2011 Sonoma County Holiday Events
Tree lightings, Santa sightings, lights, carols, crafts fairs…it’s that time of year again in Sonoma County.
If you’re looking for holiday events in Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Windsor, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Bodega, Occidental, Kenwood, Guerneville, Glen Ellen, Forestville, Monte Rio, Cotati, or Geyserville, odds are good there are some sort of holiday festivities nearby. And even the Grinchiest can’t complain when the celebration is free or nearly free (Fair warning: not everything on this list of free or cheap).
Here’s a list by date. If you know of any events I’ve missed, email me at lisa (at) sonomaonthecheap.com, or add a comment here. I’ll update the list continually, so check back whenever you need a little bit of holiday cheer.
Thursday December 1, 2011
5 pm- 8 pm
Windsor Holiday Celebration
Carriage rides ($1), train rides ($1) and photos with Santa ($9), who is joined by Mrs. Claus, when the tree is lit on the town green. Windsor Town Green.
7:30 pm
White Christmas
Roustabout Theater’s apprentice program presents the Broadway musical adaptation of the film White Christmas, featuring dancing, laughter and popular Broadway tunes. $30-$45. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa.(707) 527-0983.
8 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
Friday December 2, 2011
7:30 pm – 9 pm
Yule Love This Concert
The Sonoma County Chamber Singers present a free concert. Donations accepted. United Church of Cloverdale, 439 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale.
7:30 pm
White Christmas
Roustabout Theater’s apprentice program presents the Broadway musical adaptation of the film White Christmas, featuring dancing, laughter and popular Broadway tunes. $30-$45. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa.(707) 527-0983.
8 pm
A Christmas Carol
Imaginists Theatre Collective’s adaptation of the classic. $15 – $18 at the door. Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave. Santa Rosa, (707) 528-7554.
8 pm
The Santaland Diaries
What’s it like to be a Yuletide elf at Macy’s Santaland during the Christmas rush? Bay Area favorite David Yen stars in this hilarious, merrily subversive tale about one man’s search for the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets: $22 general, $19 seniors, $15 students. Spreckels Performing Arts Center 5409 Snyder Ln . Rohnert Park (707) 588-3400.
8 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
Saturday December 3, 2011
9 am – 5 pm
Dickens Craft Faire
Hand-crafted treasures, jewelry, household goods, ceramics and lots more.$2, under 18 free. Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. (707) 543.3737.
9 am-11 am
Breakfast with Santa
Visit Santa and check out the display of Christmas nutcrackers at Costeaux Bakery from 9 am to 11 am. Costeaux Bakery, 417 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, (707) 433-1913.
9 am -noon
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Snowman Napkin Holder
Free workshop for kids 5-12. Kids not only take home their Snowman napkin holder, but an apron, and certificate of achievement. As supplies last. 4825 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park, 707-585-9200; 100 Bicentennial Way, Santa Rosa, (707)544-2130; 6280 Hembree Lane, Windsor, (707)836-0377.
10 am – 4 pm
Luther Burbank Open House
Luther Burbank’s former home is decorated for this annual open house. Cookies and spiced tea are served in the greenhouse. Kids can enjoy holiday crafts and free trolley rides. $2. Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, Santa Rosa Ave at Sonoma Avenues, Santa Rosa. (707) 524-5445.
10 am – 7 pm
Railroad Square Holiday Open House
Carolers, refreshments in participating shops, and old fashioned Horse & Carriage rides (weather permitting), leaving from the Depot between 11-4 pm. Memorial Hospice’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Community Sing starts at 6 pm in Depot Park.
11 am
Blessing of the Olives
There will be music and refreshments when the olive harvest is blessed at Historic Sonoma Square. Free and open to the public. East Spain and First Street East, Sonoma. (707) 996-1090.
1 pm- 4 pm
Korbel Champagne Cellars Open House
Christmas Carolers from 1-3 pm and a special appearance by Santa Claus from 2:30-4 pm. Korbel Champagne Cellars 13250 River Rd., Guerneville (707) 824-7000.
