Times and dates are subject to change.
Contact event coordinators for up-to-date information.
Bells
are Ringing, Children Singing
There is perhaps no sound more soothing during the holiday
season than that of children singing--especially if the melodies
are coming from the Central Coast Children's Choir (CCCC) in
San Luis Obispo. With 15 years of notable performances (including
collaborations with premier performing groups like the San
Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble, SLO Symphony, and Pacific
Repertory Opera), the CCCC has secured its position as a highly-reputable
asset to the performing arts scene in San Luis Obispo County.
Over the years, the talented group of nearly one hundred local
young singers (ages 5 - 16) has represented California in National
and Western State honor choirs in Las Vegas, New York, Honolulu,
Chicago, and Miami. This year, they showcase their skills with
a medley of holiday performances. Hear their joyous holiday
harmonies at one of the following events:
dec 7 & 13
Winter Concert: Rejoice!
dec 7: St. Williams Church, Atascadero
At 2 p.m. Tickets $6 - $12
dec 13: First Baptist Church, San Luis
Obispo
At 7 p.m. Tickets $6 - $12
dec 14
Christmas Sing-Along
Clark Center, Arroyo Grande
dec 21
Community Christmas Concert
Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo,
at 3 p.m.
For tickets or information, contact the CCCC:
www.centralcoastchildrenschoir.org
(805) 541-5323 or (805) 464-0443
FESTIVE FUN
 |
|
dec
1 - 24
Christmas in the
Village
Enjoy the shops of the historic Arroyo
Grande Village decorated for the holidays. Browse antique shops,
enjoy wine, clothing, collectibles, and more.
(805) 489-1488 |
dec 1
Holiday Open House
The Central Coast Natural History Association and
State Parks invites you to the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Browse gifts and enjoy snacks, hot cocoa, and more. www.ccnha.org dec 3
Tree Lighting Celebration
Head to Avila Beach for an annual tree lighting
ceremony from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and indulge in complimentary food,
desserts, a chocolate fountain, wine, and coffee. (805) 595-1700
dec 5
Holiday Parade: Fairytale Fantasy
More than 50,000 spectators are
expected to line downtown Santa Barbara at 6:30 p.m. for the annual
parade of marching bands, giant helium balloons, holiday floats,
and of course, Santa Claus.(805) 962-2098, ext. 23
dec 6
Winterfest Street Parade
Join Santa as he travels from Mission Santa
Inéz through
the Solvang Streets and back beginning at 11 a.m.(800) 468-6765
dec 6
Lighted Boat Parade
Celebrate the season with this annual boat show
at the Embarcadero in Morro Bay featuring boats of all sizes decorated
with lights. (805) 772-4467
www.morrobay.org
dec 6
Snow in the Park
Caledonia Park in Pacific Grove will be covered
in a blanket of snow and decorated with twinkling lights. Enjoy hayrides,
a petting zoo, and holiday characters like Frosty the Snowman. (831)
373-3304; www.pacificgrove.org
dec 6, 7, & 13
Light Up a Life
The Hospice of Santa Barbara puts on this annual
holiday ceremony that celebrates the life of loved ones with a memorial
tree featuring hundreds of lights. Call (805) 563-8820 or visit www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org for
times and locations.
dec 19
Parade of Lights
Bring the family to the Ventura Harbor for fireworks,
a carnival, pony and train rides, shopping, and a lighted boat show.
Festivities begin at 4 p.m., parade at 7 p.m. 1
(877) 89-HARBOR
dec 31
New Year's Eve Celebration
Ring in the new year with Robert Hall
Winery in Paso Robles from 8 p.m. until midnight with an exquisite
dinner, live music, and dancing. $125 - $135.
(805) 239-1616, ext. 24
back
to top
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
 |
|
dec
20 - 28
A Christmas Carol
Don't miss the premiere of The Granada's first
in-house production of the classic Charles Dickens' tale,
A Christmas Carol. (805) 899-2222; www.granadasb.org |
nov 6 - dec 21
White Christmas
PCPA Theaterfest presents Irving Berlin's endearing
holiday family favorite White Christmas at the Marian Theatre in
Santa Maria. Tickets are $16.75 - $28.25.
