THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006

December 21, 2006  - Huntington Beach Cruise of Lights boat ride  is a 45 to 50 minute boat cruise through Huntington Beach's waterways and channels in a residential area 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:  6, 7 or 8 p.m. Ticket cost: $12.50; $8.50 age 2 -12; Call: 714-840-7542. Fax your order anytime to: (714) 840-7573.  www.cruiseoflights.org

December 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2006  Comedy at Gallaghers. - 9pm. 3 pro comedians...$3! Door charge for comedy show only. Come in free for Karaoke at 11pm! 21 plus, ID. Gallagher's Pub and Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536-2422. photos

December 21, 2006  - A Song For Christmas -  book & music by Erik Przytulski appearing December 21 & 22. Huntington Beach Playhouse. Location: Huntington Beach Public Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue , Huntington Beach, CA. www.hbph.org

December 21, 2006  Karaoke - with Stan & Leah. Location: Marlin Bar & Grill, 16651 Gothard Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: (714) 842-5587. www.marlinbar.com / Photos

December 21, 2006  Live Jam Sessions -  at Perqs Nite Club. 21+, 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach. 714-960-9996. photos
 

December 21, 2006  The Abyss - Metal Night is the Only Metal Night in Orange County. DJ Digital Vampire playing pure rock from all decades. Free pool, contest giveaways, wicked metal CDs. Drink specials 9 to 1:30 a.m. Drink specials.  21+, ID. No cover. Location: Surf City Saloon, 18528 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: 714-963-7744

December 21, 2006 Band - Luther Hughes Cannonball Coltrane Project features Luther Hughes, Bass; Glenn Cashman, Tenor Sax; Bruce Babad, Alto Sax; Paul Kreibich, Drums; Ed Czach, Piano. Cavallino Ristorante, 8052 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call (714) 536-6665.

December 21, 2006 Band - Double Trouble & DJ's Devin & Rich 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 21, 2006 Live entertainment - Krazy Karaoke 9:00pm. 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 21, 2006  Karaoke - The Arbors, 6060 Warner, Huntington Beach, CA . Time: 9 p.m. Cover: Food or one drink minimum. Call: (714) 842-5111. photos

December 21, 2006 Live entertainment - OCMA Competition. 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 21, 2006 Live entertainment - Ultimate Laff-Down 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 21, 2006 Band - Chesterfield Blues 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
 

Community Clubs and Organizations

December 21, 2006  Rotary Club of Huntington Beach meets from 12:10 pm - 1:30 pm at Meadowlark Golf Course, 16782 Graham Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Call for information about attending and joining: (714) 846-1364.

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