2 pm
All The Rage A Cappella Quartet Sings Christmas Music
A free performance of A Cappella holiday music at the Sebastopol Library.
3 pm
New Horizons Winter Concert
The sixty-piece concert band of seniors has programmed an eclectic concert of semi-classical pieces, pop tunes, seasonal selections, and marches to entertain a variety of musical tastes. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa. (707) 763-7306
3 pm
SRJC Orchestra Holiday Concert
Holiday Concert featuring the Festival Bells, enjoy great orchestral and vocal music, see Santa Claus in all his splendor, and join in the sing-along. Admission: $5. At Santa Rosa Bible Church, 4575 Badger Rd., Santa Rosa.
3:30 pm
White Christmas
Roustabout Theater’s apprentice program presents the Broadway musical adaptation of the film White Christmas, featuring dancing, laughter and popular Broadway tunes. $30-$45. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. (707) 527-0983
4 pm
University Chorus Messiah
Kick off the holiday season with your favorite choruses from George Frideric Handel’s beloved choral work. Holy Family Episcopal Church, 1500 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. (707) 795-7500.
6 pm
Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade
A parade of boats lit up for the season come up the Petaluma River to the Petaluma Turning Basin at dusk. Free. (707) 769-0429.
7 pm
Christmas in Old Europe
The Old World Carolers’ benefit concert. Sebastopol United Methodist Church, 500 N. Main St., Sebastopol (across from Safeway. Suggested donation $10; children free. (707) 823-7971.
7 pm- 9 pm
Guerneville Holiday Parade of Lights
This years theme is Holiday Classics so be prepared to see your favorite characters from movie and cartoons marching and riding on floats all done up with thousands of lights! Everything is done up in lights even the horse entries. Main Street Guerneville.
7 pm
The Night Before Christmas Ballet
Healdsburg Ballet presents the holiday favorite “The Night Before Christmas” at the Raven Theater, 115 North Street, Healdsburg. Adults $15 Seniors and Children 8 and under $10.
7:30 pm
“Joyous, Jolly, Jingles”
A home for the holidays Concert presented by the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. $30. Center for Spiritual Living , 2075 Occidental Rd. Santa Rosa (707) 546-4543.
7:30 pm
White Christmas
Roustabout Theater’s apprentice program presents the Broadway musical adaptation of the film White Christmas, featuring dancing, laughter and popular Broadway tunes. $30-$45. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. (707) 527-0983
8 pm
Let Them Eat Fruitcake
The Occidental Choir’s Holiday performance, “Let Them Eat Fruitcake.” Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors, and children under 12 are free, available at www.brownpapertickets.com. 4008 Bohemian Highway in Occidental. Call 874-8622 for more information.
8 pm
The Santaland Diaries
What’s it like to be a Yuletide elf at Macy’s Santaland during the Christmas rush? Bay Area favorite David Yen stars in this hilarious, merrily subversive tale about one man’s search for the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets: $22 general, $19 seniors, $15 students. Spreckels Performing Arts Center 5409 Snyder Ln . Rohnert Park (707) 588-3400.
8 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
Sunday December 4, 2011
9 am – 4 pm
Dickens Craft Faire
Hand-crafted treasures, jewelry, household goods, ceramics and lots more.$2, under 18 free. Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. (707) 543.3737.
10 am – 4 pm
Luther Burbank Open House
Luther Burbank’s former home is decorated for this annual open house. Cookies and spiced tea are served in the greenhouse. Kids can enjoy holiday crafts and free trolley rides. $2. Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, Santa Rosa Ave at Sonoma Avenues, Santa Rosa. (707) 524-5445.
10:30 am to 3 pm
Celebrate the Light
Channukah Celebration featuring Octopretzel, an interactive Channukah Concert for children 0-7 years old, plus Jewish Music and Folk Dancing, bazaar, food, and a raffle. Candle lighting at noon–please bring your own Menorah. $5.00 per family (no one turned away for lack of funds). Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa.
