holiday calendar
Published 3:11 pm Thursday, November 29, 2007
Community celebrations
Snohomish and Island counties
“Merrysville for the Holidays”: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, parade at 6:30 p.m., starts at City Hall, 1049 State Ave., proceeds along State to Comeford Park at 514 Delta Ave., holiday treats, hot drinks and more available; bring a camera for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at 7 p.m., live music from 7 to 7:45 p.m., visitors can donate canned food items or new, unwrapped gifts for Operation Marysville Community Christmas; all festivities are free; also “Christmas Around the World” displays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 1, Third Street storefronts; 360-363-8400, www.ci.marysville.wa.us.
Sultan Winterfest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, Sultan High School commons, 13715 310th Ave. SE, Sultan; free; local crafters share their work, pictures with Santa, hay rides, bonfire and caroling; 360-793-2400, www.voaww.org/skyvalley.
South Whidbey Winter Festival: 1:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Community Park, 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley; free, open to all ages, features music, free pictures, refreshments and more; 360-221-5484, www.swparks.org.
Skagit County and north
Mingle with the Jingle: Noon to 5:10 p.m. Dec. 1, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; Santa visit and tree ornament sale from noon to 3, “It’s A Wonderful Life” screening at 3 p.m., also features live music, holiday refreshments and more; 360-336-8955, 877-754-6284, www.lincolntheatre.org.
Seattle and beyond
Seattle Center Winterfest: through Dec. 31, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; live music, winter train and village to operate yourself or just admire from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; also gift displays, interactive art displays, carousel and ice rink in Fisher Pavilion, story times; several events have minimal charges, there also are costs for food; 206-684-7200, www.seattlecenter.com.
Live snow falling: 6 to 6:10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 24, but closed Dec. 25, Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., Seattle; holiday music, live holiday performances and more; free; 206-405-2655, www.pacificplaceseattle.com.
Zoolights: 5 to 9 p.m. through Jan. 1, except Dec. 3 to 5 and Dec. 24; $5 to $7, free ages 3 and under; holiday light display and more; 253-404-3822, www.pdza.org/zoolights.
Victorian Country Christmas: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 2, ShowPlex Pavilion, Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup; $9, $7.50 ages 62 and older and ages 6 to 18; 253-841-5045, www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com.
Country Village’s Festival of Lights: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway; holiday light displays, snowmen and angel displays, sample cookies from Mrs. Claus from noon to 3 p.m., and more; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Tree lightings
Snohomish and Island counties
Quil Ceda Village: 5 p.m. Dec. 1, Quil Ceda Village Ampitheatre, 10400 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip; free; music with carolers and others, holiday vendors and more; www.tulalipampitheatre.com.
Lights
Snohomish and Island counties
Lights of Christmas: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, through Dec. 30, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; holiday treats, live music, story telling, art work to view, crafts to make, pony and train rides, petting farm and more; $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.
Seattle and beyond
Argosy Christmas Ship 2007: Runs various times nightly, Dec. 1 through 23, departs from many Seattle docks, features choral performances, kids’ activities, chances to meet Santa, and more; $34, $19 ages 5 to 12, boxed meals can be purchased in advance; 206-623-1445, 800-642-7816, www.argosycruises.com.
Santa breakfasts
Snohomish and Island counties
Alderwood mall: 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 1, breakfast and sing-along, The Terraces Fireplace in the food court, $5 per family, www.alderwoodmall.com.
Wilcox Legion: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2, S.L.A.L. Wilcox Legion Auxiliary building, 22907 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; bring cameras for Santa pictures; breakfast offers ham, eggs, hash browns and more; $5, $3 ages 4 to 12, free for ages 3 and under; 425-742-5192.
Santa photos
Snohomish and Island counties
Alderwood mall: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Dec. 24, Center Court across from Macy’s, schedule subject to change; www.alderwoodmall.com.
PetsMart stores: Santa photo with your pets; cost is $9.95 for two photos; www.petsmart.com for details:
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 15 and 16, Lynnwood store, 18820 Highway 99; 425-672-4422.
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16, Everett store, 1130 SE Everett Mall Way, 425-355-1771.
Seattle and beyond
PetsMart stores: Santa photo with your pets; cost i:s $9.95 for two photos; www.petsmart.com for details:
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16, Shoreline store, 13000 Aurora Ave. N., 206-361-1312.
Miscellaneous
Snohomish and Island counties
Nativity exhibit: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Ray Smith Room, CRISTA Nursing Center, 19303 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline; free; 206-546-7400, www.cristaseniors.org.
South Whidbey’s Bed and Breakfast Tour &Taste: Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 2, various locations in Langley; details at 360-221-6765, www.langleychamb.whidbey.com.
