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Celtic
Christmas Faire
December 2, 2007
10am - 7pm
A Family-Friendly Cultural Celebration Open &
Welcoming To All. Celtic Music, Irish/Scottish
dance exhibitions, sheepherding, workshops and
a Celtic Marketplace will be some of the attractions.
LOCATION:
Soka University
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Nutcracker
Craft Boutique
November 16-17, 2007
Offering
shoppers one-of-a-kind items perfect for the holiday
season. Over the two days, 250 vendors will be
on site displaying and selling beautiful handcrafted
holiday gifts, decorations, food and collectibles.
Shoppers can come one day or both to shop for
one-of-a-kind items. As an added convenience,
the Brea Community Center offers KidWatch babysitting
services for $2.25 an hour per child. Due to large
numbers of shoppers, strollers cannot be accommodated
at this event.
Admission
$1.00
LOCATION:
The Brea Community Center
695 E. Madison Way (Corner of Madison & Randolph)
INFORMATION:
714-990-7711
Annual
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday,
December 6, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Light up the holiday at the City of Brea’s annual
Tree Lighting Celebration. Live music and entertainment
will put everyone in the holiday mood. Watch the
holiday tree light up the evening and see children’s
eyes sparkle when Mr. & Mrs. Santa drop in for
a visit. Pictures with Santa are available for
$2. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
Admission is free
LOCATION:
Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle
INFORMATION:
(714) 990-7771
 Snow
Play Day
Saturday, December15, 2007
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tickets
are $35 for a family of four or $9 each (sold
at the Brea Community Center Front Counter beginning
November 1, 2007)
Get
your tickets early because this fun event sells
out every year! The day begins with a pancake
breakfast followed by a romp in the snow and snowman-making
contest.
LOCATION:
Brea Community Center
695 E. Madison Way
INFORMATION:
714-990-7771
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Kandy
Kaneland Kraft Faire
December 1, 2007
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A
community holiday carnival that includes food
and game booths sponsored by local non-profit
groups, entertainment, a “real snow” slide, Santa
and more! This annual carnival attracts several
thousand people each year.
LOCATION:
Ehlers Community Recreation Center
8150 Knott Ave
INFORMATION:
(714) 236-3860
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 Turkey
Trot
November 22, 2007
California's
Largest Thanksgiving Day Run Event - The Dana
Point Turkey Trot - One of America's Most Scenic
Runs... hosted by The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce.
Tour the beautiful beach, majestic cliffs and
coves of Dana Point.
Enjoy
pounding surf, rugged cliffs, and cool ocean breezes
as you sail through the Dana Point Marina, Doheny
State Park and pass the historic tallship Pilgrim
moored in Dana Point Harbor.
Holiday
in the Harbor
Friday November 30, 2007
4pm-8pm
The three areas of the Harbor, Dana Wharf, Mariners
Village and Mariner’s Alley will all host holiday
activities geared to families and children. There
are many fun activities planned, including photos
with Santa, performances by various characters,
and holiday crafts, people painting, and a caricature
artist. So, bring friends and family down to enjoy
the Harbor’s Holiday spirit.
LOCATIONS:
Activities start on the grass in front of Harpoon
Henry’s at 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor.
Niguel Fine Arts will be hosting an Art Show and
Sale dockside. The parking and events are FREE!
INFORMATION:
(949) 923-2255
BOAT
RIDES WITH SANTA
December 1-2, 2007
Held
at Dana Wharf Sportfishing Docks. Twenty-minute
Harbor cruise with Santa and his helpers. Santa
will be hearing those Christmas wishes as you
cruise the Harbor. The El Camino Real Junior Woman’s
Club will be on hand to take your photo for a
$1 donation. What a unique and fun way for kids
of all ages to visit with Santa, dress warm.
LOCATION:
Dana Wharf Sportfishing docks
34675 Golden Lantern - between the Jolly Roger
and the Wind & Sea.
INFORMATION:
(949) 923-2255
 33rd
ANNUAL BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS
December 7-8, 2007
December 14-15, 2007
7:30 pm
Boaters from all around Orange County decorate
their boats and vie for awards. You can view the
parade free from anywhere in the Harbor, or make
reservations at one of our restaurants to view
it from a cozy and warm spot. Come on down and
enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.
