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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Friday, November 21, 2008 Holiday calendar Nutcracker Snohomish and Island counties Whidbey Island Dance Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 5 through 14, South Whidbey High School, 5675 S. Maxwelton Road, Langley; $20, $18 seniors, $15 ages 18 and under, advance; all seats $15 advance for Dec. 5 show only, all seats $20 at door; discounts for uniformed service personnel; 360-341-2221, www.whidbeydancetheatre.org. Olympic Ballet Theatre: 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington; $30, $25 ages 62 and older, students age 18 and under, $20 ages 10 and under, plus service fees; 425-774-7570, www.olympicballet.com or 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com. Olympic Ballet Theatre with Everett Symphony Orchestra: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett; $14 to $38; 888-266-8486, 425-258-1605, www.everettsymphony.org. "A Storybook Nutcracker": 9:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Dec. 18, 7 p.m. Dec. 19, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 21, Alderwood Dance Spectrum, 19231 33rd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $15, $12 seniors, children, military; 425-771-2994, www.alderwooddancespectrum.com. Emerald Ballet with Rainier Symphony: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 21, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell; $30, $25 seniors, $15 under age 25; 425-408-7997, www.npacf.org. Olympic Ballet Theatre: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $30, $25 ages 62 and older and students age 18 and under, $20 ages 10 and under, plus service fees; 425-275-9595, 425-774-7570, www.olympicballet.com. Skagit County and north Northwest Ballet Theatre: Various venues, 360-714-1246, www.northwestballet.org. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham; $10 to $25, discounts for children, seniors, students; 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Western Washington University Performing Arts Center, 516 High St., Bellingham; $10 to $25, discounts for children, seniors, students; 360-650-6416, www.tickets.wwu.edu. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 21, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon; $10 to $25, discounts for children, seniors, students; 360-416-7727, www.mountbakertheatre.com. Seattle and beyond Pacific Northwest Ballet's "Nutcracker": Nov. 28 through Dec. 30, Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle; $24 to $120; 206-441-2424, www.pnb.org. Stage Snohomish and Island counties Kaddywompas Radio Show: 7 p.m. Nov. 29, plus 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 5 through 20, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish; songs, stories, comedy, special guests; $15, $12 students; 360-568-9412, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. "Inspecting Carol": 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 5 through 20, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; $16, $14 seniors, $12 youth; 360-221-8262, www.wicaonline.com. Cedarcrest Community Theatre, "It's A Wonderful Life -- A Live Radio Play": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Cedarcrest High School, 29000 NE 150th St., Duvall; $12, $9 seniors and students; 206-686-0203, www.cascadecommunity­theatre.org. "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever": 7 p.m. Sundays, 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Dec. 7 through 16, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; $10 all seats, includes dessert buffet; Dec. 9 sold out; 425-774-9600, www.driftwoodplayers.com. "Dear Santa": Dec. 11 through 21, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. $12, 360-679-2237, www.whidbeyplayhouse.com. "The Eight Reindeer Monologues": Midnight Fridays and Saturdays Dec. 12through 20, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. $5; not for easily offended elves. Ballet Bellevue, "The Snowman": 2 and 7:30 Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell; $27, $23 seniors, $15 under age 25; 800-992-8499, www.npacf.org. "The Robin Hood Caper": 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Arts and Technology High School, 7204 27th Ave. NE, Marysville; $7, proceeds benefit Imagine Children's Museum; 360-653-0664. "Erwilian": 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. Age-old holiday tunes from around the world performed on assemblage of ancient and one-of-a-kind instruments; $20. Skagit County and north Theater Arts Guild's "A Christmas Carol": 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 30, plus Nov. 26 and 27, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon; $6 to $20; 360-416-7727, 866-624-6897, www.theaterartsguild.org. Anacortes Community Theatre's "It's A Wonderful Life": 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 28 through Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14, Anacortes Community Theatre, 10th and M, Anacortes; $16 all seats; 360-293-6829, www.acttheatre.com. Seattle and beyond "My Antonia": Book-It Repertory Theatre, Nov. 25 through Dec. 21, Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; $15 to $40; 206-216-0833, www.book-it.org. "The Christmas Foundling": Nov. 28 through Dec. 27, previews Nov. 21, 22, 25; 