Skagit County and north
Lake Whatcom Railway Santa trains: 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 1 through 22, depart from Wickersham station, trip goes through Sedro Woolley; $14, $7 ages 2 to 17, free for age 1 and under. Santa will hand out candy canes; there will be singing and refreshments and more. Request tickets by mail, leaving your name, phone number, a check for the appropriate number of tickets, specify the date and time of train desired, as well as a second choice date and time; include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Seattle and beyond
Qwest Holiday carousel: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 29, Westlake Park, Seattle; $2 suggested donation; 206-684-7200, www.seattlecenter.com.
Humane Society holiday auction and dinner: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Rusty Pelican, 1924 N. 45th St., Seattle; $40 in advance only; 360-652-5844, www.saveourdogs.com, or e-mail hmnsoc@aol.com.
Holiday music
Snohomish and Island counties
Lost Dogs Christmas concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Calvary Chapel, 9428 Fourth St. SE, Lake Stevens; $15.50 advance, $17 at door, $10 ages 8 to 12, free ages 7 and under; 425-743-1336.
Bellevue Chamber Chorus: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; $18, $14 seniors and students; $9 ages 12 and under; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Everett Chorale’s “A Holiday to Remember”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $16, $14 seniors and students; 425-257-8600, 888-257-3722, www.everettchorale.org.
Student recital: 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Dorothy Jayne Studio, 2931 Bond St., Everett; 425-377-0623.
Bells of the Sound concert: 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; freewill donations; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Edmonds Symphonic Choir: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; tickets at door; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Christmas celebration with Geoffrey Castle: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; $21, $16 seniors, students, military, $11 ages 10 and under; 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.
Seattle and beyond
Pacific Place live concerts and more: Various times, through Dec. 24, Pacific Place, Seattle; performers include Greta Metassa, Deems Tsutakawa, Northwest Girlchoir and others; 206-405-2655, www.pacificplaceseattle.com.
“Delights of the Holiday Season”: 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 2, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $110; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Discover Music holiday special concert: 11 a.m. Dec. 1, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20, $15 seniors and students; suitable for ages 5 to 12 and caregivers, features Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and more; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Choir of the Sound holiday concert: 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline; $19.50, $17.50 children and seniors; $10.50 children for Saturday matinee, $13.50 groups of 8 or more for either Saturday show; 206-528-9990, www.choirofthesound.org.
Celtic holiday concert: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1, Bastyr University chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; $15, $12 seniors and students; 425-602-3272, www.bastyr.edu.
“All is Bright,” Cantare Vocal Ensemble: 8 p.m. Dec. 1, St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle; $18, $15 seniors, free ages 17 and under; $20 at door; 206-246-6040, www.nwassociatedarts.org.
A Brandenburg Christmas: 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $35, $30 seniors, $10 students; 206-322-3118, 866-833-4747, www.seattlebaroque.org.
Northwest Chamber Chorus, “Gloria”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave., Seattle; $18, $16 seniors and students, ages 6 to 12 free, advance; $20, $18, $12 active singer at door; 206-523-1196, www.northwestchamberchorus.org.
Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble’s “Mother and Child”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle; $18, seniors and students pay as able; 206-782-2899, www.opus7.org.
Seattle Men’s Chorus, “Home for the Holidays”: 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 21, 22, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 23, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $70; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.ticketmaster.com.
Holiday Favorites: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; free; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Holiday Musical Salute: 11:15 a.m. Dec. 4, Washington State Convention and Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle; $75 and up; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Hawaiian Christmas concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $24.50 to $35.50; 360-673-3230, 206-478-0772, www.alohaislandtreasures.net.
“Holiday Pops,” Seattle Symphony: Dec. 6 through 9, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $77; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Providence Classical Christian School concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; free; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
The Great Figgy Pudding street corner caroling competition: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Westlake Center and Pine Street between Third and Seventh avenues, Seattle; www.figgypuddingpmsc.org.
Messiah
Snohomish and Island counties
Messiah benefit concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 23, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10120 Chapel Hill Road, Lake Stevens; free admission, but food items welcome for the Lake Stevens food bank; e-mail rvanderput@msn.com.
Seattle and beyond
Northwest Chorale’s Messiah: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St., Seattle; free admission, donations for Northwest Harvest welcome; 206-522-9853, www.nwchorale.org.
Seattle Symphony: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 through 16, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $85; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Messiah Family Matinee: Noon Dec. 22, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $5, free ages 12 and under; tickets required for all; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Handel’s Messiah: 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $20 members, $17 seniors and students advance, $23, $20 at door; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Stage
Snohomish and Island counties
“A Christmas Carol — Scrooge and Marley”: 11 a.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 only, also 8 p.m. Fridays, through Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, runs through through Dec. 9, Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; $20, $15 students, seniors, military; $10 ages 10 and under; 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.
“This Child”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 30 through Dec. 15, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; $16, $14 seniors, $12 youth; 360-221-8262, www.wicaonline.com.
