Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California  December 2005

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2005

December 13, 2005  Boat Tour - Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights. Boat tour times: 6pm, 7pm & 8pm.  Location: 16821 Algonquin Street, Huntington Harbour Mall. Cost: $8 - $14. Call: 714-840-7542  www.cruiseoflights.org

December 13, 2005 Jazz Concert under direction of Tom Kubis. Born in 1951 in Los Angeles, California, after studying music, Kubis began playing tenor and soprano saxophones with various bands. He also played piano for Bobby Vinton.  Not only has he succeeded as a musician, however, Kubis's compositions and arrangements are in great demand with big band leaders. Tom Kubis formed his own big band, attracting the attention of Jack Sheldon who became an informal co-leader of the band. Apart from writing for the band, Kubis continues to provide charts for others, including Bill Watrous, the BBC Radio Big Band, and his work is also performed by youth and college bands in the USA and UK. While his writing is always lively, entertaining and often challenging, musicians and audiences alike love the complexity of his arrangements. Kubis's own recording career has held second fiddle to other projects but his artistic talent has shaped the jazz scene and puts him on the chart as one of the greatest jazz composers, performers and conductors today.  Call: (714) 895-8150. Location: Stage West, Golden West College, 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Free admission. 

December 13, 2005  Blues Jam with the Blues Man -  8:00 Blues Jam with Mr. Joey (joeysblues.com) at Martini Blues. Time: 8 p.m. No cover: $10 minimum order per person. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888) 24-BLUES(25837). www.martiniblues.com/ Photos

December 13, 2005 Edwards Charter Centre 5 Movies - Jarhead Rated (R) • 1 hr. 55 min. (4:00), 7:00, 9:50; Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Rated (R) • 1 hr. 43 min. (4:20), 7:20, 9:45; The Legend of Zorro Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 10 min. (4:15), 7:10, 10:00; Prime Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 46 min. (5:00), 10:05; Saw II Rated (R) • 1 hr. 31 min. 7:40; Zathura Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 35 min. (4:50), 7:30, 10:10. Matinee show times are in parentheses. Ticket price: $6.50/matinee; $9/adult; $7/student; $6.50/senior; $6/ child.  Location: 7822 Warner Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92647.  Call: 714-841-0770 or  (800) 326-3264. 

December 13, 2005  Huntington Beach Movies all day at Mann Pierside 6 Cinemas - NOW PLAYING: Movies at Mann Theatres -The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 12 min. 12:40pm, 3:50pm, 7:00pm, 10:10pm; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 30 min. 11:30am, 3:00pm, 6:30pm, 10:00pm; Just Friends Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 28 min. - 12:20pm, 2:50pm, 5:10pm, 7:30pm, 9:40pm; Shopgirl Rated (R) • 1 hr. 44 min. - 11:40am, 2:20pm, 4:50pm, 7:40pm, 10:20pm; Walk the Line Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 13 min. - 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:50pm, 9:50pm; Yours, Mine & Ours Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 28 min. Noon, 2:30pm, 5:00pm, 7:20pm, 9:30pm. 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. 

December 13, 2005  Century 20 Bella Terra Huntington Beach Movies and times: Aeon Flux Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 35 min. (11:45 AM), (12:55), (2:00), 3:15, 4:20, 5:30, 6:45, 7:45, 9:05, 10:00; Chicken Little Rated (G) • 1 hr. 21 min. (11:00 AM), (1:00), 3:00, 5:00; The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 12 min. (11:10 AM), (11:50 AM), (12:30), (1:10), (1:50), 2:25, 3:05, 3:45, 4:25, 5:05, 5:40, 6:20, 7:00, 7:40, 8:20, 8:55, 9:35, 10:15; Derailed Rated (R) • 1 hr. 50 min. 7:50, 10:25; First Descent Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 50 min. (11:55 AM), 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 30 min. (12:00), 3:30, 7:00, 10:30; The Ice Harvest Rated (R) • 1 hr. 28 min. (11:15 AM), (1:25), 3:35, 5:45, 7:55, 10:05; Just Friends Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 28 min. (11:35 AM), (1:45), 4:30, 7:05, 9:20; Little Manhattan Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 29 min. (12:35), 3:10; Pride & Prejudice Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 7 min. (11:05 AM), (1:55), 4:45, 6:20, 7:30, 9:10, 10:15; Rent Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 15 min. (1:15), 4:15, 7:25, 10:25 Syriana Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 3 min. (12:25), (1:50), 3:20, 4:40, 6:15, 7:30, 9:00, 10:20; Walk the Line Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 13 min. (12:20), (1:05), 3:25, 4:10, 6:25, 7:10, 9:30, 10:10; Yours, Mine & Ours Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 28 min. (12:15), 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:25. Location and pricing: 7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647(714) 895-3456. Bargain Shows M - F Until 6pm $7.25; Bargain Shows Sat, Sun, & Holidays Until 2pm $7.25; General Admission Sunday after 2 pm, Monday -Thursday after 6 pm, Saturday 2 pm to 6 pm $9.50; General Weekend Friday - Saturday after 6 pm $9.75, Child (3 to 11) $6.50, Senior (65 & up) $7.00 Student (with current student id) $8.25./ Photo