1 pm- 4pm
Korbel Champagne Cellars Open House
Christmas Carolers from 1-3 pm and a special appearance by Santa Claus from 2:30-4 pm. Korbel Champagne Cellars 13250 River Rd., Guerneville (707) 824-7000.
2 pm
The Night Before Christmas Ballet
Healdsburg Ballet presents the holiday favorite “The Night Before Christmas” at the Raven Theater, 115 North Street, Healdsburg. Adults $15 Seniors and Children 8 and under $10.
2 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
3:30 pm
White Christmas
Roustabout Theater’s apprentice program presents the Broadway musical adaptation of the film White Christmas, featuring dancing, laughter and popular Broadway tunes. $30-$45. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. (707) 527-0983
3 pm
Healdsburg Chorus Holiday Concert at Glaser Center
The Healdsburg Chorus performs holiday tunes. Tickets are available from Copperfield’s Books or call 495-5620 for more information.Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door. Glaser Center 547 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa.
5 pm
A Christmas Carol
Imaginists Theatre Collective’s adaptation of the classic. $15 – $18 at the door. Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave. Santa Rosa, (707) 528-7554.
Tuesday December 6, 2011
7 pm
Petaluma Chorale
Holiday Harmony
Admission $10 general/$8 seniors/Children under 12 free. Petaluma Valley Baptist Church, 580 Sonoma Mt. Parkway, Petaluma.
Wednesday December 7, 2011
6 pm to 8 pm
Cotati Tree Lighting
Gather in La Plaza Park for carols and lighting of the town tree, then walk across the street to the Cotati Fire Station for cookies, cocoa, cider, holiday music and a visit from Santa Claus. The Sonoma County Bookmobile will be on hand offering free books to all in the Fire Station parking lot. Free. La Plaza Park, Cotati.
Thursday December 8, 2011
5:30-8:30 pm
Cotati Holiday Cheer
Pub Crawl for those 21+. Meet at the 8 Ball at 8 Charles Street in Cotati at 5:30 p.m., then on to Spancky’s Bar at 8201 Old Redwood Highway at 6:15 p.m., followed by Cotati Yacht Club at 8099 La Plaza at 7:00 p.m., ending at Friar Tuck’s Pub at 8201 Old Redwood Highway at 7:45 p.m. There will be hoiday drink specials (alcoholic and not) and free appetizers.
Friday December 9, 2011
6 pm
Posada Navidena Compañía
Mazatlán Bellas Artes de Sacramento ‘s 20 dancers and 16 musicians presets a colorful south-of-the-border celebration, including a traditional Christmas processional (posada), Mexican holiday songs (villancicos), a visit from the Three Wise Men, a festive piñata scene and a vibrant holiday finale performed in the spirit of a true mariachi fiesta. There will be free art and crafts at 6 pm before the show and a free post-show Posada celebration. If you donate a bag of groceries (a minimum of five non-perishable food items you will receive one complimentary ticket for each ticket purchased to the Posada Navideña on December 9. Donations must be delievered to the box office in adavnce for this offer. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd.Santa Rosa. (707) 546-3600.
7 pm
“A Christmas Carol”
The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center presents Jerry Patch’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol.” $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 (can be purchased online at www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com or at The Mail Center, 207-A N. Cloverdale Blvd., during regular business hours.) Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
7 pm- 9 pm
Candlelight Concert
Church of the Oaks is sponsoring a free holiday concert featuring beautiful vocal performances. Bring the family to enjoy this wonderful music of the season amid the glow of candles and luminarias at 160 W. Sierra Ave. in Cotati. Free.
8 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
8 pm
A Christmas Carol
Imaginists Theatre Collective’s adaptation of the classic. $15 – $18 at the door. Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave. Santa Rosa, (707) 528-7554.
