WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2006

December 13, 2006   Huntington Harbour Holiday Lights Gondola Cruises. See the houses twinkling and all aglow for the annual Cruise of Lights event in which the multi-million dollar homes in the 6 navigable channels (including Sunset) can be viewed only in a gondola. The gondoliers offer rides nightly through the holidays. Choose a Sunset Cruise till 6 p.m. or Holiday Lights cruise till midnight each night. The gondola ride is slower, more intimate and ideal for romance or family & friends. Expert gondoliers will guide you on a fabulous tour through channels and bays the larger yachts can't navigate. It's a 5 Diamond holiday activity (wear warm clothes, blankets provided).  Location: Peter's Landing and Marina, Huntington Beach (Pacific Coast Highway near Anderson). Offered each evening through New Years 2007.  Tickets /  Photos

December 13, 2006   Disc Frisbee Golf Weekly Amateur League Play - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. In weekly league play, competitors are assigned a handicap. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: 3 p.m. Call for pricing and sign up: (714) 425-9931.  Photos

December 13, 2006  Movies in Huntington Beach:

Pierside Surf City 6 Cinemas - Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA  92648  Call: (714) 969-3151.   Photo

Apocalypto
Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 18 min.
(4:45), 7:25

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Ka
Rated (R) • 1 hr. 24 min.
(4:30)

Casino Royale
Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 24 min.
(4:30), 7:40

Happy Feet
Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 48 min.
(5:05), 8:05

The Holiday
Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 16 min.
(4:50), 7:50

National Lampoon's Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj
Rated (R) • 1 hr. 38 min.
7:35

Century 20 Huntington Beach at Bella Terra,  7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647(714) 895-3456. Bargain Shows M - F Until 6pm; General Admission Sunday after 2 pm, Monday -Thursday after 6 pm, Saturday 2 pm to 6 pm; General Weekend Friday - Saturday after 6 pm.  Photo

Apocalypto
Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 18 min.
11:40 AM, 1:10, 2:45, 4:15, 5:50, 7:20, 8:55, 10:20

Blood Diamond
Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 18 min.
11:30 AM, 1:00, 2:40, 4:10, 5:50, 7:20, 9:00, 10:30

Bobby
Rated (R) • 2 hrs.
1:50, 7:05

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Ka
Rated (R) • 1 hr. 24 min.
12:45, 3:05, 5:20, 7:30, 9:50

Casino Royale
Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 24 min.
11:20 AM, 12:50, 2:35, 4:00, 5:55, 7:15, 9:05, 10:25

Flushed Away
Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 26 min.
11:15 AM, 1:25, 3:35, 5:45

Guadalupe
Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 52 min.
11:35 AM, 2:20, 5:00, 7:45, 10:25

Happy Feet
Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 48 min.
11:55 AM, 1:05, 2:30, 3:40, 5:10, 6:15, 7:40, 8:50

The Holiday
Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 16 min.
11:15 AM, 12:45, 2:15, 3:50, 5:20, 7:00, 8:20, 10:00

National Lampoon's Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj
Rated (R) • 1 hr. 38 min.
11:20 AM, 4:30, 9:40

The Nativity Story
Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 40 min.
11:25 AM, 2:00, 4:25, 6:55, 9:30

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Rated (G) • 1 hr. 38 min.
11:50 AM, 2:25, 4:55

Stranger Than Fiction
Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 45 min.
7:55, 10:30

Turistas
Rated (R) • 1 hr. 32 min.
12:40, 3:00, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15

Unaccompanied Minors
Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 29 min.
11:45 AM, 2:15, 4:40, 7:10, 9:35
 

Charter Centre 5 Huntington Beach, 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: 714-841-0770

Flags of Our Fathers
Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 12 min.
(2:15), 8:00

For Your Consideration
Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 26 min.
(2:45), 7:30, 9:30

Little Miss Sunshine
Rated (R) • 1 hr. 40 min.
(12:00), (5:30)

Marie Antoinette
Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 58 min.
(12:15), (4:50)

Open Season
Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 40 min.
(12:30), (2:30), (4:45), 6:50

The Prestige
Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 15 min.
(1:15), (4:15), 7:00, 9:45

The Queen
Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 37 min.
(12:45), (3:00), (5:15), 7:40, 9:50

Running With Scissors
Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 2 min.
9:00

December 13, 2006  Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library on the first floor features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.  Photo

December 13, 2006  Nutcracker Ballet -   Nutcracker Ballet -  Ballet Etudes production of “The Nutcracker.”  Ballet Etudes is a nonprofit youth ballet company extending performing opportunities to pre-professional ballet students while introducing the art of ballet to young audience members.  Location: Huntington Beach Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA  Call: (714) 847-6657.

