December 4, 1998
by Berenice Cisneros
AMAHL, AND THE NIGHT VISITORS
Gian-Carlo Menotti's endearing one act chamber opera about a crippled shepherd boy whose encounter with the Three Kings leads to a joyful miracle. Featuring Jane Westbrook and 13 year-old Gerry Whitney as Amahl and his mother, the play is delightful entertainment for young and old alike.
Performances will be Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church Hall located at 7727 Girard Avenue in La Jolla. Admission will be $5 at the door. There will be a reception following each performance. Call 566-4466 for further information.
DR. SEUSS' "CAT IN THE HAT"
Dr. Seuss' beloved "Cat In The Hat" character will make his annual visit to Loews Coronado Bay Resort beginning Saturday, December 5 through Christmas eve. Marking his sixth holiday visit, The Cat In the Hat will narrate "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" against the magical backdrop of "Whoville" - the whimsical village depicted in the famous book.
Children of all ages can join The Cat as he recites the tale of the wicked Grinch at 1 and 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoons; and at 5 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings, as well as Wednesday and Thursday, December 23 and 24. Free to the public, the readings include cookies and punch and takes place in the resort's expansive lobby. Loews Coronado Bay Resort is located off the Silver Strand at 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado. For more information, call 424-4000.
HOLIDAY PUPPET SHOW
Bring your children or grandchildren to a free holiday puppet show on Monday December 7, at La Jolla's Athenaeum Music and Arts Library. "The Treasure of Grizzly Mountain" will be presented by Ray Turner Puppets at 11 a.m., and is particularly appropriate for children aged three to eight years of age.
The Treasure of Grizzly Mountain tells the tale of elfish woodcutters Horriss and Morriss who arrive to Grizzly Mountain just in time to interrupt Grizby the Bear's annual hibernation. A secret cave, hidden gold, and help from the audience bring this enchanting story to a magical conclusion. The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library is located at 1008 Wall Street in La Jolla. For additional information, please call 454-5872.
A CELEBRATION OF BELLS
The 6th annual Traditions of Christmas — A Musical Spectacular! presented by Christian Community Theater from December 10 through 22 will include both new music and production numbers as well as traditional audience favorites. New this year is A Celebration of Bells, an all-new production number featuring CCT's Rock-ette-style precision tap dancers, hand bells, sleigh bells, jingle bells and more!
Performance date are December 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m. and December 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main Street in El Cajon. Adult ticket prices range from $15-$25 with children 12 and under admitted for $10. Preview night on December 10 features all seats at $15. For additional information, please call 588-0206 or 800-696-1929.
LA VIRGEN DE TEPEYAC
Teatro Tlaquetzque in association with Puro Teatro presents La Virgen de Tepeyac at the St. Jude's Shire, located at 1129 S. 38th Street, San Diego on December 11, 13, 16, 18 & 20th.
La Virgen de Tepeyac is a holiday story that can be appreciated by all ages. It is an reanactment of the Virgen de Guadalupe to Juan Diego. The play is performed in English with the songs sung in Spanish. Tickets are $10.00 for adults; students, seniors and military $7.00; children 5-12 $5.00. For more information, please call 685-7921.
HOLIDAY MAGIC
On Friday morning, December 11 at 10:30 a.m. the San Diego County Library Pupeteers will present their annual Christmas puppet show at the Alpine Branch of the San Diego County Library. This year's play is entitled, "The Mixed Up Night Before Christmas."
Youngsters will make candy cane mice at the Friday, December 18 enrichment program, which will combine crafts, music, and stories. Space is limited, so sign up early. The library is located at 2130 Arnold Way, Alpine. For more information, phone Branch Manager Pat Szelenyi at 445-4221.
BLACK NATIVITY
Southeastern Community Theater has been putting on the "Black Nativity" play in San Diego, for 13 years. This years production on December 10-13 and 17-20, will be held at the Educational Cultural Center, in San Diego.
This major theatrical production is a part of Southeastern Community Theater's continuing effort, to introduce the arts to minority and low income residents to San Diego County. The production of "Black Nativity," will have the feel of a major Broadway production, without the Broadway cost. An adult admission for the play is $10.00, seniors $8.00 and children $5.00. For ticket information contact Stephanie Edwards at 277-6090.
SAN DIEGO SUN HARBOR CHORUS
Celebrate the holiday season with North Coast Repertory Theatre on December 8, 1998 as the San Diego Sun Harbor Chorus entertain with musical stylings that range from classical chestnuts to upbeat and jazzy 60's favorites to holiday heart-warmers.
The San Diego Sun Harbor Chorus will perform on December 8 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. NCRT is located just East of I-5 on Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. For more information, call 481-1055.
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will host the annual Holiday In The Park celebration on Friday and Saturday, December 11th and 12th, 6-9 p.m. The event, parking, museums and refreshments are FREE and open to the public.
The event focuses on the holiday season of the 1800's and includes music, craft and skill demonstrations, entertainment, family photo opportunities, Military, Native American, California and Mormon Battalion historic encampments, and candlelight tours. In addition, Friday night only costumed singers follow Joseph and Mary, riding a burro, as they are turned away at all the inns in the traditional Las Posadas procession. Families are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and a camera.
LIVING NATIVITY
A cast of more than 25, crew of over 150, plus an array of live animals will be part of the Living Nativity re-enacting the Birth of Christ. In addition, each evening will also feature children's Christmas videos and a specialty coffee shop with homemade Christmas goodies. All performances, events, and refreshments are FREE of charge.