8 pm
The Santaland Diaries
What’s it like to be a Yuletide elf at Macy’s Santaland during the Christmas rush? Bay Area favorite David Yen stars in this hilarious, merrily subversive tale about one man’s search for the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets: $22 general, $19 seniors, $15 students. Spreckels Performing Arts Center 5409 Snyder Ln . Rohnert Park (707) 588-3400.
Saturday December 10, 2011
2 pm
All The Rage A Cappella Quartet Sings Christmas Music
A free performance of A Cappella holiday music at the Petaluma Library.
3 pm
Sing Along Messiah
Sebastopol United Methodist Church presents the 18th annual “Sing-Along Messiah,” an opportunity for locals to share their vocal talents, no experience necessary. Participants sing along with a string quartet, soloists and an eclectic chorus. $6; $15 for a family of four. N. Main St., Sebastopol. (707) 829-4797
5 pm to 8 pm
Downtown Cotati Holiday Open House
Free horse and carriage rides, and caroling. participating merchants will have samples, specials, and other treats. Collect a stamp on Santa’s Shopping List from each participating business and enter the raffle for a gift basket. Visit Santa at Exchange Bank Cotati Branch at 8220 Old Redwood Hwy. You are also invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the Cotati Lions Club Food Drive or a new unwrapped toy for the Cotati Police & Firemen’s Holiday Toy Drive.
7 pm
“A Christmas Carol”
The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center presents Jerry Patch’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol.” $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 ( can be purchased online at www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com or at The Mail Center, 207-A N. Cloverdale Blvd., during regular business hours.) Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
7:30 pm
Twisted Christmas Live #9
David Templeton presents his annual offbeat lit-comedy-variety show. Some of the Bay Area’s funniest folks will share the weirdest holiday stories aloud. $15. The Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. (707) 568-5381.
8 pm
The Santaland Diaries
What’s it like to be a Yuletide elf at Macy’s Santaland during the Christmas rush? Bay Area favorite David Yen stars in this hilarious, merrily subversive tale about one man’s search for the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets: $22 general, $19 seniors, $15 students. Spreckels Performing Arts Center 5409 Snyder Ln . Rohnert Park (707) 588-3400.
8 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
8 pm
A Christmas Carol
Imaginists Theatre Collective’s adaptation of the classic. $15 – $18 at the door. Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave. Santa Rosa, (707) 528-7554.
8:30 pm
The Yule Logs
The Yule Logs play from their third album, You Ruined Christmas, on Murphy’s Irish Pub, 464 First St., Sonoma. (707) 935-0660.
Sunday December 11, 2011
2 pm
“A Christmas Carol”
The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center presents Jerry Patch’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol.” $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 (can be purchased online at www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com or at The Mail Center, 207-A N. Cloverdale Blvd., during regular business hours.) Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
2 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
3 pm
Healdsburg Chorus Holiday Concert
The Healdsburg Chorus performs holiday tunes. Tickets are available from Copperfield’s Books or call 495-5620 for more information.Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door.Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University St., Healdsburg.
5 pm
A Christmas Carol
Imaginists Theatre Collective’s adaptation of the classic. $15 – $18 at the door. Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave. Santa Rosa, (707) 528-7554.
6 pm & 8:30 pm
A Chanticleer Christmas
The sounds of the season sung by the male chorus known around the world as “the orchestra of voices.” $32—$54. St. Vincent Church, 35 Liberty St., Petaluma. (415) 252-8589
Monday December 12, 2011
7 pm
Healdsburg Chorus Holiday Concert
The Healdsburg Chorus performs holiday tunes. Tickets are available from Copperfield’s Books or call 495-5620 for more information. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door. Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University St., Healdsburg.
Tuesday December 13, 2011
8 pm
David Archulete
Ex-American Idol, David Archuleta, brings his captivating vocal range back to the Wells Fargo Center for the holiday season with My Kind of Christmas Tour. $30-$45. Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $30—$45. (707)546-3600
Thursday December 15, 2011
8 pm
A Christmas Carol
Imaginists Theatre Collective’s adaptation of the classic. $15 – $18 at the door. Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave. Santa Rosa, (707) 528-7554.