2 p.m. Dec. 3 matinee for seniors (ages 62 and older), $20, with discounts for groups of 8 or more; Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle; $20 to $33, $2 student and senior discounts; ages 5 and under not permitted; 206-781-9707, www.taproottheatre.org. "Black Nativity": Nov. 29 through Dec. 27, no Dec. 9 show, Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; $15 to $45, discounts for groups of 15 or more; 206-269-1900, www.intiman.org. "Island of Misfits": Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle; pay what you will, Nov. 29 and 30; otherwise $15 Fridays and Saturdays, $10 Sundays; 206-322-7030, www.nextstage.org, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. "A Christmas Carol" by A Contemporary Theatre: Nov. 30 through Dec. 27, plus Monday, Dec. 22, A Contemporary Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle; regular show $22 to $47, discounts for ages 12 and under, seniors, groups of 20 or more; "Holiday Tea With the Fezziwigs" version $70, $60 children and seniors; regular tickets 206-292-7676, Fezziwig tickets 206-292-7600, ext. 1331, www.acttheatre.org. "A Child's Christmas in Wales": Dec. 5 through 21, plus Dec. 24, Stone Soup Theatre, 4029 Stone Way N., Seattle; $14, $12 groups of 4 or more; 206-633-1883, www.stonesouptheatre.com, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. Seattle Radio Theatre, "It's a Wonderful Life": 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $13, $10 seniors, students, Town Hall members, $5 ages 12 and under, service fees apply; 206-652-4255, ext. 6, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. Kaleidoscope Dance "Gift of Dance" concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline; $6, $4 children; 206-363-7281, e-mail terry@creativedance.org. "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever": Dec. 11 through 24, Seattle Public Theatre, 7312 W. Greenlake Drive N., Seattle. $15 to $25, 206-524-1300, www.seattlepublictheater.org. "Santa Land Diaries": Dec. 4 through 24, Seattle Public Theatre, 7312 W. Greenlake Drive N., Seattle. For mature elves only; $15 to $28; 206-524.1300, www.seattlepublictheater.org. "A Christmas Carol -- The Musical": 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $18 to $23.50; 206-467-5510, www.theparamount.com. Messiah Snohomish and Island counties Everett Symphony: 3 p.m. Dec. 21, First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; $15, senior and student discounts; reception follows sing-along event; 425-258-1605. Seattle and beyond Orchestra Seattle and Seattle Chamber Singers: 3 p.m. Dec. 7, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students; one youth (ages 7 to 17) free per paid admission; 206-682-5208, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. Northwest Chorale Messiah Sing-Along: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27, St. Dunstan's Church of the Highlands, 722 N. 145th St., Shoreline; $10 suggested donation plus 99-cent service fee; scores available for loan, instrumentalists asked to bring own music stands; ages 5 and under not admitted; 206-362-5731, 206-522-9853, www.nwchorale.org, also www.brownpapertickets.com. Seattle Symphony: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 8 p.m. Dec. 19, 1 and 8 p.m. Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 21, Taper Auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $63; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org. Seattle Baroque and Tudor Choir: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $22, $19 seniors, students, Town Hall members; ages 6 to 16 free with adult admission; service fees apply to all prices; ages 5 and under not admitted; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. Holiday music Snohomish and Island counties Thanksgiving benefit concert: 7 p.m. Nov. 23, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10120 Chapel Hill Road, Lake Stevens; free; nonperishable food donations welcome; 425-268-2962. Trinity Lutheran Church programs: All at 6215 196th St. SW, Lynn­wood; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com. Noel! Harp Christmas concert, 3 p.m. Nov. 30; freewill offerings accepted. Providence Classical Christian School Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 4; free. Trinity Lutheran College Advent Festival, 3 p.m. Dec. 7; free. The Esoterics, 7 p.m. Dec. 7; $18, $15 seniors and students advance, $20 at door; 206-935-7779, www.theesoterics.org. Edmonds Symphonic Choir, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8; tickets at door, $7, $5 seniors, free for students with ID. King's High School concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 12; free. Sacred Music Chorale, "O Come Emmanuel," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13; $5 suggested donation at door. MAX Foundation Benefit Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 19; freewill donations accepted. Bellevue Chamber Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20; $18, $14 students/seniors, $9 ages 12 and under; 425-881-0445, www.bellevuechamberchorus.net. Northwest Boychoir's "A Festival of Lessons & Carols": 7 p.m. Dec. 21; $22, $17 seniors, $12 students; 206-524-3234, www.northwestchoirs.org. Vivat Musica -- A Polish Christmas Choral concert, 7 p.m. Jan. 4; freewill donations accepted. Seattle Men's