On December 12, La Posada: "Christmas in Mexico" will be celebrated with the Living Nativity being performed in Spanish as well as English. The evening will feature Christmas customs of Mexico including traditional foods, piñatas, dancers, and more. For more information please call Sally Guehl at (760) 489-7880.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR, SANTA, CRAFTS
A performance by the Chula Vista Children's Choir, a visit by Santa and an opportunity for young adults to make crafts will be featured during December at the South Chula Vista Library, 389 Orange Avenue. On Dec. 12, a musical adaptation of the children's book "The Mitten" will be presented by the Chula Vista Children's Choir. This free, family program is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. in the Rosemary Lane Galeria.
On Dec. 15, Santa will arrive in the Galeria and will talk with the children about what they want for Christmas. Santa will pose for pictures until 7:30 p.m. On Dec. 17, from 4-5:30 p.m., young adults will make holiday crafts in the multipurpose room of the library. For more information, please call 585-5755.
CANDY CANE LANE
Presented by The San Diego Choraleers and Serra-Naders adult choruses, as well as the Inflections vocal jazz group, Radar & the Blips, and the Women of Note, under the auspices of the San Diego Community College District, on Saturday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry High School Auditorium, located at 6702 Wandermere Drive, San Car-los.
Also appearing as guest performers will be the National City Calvary Baptist Church Children's Chorus. Donation is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under. The admission includes refreshments at the close of the program. For further information and ticket reservations, please call Pam Max-son at 277-6820.
FIESTA NAVIDAD
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Fiesta Navidad, a mariachi style holiday, on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 8:00 p.m. the program features the famous Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, a group of highly trained musicians, and the Ballet Folklórico Ollín. Tickets are $17-$41 and are on sale now at the Center's Ticket Office located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., or by phone at 1-800-98-TICKETS (1-800-988-4253).
BAJA TRAILBLAZER
The San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park will host Baja trailblazer, Graham Macintosh, for a vicarious adventure lecture on Thursday, December 10 at 6 p.m. Mackintosh's lecture will center on his two-year, 3,000-mile walk around the coast of Baja California, one of the most grueling and challenging solo treks ever taken.
His recount, chronicled in his book Into a Desert Place, details not only the land of Baja California, but also the people, their history, lifestyle and culture. After numerous encounters, he concludes that the residents of Baja California are among the most hospitable in the world. After five adventures are scheduled for Thursday evenings, once every six weeks, and include hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and lecture. The cost of each event is $15 for Museum members and $20 for non-members. For information or reservations, call 232-3821, ext. 203.
SHE LOVES ME
The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts will present "She Loves Me", on Dec. 10, 11, 12 and 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Florence Johnson Grand Theatre, located at 2425 Dusk Drive, San Diego.
This delightful and charming story of two quarrelsome shop workers who discover they are in love through their lonely hearts correspondence. Ticket prices range from $5-$7. Call the SCPA Box Office at 470-0555, x232 for ticket information.
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN AMERICA
The national touring exhibition, FREE at last: A History of the Abolition of Slavery in America will open the San Diego Public Library - Central Library on Monday, Dec. 7 and continue through Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999.
The exhibition raises three interrelated questions: How was it possible that men and women of "good will" living two hundred years ago tolerated an institution universally condemned today? Why was slavery, an institution that existed in some form in all societies from earliest recorded history, condemned by the mid-nineteenth century in the United States? How did slavery dome to be a fundamental cause of the Civil War?
The exhibition will illuminate shades of opinion and ambiguities within the ranks of the famous and ordinary, free and slave, men and women, who came to see slavery as incompatible with the ideals upon which this nation was founded.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
On Dec. 10 and 11, music lovers will have the opportunity to dive into the spirit of the season. Favorite and new songs will be performed by top names in music who will gather for the eighth annual Carols By Candlelight holiday concert to benefit San Diego Center for Children, a 111-year-old non-profit organization that aims to stem the tide of youth violence by treating seriously emotionally challenged children.
Stephen Bishop, Juice Newton, A.J. Croce, the Beat Boys (featuring the Little River Band's Wayne Nelson and former RCA recording artist Steve Vaus) and the Bernardo Heights Middle School Choir will headline the two-night musicale. Special performances by Gary Puckett and Leonard Tucker (the voice of the "San Diego Super Chargers" theme song) will take place Dec. 10. The following night will include a special appearance by Terry Clark.
Following the concert, the Carols By Candlelight signature event will take place — the coming-together of performers and concert-goers for a courtyard reception and a candle-lit, a capela rendition of Silent Night. Tickets are $11.50 and $7.50 and are available through Ticket-Master and at the Center for Arts box office.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Madrigal singers, traditional Christmas and joyful sounds will be featured in a Holiday Celebration in the Poway Center Foundation's Third Enrichment Series program at 12 noon Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. A festive gourmet brunch catered by Festivities Catering and Special Events will complement the program.
Specializing in a capella music, the ensemble presents both secular and sacred music. This program will include music from the 1300s as well as popular Christmas carols and traditional Chanukah pieces, including "Sweet Was the Song," "Deck The Halls," "Dadme Albricias," and "Silent Night." Brunch will be served at 12 noon and feature roast beef, holiday salad, potatoes gratin, holiday cookies, desserts, egg nog and cappuccino. Tickets are $20. For additional information, call the box office at 748-0505.
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