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Festive Events
Nov 27-28 ~ Gualala Arts Festival of Trees ~ The Arts Center will be transformed into mid-19th Century Gualala. Highlights include festively decorated booths displaying handcrafted wares and demonstrations. 10a-6 (Fri), 10a-4 (Sat). The Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State HWY, Gualala. 707-884-1138. www.gualalaarts.org
Dec 1-2 ~ It’s a Wonderful Life ~ Presented by Sonoma Arts Live, a live, onstage, radio broadcast of the holiday classic by Joe Landry. Rotary Stage, Andrews Hall, 276 Napa St East, Sonoma. 7:30p. Proceeds to benefit Sonoma Arts Live Season 2016. Tickets $15+. Tickets and info at www.sonomaartslive.org
Dec 2 ~ Wreath-Making Class ~ Join Gold Ridge Star from 5:30-9p. $10 per wreath, all materials provided. Please join us, even if you are not making a wreath, to enjoy refreshments and Christmas carols, free of charge. Sebastopol Masonic Center, 373 North Main St. Sebastopol.
Dec 3 ~ Tree of Remembrance and Candle Lighting ~ The Tree of Remembrance and Candle Lighting, designed for all faiths, will be held twice this year. On Dec 3, 6p at Fred Young Funeral Home in Cloverdale and Dec 8, 6p at Eggen & Lance Chapel 1540 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. Free event and refreshments will be served. For details call Eggen & Lance Chapel at 707-545-3747 or Fred Young Funeral Home at 707-894-2540.
Dec 4 ~ Sonoma Downtown Holiday Celebration ~ 5:30p. Sonoma Plaza, Broadway, Sonoma. Don’t miss Santa’s arrival in the Sonoma Plaza, amidst a host of holiday celebrations. Join the community in their annual tree-lighting.
Dec 4-5 ~ Transcendence Theatre Company’s Christmas Concert ~ Join the cast of Broadway professionals for a concert filled with Broadway showstoppers, holiday favorites. Fri & Sat (7:30p), Sat (2p). Wells Fargo Center For the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. www.broadwaywellsfargo. com
Enjoy this holiday classic! Fri Sat, 8p. Sunday matinees at 2p. 707-894-2214 www.cloverdaleperformingarts.org. Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale. Tickets $12-18.
Dec 4-13 ~ Santaland Diaries ~ An out of w w o o r r k k s s l l a a c c k k e e r r d d e e c c i i d d e e s s t t o o b b e e c c o o m m e e a a M M a a c c y y ’ ’s s elf during the holiday crunch. A story o o f f e e x x t t r r a a - - o o r r d d i i n n a a r r y y g g o o o o d dw w i i l l l l . . 6 6 t t h h S S t t r r e e e e t t
Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St, Santa Rosa. 707-523-4185 www.6thstreetplayhouse. com
Dec 4-20 ~ It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play ~ This American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. 8p or 2p. Thurs Value Night Adults & Seniors ($12). Tickets available at Copperfields in Healdsburg and Santa Rosa or online. Raven Teater, 195 Windsor River Rd, Windsor.
thru Dec 20 ~ A Christmas Carol ~
Charles Dickens’ classic tale at GK Hardt Theatre. Live music and drinks in the lobby before every show. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West 6h St, Santa Rosa. 707-523-4185
Nov 28 ~ Santa’s Riverboat Arrival ~
Nov 26 ~ Free Thanksgiving Dinner ~ at Sebastopol Community Church, 1000 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, from 1-5p. Need a ride? Want to help? Call the church office 823-2484. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings!
Nov 27 ~ Dec 31 ~ 13th Annual Holiday Gift Gallery ~ Healdsburg Center for the Arts is featuring work from over fifty regional artists. Shoppers have the opportunity to find special, one- of-a-kind gifts while supporting artists and the Healdsburg Center for the Arts. www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com/ events/holiday-gift-gallery
Nov 28-29 ~ Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus ~ 11a-3p at Montgomery Village, Santa’s Village. Proceeds benefit Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. Also every Sat and Sun through Dec 20.
Nov 28 ~ Old Fashioned Christmas ~ In historic Duncans Mills. Santa & Mrs Claus arrive by fire truck at 2p. Tree Lighting & Caroling at 4:30p. Celebrate the holiday season in the charming hamlet of Duncans Mills. Over 20 shops for gift-giving ideas. Wine tasting, music, food and good cheer. 2-5p.
Nov. 28-Dec. 10 ~ Annual Holiday Open House at the Barlow ~ Pick up a free Holiday Passport at select Barlow retail locations to enter to win 1 of 2 Grand Prize Baskets full of Barlow goodies. Many special events at individual shops and a food drive for F.I.S.H. The Barlow Tree- Lighting & Celebration will be at dusk on Nov 28.
Nov 29 ~ Holiday Stroll at Montgomery Village ~ Get into the holiday spirit as you enjoy a day filled with music, merriment and more. 10a-6p, 911 Village Court, Santa Rosa. Visit the stores for treats and specials and entertainment all day long. Hwy 12 & Farmer’s Lane. www.mvshops.com
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 1 ~ A Very Electric Christmas ~ by Lightwire Theater. a unique glow-in-the- dark presentation -- features Nutcracker soldiers, caroling worms, dancing poinsettias, mischievous mice and an evil Rat King with epic battle scene. 6:30p. Tickets $16+. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, www.wellsfargocenterarts. org. 707-546-3601
Dec 4-13 ~ Miracle on 34th Street ~
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.
Dec 5 ~ It’s a Wonderful Life Holiday Party ~ An Aqus Community production to benefit our beloved Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. 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. Advance tickets only: www.petalumamuseum.com & www.aqus.com
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