Chorus, "Fruitcake": 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett; $20 to $65; 206-388-1400, www.flyinghouse.org. Everett Chorale, "Children Go Where I Send Thee": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $16, $14 seniors and students; 425-257-8600, 888-257-3722, www.everettchorale.org. Seattle Children's Chorus, "Treasures of Christmas Past": 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett; $16, $12 seniors and students; 888-561-7139, www.seattlechildrenschorus.org. Brass Band Northwest: 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Advent Lutheran Church, 4306 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek; free, donations accepted; www.brassbandnw.org. Community Christian Fellowship, "Behold the Lamb of God": 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; free, all-ages, Community Christian Fellowship event; 425-744-0160, www.ccfedmonds.org. Bronn and Katherine Journey: 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; $18; 800-638-7631, www.wicaonline.com. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $18; 425-257-8600. "A Christmas Spectacular, the Gift of Music": 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. Minimum donation $15 and five non-perishable food items to benefit Volunteers of America Food Bank. Tickets at door; limited seating. Features Shelley Logan and the Snohomish Children's Choir, the Imagine Children's Museum Singers, pianist Dehner Franks with the Jack Klitzman Combo and performers Ksenia Popova, Carl Kelley, Chris Clay, Victor Benedetti, Megan Chenovick, Juliana Rambaldi and Aubrey Logan. "True Light" Christmas concert: 3 and 6 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; $5 per person or $20 per household suggested donation; 425-778-2119, www.edmondsumc.org. "Holiday Magic -- Winter Wonderland," Sno-King Community Chorale: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $15, $13 seniors and students, $11 senior or student groups, $5 ages 12 and under; 425-275-9595, 425-673-1242, www.sno-kingchorale.org. Arlington Community Choir: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington; $5 or less admission at door; 360-618-6300, ext. 3121. Navy Band Northwest's Wind Ensemble: 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; free; 360-315-3448. A Celtic Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Stanwood High School performing arts center, 7400 272nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; $15, $12 seniors and students, discounts for groups; tickets in advance or at door; 877-733-8820, www.arkmusic.com. Concert for food bank: 7 p.m. Dec. 16, Mountlake Terrace High School theater, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; high school's choirs and orchestras perform, donations of cash, nonperishable food, new or gently used children's clothing accepted; 425-775-7013. Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Immaculate Conception churches, "Christmas Night": 8 p.m. Dec. 20, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2617 Cedar St., Everett; free admission, reception follows; 425-349-7014. Skagit County and north McIntyre Hall events: 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon; 360-416-7727, ext. 2, 866-624-6897, ext. 2, www.mcintyrehall.org. "Deck the Hall" and "All That Jazz," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, $15. Skagit Symphony and Skagit Valley Chorale -- "The Holiday Concert," 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7, $35, $25 seniors, $22 students. Bronn and Katherine Journey's Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 17, $18. Jazz Masters, a Christmas jazz program: 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; $18, $15 students; 360-336-8955, 877-754-6284, www.lincolntheatre.org. Seattle Women's Chorus, "Dressed in Holiday Style": 7 p.m. Dec. 9, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon; $18 to $38; 253-591-5894, 800-291-7593, www.mcintyrehall.org. Celtic Yuletide: 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; $15 to $21, discounts for members, seniors and children, reservations required; 360-336-8955, 877-754-6284, www.lincolntheatre.org. Seattle and beyond Olympic Brass Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Haller Lake United Methodist Church, 13055 First Ave. NE, Seattle; freewill donations; 206-362-5383, www.hallerlakeumc.org. Seattle Pacific University Concert Choir and Wind Symphony: 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 or $20; 206-281-2723, 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com. Bronn and Katherine Journey: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 through 4, First Methodist Church, 416 Evans St., Leavenworth; $18; 509-548-5807. Benaroya Hall concerts: 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org. Holiday sing-a-long with Seattle Symphony Chorale, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, $20 to $68. Winter Dreams, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 8 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, $17 to $97. "Musically Speaking" Winter Dreams, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, $17 to $73. Natalie MacMaster's "A Celtic Christmas," 7:30 Dec. 16, $17 to $75. Northwest BoyChoir's "A Festival of Lessons & Carols," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, $20 