December 13, 2006 Band - The Carol Welsman Quartet features Carol Welsman, Vocals/Piano; Jimmy Branley, Drums; Kevin Axt, Bass. Cavallino Ristorante, 8052 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call (714) 536-6665

December 13, 2006   Shipley Nature Center features trails, interactive touch and feel displays for youth, and wildlife such as birds, turtles and plants endemic to the region. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Free, Donations accepted.  Location: Huntington Central Park West on Golden West Street between Slater Ave. and Talbert - Central Library Dr., Huntington Beach, CA (Map Location: 17732 Golden West St.) Call: (714) 842-4772.  www.fsnc.org  Photos

December 13, 2006  Art Exhibit - La Boquilla, Columbia Collaborative Photographs.  Golden West College, Time: 5. to 8 p.m. Call: (714) 892-7711. Cost: Free. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.

December 13, 2005   Swim - Lap Swim at Huntington Beach High School pool. Time: 6 to 8 a.m. Cost $3 or 20 -punch pass for $50. Call: (714) 960-8884. Location: 1905 Main Street.  Photo

December 13, 2006  Kids - Toddler Storytime. Stories are geared toward children ages 3 - 5 and everyone is welcome. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781.

December 13, 2006  Bingo - Elks Bingo BPOE Lodge 1959. Door opens at 10 a.m. Early bird 11 a.m. Regular 11:30 a.m. Free coffee, tea, and popcorn. Food and soft drinks available for purchase. Location: 7711 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, California Call: (714) 848-9440. hbelks.com

December 13, 2006  Snowflake lights adorn the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street through the New Year 2007. Artificial snowflakes strewn with twinkling lights line the downtown Huntington Beach street, continuing on the Huntington Beach Pier, the icon that vacation travelers and local residents recognize as the symbol of Huntington Beach. Time: Sunset to dawn, daily. Photos

December 13, 2006 Band - Soundcake & DJ Matt  at Hurricanes Bar & Grill, 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 374-0500. 21+, ID. 32 beers on tap plus thousands of cocktail creations, including signature 26 oz. Hurricanes Twister. w spectacular ocean/sunset patio overlooking the heart of Main Street USA. Happy Hour 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. M-Sat; Sunday 7-10 p.m. & M-W 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.  Photo

December 13, 2006 Live entertainment - Hump Day Funnies 8:30pm. Dinner menu and cocktails are served nightly. Age 21, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person applies. Call for details about additional cover charge for select shows. 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, 2006 Live entertainment - Live Music 8:30pm. Dinner menu and cocktails are served nightly. Age 21, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person applies. Call for details about additional cover charge for select shows. 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, 2006 Live entertainment - Joey's Blues Jam 8:00pm. Dinner menu and cocktails are served nightly. Age 21, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person applies. Call for details about additional cover charge for select shows. 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, 2006 Live Comedy at Tumbleweeds Bar & Saloon where food is served till Midnight every day! Pool, darts, Monday Night Football Specials and meal deals. 21094 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, California (714) 960-3776
 

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December 13, 2006  Nutcracker Ballet with St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre - Enjoy the delightful holiday classic complete with the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dashing prince, as the internationally acclaimed St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre makes its debut at The Center. This traditional Russian production features a company of brilliant dancers, glorious sets and costumes and the Pacific Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s magical score. It’s the don’t-miss family event of the season! Orange County Performing Arts Center Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, California 92626 Show Time: 7:30 p.m. Ticket sales and information are available over the phone daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at (714) 556-2787