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December 2008 Calendar of Events for Sonoma County

by Maja Wood
for About.com

  • December 12 : New Horizons Band of Sonoma County
    Annual Winter Concert. Great marches, some classical music and of course Christmas music. Great entertainment for all. FREE, donation requested. 7:30pm; Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave.
    Santa Rosa

  • December 12 : Wynonna - A Classic Christmas
    At the Wells Fargo Center
    Santa Rosa

  • December 13 : Christmas at the Mission
    This annual Sonoma tradition, which takes place at the Mission and the barracks, combines the holiday spirit with community history. Free, but tickets are required (707) 938-1519
    Sonoma

  • December 13 : A Healdsburg Wine County Christmas Party
    Downtown Merchants invite you to bring your gift list and your appetite to this town celebration. Entertainment and great food throughout downtown. 2 pm - 6 pm. For more information call (707) 433-6935
    Healdsburg

  • December 13 - 15 : Santa Rosa Symphony Set Three
    Annual choral performance. At the Wells Fargo Center.
    Santa Rosa

  • December 13 : Museum Shop Holiday Sale and Free Family Day
    Pick up special unique gifts by local artists, books by local authors and fun stocking stuffers while enjoying some tea and cookies. Children can enjoy some fun crafting activities. FREE admission. 11 am. - 4 pm; (707) 579-1500 x 10
    Santa Rosa

  • December 13 : Santa Rosa Santa Crawl
    Locals dress up in holiday costumes, meet up downtown, and walk together to several bars for drinks and socializing.
    Santa Rosa

  • December 13 : Storytelling for the Holidays
    An afternoon of sharing through Native storytelling. Two master storytellers from the National American Indian Storytellers Association will share their stories of inspiration, fun and values, related to their cultural and family traditions. FREE; 1:30 – 3:30 pm; California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Drive, (707) 579-3004 Santa Rosa

  • December 13 : Megan McDonald, Reading from Judy Moody & Stink: The Holly Joliday
    Come ring in the holidays with Megan McDonald, author of the Judy Moody and Stink books. Cookies and hot coco provided by Hotel Healdsburg to warm your fingers and toes. Call for info. (707) 431-2800; at 25 Matheson St.
    Healdsburg

  • December 13 : The Sonoma Hometown Band
    Free annual free Christmas concert at the Sebastiani Theatre. This lively, family-friendly show offers traditional music from classical opera to popular holiday tunes; : FREE; 11 am; (707) 933-8989; at 474 First St. E.
    Sonoma

  • December 14 : Catalan Holiday Luncheon at Gloria Ferrer
    Popular holiday feast featuring Catalan cuisine paired with sparkling wines. Includes reception, p private winery tour, luncheon. (707) 933-1999
    Sonoma

  • December 16 : Dave Koz and Friends - A Smooth Jazz Christmas 2008
    At the Wells Fargo Center
    Santa Rosa

  • December 19 : Bad Boys of Dance at the Wells Fargo Center
    Rasta Thomas of the Kirov Ballet and Twyla Tharp's Movin' Out on Broadway, has assembled a stunning cast of dancers performing a show rich in style, technique, and the risk-taking joy. The following two nights, Thomas will perform in “The Nutcracker” also at the Wells Fargo Center.
    Santa Rosa

  • December 20 – 21 : The Nutcracker at the Wells Fargo Center
    Fantasy, beauty, and magical wonders of the Nutcracker ballet come vibrantly to life. Presented by Santa Rosa Nutcracker and with musical accompaniment by American Philharmonic Sonoma County, this full length professional production offers the finest acting, dancing, and music. (707) 546-3600
    Santa Rosa

  • December 20 – 21 : Gingerbread Doghouse Workshops at the Schulz Museum
    Create Snoopy's doghouse out of gingerbread, complete with a marshmallow Snoopy on top. Also make cards and other holiday crafts. Call to reserve your space. (707) 579-4452 ext. 263
    Santa Rosa

  • December 20 : VOENA presents 'Voices of the Season: Twas the Night'
    With 100+ voices ranging in age from 6 to 18, award-winning VOENA achieves rich and inventive a cappella vocal arrangements by using multiple percussion instruments, dance, and theatrical elements. Their inspiring "Voices of the Season" concert is at Sonoma State University's Person Theater. $25; 7:30 p.m; (707) 664-2353
    Rohnert Park

  • December 20 : Redwood Empire Sing-Along Messiah
    Santa Rosa Symphony League presents the ever-popular Redwood Empire Sing-Along Messiah now in its 27th consecutive year--which is the longest in the entire country! Proceeds benefit the Santa Rosa Symphony Music Education Department. (707) 579-4094
    Santa Rosa

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