to $63. New Year's with Seattle Symphony Orchestra, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, $50 to $150. Seattle Symphony: Bena­roya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org. "Holiday POPS! -- A Marvin Hamlisch Christmas," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7, $17 to $92. Holiday sing-a-long, Seattle Symphony Chorale, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, $20 to $63. Winter Dreams, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 8 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, $17 to $97. The Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition XXII: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Westlake Center and Pine Street between Third and Seventh avenues, Seattle; fundraiser for the Pike Market Senior Center and Downtown Food Bank, $5 suggested donation per person; www.figgypuddingpmsc.org. Northwest Girlchoir: 2 p.m. Dec. 6, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $16, free ages 5 and under; 206-985-3973, www.townhallseattle.org. Choir of the Sound: 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline; advance $18, $16 seniors and students, $9 ages 12 and under; at door $20 all seats; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com, www.choirofthesound.org. Northwest Chamber Chorus, "A North Seas Christmas": 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; $20, $16 seniors and students, $12 for other church or school choir singers; service fees apply; 206-523-1196, www.northwestchamberchorus.org. Family House Party with Dan Zanes & Friends: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $35 plus service fees; Korean New Year's anthem, Hannukah disco music, Mexican fiddling; for families with children ages 1 and under; 206-292-2787, www.ticketmaster.com. Cantare Vocal Ensemble, "Sounding Joy": 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7, St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle; $20, $18 seniors, ages 17 and under free with paid adult; $22 adults and seniors at door; 206-246-6040, www.nwassociatedarts.org. Seattle Men's Chorus, "Fruitcake": 8 p.m. Dec. 6 through 22, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $65; 206-388-1400, www.flyinghouse.org. The Trinity Choir, "Advent Lessons & Carols": 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 609 Eighth Ave., Seattle; free; 206-624-5337, www.trinityseattle.org. "Navidad -- Christmas in the New World": 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $22 to $32, $17 seniors, $12 students, ages 25 and under; $25 to $35, $20 seniors, $15 students, ages 25 and under at door; ages 12 and under free for 3 p.m. concert only. 107.7 The End's Deck the Hall Ball 2008: Doors 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9, WaMu Theatre, 1000 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $42.50; features Death Cab For Cutie, Shiny Toy Gun, others; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com. "Breath of Aire": Doors 6:30 p.m., concert 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Bastyr University chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; free; 425-823-1300, www.bastyr.edu. Northwest Chorale, "A Very Choral Christmas": At various venues, admission by freewill donation; 206-522-9853, www.nwchorale.org. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, First Christian Reformed Church of Seattle, 14555 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Northminster Presbyterian Church, 7706 25th Ave. NW, Seattle. Seattle Choral Company, "A Cathedral Christmas": 8 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 under age 25; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com, 206-365-8765, www.seattlechoralcompany.org. "Navidad -- Christmas in the New World": 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Bastyr University chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Bothell; $22 to $32, $17 seniors, $12 students and ages 25 and under; $25 to $35, $20 seniors, $15 students, ages 25 and under at door; ages 12 and under free for 3 p.m. concert only. Northwest Boychoir's "A Festival of Lessons & Carols": Dec. 13 through 23, various venues; 206-524-3234, www.nwchoirs.org. Unless otherwise noted, tickets $22 adults, $17 seniors, $12 students, available at 206-524-3234, www.northwestchoirs.org. Details on Benaroya Hall date: 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 8900 35th Ave. NE, Seattle; $17, $12 seniors and students only. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, University Presbyterian Church, 4540 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Way W., Seattle. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 NE 12th St., Medina. 8 p.m. Dec. 20, St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Holy Rosary Church, 4139 42nd Ave. SW, Seattle. