The holiday season kicks-off at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay on Sunday, December 8 with the lighting of a 25-foot fir tree on The Gazebo Lawn. Thousands of sparkling white lights welcome guests and local residents to the celebration to toast the season with hot chocolate, eggnog and apple cider. A twinkle will be in every child's eye when Santa arrives with sweet treats for all. Featured guest, Liam Mayclem, Host of CBS 5 Eye on the Bay and KCBS Foodie Chap, will also recognize and congratulate the winners of the Holiday Gingerbread House Competition.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, the beloved annual holiday tradition entertaining thousands of families each year, will be presented from November 21 through December 21 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. Recently enhanced with traditional carols, the timeless story is directed by Scott Calcagno (Legally Blonde at The Civic Theatre, Grease at The Long Lake Theatre as well as the annual production of A Christmas Carol at Drury Lane Theatre). The hour long Drury Lane production uses 14 of the most versatile actors in Chicago to bring over 30 of the colorful Dickensian characters to life. Drury Lane Theatre also offers families the special opportunity to have breakfast or dinner with Santa Claus on select performance dates in the dining room with a festive buffet-style menu complete with seasonal favorites.
Poised to celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2014, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel invites guests to experience the surprise and delight of the season as the resort is transformed into a holiday wonderland with sparkling lights, sweet treats and special events. In celebration, the resort is collecting canned goods, non-perishable food items, toys, books and stuffed animals to be donated to local Orange County charities including the Orange County Rescue Mission and Miracles for Kids.
Even if you've seen Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' a dozen times, can recite all the lines....you've never seen it like this before. With newly enhanced spine-tingling 4-D sensory effects, Disney Digital 3-D and a sensational 'making of' exhibition, this marvelous macabre classic is coming alive to haunt your holidays. And the only place you can experience this 20th Anniversary Scare-ebration of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas': at the legendary El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
Usher in the holiday season with Popcorn Hat Players' unique brand of a yuletide tale. Help Tinker the Elf and a crazy cast of characters assist Santa find his lost bag of toys. Start the season off with PHP and make the season merry!
The story of the Nativity, or as it is more commonly known, Christmas Eve, is considered one of the most important holidays of the year. It is a joyous time of celebration and love wherein children get to feel true Christmas spirit. It is of course synonymous with the birth of Jesus Christ and is observed by believers all over the world to commemorate the birth of their savior.
Aisha Tyler is an actress, comedian, director, author and activist. Her hot-streak stint as the first female and African-American host of E!'s Emmy-winning Talk Soup moved Aisha quickly into television and film. She is currently a co-host of CBS' hit show The Talk, and voices the character of sexy superspy Lana Kane on FX's hit animated series Archer. She is the new host of Whose Line is it Anyway as well as the creator, producer and host of the hit podcast Girl on Guy with Aisha Tyler. Her podcast was named "best new comedy podcast for 2011" by iTunes and has just surpassed 7 million downloads.
Skytop Lodge announces the grand opening of the life size, edible Gingerbread House on November 1, 2013 at 3pm EST. The Gingerbread House will be open from November 1 - December 31, 2013 for children and adults to experience, dine inside, take photographs, and see Santa Claus during Christmas for storytelling.
The Fabulous Palms Springs Follies will bring the curtain down on a starried 23 year history in Palm Springs with the final edition of the much ballyhooed song and dance production- this final season, appropriately entitled "The Last Hurrah!! - opening on November 1, 2013 with final performances in May, 2014. "The Last Hurrah" opens with sensational guest star Susan who presents her very special tribute to the holiday season with songs both traditional and contemporary. From "Boogie Woogie Santa Claus" to such classics as "Count Your Blessings" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," Anton makes her third Follies appearance a last hurrah to remember!
Ethan Erickson ('Fashion House') stars as a struggling dad who gets a new start when a strange encounter magically replaces his mall Santa gig with the real thing in World Premiere of 'Santa Switch,' a Hallmark Channel Original Movie
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College will once again partner with Russian theatre producer Anton Krilloff to present a Russian holiday fairy tale, The Snow Maiden, on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 4pm. The Snow Maidenis performed in Russian with English subtitles. Ticket prices range from $35 to $50, and can be purchased by calling (718) 951-4500 or online at http://tickets.brooklyncenter.com. The running time is 1 hour and 10 minutes with no intermission.
In the spirit of the season, Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College will present an array of music, dance, theater, and family performances celebrating the holidays and reflecting the multicultural diversity of Brooklyn.
The Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway has been a part of The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, a leader in the region's theater community and one of the area's premiere entertainment venues, since 1996 when it opened with an original production of Sleep Beauty. That was the beginning of what would become one of the most popular family entertainment spots in Frederick. To this day, the Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway is the area's only children's lunch theater, offering a family-friendly meal before each show.
Mystical Rose Inspirations announces the release of its inspirational Christmas book about the meaning of Santa Claus, Gift of a Servant by Tamara Amos on October 1, 2013. In response to the increasingly commercialized identity that Christmas has taken on, Christian writer and mother of four, Tamara Amos presents a new spin on the tradition of Santa Claus, presenting him as a servant of God who brings children gifts as signs of God's love for them, reminding them that sharing the love of Christ is what Christmas is about.
Gift of a Servant, a new Christmas gift book by Christian author, Tamara Amos has been anticipating its October 1st release date by earning awards, honors, and positive reviews. Gift of a Servant untangles Santa Claus from materialism, presenting him as a symbol of the love and generosity that are at the heart of the Christmas message.
The most wonderful time of the year gets even brighter with music of the season presented by Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte and her star-studded cast who will deck the halls at The Ridgefield Playhouse in three performances this year -- Thursday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, December 20, at 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.
RGH Entertainment, a subsidiary of Rubicon Group Holding (RGH) (Postman Pat: The Movie, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus) and Unique Features (Dogs of War, French Lessons) are partnering to bring Sir Paul McCartney's High in the Clouds to the silver screen in 3D. The partnership was jointly announced today by Randa Ayoubi, CEO of RGH, and Unique Features partners Michael Lynne and Bob Shaye.
Even if you've seen Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' a dozen times, can recite all the lines....you've never seen it like this before. With newly enhanced spine-tingling 4-D sensory effects, Disney Digital 3-D and a sensational 'making of' exhibition, this marvelous macabre classic is coming alive to haunt your holidays. And the only place you can experience this 20th Anniversary Scare-ebration of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas': at the legendary El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
Bucks County welcomes a new dinner theater on Friday, November 1 when the Memorable Affairs Dinner Theatre at Warminster's Five Ponds Golf Club opens in Warminster, PA. The inaugural production, Lullaby of Broadway runs for 8 performances on Friday at 8 pm,Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm from November 1 through November 10, 2013.
