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Monday, November 16, 2009

Holiday Theater in the Sacramento Area

November 13, 2009 - November 21, 2009

Irving Berlin's White Christmas, The Musical
Hiram Johnson High School Auditorium
6879 14th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820
Based on the beloved, timeless Paramount Pictures film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features twenty-five Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas.

Performance Schedule:
Friday, November 13, 2009
7:30 PM
Saturday, November 14, 2009
1:30 PM
7:30 PM
Friday, November 20, 2009
7:30 PM
Saturday, November 21, 2009
1:30 PM
7:30 PM

$15 adults, $10 children, students and seniors. General Seating.

Tickets can be purchased at the RCTC box office (cash or check only, no credit cards) up to one hour prior to each performance. OR, buy tickets online using your major credit card and the secure services of PayPal!

Purchase ten or more tickets in a single order
and receive $1.00 off per ticket.

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A Tuna Christmas
By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, Ed Howard
Directed by Julie Anchor

Thomi's Cafe & Bakery
(209) 257-0800
627 S State Highway 49, Jackson, CA 95642

Runs from Friday Nov. 6 through Saturday, November 28

Purchase tickets online HERE

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>Theatre of Lights in Old Sacramento
Theatre of Lights
Light-and-Sound Extravaganza
Story-telling by Mark Twain
Outdoor theatre at its best!
November 25 - January 3
6:30 and 8:00pm shows
Front and K Street, meet at the tree!

A symphony of lights, sounds and visual effects will take you back to a time when the beloved poem “The Night Before Christmas” was first introduced in Sacramento in 1857. Start a new holiday tradition with this fantastic display of holiday story-telling at its best.

The inaugural night will take place on November 25 in conjunction with the annual Old Sacramento Tree Lighting at 6 pm at Front and K Streets. Two 10-minute light shows will run throughout the holiday season Thursdays through Sundays at 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm.Please consider parking in the Old Sacramento garage on I Street or the Tower garage. Click here to download parking map.

For more information, call (916) 442-8575.Check out other Christmas Light events in the Sacramento area: Click Here

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November 27, 2009 - December 27, 2009

Santaland Diaries
By David Sedaris - Adapted by Joe Mantello

Delta King Hotel
1000 Front St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 825-5464

A sardonic, merrily subversive tale, David Sedaris' humorous and acerbic account of working as an elf at Macy's in Manhattan has become an 'anti-holiday' cult classic.

“…laced with priceless observations, both outrageous and subtle.” – NY Times

Ticket Prices:
$13.00 - $31.00

Purchase tickets online HERE.

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54th Annual Singing Christmas Tree
This Sacramento holiday event seen by over 30,000 people annually, has become a treasured holiday tradition for many families in the Capital City area and throughout Northern California. This year’s presentation is entitled “Christmas Fantasy!”

Tickets are on sale NOW! Prices range from $5-$25. There are special discounted performances for children and seniors, and wheelchair access can be secured if requested when tickets are purchased. Interpretation for the hearing impaired is offered at both Sunday evening performances. For more information, please call (916) 856-5604 or visit www.sct.cc.

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November 28, 2009

Todd Productions presents: Christmas in My Hometown

Kick off the holiday season with a variety show sure to please the whole family. Featuring Ron George, Eddy "K" Ka'anoi, Emily Cribb, The Sylvan Singers and Tintinnabulist English Handbell Choir, The Honey Bee Trio, Zach & Aaron George, Megan Hicks and The Dixon Dance Company.

Saturday, November 28, 2009
7:00 pm
Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre
1010 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
Box Office: (707) 449-6217

Tickets:
$20.00-$25.00

Purchase tickets online HERE

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December 4, 2009 - December 5, 2009

On Stage Vacaville presents:

The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West Holiday Concert

What better way to experience the holidays than with the talented members of the Band of the Golden West. This concert has quickly become a family tradition featuring a variety of holiday music and a few surprises.

Friday,December 4, 2009
7:00 pm

Saturday, December 5, 2009
7:00 pm

Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre
1010 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
Box Office: (707) 449-6217

This event is FREE! Tickets are required for this performance and will be available at the Box Office window beginning Saturday, Nov 14th at 10:00am. Please limit 4 tickets per family.

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December 4, 2009 - December 23, 2009

SCROOGE
Chautauqua Playhouse
5325 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 489-7529

30th Anniversay Production! Returning to the Chautauqua stage-Rodger Hoopman's Scrooge. Based on Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" this enduring favorite is rich with all the beloved characters in a musical story of redemption and joy.