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $25, $20, $15. Bells of the Sound, "A Jazzy Little Christmas": 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Tibbetts United Methodist Church, 3940 41st Ave. SW, Seattle; suggested donation $10, $8 youth and seniors, free ages 8 and under; www.bellsofthesound.org. Seattle Children's Chorus, "Treasures of Christmas Past": 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $16, $12 seniors and students; 206-652-4255, www.townhallseattle.org. "A Cape Breton Christmas": 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $35, $30 seniors, $10 students; 206-322-3118, 866-833-4747, www.seattlebaroque.org. ChoralSounds Northwest, "Silver Bells": 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St., Burien; $25, $18 seniors, $15 ages 17 and under with paid adult; special guest Stan Boreson; 206-246-6040, www.nwassociatedarts.org. Seattle Women's Chorus, "Dressed in Holiday Style": 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Meany Theatre, 4001 University Way NE, UW campus, Seattle; $17.50 to $50; 206-388-1400, www.flyinghouse.org. Pacific Sound Chorus, "Bundled Warm for the Holidays": 7 p.m. Dec. 16, East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 SE 132nd St., Bellevue; $12, $10 seniors and students under age 12; venue also open for reception at 6 p.m.; 425-820-9825. Magic Strings Celtic Yuletide: 3 p.m. Dec. 20, University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; $28 all reserved seats; $18, $12 children, advance, $20, $14 at door; 253-857-3716, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. Orchestra Seattle and Seattle Chamber Singers: 7 p.m. Dec. 22, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students, one free admission for ages 7 to 17 with paid adult; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.org, www.osscs.org. Christmas Oratorio (Bach): 7 p.m. Dec. 22, First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students, one youth (ages 7 to 17) free per paid admission; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. Bronn and Katherine Journey: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, Shoreline Performing Arts Center at Shoreline High School, 15343 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline; $18; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. Tudor Choir's carol concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Blessed Sacrament Church, 5401 Ninth Ave. NE, Seattle; $20 suggested donation, online passes encouraged due to reserved seating; 206-323-9415, www.tudorchoir.org. Art and gift shows Snohomish and Island counties ArtsNow holiday group show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, now through Jan. 9, Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; 425-640-1243, www.edcc.edu/artsnow. Lake Stevens Senior Center holiday bazaar: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 13, Lake Stevens Community Center, 1814 Main St., Lake Stevens; free; features baked goods, holiday crafts and gifts; 425-335-0345. Christmas craft bazaar benefit: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Sonrise Chapel, 11625 Airport Road, Suite D, Everett; free admission; find handmade crafts, photo cards, various food gift items, ornaments; event includes live music, lunch, small fee for photos with Santa; 425-355-9129. Craft and holiday bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 24, 1414 140th St. NE, Marysville; free; features Christmas socks, ornaments, baby items, dolls, children's sweaters, hats and blankets; 360-659-5484. Community celebrations Snohomish and Island counties Festival of Trees community open house: Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; free; noon to 7:45 p.m. live entertainment, 4 to 7 p.m. children's arts and crafts, ongoing viewing of decorated trees, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus; 425-258-7500, www.providence.org/everett/ways_to_help, follow Festival of Trees link. Holiday singers: 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 12, noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 14, Arlington, Lake Stevens, Marysville and Stanwood Haggen stores, Everett, Edmonds and Snohomish TOP Food stores seek holiday singers in pairs or quartets to perform at Snohomish County stores; register for performing times at www.Haggen.com or by calling a store. Edmonds Community College events: 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood; www.edcc.edu. Holiday buffet lunch, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, Room 202, Triton Union Building, $13 per person, reservations required to 425-640-1405. Kwanzaa celebration, 6 to 8:45 p.m. Dec. 5, Room 202, Triton Union Building, free food, music, storytelling, children's activity table. Holiday craft village, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9, Room 202, Triton Union Building, proceeds from purchases benefit EdCC Foundation; 425-640-1699. Lynnwood Civic Lights celebration: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4, Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; free event features a puppet show, ice carving, Santa's Workshop arts and crafts, story times; food and toy donations accepted; 425-670-5732, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/parks. Bothell's Winterfest: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell; hay rides start at 5:30 p.m., tree lighting 6:30 p.m.; Santa arrives, guests must bring own cameras for pictures; www.ci.bothell.wa.us. Stanwood Festival of Trees: Reception 6 to 7 p.m., 7 p.m. holiday wreath and tree auction, Dec. 5; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 hay rides, crafts, children's activities, stories, visits with Santa, refreshments, Tazer Valley Farm, 7314 300th St. NW; $35 admission Friday; free admission Saturday; Stanwood