“The Christmas in the Forest at Casey’s, Incorporated”: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, doors open 6 p.m. for evening shows; high school commons, 405 N. Alder, Granite Falls; adults $4, students $3, students with ASB card $2, ages 12 and under, $1.
“In the Mood”: 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 7, 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Sky Valley Education Center, 17072 Tye St., Monroe; also 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation; $10 at door; 360-863-1663, www.skyperformingarts.com.
Seattle and beyond
“A(n improvised) Christmas Carol”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 23, special screenings Dec. 16, 20, 22 and 23, Market Theater, Pike Place Market, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle; all seats $12; 206-587-2414, www.ticketwindowonline.com.
“Black Nativity”: 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, no shows Dec. 3 or 4, then 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 28, Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; $10 to $42; American idol singers join the Dec. 2 shows; 206-269-1900, www.intiman.org.
“The Farndale Avenue’s ‘A Christmas Carol’”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, no Dec. 25 show, runs through Dec. 29, Taproot Theatre, Seattle; $20 to $33, $2 student and senior discounts; ages 5 and under not permitted; 206-781-9707, www.taproottheatre.org.
“Black Nativity”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, also 4 p.m. Dec. 24, runs through Dec. 28, Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; $10 to $42, packages and discounts available; 206-269-1900, www.intiman.org.
“Peter Pan”: Nov. 30 through Dec. 23, Book-It Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; $15 to $32; 206-216-0833, www.book-it.org.
“Twas the Night Before Christmas”: 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 16, Studio East Mainstage Theater, 402 Sixth St. S., Kirkland; $12; 425-827-3123, www.studio-east.org.
Nutcracker
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Dance Theatre, A Child’s Storybook Nutcracker: 9:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 through 9, PUD auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett; $12, $10 children, seniors, military; 425-348-5955, www.everettdancetheatre.com.
Whidbey Island Dance Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16, South Whidbey High School, 5675 S. Maxwelton Road, Langley; $20, $18 seniors, $15 ages 17 and under, advance; all seats $20 at door; group discounts in advance; 360-341-2221, www.whidbeyislanddancetheatre.org.
Olympic Ballet Theatre with Everett Symphony Orchestra: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett; $14 to $38; 425-258-1605, www.everettsymphony.org.
Olympic Ballet Theatre: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 3 p.m. Dec. 16, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $30, $24 students and seniors; $18 ages 10 and under; 425-275-9595, 425-774-7570, www.olympicballet.com.
Skagit County and north
Northwest Ballet: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 7 through 9, Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham; and same times, Dec. 14 through 16, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way; $10 to $24 plus service fees for Mount Baker Theatre shows, $10 to $25 for McIntyre Hall shows; 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com and 360-416-7734, www.mcintyrehall.org.
Seattle and beyond
Olympic Ballet Theatre with Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell; $30, $24 students and seniors; $18 ages 10 and under; 425-774-7570, www.npacf.org, www.olympicballet.com.
New Year’s Eve
Snohomish and Island counties
Advance purchase for Veterans of Foreign Wars New Year’s party: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1, VFW building, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett; homemade gifts, door prize drawings, prime rib dinner, champagne, appetizers, no-host bar, live music with various performers; $50 per person, limited seating, purchase tickets at a Wednesday dance or call to have tickets mailed to you; 425-483-2560, 425-252-2100.
Art and gift shows
Snohomish and Island counties
Arlington holiday studio tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, start at Favorite Pastime, 315 N. Olympic; 360-435-5051, maps available at www.lucindavanvalkenburg.com/studio-tour.htm.
Arts and crafts fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2, Island County Fairgrounds 4-H building, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; handcrafted gift items, antiques and more; free admission, lunch available for a cost; 360-632-1931, www.islandcountyfair.com.
Christmas Flair craft boutique: Noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, ArtWorks, 201 Second Ave. S., Edmonds; holiday ornaments, decorations, jewelry, gifts and more, free admission; 425-774-7865, 425-431-5252.
Positively Panache craft show: 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; free admission; 425-259-9899.
Homespun Holidays bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1, Westminster Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett; hand-crafted items, trivia room, silent auction, lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., cost for lunch, bazaar admission is free; 425-252-3757.
Elks Lodge emblem club holiday lunch and fashion show: 11 a.m. cocktails, noon lunch, 1 p.m. fashion show, Dec. 1, Elks building, 6620 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; $12 per person at door; 425-672-1298.
Skagit County and north
Lummi Island artists’ holiday studio tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2, self-guided, balloons mark each location, maps from The Islander Store, 2106 S. Nugent Road, Lummi Island; 360-758-2190; ferry fee is $5 per car, $2 per person, leaves at 10 minutes past every hour; tour features paintings, pottery, jewelry, stonework, glass, sculpture and more; www.lummi-island.com.
Seattle and beyond
Nutcracker March: Public art display, full days, through Jan. 4, locations from Seattle Center to Pioneer Square; free; proceeds from online auction benefit Northwest Center; www.nutcrackermarch.org.