LOCATION:
Dana Point Harbor
34555 Golden Lantern
**
Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers boat rides so you
too can experience the fun of actually riding
on a boat and joining in the parade. Tickets are
$25 for Adults and $15 for Children. Prizes will
be awarded to passengers who have the best themed
costume. Reservations can be made at www.danawharf.com
Call
and make your reservations at (949) 496-5794.
For more information or a boat or sponsor entry
form call THE Harbor Info line at (949) 923-2255
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Santa's
Arrival at South Coast Plaza
November 16, 2007
4 PM
Don't
miss Santa's arrival at South Coast Plaza. Enjoy
song and dance performances by students from the
Orange County High School of the Arts as they
celebrate Santa's Arrival. Children will be able
to take part in this interactive production and
magical parade to Santa's Village led by Santa
Claus himself.
South
Coast Plaza — Jewel Court
714-435-2000
 Swedish
Christmas Fair
Sunday, November 25, 2007
A
traditional and authentic Swedish Christmas, complete
with a St. Lucia procession brought to you by
the SWEA of Orange County.
Wonderfully
decorated exhibits, food, arts and crafts, traditional
music, dancing and activities for children will
be available as well as visits from both St. Lucia
and the Swedish Santa Claus or "Jultomten".
LOCATION:
Costa Mesa Community Center
1845 Park Ave.
Costa Mesa.
Annual
Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 26, 2007
Hail
Santa's arrival during the lighting of a live
95-foot Christmas tree at one of Orange County's
oldest holiday traditions. The magnificent tree
is covered with more than 15,000 twinkling lights.
Enjoy entertainment by The Orange County School
of the Arts. Free to the public, the ceremony
takes place in the Town Center Park, next to the
Westin South Coast Plaza.
Town
Center Park, beside The Westin South Coast Plaza
714-435-2000
 A
Christmas Carol
November 24 - December 24, 2007
Orange
County's happiest family tradition is 28 years
old! Once again, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and, of
course, Ebenezer Scrooge himself will bring 19th-century
London to life in Orange County's favorite Christmas
tradition.
South
Coast Repertory
(714) 708-5555
 Nutcracker
for Kids
December 1, 2007
10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Musical Carnival at 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., respectively
Visions
of sugarplums will dance in your head after seeing
Tchaikovsky's delightful Christmas ballet-performed
in a condensed version created just for kids.
This seasonal favorite finishes with a visit from
Santa and our annual holiday sing-a-long.
Tickets:
$17-$32
LOCATION:
Orange County Performing Arts Center - Renée and
Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
INFORMATION:
714-755-5799
 LA
POSADA MAGICA
December 7 - 23, 2007
Performed
in English with a Latin beat, this enchanting
musical play for the entire family is about a
young girl who joins her neighborhood posada on
Christmas Eve. Along the way, Gracie and her companions
encounter colorful characters, including chocolate-gobbling
sisters, graveyard spooks and a hearthrob rock
singer. Finally, the journey through her community
commemorates Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging
and becomes for Gracie a time of discovery renewal
and reunion.
South
Coast Repertory
(714) 708-5555
 Christmas
with The Von Trapp Family Children
December 13-15, 2007
8 pm
More
than 60 years after Captain Georg von Trapp first
fell in love with a nun-turned-governess, their
great-grandchildren return to the stage with the
same heartwarming spirit. Their program with Pacific
Symphony includes folk and classical songs from
Europe and the United States, plus, of course,
songs from “The Sound of Music.”
LOCATION:
Orange County Performing Arts Center - Renée and
Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
INFORMATION:
714-755-5799
 Handel's
Messiah
December 16, 2007
3 pm
There's
really no better way to get a "Handel" on the
holiday season than with Pacific Symphony, Pacific
Chorale and world-class vocalists when they come
together to perform one of the grandest oratorios
of all-George Frideric Handel's "Messiah." Thrill
to blazing trumpets, thundering timpani and the
uplifting "Hallelujah" chorus of this holiday
masterpiece
Tickets:
$25-$95
LOCATION:
Orange County Performing Arts Center - Renée and
Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
INFORMATION:
714-755-5799
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Holiday
Bazaar Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday, November 17, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m..