Community and Senior Center event; auction features decorated Christmas trees, including a "Horses in the Snow" theme tree, which will be given away along with a half-Arabian pony; 360-629-7403. Snow Day 2008: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek; magic shows, dance groups, gingerbread house making, games, crafts, food; play in snow hauled from mountains; free admission; 425-316-3333, www.goldcreek.org. Sultan Winterfest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6, Sultan High School commons, 13715 310th Ave. SE, Sultan; free; local crafters' artwork, pictures with Santa, hay rides, bonfire, live entertainment; 360-793-2400, www.voaww.org/skyvalley. An Old Fashioned Christmas: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27108 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; free; features music, refreshments, gift bags, photos with Santa, kids' activities; 360-652-0562. Country Village's Festival of Lights: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; holiday light displays, snowmen and angel displays, meet and sample cookies from Mrs. Claus, noon to 3 p.m.; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com. Seattle and beyond Seattle Center Winterfest: Nov. 28 through Dec. 31, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; features ongoing gift and interactive art displays, live music, story times, plus winter train and village display, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 28 through Dec. 31, Harrison Street Gallery at the Center House; carousel 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Fisher Pavilion, Nov. 28 through Jan. 4, same hours and days for Starbucks ice rink, $5 adults, $3 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under, plus $2 skate rental; ice sculpting noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 29 through Dec. 27; 206-684-7200, www.seattlecenter.com. Pacific Place Winter Wonderland: Snow shows, 6 p.m. nightly, Nov. 28 through Dec. 31, intersection of Sixth and Pine streets, Seattle; free; live music at noon and 5 p.m. various days (schedule on Web site); 206-405-2655, 877-883-2400, www.pacificplaceseattle.com. Magic in the Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 29, Pike Place Market, Seattle; free; children's crafts, carolers, visit from Santa, 5 p.m. tree lighting; 206-682-7447, www.pikeplacemarket.org. A Victorian Country Christmas: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 through 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7, ShowPlex Pavilion, Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup; $9.50, $8 ages 62 and older and ages 6 to 18, free ages 5 and under; 253-770-0777, www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com. Seattle Pacific University holiday celebration: 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5, SPU campus, Third Avenue W. and W. Cremona St., Seattle; live entertainment, face painting, visits with Santa, food; free; 206-281-2723, www.spu.edu. Woodland Park Zoo's winter celebration: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, Dec. 22 through 31, enjoy wildlife treks, watch animals' behavior as they receive treats; free with admission; $11, $8 ages 3 to 12, free for ages 2 and under, seniors and disabled; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. Tree lightings Snohomish and Island counties Mountlake Terrace tree lighting: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; caroling, Santa visit, refreshments; free; 425-744-6203, www.cityofmlt.com. Snow trains to lighting festival: Saturdays, Dec. 6 through 27, depart from Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave., or Edmonds' King Street Station for 12:30 p.m. arrival in Leavenworth; breakfast served on trip to Leavenworth, dinner served on return trip; rides feature live entertainment; time for sightseeing in the village before the dusk tree lighting; $149 per adult, $139 per child; reservations required; not recommended for ages 5 and under unless parents are sure child can tolerate day-long trip and winter conditions; 206-935-6848, www.alkitours.com. Lights Snohomish and Island counties Lights of Christmas: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Dec. 4 through 28, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; holiday treats, live music, storytelling, Nativity scene, holiday lights, crafts, pony and train rides, petting farm, food; $12 ages 13 to 59, $8 seniors and military; $7 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under; 360-652-7575, 800-228-6724, www.warmbeach.com. Christmas ships Snohomish and Island counties Everett Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade: 4:45 p.m. skippers' meeting and 6:30 to 8 p.m. shakedown cruise Dec. 12, 3:45 p.m. skippers' meeting, 5 to 6:30 p.m. parade, plus 6:30 p.m. public viewing Dec. 13, starts at Everett's Tenth Street boat ramp; Dec. 13's 7 to 8:30 p.m. viewing at the Port of Everett's south docks, including 10th and 12th street marinas; festivities are free; children ages 12 and under must have adult supervision, life jackets provided; yacht club open after parades for to all registered boaters to enjoy refreshments; monetary and canned food donations accepted for the Everett Food Bank; e-mail questions to elnido3@comcast.net. Edmonds Christmas Ship celebration at