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Forestville School and Academy. 12-4p. Contact Eleanor: president.foundation@ gmail.com for more info.
Nov 27-28 ~ Gualala Arts Festival of Trees ~ ~ T Th h e e A A r r t t s s C C e e n nt t e e r r w w i i l l l l b b e e t t r r a a n n s s f f o o r r m m e e d d into mid-19th Century Gualala. Festively decorated booths displaying handcrafted wares and demonstrations i i n n b b o o t t h h t t h h e e C C o o l l e e m m a a n n A A u u d d i it t o o r r i i u u m m a a n n d d t t h h e e B B u u r r n n e e t t t t G G a a l l l l e e r r y y . . 1 10 0 a a - - 6 6 ( ( F F r r i i) ) , , 1 10 0 a a - - 4 4 (Sat). The Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State HWY, Gualala. 707-884-1138. www. gualalaarts.org
Dec 5 ~ 22nd Annual Sing Along Messiah ~ 2pm, Methodist Church, Tickets $6 general, $15 for family. www.sebarts.org
Dec 5 ~ It’s a Wonderful Life - Holiday Party ~ Swing to big band music and celebrate the wonderful life with martini’s, cocktails and appetizers. 8p-midnight at the Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 Fourth St. www.petalumamuseum.com & www.aqus.com
Dec 5 ~ Holiday Wreath Making ~ Learn how to create a beautiful holiday wreath using local natural materials. 10:30a-12p or 1p-2:30p. Meet at the Bechtel House, $25 per participant ($20 for members) Pepperwood Preserve. 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road Santa Rosa. www. pepperwoodpreserve.org
Dec 5-7 ~ Santa Rosay Symphony Classical Concert, Joy to the World ~ The late 20th century master Luciano Berio offers us a folk song cycle from more than half a dozen countries performed with the orchestra by fiery contralto Edith Dowd. Full choir and celebrated soloists. Dec 5 at 8p. Dec 6 at 3p. Dec 7 at 8p. Tickets $20+.
Dec 5-6 ~ Luther Burbank Gardens Holiday Open House ~ 36th Annual! 10a-4p. $2, Children and under 12 free. Experience a charming reminder of bygone days when you tour the home decked out in old-fashioned holiday decor. 204 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. 707-524-5445
Dec 6 ~ The Old World Carolers in Concert ~ The Old World Carolers present a benefit concert at Sebastopol United Methodist Church, 500 N. Main St., Sebastopol. 3:30p. Suggested donation $10. Benefits United Methodist Church charities and local homeless shelters. 707-823-7971. www traditionalfun.org/owc.html .
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Nov 5 ~ Floral Designa for the Holidays ~ Fun and informative program on how to create your own holiday floral arrangements. At Sonoma Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 126 First St. West, Sonoma. Meet & Greet at 6:30p, presentation at 7p. Fee: Members (free), guests ($5).
Nov 8 ~ Tea and Classics ~ enjoy music and readings then visit the “tea room” for tea, sandwiches and sweets. 3-5p. Nov 14 ~ Holiday Craft Fair ~ crafts, gifts, baked goods, 9a-2p. Forestville United Methodist Church 6650 Covey Road, Forestville. 707-887-2759
Nov 13-14 ~ The Holiday Gift ~ An original full-length story ballet for the whole family to enjoy. Nov 13, 7p. Nov 14, 1:30p and 5:30p. Spreckels Performing Arts Ceenter, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. 707-588-3400
Nov 14 ~ A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving ~ Enjoy and help prepare a re-creation of Snoopy’s Thanksgiving meal of toast, popcorn, and jelly beans from the classic television holiday special, along with hands-on crafts, and other activities! Noon-4p. Charles M. Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Ln, Santa Rosa.
Nov 20-Dec 20 ~ A Christmas Carol ~ G.K. Hardt Theatre, 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. 6th St, Santa Rosa. 707-523-4185
Nov 28 ~ Santa’s Riverboat Arrival ~
11a, River Plaza Shopping Center, 72 E. Washington St, Petaluma.
Nov 29 ~ Christkindlmarkt ~ 10a-4p, Hermann Sons Hall, Petaluma Lodge #26, 860 Western Ave, Petaluma. Traditional German event featuring crafts, food, music and entertainment. 707-763-4060, petalumalodge26@gmail.com
Dec 4 ~ Sonoma Downtown Holiday Celebration ~ 5:30p. Sonoma Plaza, Broadway, Sonoma. Santa’s arrival in the Sonoma Plaza and other holiday celebrations. Tree lighting in evening.
Dec 4-5 ~ Transcendence Theatre Company’s Christmas Concert ~ Sonoma’s acclaimed Transcendence Theatre Company presents their first- ever holiday show in a limited run that you can only see at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Broadway showstoppers, holiday favorites, & more. Fri & Sat (7:30p), Sat (2p). Wells Fargo Center For the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. www.broadwaywellsfargo. com
Dec 4, 11, 18 ~ Town of Windsor Holiday Celebration ~ Live music, craft projects for kids; Dec 11: Peanuts Characters visit; Dec 18: Free showing of original CBCT TV Special in Huerta Gym 7p. On Saturday Nights in December: Scavenger Hunts.
Dec 5 ~ The Old World Carolers meets Alice in Wonderland ~ The Pearl Jubilee Ball with The Old World Carolers and Tim Rued, fiddle and nyckelharpa, 6–9p at Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Ave., Santa Rosa. $10 donation benefits ocean charities. www.traditionalfun.org/owc.html .
Dec 5 ~ Healdsburg Community Band Holiday Concert ~ Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St, Sebastopol. 3p. 707-829-4797. $10 adults. www.healdsburgcommunityband.org.
Dec 5-13 ~ The Occidental Community Choir presents Got Nog? ~ heartwarming, silly and sublime songs. 37th year! Artist-in-Residence Teresa Tudury will be sharing her music and performing with the choir Adults- $15/ Kids 12 and under-Free. Tickets at door or at www.OccidentalChoir.org.
Dec. 5, 7:30 pm Occidental Center for the Arts
Dec. 6, 3 pm Sebastopol Center for the Arts Dec. 11 8 pm Occidental Center for the Arts Dec. 12 8 pm Occidental Center for the Arts
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