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.
”
La Virgen Del Tepeyac
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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.
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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
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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 12/19
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.
“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.
MORGAN HILL
“The Nutcracker” The South Valley Ballet, in association with Morgan Hill Dance Center, will present “The Nutcracker” beginning tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Ann Sobrato Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. Additional performances will be held Saturday, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20 at 1:30 p.m. A Sugar Plum Party featuring refreshments, photo opportunities and the chance to meet the dancers will be held after Saturday’s performance. For more information call (408) 776-1661 or got to www.morganhilldance.com.
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. 19, 20, 21 & 22.
MONTEREY
“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.
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.
Circle of Reflection “Teaching Stories – Parables and Spiritual Enrichment” will be presented today beginning at 2 p.m. at the Hollister Japanese Temple Garden. This presentation will be delivered by Don Belt, and participants are invited to bring a short story, verse or poem to share. Following the presentation will be discussion and meditation. The Hollister Japanese Temple Garden is located at 920 Riverside Road. For more information call 637-6361.
GILROY
Holiday Open House Martin Ranch Winery will hold a Holiday Open House today and Sunday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its tasting room, 6675 Redwood Retreat Road. Sward winning wines, holiday wine gifts, barrel samples and new releases will be available only at the winery. A portion of all sales will benefit Community Solutions in Gilroy.
SCOTTS VALLEY
“It’s a Wonderful Life” The classic Christmas tale of George Bailey – whose guardian angel comes down on Christmas Eve to remind George about how wonderful life really can be – will be presented by the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Association tonight at 8 p.m. at the Bethany University Theater, 800 Bethany Dr. Tickets are $5 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information call 818-1516 or go to www.svpaa.org.
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.
Thursday 12/25
HOLLISTER
Holte Holiday Dinner The annual Holte Holiday Dinner will be held today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at O’Reilly Hall at Sacred Heart Church. Santa Claus will be on hand to visit with dinner guests. Admission is free. Volunteers and donations are needed, especially turkey donations. For more information on how volunteering or donating, call 637-9037.
Wednesday 12/31
HOLLISTER
New Year’s Eve Dance The League of United Latin American Citizens will host a New Year’s Eve Dance tonight at Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dancing will be from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Entertainment includes Sonido Con Sabor, DJ Sergio Flores and Miguel Gonzalez. A full bar will open at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 each or are $35 per person at the door. Tables for eight can be reserved with advance payment only. Tickets are now available at Righetti Liquors, Hollister Drive-In Market, Las Palmas Restaurant, La Guadalupana Market and Dona Esther’s Restaurant in San Juan Bautista. For more information call 673-2009.
New Year’s Eve Party Casa de Fruta’s annual New Years Eve Party will be held tonight at the Casa de Fruta Music Hall from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event includes a catered dinner, dancing to live music performed by “Wild Card,” champagne and party favors. Casa de Fruta is located just outside Hollister on Pacheco Pass Hwy. For more information call (408) 842-7282 or (800) 548-3813.
MORGAN HILL
Black & White Bash Morgan Hill Cellars will host its third annual Black & White New Year’s Eve Bash tonight from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The event includes wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, champagne, live music by “Spank,” party favors and a countdown with balloon drop. Cost is $65 per person (one drink ticket). Reservations required. For more information (408) 779-7389 or go to www.morganhillcellars.com.
Saturday 1/10
MORGAN HILL
Bird walk Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent, will host “A Walk on the Wild Side,” a bird walk along Coyote Creek, today from 9-11 a.m. The program is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register call (408) 779-9372 or e-mail
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Sunday 1/18
SANTA CRUZ
Wine & Crab Taste-off The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association will host “The Great Wine Weekend” beginning with a Winter Passport Program Saturday, Jan. 17 at participating wineries. This tasting event will be followed by the “Wine & Crab Taste-off” today from 2-5 p.m. at four Santa Cruz County restaurants – Ma Maison and Sanderlings at the Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos and Michael’s on the Main and Theo’s Restaurant in Soquel. All four restaurants will be preparing two crab dishes. Ballots for top dish and wine choices will be available at each restaurant. Cost is $49 per person for two restaurants and $16 for each additional restaurant. For more information, call 685-8463.