the pier: 7 p.m. Dec. 8, fishing pier at the end of Dayton Street, Edmonds; singing begins 7:10 p.m.; see the lighted Argosy Christmas ship, listen to broadcasted choir, free refreshments; 425-771-0230. Seattle and beyond Argosy Christmas Ship 2008: Various times, Nov. 29 through Dec. 23, departs from many Seattle docks, features choral performances, kids' activities, chances to meet Santa; $35, $19 ages 5 to 12, free ages 4 and under; value nights $25, $12, free ages 4 and under, for the following dates, Nov. 29 and 30, Dec. 2 and 3, Dec. 8 through 10 and Dec. 15 through 17; 206-623-1445, 800-642-7816, www.argosycruises.com. Santa breakfasts Snohomish and Island counties American Legion Auxiliary: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #234, 22909 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; $5, $3 under age 12, free under age 3; event includes a gift raffle; 425-778-3593, 206-364-5097. Seattle and beyond Woodland Park Zoo: 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 6 and 13, RainForest Food Pavilion offers breakfast, mini Nutcracker performance and time for photos with Santa; 601 N. 59th St., Seattle; $28.75, $16.95 ages 3 to 10, free ages 2 and under, members; $35.50, $21.75 and free for ages 2 and under, nonmembers; prices include zoo admission, but service fees apply; Santa photo and breakfast costs separate; 206-548-2662, www.zoo.org. Santa photos Snohomish and Island counties Country Village: Daily, Nov. 23 through Dec. 23, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway; by online appointment only; 425-415-1267, www.chaptersphoto.com. Washington Oakes' Santa Paws pet photos: 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 29, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 4x6 to 8x10 sizes, $1.50 to $5; dogs must be on leashes, cats in carriers, prior to photos, partial proceeds go to Everett Animal Shelter; 425-339-3300. Equine Rescue Association: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 7, 2415 116th St. NE, Marysville; photos with a Santa pony; $8; 360-658-5494. Everett Santa house: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 13 through 21, 2602 Baker St., Everett; free refreshments, guests bring cameras for Santa pictures; 425-258-4201. Snohomes Realty: 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 809 Croft Ave., Gold Bar; free; refreshments and children's gifts included; 360-793-9622. Santa sightings Snohomish and Island counties Bothell: 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway; free event; decorated tree will be lit upon Santa's arrival, pony rides offered noon to 4 p.m., free roasted chestnuts at 4 p.m., ongoing live holiday music; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com. Miscellaneous Snohomish and Island counties Holiday open house: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 22, Country Village, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; free admission; food tastings, glass blowing and other demonstrations, cookie and card-making sessions; holiday lights, carolers; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com. Harvest Open House: Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 22, Van Valey House, 2130 Colby Ave., Everett; free; children's crafts, art exhibit, centerpiece ideas, refreshments, 4:30 p.m. poetry reading; 425-257-8300, www.everettwa.org. Honey shop open house: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28 through 30, Dec. 6 and 13, 7914 69th Ave. SE, Snohomish; honey-based products, gift ideas, refreshments; free; 425-334-9684. Tim Noah Holiday House: Gingerbread house tour, caroling and vintage electric train set viewing precede 7 p.m. holiday stage show, Nov. 29, then Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 5 through 20, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish; Holiday House attractions and show together cost $15, $12 under age 12 and seniors; 360-568-9412, www.timnoah.com. Imagine Children's Museum events: 1502 Wall St., Everett; unless otherwise noted, events are free with admission of $7 ages 1 and older; 425-258-1006, ext. 1012, www.imaginecm.org. North Pole Party -- Kris Kringle's Kitchen, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29, visit with Santa, make candy, design gift cards, listen to stories. North Pole Party -- Gingerbread Village, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14, each child can design his or her own gingerbread "brick" for a gingerbread house and join in a story time session. Night of the Elves, 6 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 20, ages 4 to 12 invited to pizza dinner with the elves, penguin races, activities in Santa's workshop and Mrs. Kringle's Kitchen; $40 first child, $20 per additional sibling for members, $50, $25 nonmembers, registration required; 425-258-1006, ext. 1012. North Pole Party -- Polar Party, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 22, features carpet skating, polar sox making and story time. Everett Public Library: Events free some require registration. Main, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250, www.epls.org. "Jingle Bell Rock" puppet show, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Evergreen branch; 2 p.m. Dec. 13 main branch auditorium. Holiday story and craft times, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9 and 11, main branch; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10, Evergreen branch. Holiday tree ornament family craft workshop, 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 11, Evergreen branch; 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15, main branch. Winter break movie showings, 2 p.m. Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, meeting room, Evergreen branch; 2 p.m. Dec. 29 and 30, main branch; call 425-257-8030 for title and rating. Holiday bazaar: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, third floor chapel, Bethany of the Northwest, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett; sales benefit TLC fund and resident activities; 425-259-5508, www.bethanynw.org. Holiday bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Darrington Elementary, 1075 Fir St., Darrington; invludes book fair; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. pictures with Santa; 360-436-1313, ext. 110. Homespun Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett; free admission; lunch and pie served; handmade crafts, quilts, baked goods, silent auction; 425-252-3757. Holiday Home Tour and Good Time Party: Tours run 1:30 to 5 p.m. and feature five private homes on the island's north end, party and auction from 5 to 8 p.m., Oddfellows Hall, 96 S. Camano Ridge Road, all on Dec. 6, $10; tickets at Snowgoose Bookstore and Camano Island Coffee Roasters; 360-387-5123. "A Night of Christmas Jingles": 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Hidden Meadows, 11805 Springhetti Road, Snohomish; free, toy and canned food donations accepted; holiday music, talent show, story times, Santa visit; dessert and beverages; 360-568-1050, www.visithiddenmeadows.com. Leavenworth Christmas train: 8:30 a.m. departure King Street Station, Seattle; 9:05 a.m. departure Edmonds Station, 9:35 a.m. departure Everett Station, Saturdays, Dec. 6 through 20; small children not allowed; $149, $139 children standard seats, $50 additional for glass dome; 206-935-5542, www.alkitours.com. South Whidbey's Bed and Breakfast Tour & Taste: Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 7, tour various inns in Langley; event and ticket details at 360-221-6765, www.langleychamb.whidbey.com. ReAct Theatre holiday story time: Noon Dec. 13, University Book Store, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek; free; features the stories of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "The Polar Express"; 425-385-3530, www.ubookstore.com. Snohomish Historical Society's Christmas Parlour Tour: Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 14, several homes, Blackman Museum, Tim Noah's Thumbnail Theatre, all in Snohomish; maps included with tickets; $15, $10 seniors and those ages 15 and under; advance tickets from Joyworks, Kuslers, Queen Bee, Speckled Hen, Sun Song and Weeds Variety, day-of-tour tickets from Blackman Museum and Thumbnail Theatre; 360-568-5235, 360-568-2526. Skagit County and north Lake Whatcom Railway Santa trains: 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 6 through 20, depart from Wickersham station, travel through Sedro Woolley; $18, $9 ages 2 to 17, free for age 1 and under; 360-595-2218, www.lakewhatcomrailway.com. Singing, refreshments, free candy canes. Request tickets by mail, leaving your name, phone number, a check written for the appropriate number of tickets; specify first and second-choice train times and dates; include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Seattle and beyond Gingerbread Village: Open 24 hours daily, Nov. 25 through Jan. 4, Sheraton Hotel lobby, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle; "Superhero Holiday" gingerbread house theme; free to view; 206-621-9000, www.starwoodhotels.com. Providence O'Christmas Trees event: 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1, The Westin, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle; free; live entertainment, pictures with Santa, children's craft time, holiday tree viewing; 206-938-2788, www.providence.org/OTrees. Humane Society holiday dinner and silent auction: 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Rusty Pelican Restaurant, 1924 N. 45th St., Seattle; $40; meal features vegetarian pasta and choice of desserts; 360-652-5844, e-mail hmnsoc@aol.com for reservations; auction features holiday items; proceeds go toward new shelter and wildlife refuge. Leavenworth Christmas train: 8:30 a.m. departure King Street Station, 9:05 a.m. departure Edmonds Station, 9:35 a.m. departure Everett Station, Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20; small children not allowed; route covers Stevens Pass and Leavenworth, features nightly lightings of Leavenworth village shops, continental breakfast on departure trip, dinner on return trip; passengers provide own lunches; $149, $139 children for standard seats, $50 additional for glass dome car section; 206-935-5542, www.alkitours.com. Christmas Day dinner: Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 25, Edgewater Hotel, 2411 Alaskan Way, #67, Seattle; $75 per person, additional $25 for wine pairings; a la carte children's menu available; 206-728-7000, www.edgewaterhotel.com. Reservations required. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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