Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California  /  DECEMBER  2005 Events

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2004

December 5, 2004   Suave Event includes spa-like chairs for shoppers to take a break in and have their hands massaged by professional manicurists. Let yourself be pampered by Suave! Location: Westminster Mall JCPenney Court, 1025 Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA 92683. Call: (714) 898-2558. www.simon.com

December 5, 2004   Nutcracker Ballet - Begin your own Holiday tradition by experiencing The Nutcracker. Ballet Études presents this holiday favorite. Time: 2 p.m.  Performances will be held at Huntington Beach High School in the Auditorium, 1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA  92648. Cost: $20/general admission, $14/advance (advance sales must be received by mail no later than Saturday, November 27th, 2004 to insure ticket delivery by mail.) Purchase tickets directly or mail to: Ballet Etudes, C/O Huntington Academy of Dance, 16601 Gothard Ave., Suite B, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Phone: (714) 847-6657.  www.BalletEtudes.org 

December 5, 2004  Art Exhibit - In a League of Their Own is a group exhibition of various media from the Huntington Harbour Art League. Location: Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach. Admission is free. Time: Gallery is open Noon to 4 p.m. Call: (714) 374-1650.

December 5, 2004   Artists' Reception for Exhibit from artists Diana LoSchiavo, Betty Risner and Dorothy Marootian at the Artist's Corner Gallery at Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, California. Time: 2 to 5 p.m. Call: (714) 842-9433. 

December 5, 2004    Wiener Dog Races at Old World Village -  Dachshund Races are like nothing you've seen before! 16-short-legged, but swift, little Wiener Dogs race for the "gold." Time: 2 p.m. Old World 405 (San Diego ) freeway , exit Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach SOUTH. IMMEDIATE RIGHT onto Center Ave. go 1/2 mile to Old World on right. 7561 Center ave H.B. CA 92647. Information (714) 898-5111. www.oldworldvillage.net

December 5, 2004   Newland House Open House  Holiday on the Hill - Newland House will be decorated in holiday splendor. If you would like to help decorate the historic Huntington Beach home, call Karin Lengsfield at (714) 846-6443. Open house is from 5 to 8 p.m. Location: 19820 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach. Call: (714) 962-5777.

December 5, 2004  Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church. Based on the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols which is celebrated on Christmas Eve at the chapel of King's College, Cambridge, the service repeats familiar stories from scripture, interwoven with Advent and Christmas carols and hymns. Hot cider, Christmas goodies and more music of the season will be offered in the parish hall after the service. Location: 18631 Chapel Lane (near Beach and Ellis). Time: 5 p.m. Call: (714) 962-7512.

December 5, 2004  Movies all day at Mann Pierside 6 Cinemas - NOW PLAYING: After the Sunset (PG-13, 100 min.) 12:20pm | 2:50pm | 5:20pm | 7:40pm | 10:20pm ; Christmas with the Kranks (PG, 94 min.) 11:30am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 2:30pm | 4:30pm | 5:00pm | 7:00pm | 7:30pm | 9:30pm | 10:00pm ; Saw (R, 100 min.) 3:20pm | 8:00pm ; Seed of Chucky (R, 87 min.) 1:00pm | 5:50pm | 10:30pm; Shall We Dance? (2004) (PG-13, 95 min.) 11:40am | 2:10pm | 4:40pm | 7:10pm | 9:50pm; The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (PG, 90 min.) 12:40pm | 3:10pm | 5:40pm | 7:50pm | 10:10pm; After the Sunset (PG-13, 100 min.) 12:20pm | 2:50pm | 5:20pm | 7:40pm | 10:20pm. Cost: $9/adult, $6.25 /child, senior, $6.50/matinee before 6 p.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 969-3151. Map / Directions 

December 5, 2004  Movies - Edwards Charter 5 - NOW PLAYING -  After the Sunset Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 40 min. (11:00 AM), (1:10), (3:30), 7:20; Alexander Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 56 min. (10:40 AM), (2:30), 7:00, 10:20; Christmas With the Kranks Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 34 min. (10:30 AM), (1:30), (4:30), 7:30, 10:15; The Incredibles Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 45 min. (10:00 AM), (1:00), (4:00), 7:10, 9:40; The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 30 min. (10:10 AM), (12:30), (3:00), (5:20), 7:40, 10:00. Ticket price: $6.50/matinee; $9/adult; $7/student; $6.50/senior; $6/child.  Location: Edwards Charter Centre 5, 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: 714-841-0770.

December 5, 2004    Pet Photo Nite with SantaPets at the Westminster Mall is the cat's meow. Have your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus. Time: 5 - 8 p.m. Location: 1025 Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA 92683. Call: (714) 898-2558. www.simon.com

December 5, 2004   Dance - Club Dance to NOTHING BUT PURE ROCK for age 21 and over. Special drinks include $4 Long Islands, $4 Jack Daniels, $3 Domestic Deer, $3 Well Drinks. The Liquid Lounge was voted the hottest nightclub in Orange County for house, trance, hip hop, Pure Rock, top 40 and fun. Offering five different nights of supreme entertainment, world famous DJ’s, beautiful Liquid Staff, four Bars, 13 TV’s, a pumping sound system, late night sushi restaurant, VIP Area’s and Two heated smoking patios. Cost: No Cover. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Liquid Lounge, 7887 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, California 92647 Call: (714) 892-0294. www.liquidloungehb.com 
 

December 5, 2004  Snowflakes light up the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street through New Year's Day. Approximately 84 artificial snowflakes strewn with twinkling lights adorn downtown Huntington Beach. They are a delight to see. There are 48 on the pier and 36 stretching along Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Orange Avenue. Traditionally placed along Main Street with corporate sponsorship plaques attached to them, funding cuts have changed the procedure this year. To support the community programs such as Huntington Beach Youth Shelter and YMCA affiliated with this beautiful beach enhancement in Huntington Beach, you can call (714) 847-9622.

December 5, 2004  Football - NFL Sunday Ticket Raider nation Lives here. Free BBQ 11:30am to 2:30pm on Sundays. Free food, prizes and beer specials. Place: Fitzgerald's. Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523.   www.fitzgeraldsoc.com 

December 5, 2004   Band - Blues at Gallagher's Pub. Roast Beef or Turkey Dinner w/Yorkshire Pudding - $9.95. Live band from 6 to 10 p.m. 300 Pacific Coast, 300 Pacific Coast Highway #113, Downtown Huntington Beach. Located on Walnut between Main & 3rd. Call: (714) 536.2422  www.gallagherspub.com 

December 5, 2004 Salacious Sundays with DJ Matt. Place: Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Time: All shows start at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted! Location: 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648. Call: (714) 374-0500. www.hurricanesbargrill.com