SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2006

December 16, 2006  - Huntington Beach Cruise of Lights is a 45 to 50 minute boat cruise through the navigable channels and waterways of a residential community known as Huntington Harbour. Residents of this community comprised of five manmade islands (that's part of the City of Huntington Beach) deck their boats with boughs of holly and string colorful lights to reflect an annual event theme. In 2006, Cruise of Lights celebrates the season with "Music for All Ages." Annual attendees to an event that's existed nearly 50 years may recognize that most years the event has a musical theme to educate about the  tremendous effort by volunteers of the nonprofit Huntington Harbour Philharmonic to raise money for music programs in the schools. It's a delightful experience ideal for all ages. Note, ticket holders go to Huntington Harbour Mall, 16821 Algonquin, where they park for free and board a bus for a short 3 minute trip to the boat dock of Huntington Harbour Yacht Club where yachts depart for the cruise. Volunteers are on hand to direct you to your bus and boat.  Read more   Event Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Ticket Cost: $14.50; $8.50 age 2 -12; Call: 714-840-7542. Fax your order anytime to: (714) 840-7573.  www.cruiseoflights.org

December 16, 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 16, 2006  Saturday Car Cruisers known as the Donuts Derelicts share Hot Rods, Street Cars, Woodies, Imports and a variety of restored vehicles at Adams and Magnolia Ave. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams.  Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission.

December 16, 2006   Broomball - New players invited to join existing teams for scheduled play. Games are scheduled for 60 minutes but can run longer. contact  Time: 10:20 p.m. New individual players welcome. Cost: $15 per person. New players welcome. e-mail Kevin Stockdale kevin@ocbroomball.org.  (To schedule your own game, contact Skate Zone directly at (714) 842-9143, ext. 0.) Location Skate Zone, 16091 Gothard St., Huntington Beach, CA.

December 16, 2006 Bands - Triple Threat. $5 Cover. 21+, ID. Fitzgeralds Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 968-4523.

December 16, 2006 Live entertainment - Comedy Headliner: Lahna Turner 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 16, 2006 Live entertainment - Sugah Daddy 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 16, 2006 Live musical entertainment - Band usually includes jazz selections at The Arbors, 6060 Warner, Huntington Beach, CA . Time: 9 p.m. Cover: Food or one drink minimum. Call: (714) 842-5111. photos

December 16, 2006  - Christmas in the Land of Oz - adapted by Ruth Perry from the books by L. Frank Baum December 15, 16 & 17. Huntington Beach Playhouse. Location: Huntington Beach Public Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue , Huntington Beach, CA. www.hbph.org

December 16,  2006   Santa at Bella Terra -  Bella Terra Huntington Beach mall presents live musical performances and holiday-themed entertainment free.  December 9 & 16 - Santa visits & photos. Event time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location:  7777 Edinger Avenue, Bella Terra Mall, Huntington Beach, CA

December 16, 2006 Band - The Larry Fresch Trio , features Larry Fresch, Sax; Kenny Williams, Keyboard/Piano; Ray Genovese, Drums. Cavallino Ristorante, 8052 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call (714) 536-6665.

December 16, 2006  Band - Say When plays from 8 to 10 p.m. at Chimayo at the Beach, 315 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: 714-374-7273.

December 16, 2006  Art Exhibit - Anderson Gallery features fine arts exhibits with a collection of watercolors, oils and sculptures and mixed media from renown artists Bill Anderson, Raul Anguiano, Henry Fukuhara, Howard Hitchcock, Milford Zornes and more. Time: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant). Call: (562) 592-4393.  Photos

December 16, 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 16, 2006  Band - The Kooks - Time: 8 PM - 1 AM. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 960-9996. www.perqs.com   Photos

December 16, 2006  Roller Blading Fun Roll - Join the group of roller bladers who meet near the Huntington Beach Pier for a fun roller blade 16-mile round trip at an easy going pace (all levels and ages, plus bicycles welcome) from Huntington Beach to Newport Beach.  Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free. Just show up!  www.funroll.com   

December 16, 2006   Newland House Holiday on the Hill - Newland House will be decorated in holiday splendor. The historic Newland House features a museum and docent led tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, 19820 Beach Blvd.,   Huntington Beach  CA  92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $2; $1 child. Call: (714) 962-5777. Photos

December 16, 2006  Tour -  Take a tour of the Shipley Nature Center. Trained docents provide renovation information, answer questions, and lead tours. You are free to wander the trails, view renovation progress, and spot birds, turtles and other wildlife. Note that the gates are closed for inclement weather, and the Nature Center may be closed for major holiday weekends and the fifth Saturday in some months. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: 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 16, 2006  Snowflakes light 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 16, 2006 Band - New Breed and 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.  Photos

December 16, 2006 Band - Buzz Dawg 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

December 16, 2006 - Band - Red Chair Lounge at Hyatt Regency Resort in Huntington Beach features smooth jazz nights with the delightful sounds of the April Spain Duo performing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. 21+, ID. Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call concierge for info: (714) 698-1234.  Photos

December 16, 2006 Band - Catfish Fry at Pete's Sunset Grille at Hyatt Regency Resort in Huntington Beach, performing from 7 to 10 p.m. 21+, ID. Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call concierge for info: (714) 698-1234. Photos

December 16, 2006   Band - American Wake (theamericanwake.com) traditional Irish band at Gallagher’s Pub and Grill in Huntington Beach CA, located right off Main Street behind Huntington Surf and Sport surf shop. Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Very cheep cover! 21+. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call:(714) 536.2422. Photos
 

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December 16, 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 Times: 2 and 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

December 16, 2006 Nutcracker Ballet - Laguna Ballet Celebrates 21st Anniversary Performance of The Nutcracker. Laguna Ballet  continues the tradition with the 21st annual Nutcracker performance the weekend of December 16 & 17th at the Laguna Artists’ Theatre at Laguna Beach High School . Over 75 Orange County students come together each year, under the direction of Artistic Director Shery Gilbert, to present this full length Nutcracker. The lead role of Clara will be performed by Shelby Peterson & Emory O’Steen, the Sugar Plum Fairy will be performed by Lauren Eggertsen. Special guest artist, Anton Pankevich , from Pacific Northwest Ballet, will perform as the Cavalier. Matinee 2:00 pm; Evening: 6:00 pm. Tickets are $15 for children/Seniors and $17 for adults. Tickets can be purchased by contacting 949-855-0331, wwww.LagunaNutcracker.com

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December 16, 2006  No Boat Parade - This unique sunset Beach parade could be held around 5:30 p.m. if it was happening. Participants wearing or driving with lights on their could line up (just in case) at Warner and Pacific. No number to call, no entry fee. Just show up and enjoy Americana's small town festivities.