SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2006

December 9, 2006  Movies:

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.
(11:15 AM), (2:00), (4:45), 7:25, 10:05

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Ka
Rated (R) • 1 hr. 24 min.
(11:30 AM), (1:40), (3:50), 6:00, 8:10, 10:20

Casino Royale
Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 24 min.
(11:45 AM), (3:30), 6:45, 9:45

Happy Feet
Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 48 min.
(11:25 AM), (2:15), (5:00), 7:35, 9:55

The Holiday
Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 16 min.
(1:00), (4:00), 7:00, 10:00

National Lampoon's Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj
Rated (R) • 1 hr. 38 min.
10:25

The Nativity Story
Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 40 min.
(12:30), (3:00), 5:30, 8:00

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

Deck the Halls
Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 35 min.
12:10, 2:45, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05

Deja Vu
Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 8 min.
1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 10:00

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

The Fountain
Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 36 min.
10:10

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

Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
Rated (R) • 1 hr. 40 min.
7:25, 9:55

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 9, 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: 2 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2006 Band - The Scott Wilkie Electric Band Quartet features Scott Wilkie, Keyboards; Dave Hill, Guitar; Nathan Brown, Bass; David Anderson, Drums; Eddie Drayton, Percussion. Cavallino Ristorante, 8052 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call (714) 536-6665

December 9, 2006 Bands - x-division, DJ Cool Hand and After at Gallaghers HB Pub. d.j.cool hand spins what you want to hear in between these 2 hot rock acts!! Time: 10pm. Gallaghers Pub & Grill.  21 and older, valid ID required. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536.2422.  Photos

December 9, 2006 Live entertainment - "Night of Champions" Comedy 5th Year Anniversary 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 9, 2006 Live entertainment - Crossfire (Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute) 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 9, 2006  Band - Sound  Cake - Time: 8 PM - 1 AM. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 960-9996. www.perqs.com   Photos

December 9, 2006 Live entertainment - Myron Barnett 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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  9, 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 9, 2006  Christian Singles Dance - Location: Psalm 30:11 Dance Studio, 530 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA. Time: 7 to 11:30 p.m. Cost: $10 before 8 p.m. 625-3508. www.hbchristiansingles.org

December 9, 2006  Snowflake light displays 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 onto 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 9, 2006 Bands -  Firecracker 500 with The Claggs and N Switch from 9:00pm-1:00am; 10:45-11:30pm Firecracker 500; 10:00-10:30pm The Claggs; 9:15-9:30pm N Switch. $5 Cover. 21+, ID. Fitzgeralds Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 968-4523.

December 9, 2006  The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee's boat parade is a special event! It’s a thank you to Huntington Harbour residents for decorating their homes! Grand Marshall Ron Nelson orchestrates efforts to launch an exciting event themed, Music for All Ages.  Location to watch: Warner Avenue at Pacific Coast Highway municipal lot or walkways and bridges of Huntington Harbour. Note: Traffic is closed to all but island residents and their guests on this special night. Time: event starts after dusk.

December 9, 2006 Band - Magoo 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 9, 2006 Band - Helicopter 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 9, 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
 

Clubs and organizations
December 9 - 10, 2006 Huntington Beach Ski Club trip to Mammoth. Huntington Beach Ski Club - Join the club and take trips to mountain destinations with a group of HB snow lovers who seek the best skiing the U.S. offers. Call: (714) 318-9452.