December 13, 2005  Art - Digital Photographic Essay of Montecito's Val Verde estate. Perhaps even more significant than its Spanish Colonial Revival house designed by Bertram Goodhue, are Val Verde's powerful and poetic gardens, transformed in the 1930s from formal academic expressions into a simple evocation of an Italian villa garden. Enjoy this artistic journey into the gardens and halls of Val Verde. Cost: Free. Golden West College Fine Arts Gallery is located on the campus of Golden West (Community) College on Gothard Street. Enter on Center Avenue. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.  Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.  

December 13, 2005  Cocktail Specials  - $2 Well drinks and $2 domestic beerss at Fitzgerald's. Time:11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Fitzgeralds Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523  

December 13, 2005  Sleigh Ride with Santa at Longboard Pub. Santa will bring his Huntington Beach sleigh and go Christmas Caroling with all the children. He will arte at the Longboard at 5 p.m. sharp. All you have to do is show up with an unwrapped gift for the Child Guidance Center. There will be a special sleigh for the kids and drinks for the parents. Location: 217 Main Street, Huntington Beach Call: 714-960-1896. photo

December 13, 2005   Band -  Cubenis - Grateful Dead tribute band.  Cover.  Location: Marlin Bar & Grill. 16651 Gothard Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: (714) 842-5587. www.marlinbar.com / Photos

December 13, 2005   Karaoke with KJ Darlene in Celebrity Room at Martini Blues 21+, valid ID required. Time: 7 p.m. No cover. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Live Entertainment Nightly! Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. www.martiniblues.com, Reservations: 714-840-2129 $10 minimum order per person.  Photos

December 13, 2005  Comedy - Stand Up Comedy Tuesday Tons of Laugh in the Legends Room at Martini Blues. 21+, valid ID required. Time: 8:30 p.m. No cover. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Live Entertainment Nightly! Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 www.martiniblues.com, Reservations: 714-840-2129 $10 minimum order per person.  Photos

December 13, 2005  Cocktail & Food Specials include $2 Well drinks, $2 Drafts and $2 Taco at J King Neptune's.Call: (562) 592-4878. Location: 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy (one block north of Warner) Sunset Beach, Ca 90742  Time: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Photos

December 13, 2005  Band - The best live music in Huntington Beach where great Irish food and Guinness on tap is served in the full cocktail bar daily at Gallaghers Pub & Grill.  Time: 8 p.m.  21+. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call:(714) 536.2422.  Photos

December 13, 2005  Hurry Date -  Women ages 30-40; Men ages 35-45 can enjoy 12-20 mini dates in one night! Check-in at 7:00, HurryDating begins at 7:30. Please come as close to check-in time as you can so you have time to grab a drink before the HurryDating begins promptly at 7:30! Location: Buca di Beppo, 7979 Center Avenue (at Beach Blvd & the 405 next to Liquid Lounge) HurryDating will take place upstairs. Members: $26.25; Non-Members: $35. www.hurrydate.com

December 13, 2005 DJ Jubal spins an eclectic mix in the evening - from 8pm to Close at Red Pearl Kitchen. This intimate restaurant with a cocktail bar in downtown Huntington Beach serves fantastic cuisine with Asian influence and delicious drinks for the 21+ audience. Location: 412 Walnut, Huntington Beach. Call: (714) 969-0224. Photos

December 13, 2005  Snowflakes light up the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street through New Year's Day. Approximately 84 artificial snowflakes strewn with twinkling lights adorn light 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 and the Huntington Beach Pier, they are truly beautiful displays of holiday spirit in Huntington Beach. Watch the twinkling lights reflect on the Pacific Ocean waters below. Photos

December 13, 2005 Entertainment - Club Mistress. DJ Peter G, SoBe Model Search, Think Pink Furly, Brian V and Gunner, hosted by Arturo and Litzy. Brought to you by Acropoplis RPM and held at Hurricanes Bar &Grill. Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Location: 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Call: (714) 374-0500. Photos

December 13, 2005   Band - Orion at Tumbleweed's Bar & Grill, 21+. No Cover. Begins after 8 p.m. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776.