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Huntington Beach, California December 2005

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2005

December 18, 2005 - SANTA is coming to Downtown Huntington Beach between 1 and 3 p.m. Bring your camera, you baby or kids and get a picture of your family while Santa poses with you! Location: Main Street near Rocky Mountain Chocolate. www.hbdowntown.com

December 18, 2005 Art - Just Visiting Art Exhibit examines works from artists in California, New York and England at at Huntington Beach Art Center. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Location: 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 374-1650.

December 18, 2005 Ballet - The Nutcracker Ballet performed by the Ballet Repertory Theatre. The Nutcracker has since become an annual Holiday tradition. Location: Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West Street. Time: 1 or 5 p.m. Cost: $13; $12/Students & Seniors; $11/Children under 12. Call: (714) 895-8150, option 1.

December 18, 2005 Huntington Beach Concert Band Holiday Concert Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: Huntington Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA

December 18, 2005 Downtown Huntington Beach Holiday Gift - Enjoy 2 free hours of parking in the covered city garage located in the heart of downtown Huntington Beach. Go to any merchant or restaurant and request your coupon to present to parking attendants as you leave the garage. This special offer will last through January 2, 2006.

December 18, 2005 Open House - The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort Holiday Open House - The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort will showcase its $2 million renovation at this Holiday Open House held from 4 to 8 p.m. A gingerbread village, caroling by The Sunshine Children (6 p.m.) and complimentary refreshments will be offered. If you've never visited Huntington Beach's AAA 4 Diamond resort with 4 Diamond cuisine and the best views of the coast in north Orange County, don't pass up your chance to see the popular hotel that guests from around the world adore. There are 10 Christmas trees in themed rooms and lobbies. Tours of guest rooms will be offered in addition to a 25% discount on your dinner at the Palm Court Steakhouse (reservations highly recommended). Children can take a photo with Santa, write their Christmas wish list, make holiday cards and decorate their own cookies. "Spark of Love" unwrapped gifts for a Christmas toy collection sponsored by the Huntington Beach Fire Department are requested. The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort is located at Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway. Self or valet parking is available for a fee in the located parallel to Pacific Coast Highway on Pacific View Avenue between Huntington Street and Twin Dolphin. A city beach parking lot is located directly across Pacific Coast Highway. Location: 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 845-8400

December 18, 2005 Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library is holding its annual Member's Co-op Show of the Huntington Beach Art League. Located on the first floor of the library, the exhibit features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Membership to the nonprofit Huntington Beach art club is open to the public. This special show goes through February 28, 2006. For information on joining this affordable club (membership is around $30/year, subject to change), call Louis LaCroix (714) 847-2813. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

December 18, 2005 Huntington Beach Movies all day at Mann Pierside 6 Cinemas - NOW PLAYING: Movies at Mann Theatres -Thru Thursday, 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, 3:10pm, 6:40pm, 10:00pm; Just Friends Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 28 min. Noon, 2:30pm, 4:50pm; King Kong Rated (PG-13) • 3 hrs. 7 min. 9:20am, 10:50am, 1:10pm, 2:40pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm, 9:00pm, 10:20pm; Shopgirl Rated (R) • 1 hr. 44 min. 7:20pm, 9:40pm; Walk the Line Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 13 min. 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:50pm, 9:50pm. 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 18, 2005 Century 20 Bella Terra Huntington Beach Movies and times: December 20, 2005 Aeon Flux Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 35 min. (12:55), (3:10), (5:30), 7:45, 10:00; The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 12 min. (11:00 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; The Family Stone Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 42 min. (11:20 AM), (12:20), (1:45), (2:55), (4:15), (5:25), 6:45, 7:55, 9:20, 10:25; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 30 min. (12:00), (3:30), 7:00, 10:30; Just Friends Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 28 min. (11:35 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:05, 9:20; King Kong Rated (PG-13) • 3 hrs. 7 min. (11:15 AM), (11:40 AM), (12:10), (12:40), (1:25), (2:20), (3:05), (3:35), (4:05), (4:35), (5:20), 6:15, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:15, 10:10; Pride & Prejudice Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 7 min. (11:10 AM), (1:55), (4:45), 7:35, 10:15; 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. (1:05), (4:10), 7:10, 10:05. 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./

December 18, 2005 Surfing - National Scholastic Surfing Association NSSA 2005/2006 Southwest Conference Explorer Season competition. Contest 5 in this series is an AA rated 2-day event from December 17 to 18. It will be held at Church Beach in San Onofre. It is open to (age as of 1/1/06) mens 18 and up; juniors 15 to 17 years; boys 13 to 14 years old; menehuene 12 and under; longboard all ages; masters 24 to 34 years; seniors 35 to 44; super seniors 45 and up; girls 14 and under; womens all ages. Fee: $95 one time membership. $45 pre-registration; day of registration as space permits is $60. Mail entries to NSSA, P.O Box 495, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 378-0899.

December 18, 2005 Snowflakes light up the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Streetthrough 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.

December 18, 2005 Pete Mallorys Sunday Brunch- Pete's Bottomless Bloody Mary Brunch. Pete's features a coastal fusion of all you can eat grub along with all you can drink Bloody Mary's that YOU build at your table. Live entertainment by "Say When" sets the mood for kicking back, drinking, eating and enjoying the ocean view. Join the fun on Sunday and JUST GO BOTTOMLESS! Pete has put together all of his favorite recipes from his many surf destinations, like: Peel n' Eat Shrimp Bay, Scallop Ceviche, Beer Can Chicken, Bottomless Bloody Mary's and Live Beach Band Say When. Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults - $29.00, Children (5 - 12) - $14.50. For more information on Pete's Sunset Grille or to make your brunch reservations please call (714) 845-4775. Location: Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach.

December 18, 2005 Band - Salicious Sundays features New Breed and DJ Dime at Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Location: 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Call: (714) 374-0500. Photos

December 18, 2005 Blues - Big Harmonica Bob Pro Blues Party Jam at 4 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).

December 18, 2005 Boat Tour - Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights. Boat tour times: 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm. Location: 16821 Algonquin Street, Huntington Harbour Mall. Cost: $14/adult, $8/age 2 to 12. Call: 714-840-7542 www.cruiseoflights.org

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