stories, musical entertainment, refreshments and period Christmas decorations during the annual “Christmas in the Adobes” tonight from 5-9 p.m. in historic downtown Monterey. Each historic building will have staff, docents and volunteers on hand to tell about the unique aspects of each building and share stories about their former occupants. Buildings to be featured include Casa Soberanes, the Stevenson House (the home of author Robert Louis Stevenson), the Larkin House, the Old Whaling Station, Casa Abrego and California’s First Theater.
Tickets for this event are now on sale. Admission is $20 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-17 years. Tickets are limited. Free parking is available with ticket purchase. “Christmas in the Adobes” is sponsored by the California State Parks and the Old Monterey Preservation Society. For more information call 649-7111.
“The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” The Paper Wing Theatre Company presents “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” tonight at 8 p.m. at its playhouse, 320 Hoffman Ave. This dark comedy follows Santa’s reindeer and what happens when they accuse Santa of un-Christmas like behavior. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. The show will run weekends through Sunday, Dec. 21. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows start at 7 p.m. For more information, call 675-0521.
SAN JOSE
“Christmas in the Park” Downtown San Jose’s annual Christmas in the Park holiday display is now open at Plaza de Cesar Chaves, on Market Street between San Carlos and San Fernando streets. The display will be open daily from 9 a.m. to midnight through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009.
More than 60 musical and animated exhibits, including the 60-foot Community Giving Tree, are on display. Exhibits include the Lima Train, a Victorian Village surrounded by an animated Nutcracker suite exhibit and Santa’s House. Admission is free. Parking fees in city lots is reduced after 6 p.m. and on weekends.
Sunday 12/14
HOLLISTER
Community Pantry benefit A barbecued meal benefiting Community Pantry will be held today beginning at noon at Johnny’s Bar and Grill on San Benito Street. A barbecued chicken and ribs meal will be sold for $10 per person. Take-out will be available. Proceeds will go to the Community Pantry. For more information, call 638-0688.
Friday 12/19
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Holiday bonfire The San Juan Service Club presents its annual Holiday Bonfire/Hayden Christmas celebration tonight at sunset near Mission San Juan Bautista. For more information call 623-4320.
Saturday 12/20
HOLLISTER
Community dinner A holiday dinner for the community will be served today beginning at 4 p.m. at the Faith, Hope and Love Center, 886 Central Ave. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 637-6343.
Sunday 12/21
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Winter Solstice at the Mission Watch the sunrise on winter’s shortest day during the annual Winter Solstice at the Mission event. Participants should arrive before sunrise at Mission San Juan Bautista. A continental breakfast will be sponsored afterwards at the Native Daughters of the Golden West Adobe, 203 Fourth St. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call 623-4320.