(805) 922-8313; www.pcpa.org
dec 2 - 21
Photography Exhibition
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents Ten:
Gifts of SBMA PhotoFutures--a
showcase of 58 acquisitions from 35 Californians with a passion
for photography. www.sbma.net
dec 3
Our Daily Bread
UCSB presents a film-screening at Campbell Hall at
7:30 p.m. Learn about industrial food production and how machines
play a role in our standard of living. (805) 893-3535. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
dec 5 - 6
Christmas Concert
The Lompoc Valley Master Chorale presents A
Christmas Festival at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lompoc.
$12. www.lvmasterchorale.org
dec 5 - 7
CLU Christmas Festival
The California Lutheran University Choral
Ensemble and University Symphony combine to present the 49 th Annual
CLU Christmas Festival Concerts with classic holiday music and lesser-known
carols. (805) 493-3306; www.callutheran.edu/music
dec 5 - 8
Holiday Medleys
Don't miss the SLO Vocal Arts Ensemble singing classical
holiday favorites with "Christmas from Around the World" at the Joyous
Sounds of Christmas concerts. Visit www.vocalarts.org for
show times and locations.
dec 6
Wine & Music
Join the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society at Riverbench
Winery in Santa Maria from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. for sumptuous wines, succulent
hors d'oeuvres, and the elegant sounds of a string quartet. $25.
(805) 925-0412
dec 11
Weavings
at Hearst Castle®
Friends of Hearst Castle presents this informative and entertaining
salon featuring an enriching tour of the lush textiles and fabrics
displayed throughout Hearst Castle ® from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$45.
(805) 927-2138; www.friendsofhearstcastle.org
dec 11
Chumash Country Christmas
Country artists Keith Anderson, Danielle
Peck, and Kate and Kacey Coppolla kick off the holiday season at
Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez with a musical benefit for Toys for
Tots at 8 p.m. $25 - $45. (800)
585-3737
dec 13 - 14
Nutcracker
The State Street Ballet presents this holiday classic
at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara. Saturday 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.,
Sunday 2 p.m. (805) 899-2222; www.granadasb.org
dec 14 - mar 22
Winter Exhibition
View artist Catherine Day Barroca's new bas-relief
paintings on wood, as well as her recent etchings, lithographs, and
woodblock prints at the Museum of Ventura County. (805) 641-1876,
ext. 306; www.venturamuseum.org
dec 16
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara welcomes
the Hollywood hipsters Big Bad Voodoo Daddy as they perform festive
favorites with a joyous holiday performance at 8 p.m. $15 - $50. www.thearlingtontheatre.com
dec 19 - 28
Peter Pan
Visit the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara and fly to Neverland
with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. Tickets $30 - $70. Presented by The
Santa Barbara Theatre.
(805) 963-0761; www.SBTheatre.org
back to top
WINE
& DINE
 |
|
dec 6
Holiday Open House
The Far Out Wineries in Paso Robles invite
you to Adelaida Cellars for wine, appetizers, and holiday cheer
from 5 p.m. - 7
p.m. Includes wine discounts and complimentary tastings through
Dec 31. $25. (805) 237-0138 |
dec 5
Lucas & Lewellen's Open House
Celebrate the season with Solvang's
annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. in the Solvang
Park, behind the tasting room. Sample Port and chocolates from 5
p.m. - 8 p.m. $20. (888) 777-6663
dec 10
Cooking
Show
Hospitality Catering in Paso Robles is hosting a free
cooking show featuring
"A Southern Christmas" with egg nog and Cajun cuisine. http://hospitalitycatering.net
dec 13
Food & Wine 101
Adelaida Cellars is conducting a wine and food
education course featuring rare artisan cheeses and meats from around
the world from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations required, $50 - $60.