Start
your holiday shopping early! Free Admission
BREAKFAST
WITH SANTA
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
$5.00 per person (All proceeds benefit Boy Scout
Troop #660)
LOCATION:
Cypress Community Center
5700 Orange Avenue
HOLIDAY
SING
Thursday, December 6
6:00 pm
Visit with Santa, Refreshments, School Group Performers,
Train Rides, Lighting of the Holiday Tree. Free
Admission
Dress
in warm clothing and seat cushions are recommended.
(In case of rain, this event wil be held at the
Cypress Senior Center.)
LOCATION:
On the south steps of the Council Chambers
On the corner of Orange Avenue and Grindlay Street
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Muckenthaler
Holiday Festival
Sunday, December 23, 2007
1-5pm
Ring
in the season with live entertainment, choral
groups, unique crafters, children’s crafts, food
booths, and more!
Free
Admission
Location:
Muckenthaler Cultural Center
1201 W. Malvern Ave.
Tickets
714-738-6340
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Huntington
Beach Smooth Jazz Series New Years Eve Gala with
Jeffrey Osborne
December
31, 2006
7 pm
Dance
all night to the sounds of DJ JONATHAN PHILLIPS
New Hyatt Regency
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach
(714) 377-7574
Holiday
Parade and Pier Lighting in Huntington Beach
December 2, 2007
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
JJoin the festivities at Light a Light of Love
- a holiday pier lighting and Main Street snowflake
lighting and parade in downtown Huntington Beach.
This children's holiday parade will feature a
number of special guests such as Santa and Mrs.
Claus! (Main Street will be closed to traffic
for a short time, beginning at 4:15 p.m. to allow
the parade to pass.) At the pier there will be
live musical performances, and hot cocoa and cookies
available for a small donation. Also, there will
be chowder/soup and desert tastings offered at
several downtown eateries as part of a 'Downtown
Open House'; raffle prizes are also part of the
fun.
LOCATION:
The Main Street Holiday Celebration and Pier
Lighting and Parade take place at Pacific Coast
Highway and Main Street in downtown Huntington
Beach.
INFORMATION:
714-960-9276
Cruise
of Lights
December 13 - 23, 2007
Take
a narrated cruise through the waterways of Huntington
Harbour to see the holiday lighted homes and decorations
in this annual event .
Location: Park in the Huntington Harbour Mall
lot (corner of Algonquin and Saybrook) and get
on the designated buses that travel a short distance
to the boat launch area.
Advanced
ticket purchase call: (714) 840-7542
"Home
for the Holidays" - Auction and Dinner Event
December 5, 2007
6 pm
Huntington
Beach's Soroptimist International annual "Home
for the Holidays" auction and dinner event. The
volunteer club has raised funds annually to support
the Huntington Beach Community Clinic, Project
Self Sufficiency and other local charities for
over a decade while providing the community with
its "kick-off" holiday shopping event.
Hilton
Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Cost: $75 per person or $700 per table
Phone: 714-841-0036
 The
Nutcracker Ballet
December 8-24, 2007
This
traditional, delightful Christmas ballet is presented
in its original, full-length version for your
holiday enjoyment.
LOCATION:
Golden
West College Mainstage Theater
15744 Golden West Street
INFORMATION:
714-895-8150
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 Annual
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show - Irvine
November 9-10, 2007
This
fair, put on annually by the Woodbridge Village
Association, brings together artisans and crafters
who sell their wares.
LOCATION:
31 Creek Rd
Irvine, Ca
INFORMATION:
949-786-1800
 Christmas
Boutique
November 10, 2007
9 am - 2 pm
Looking for new and creative ideas this Christmas?
Join us for the annual MOPS Christmas Boutique
where you will find unique and original gifts
for everyone on your list. Sip spiced cider while
you browse over 80 vendors and their quality gift
items. This special holiday boutique will take
the stress out of your holiday shopping... and
you might just find something for yourself!
LOCATION:
5001
Newport Coast Drive
Irvine (Newport
Coast Drive and Bonita Canyon Drive)
INFORMATION:
Denise
949.854.7030 x221
Holiday
Boutique
Saturday, November 17, 2007
10 am - 1 pm
The Irvine Central MOMS Club is hosting their
3rd Annual Holiday Boutique. Bring your family
and friends (all are welcome!) for a wonderful
day of holiday shopping! Some of the vendors will
include Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Tastefully
Simple and more.
