MO - December 2008 - (Page 22) cover story HOLIDAY TRADITIONS (continued from page 21) Click here to comment on the cover story. Sister’s Christmas Catechism at the Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland The author of Late Nite Catechism comes to KPC for two performances of “Forensic Files goes to Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza. Sister tackles a mystery that has baffled historians for more than two thousand years—whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? This hilarious holiday production retells the story of the nativity, as only Sister can. Cost: $10–$29 December 13, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM www.kpcenter.org NW Holiday Arts & Gift Show at The Redmond Athletic Club, 8709 161st Avenue NE, Redmond 50 NW painters, potters, photographers, clothing designers, candle makers, glass artists, jewelry designers, fiber artists, food specialists, and more sell their work in a relaxed holiday atmosphere. A portion of sales benefits the Liberty Road Foundation. Cost: Free December 13, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM www.Northwestholidayarts.com Special Santa Day at the Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 North 175th Shoreline Learn about the ancient Scandinavian tradition of Santa Lucia Day by visiting Santa, climbing aboard a real fire truck and making a St. Lucia head ornament to take home. Cost: Free December 13, 11:00 AM www.shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org Holiday Dreams for Kids at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle Bundle up for the soft fall of snowflakes in Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Dreams” and some of the best-loved classics from Seattle Symphony’s upcoming holiday CD. Designed for children 5 to 12 years of age. Concerts are 45 minutes in length. Come early for pre-concert activities. Cost: $10 December 13, 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM www.seattlesymphony.org Rainbow Families of Puget Sound Cookie Decorating Party This is a great gay-family-friendly event to squeeze into your busy holiday schedule. Premade cookies will be decorated with a rainbow-assortment of frostings and toppings. 22 Winter Dreams at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle The romantic and evocative music of Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Dreams” sets the stage for an evening of holiday enchantment! Including musical treats by Handel and Vivaldi. Cost: $10–$97 December 11, 7:30 PM & December 12–13, 8:00 PM www.seattlesymphony.org The Edlos at the Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland The Edlos Holiday Show combines traditional and contemporary songs into an eclectic, multicultural celebration of irreverent wit, humor and acapella vocal artistry. Ticket purchase includes a free pre-show tasting featuring the wines of Challenger Ridge. Cost: $10–$29 December 12, 8:00 PM www.kpcenter.org Zookeepers’ 2008 Holiday Auction at Woodland Park Zoo Rotary Education Center, North 50th and Fremont Avenue North, Seattle Bid on a host of exciting and unique items: animal-created art, zoo treasures, animal experiences and behind-the-scenes tours. Also includes a taste-tempting lunch/bake sale. Zoo members and the general public are welcome. Cost: Free December 12, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM www.zoo.org/events/dates/aazk_auction. html A Cathedral Christmas at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Avenue E, Seattle Come hear ancient yuletide carols and chants, as well as a selection of Chanukah favorites performed by the Seattle Choral Company. Cost: $10–$25 December 12 & 13, 8:00 PM www.seattlechoralcompany.org The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Seattle Public Theater at the Batthouse, 7312 W Green Lake Dr N, Seattle As the infamous Herdman clan take over the church pageant, everyone’s traditional notions of Christmas are challenged. See how a story can transform us all, even when told by a misfit group of kids in bedsheets. Cost: $15–$25 December 12–24, times vary. www.seattlepublictheater.org December 13, place and time TBA. www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Hanukkah Celebration at the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island Come celebrate the Festival of Lights during one of the largest community Hanukkah Celebrations in Seattle. Everyone is invited to join in the fun, which includes arts and crafts. Festive food and music add to the cheer. Cost: Free December 14, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM www.jds.org The Dos Fallopia Xmas Hour (and a Half!) at the Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Avenue S, Seattle Peggy Platt, Lisa Koch and DJ Gommels (“Ham for the Holidays”), return with their favorite dysfunctional characters and classic sketches for four nights this December. Cost: $20 December 14–17, 7:30 PM www.theatreoffjackson.org/ KPC Old-Fashioned Holiday Extravaganza at the Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland Take a trip down memory lane back to those warm holidays of long ago. Remember Mitch Miller and that pesky bouncing ball? Still dreaming about those Andy Williams and Perry Como Holiday Specials? KPC has put together a cheery variety show of its own that’s filled with the glorious sounds of the season. Sing along with your holiday favorites and enjoy featured soloists, dancers and festive fun with your host, David Koch. Cost: $10–$25 December 14, 3:00 PM; December 15–17, 7:30 PM www.kpcenter.org Natalie MacMaster: A Celtic Christmas at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle Don’t miss Natalie MacMaster’s Christmas concert, a festive mix of Cape Breton classics and traditional holiday tunes played with a passionate fiddling style that evokes the sounds of MacMaster’s Nova Scotia home. Cost: $17–$70 December 16, 7:30 PM www.seattlesymphony.org celebrating seattle’s gay community http://www.rainbowfamiliesps.org http://www.seattlesymphony.org http://www.jds.org http://www.kpcenter.org http://www.kpcenter.org http://www.theatreoffjackson.org/ http://www.Northwestholidayarts.com http://www.zoo.org/events/dates/aazk_auction.html http://www.zoo.org/events/dates/aazk_auction.html http://www.shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org http://www.kpcenter.org http://www.seattlechoralcompany.org http://www.seattlesymphony.org http://www.seattlesymphony.org http://www.seattlepublictheater.org
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