Friday December 16, 2011
7 pm
“A Christmas Carol”
The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center presents Jerry Patch’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol.” $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 ( can be purchased online at www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com or at The Mail Center, 207-A N. Cloverdale Blvd., during regular business hours.) Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
8 pm
The Christmas Jug Band
Uncorked, acoustic folk-skiffle-swing-jug-band will go from one season to the next with a full dose of tongue-in-cheek holiday hijinks. $20—$25. Raven Theater, 115 North St., Healdsburg (707) 433-6335.
8 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
8 pm
The Santaland Diaries
What’s it like to be a Yuletide elf at Macy’s Santaland during the Christmas rush? Bay Area favorite David Yen stars in this hilarious, merrily subversive tale about one man’s search for the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets: $22 general, $19 seniors, $15 students. Spreckels Performing Arts Center 5409 Snyder Ln . Rohnert Park (707) 588-3400.
8 pm
A Christmas Carol
Imaginists Theatre Collective’s adaptation of the classic. $15 – $18 at the door. Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave. Santa Rosa, (707) 528-7554.
Saturday December 17, 2011
12:30 pm
All The Rage: A Cappella Quartet Sings Christmas Music
A free performance of A Cappella holiday music at the Santa Rosa Central Library.
2:30 pm
All The Rage: A Cappella Quartet Sings Christmas Music
A free performance of A Cappella holiday music at the Northwest Santa Rosa l Library.
7 pm
“A Christmas Carol”
The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center presents Jerry Patch’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol.” $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 (can be purchased online at www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com or at The Mail Center, 207-A N. Cloverdale Blvd., during regular business hours.) Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
8 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
8 pm
A Christmas Carol
Imaginists Theatre Collective’s adaptation of the classic. $15 – $18 at the door. Imaginists Theatre Collective, 461 Sebastopol Ave. Santa Rosa, (707) 528-7554.
8 pm
The Santaland Diaries
What’s it like to be a Yuletide elf at Macy’s Santaland during the Christmas rush? Bay Area favorite David Yen stars in this hilarious, merrily subversive tale about one man’s search for the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets: $22 general, $19 seniors, $15 students. Spreckels Performing Arts Center 5409 Snyder Ln . Rohnert Park (707) 588-3400.
Sunday December 18, 2011
2 pm
“A Christmas Carol”
The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center presents Jerry Patch’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol.” $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 (can be purchased online at www.cloverdaleperformingarts.com or at The Mail Center, 207-A N. Cloverdale Blvd., during regular business hours.) Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
2 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
6 pm-8 pm
Songs of the Season with Clairdee
Presented by Healdsburg Jazz Festival. $25 general; $20 if accompanied by children 15 or under. 15 and under $5.00. Senior and Student $15.00. Order tickets online . To hear her version of Winter Wonderland, click here.
7:30 pm
Sing-Along Messiah
Sing-along with a hundred voices and a full orchestra to Handel’s Messiah while benefiting the music-education programs of the Santa Rosa Symphony. $15—$20., Santa Rosa High School Auditorium, 1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. (707) 546-8742.
Thursday December 22, 2011
8 pm
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2011
Saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. Joining him will be trumpeter/composer/producer Rick Braun, South African singer/guitarist Jonathan Butler and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer. Tickets $69, $59, $39. Wells Fargo Center 50 Mark West Springs Rd. Santa Rosa. (707) 546-3600.
8 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
Friday December 23, 2011
8 pm
A Christmas Story
A Winter Youth Theatre stage adaptation of the classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” without commercial interruptions, but all Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories recalled including painful experiments with ice, a mildly inappropriate lamp and an obsession with a Red Ryder BB gun. Tickets $15, $10 for under 21. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W. Sixth St. Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185.
