December 24, 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.
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December 24, 2006 Nutcracker Ballet (full version) - is a traditional
Christmas performance at Golden West College Mainstage Theater. It
is Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house. As the clock strikes midnight
strange things begin to happen. Clara begins shrinking as her beautiful
Christmas tree grows high above her. The toys around the tree come to life
while the room fills with an army of mice, lead by the fierce Mouse King. As
the Nutcracker awakens, he leads his army of toy soldiers into battle with
the mice. Time: 1 p.m. Cost: $13/ general admission; $12/ students,
seniors, kids 12 and under. Golden West College Mainstage Theater.
Golden West College,
Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California
92647. Call (714) 895-8150. www.gwctheater.com
December 24, 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.
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December 24, 2006 Christmas Eve Services at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal
Church - 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Carols; 7:15 p.m. Worship Team Concert;
7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Carols; 10:30 p.m. Choral concert; 11:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist & Carols (“Midnight Mass”). Location: 18631 Chapel Lane,
Huntington Beach, CA. Call to confirm times: (714) 962-7512
December 24, 2006 Christmas Eve Services. Times: Early Christmas Eve
Services at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Family Christmas Services at 3 and 5 p.m.;
Candlelight Christmas Eve Services at 7, 9 and 11 p.m. Location: Grace
Lutheran Church, 6931 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call to
confirm times: (714) 897-0361. www.gracehb.org
December 24, 2006 – Christmas Eve Services at Beachcities Community Church.
Times: 9:30, 11:30 a.m., 4:00, 6:30 p.m. (tent.) Auditorium. Location:
9872 Hamilton Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Times: 5:30 p.m. Call: (714)
698-0668. www.beachcities.org
December 24, 2006 Newland
House Museum Tour - The historic Newland House is 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.
Call: (714) 962-5777.
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December 24, 2006 Band - The Doug MacDonald Quartet features Doug
MacDonald, Guitar; Bill Barzie, Drums; Harry Smith, Bass. Cavallino
Ristorante, 8052 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call (714) 536-6665.
December 24, 2006 Harley Ride - 5th Annual Harley Ride; Fitzgeralds
Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 968-4523.
December 24, 2006 Christmas Eve Services - First Christian Church, 1207 Main
Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Times:
9 a.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. Call: (714) 536-2589, ext. 2. www.fcchb.com
December 24, 2006 Worship - Christmas Eve Service at First Christian Church.
Location: Main Street and Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, California. Times:
3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Cost: Donations accepted. Call to confirm time:
(714) 523-2589.
December 24, 2006 Christmas Eve Services, Community Bible Church. Location:
401 6th Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Time -Call to confirm: (714)
536-4255. www.cbchb.com
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December 24, 2006 Christmas Eve Services - A special Christmas Eve weekend
includes the Miracle of Christmas to partake in one of five identical
services. Times: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Location First
Christian Church, 1207 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536-2589
December 24, 2006 Christmas Eve Family Service (Candle Light) at Redeemer
Lutheran Church. Time: 7 p.m.; Candle Light Service with Holy Communion at
11:30 p.m. Location: 16351 Springdale Street, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92649.
Call to confirm: (714) 846-6330. www.redeemer-lutheran.net
December 24, 2006 Holiday Christmas Ever Services - Seabreeze Church,
Times: 4 & 5:30 pm at the Library Theater. Huntington Beach Central Library,
7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA Call to confirm times: (714)
969-7622
December 24, 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.
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December 24, 2006 Live entertainment - The Blues Buffet Band 5:00pm.
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
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December 24, 2006 Live entertainment - Karaoke 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
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December 24, 2006 Open XMAS Eve from 9 to 5 p.m. - DJ Shy 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.
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December 24, 2006 Football - NFL 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 24, 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 5 to 9 p.m. 21+, ID. Location: 21500
Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call concierge for info: (714)
698-1234.
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December 24, 2006 Live Music - Say When
Duo. Pete
Mallory's at the Hyatt hotel is all about live entertainment! Say
When at Pete Mallory Sunset Grille Sunday Bottomless Bloody Mary Brunch is a
Surf City favorite. Join Pete and his crew every Sunday for Pete's
Bottomless Bloody Mary Brunch! Pete features a coastal fusion of all you can
eat grub along with all you can drink Bloody Mary's that YOU build at your
own table. Live entertainment by "Say When" sets the mood for kicking back,
drinking, eating and enjoying the ocean view! JUST GO BOTTOMLESS! Pete has
put together all of his favorite recipes from his many surf destinations,
that have included (but may not be served when you go, call to obtain the
current menu) Peel n' Eat Shrimp, Bay Scallop Ceviche, Beer Can Chicken,
Omelete and Waffle stations, Lots of Great Desserts, Famous Bottomless
Bloody Mary's, Live Beach Band. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa,
21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714)
845-4775