Reserved Seating Only

Purchase tickets online HERE

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December 10, 2009 - December 23, 2009

The Nutcracker
Community Center Theater
1301 L St, Sacramento

The Sacramento Ballet celebrates the 500th performance of Ron Cunningham's dazzling production of The Nutcracker!

Performances:
Thursday, December 10, 10:00am (Student Matinee: Sold Out)
Friday, December 11, 7:00pm (Opening Night)
Saturday, December 12, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, December 13, 1:00pm (Sweet Sunday)
Friday, December 18, 7:00pm
Saturday, December 19, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, December 20, 1:00pm & 5:00pm
Tuesday, December 22, 1:00pm & 5:00pm
Wednesday, December 23, 1:00pm & 5:00pm

Tickets Prices
Adults: $15.00 - $68.00
Children: $15.00 - $31.00

Sweet Sunday Performance
Adults: $75.00
Children: $37.50

Tp purchase tickets:
Call: 916-808-5181 (Mon-Sat, 10am - 5pm)
Walk Up: 1301 L Street, Sacramento CA 95814
Online: http://www.tickets.com/browse.cgi?pgid=2000507 (additional convenience fees apply)

For more info, please visit http://www.sacballet.org/index.php/season/306/

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December 11, 2009 - December 12, 2009

Vacaville Ballet Theatre Company presents: “The Spirit of Christmas”

Friday, December 11, 2009
8:00 pm

Saturday, December 12, 2009
2:00 pm & 8:00 pm

Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre
1010 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
Box Office: (707) 449-6217

Tickets:
$15.00-$20.00

“The Spirit of Christmas” is an adaptation of the holiday’s timeless tale. The ballet features Abigail Scrooge and takes you on her journey as she finally lets of her inner humbug and embraces the warmth of Christmas. Filled with jubilant choreography and vibrant colors while whispering the meaning of Christmas that goes beyond gifts and stuffed stockings, this is an event for the whole family.

Buy your tickets now and take advantage of Scrooge’s September Special! From September 1st through 30th all tickets are $15. Purchase tickets online HERE.

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December 13, 2009

Nutcracker Sweet Sunday
Meet & Greet with the Nutcracker cast!
Sunday, Dec 13
1:00 pm
Sacramento Convention Center: Sacramento Community Center Theatre
1301 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 808-5181

Enjoy the magic of The Nutcracker then join the cast and characters in the lobby for juice and cookies. Walk on stage in the Land of The Sweets, meet and greet the dancers and take your picture with The Sugar Plum Fairy and other characters from the ballet! Presented by the Sacramento Ballet. Appropriate for all ages.

Ticket Prices:
$75 for adults
$39 for children 12 & under
Advance tickets on sale now to season subscribers (call 916-552-5800)

For more details and to purchase tickets, click HERE.

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December 13, 2009

POPS 1: HOLIDAY POPS
Sunday, December 13, 2009
3:00 pm

Warren Atherton Auditorium
San Joaquin Delta College
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 951-0196

The perfect way to launch the holidays – from the opening Christmas carol to the final resounding notes of the Hallelujah Chorus. Guest soloists and the Stockton Chorale, directed by Edward Cetto, combine with the Stockton Symphony to bring you all your holiday favorites. Feel the warmth of the season as you join in festive sing-alongs! This one is sure to sell out again this year. Pops subscribers get first priority, so hurry and subscribe today.

Call the Symphony Office today at (209) 951-0196 to purchase tickets.


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December 18, 2009

The Vaca Jazz Society presents: 18th Annual AMO Christmas Show “The Gift”

Enjoy AMO’s special guest Don Kidder & Friends, vocal artist Frank Salamone, Dr. Kevin Ryan, Pamela Ryan, the Stout Family and more paying tribute to our troops. As always, the AMO show closes with a short story presentation, this year written by Dr. Gaborko.

Friday, December 18, 2009
7:30 pm (Prelude music by Don Kidder & Friends at 7:00)

Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre
1010 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
Box Office: (707) 449-6217

Tickets:
$13.00-$25.00

Purchase tickets online HERE.

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December 20, 2009

Solano Community Symphony presents:

Holiday Celebration

Ferrandini: Christmas Symphony; Ades: A Carol Festival; Strauss: Emperor Waltzes; Haydn: Toy Symphony; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 (Winter Daydream)

Sunday, December 20, 2009
3:00 pm

Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre
1010 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
Box Office: (707) 449-6217

Tickets:
$13.00-$25.00

Purchase tickets online HERE.

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