While
you shop, they will have baked goods for sale
and raffle prizes. All proceeds from the bake
sale & raffle go to two great causes: 1) the Mother-to-Mother
Fund and 2) the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Racquet
Club of Irvine
5 Ethel Coplen Way
Irvine, 92612
 Christmas
Celebration - Karen Kingsbury!
December 1, 2007
Breakfast 9 - 11:30A
Brunch 12:30 - 2:30P
$35 per person, $350 table of 10
Celebrate the heart of Christmas with us as we
hear from author speaker Karen Kingsbury on what
its like to have a Mary Christmas in a Martha
world.
LOCATION:
5001
Newport Coast Drive
Irvine (Newport
Coast Drive and Bonita Canyon Drive)
INFORMATION:
Denise
949.854.7030 x221
 The
Maple Youth Ballet proudly presents
Nutcracker, A New Beginning…
December 8-9, 2007
Discover once again the magic of "The Nutcracker,"
reinterpreted by the renowned Charles Maple especially
for those who believe in the magic of dance. "Nutcracker,
A New Beginning" is an exclusive showcase featuring
the talents of dancers from the Maple Youth Ballet--with
a special pre-curtain introduction by Lorin Johnson,
a leading dance expert from CSULB and former member
of American Ballet Theatre. The Saturday matinee
also includes a free Children's Ballet Workshop
for kids 4-8. Come discover anew the wonder of
this holiday tradition.
LOCATION:
Irvine's
Northwood High School Theatre
INFORMATION:
949-660-9930
 "The
Nutcracker" At the Barclay Theater
Friday, December 14th, 2007 - Sunday, December
23rd, 2007
This Yuletide tradition features internationally
acclaimed guest artists from American Ballet Theatre.
Family-friendly and affordable, there are 10 scheduled
performances. The full-length traditional production,
choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet
Theatre’s Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla, honors
the international themes and fantasy aspects of
the popular story ballet that features a cast
of more than 180 Southern California children
and professional dancers.
LOCATION:
4242 Campus Drive
INFORMATION:
(949) 854-4646
 Ice
Rink at the Spectrum
November 1 - January 21, 2007
Outdoor
skating rink at the Irvine Spectrum.
Admission
to Holiday On Ice is $12.00 for adults and $10.00
for children (10 yrs. and under). Skate rental
(all ages) is $4.00. Both hockey and figure skates
are available. Season passes are also available.
Irvine
Spectrum
949-456-6937
 Orange
County's New Years Eve - Irvine
December 31, 2007
OC
New Years Eve in SJC !
3
Stages, Orange Ball Drop, Fireworks and more.
Just
before midnight the Orange Ball slowly descends
from atop a 100' tower during the final seconds
of the new year amidsts a video, laser & fireworks
show under a sea of confetti. It’s a must see
celebration like you've never experienced before.
Live music featuring Third Eye Blind, Berlin,
English Beat and more! Themed areas, Tribute bands,
DJ's, Wine sampling, food from OC restaurants
and much more!
LOCATION:
Verizon Amphitheater
Irvine
Save
20% by using the promo code 'OCNET'
BUY
TICKETS
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 Sawdust
Winter Fantasy
November 17 & 18;
November 23, 24 & 25
December 1 & 2;
December 8 & 9
This unique fair offers shoppers the opportunity
to purchase unique artisan crafts from various
local artists. Admission includes art projects
for all ages, a real snow play field, holiday
entertainment, 3 outdoor cafés, artist demonstrations
including glass blowing and daily visits with
Santa!
General
Admission: $5.75
LOCATION:
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Rd
INFORMATION:
949-494-3030
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 Laguna
Niguel Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 8th, 2007
10:00 a.m.
Featuring
marching bands, equestrian units, youth groups,
vehicles, civic groups, schools, local dignitaries
and, of course, Santa.
LOCATION:
Crown Valley Parkway
between Nueva Vista and Crown Valley Community
Park.
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Tree
Lighting Ceremonies
November 16-17, 2007
Celebrating
the beginning of the holiday season by illuminating
Fashion Island’s majestic tree with over 17,000
lights and ornaments. This event will be accompanied
by Santa's arrival and a song and dance spectacular
featuring talented singers and dancers from The
Orange County High School of the Arts.
The
festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held
in the Bloomingdale's Courtyard.
Fashion
Island
(949) 721-2000
 Annual
Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade
Newport Beach
December 12-16, 2007
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