(800) 676-1232
dec 13
Barrel Tasting
Join Harmony Cellars Winery for a fun and educational
evening from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Enjoy barrel tastings and snack on gourmet hors
d'oeuvres. $17.60 - $22. (805) 927-1625; www.harmonycellars.com
back to top
FESTIVALS
& FAIRS
 |
|
dec 6
Santa Paws Dogfest
Bring your pet to Eling's Park in Santa
Barbara from 10 a.m. - 4
p.m. for the Santa Paws Dogfest--a fundraiser for Shiva's Center
for the Human-Animal Bond. Santa Paws will be available to
take a photo with your pet for a small donation. www.santapawsdogfest.com |
dec 5 - 7
Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival
This 15 th annual event features
a three-day weekend of cowboy poets and balladeers and also showcases
Western artists and gear makers. (800) 722-9652; www.montereycowboy.com
dec 6 - 7
Pomegranate Festival
Visit the Buttonwood Farm in Solvang for a celebration
of the ancient and symbolic pomegranate fruit with tastings from
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(805) 688-3032
dec 6 - 8
Craft Fair
The Great Annual Holiday Craft Fair in the Mission Plaza
in San Luis Obispo showcases hundreds of handcrafted items from over
30 vendors from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.slocity.org
dec 7
Holiday Street Festival
Head to downtown Ventura from 10 a.m. - 4
p.m. for a holiday festival covering nine blocks with 400 artisans,
over 50 food booths, entertainment, and Santa Claus. (805) 648-2075
dec 12
Street Faire
Enjoy a tree lighting ceremony, holiday refreshments,
gift booths, carriage rides, snow, and more at the Sunken Gardens
in Atascadero from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
(805) 462-0177
back to top
OUTDOOR
ACTIVITES
dec 4
La Arcada Christmas Walk
Stroll through the tree-filled court turned
winter wonderland at 1114 State Street in Santa Barbara from 5 p.m. - 8
p.m. Celebrate with strolling carolers, an old fashioned sleigh,
and more. (805) 966-6634
dec 13
Victorian Holiday Showcase
View 14 Blocks of Victorian Homes decorated
for the holidays with storytellers, carolers, hot cocoa, trolley
rides, and more. On Vine St. in Paso Robles from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
(805) 238-4103
dec 14
Olivas Adobe Candlelight Tours
The Olivas Adobe historical interpreters
bring the holidays to life with costumed skits, live music, and
refreshments from 5:30 p.m. - 8
p.m. at the historic home of Don Raymundo Olivas in Ventura. (805)
658-4726
back to top
UPCOMING
EVENTS
 |
|
jan
2 - 31
Restaurant Month
January is restaurant month in San Luis Obispo
County and more than 30 destination restaurants are offering
a fixed-price three-course meal for $30. (800) 634-1414; www.sanluisobispocounty.com |
jan 1
Annual Polar Bear Dip
Celebrate the beginning of the new year with
hundreds of locals at the Cayucos Pier as they jump into the icy-cold
ocean. Festivities start at 10 a.m., all run into the ocean at noon.
(805) 995-1200
jan 17 - 19
Esprit du Vin
The annual wine festival celebrates the "Spirit of Wine" from 10
a.m. - 5 p.m. at 11 award-winning wineries on Highway 46 East in
Paso Robles. (805) 239-1616
jan 20
Annie
The timeless tale of little orphan Annie appears at the Christopher
Cohan Center in San Luis Obispo at 7 p.m. Tickets $44 - $68. (805)
756-2787
jan 23 - 25
Art & Wine Festival
Come to downtown Cambria for three days of
shopping, wine tasting, food pairing, and an artists faire throughout
the weekend from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (805) 927-3624
back to top
Submit Your Event
If you have an upcoming event you want to share with our
readers, please email your press releases with complete information, including
date, time, address,
ticket price, and phone number or website, to calendar@centralcoastmag.com.
You can also mail your information to:
Central Coast Magazine
391 Front Street, Suite F
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Information must be received by the following dates:
March Issue: January 20
April Issue: February 18
May Issue: March 20
back to top
|
