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holiday spirit or just want an excuse to get out of the house for a few hours, Sacramento has a calendar full of events and activities to keep your inner Grinch at bay.
THurSday, NOv. 26 Sacramento Hmong New Year: Tired of Thanksgiving turkey and football? The 11th annual Sacramento Hmong New Year celebration showcases traditional entertainment, music, sports and food. Over 160 vendors will be selling authentic cuisine, jewelry, artifacts and more. General admission is $4, seniors and children under 5 are free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 26 – Sunday, Nov. 29, Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., 916-8212448; sacramentohmongnewyear.com
Friday, NOv. 27 Sacramento Hmong New Year (see Thursday, Nov. 26)
Friday, dec. 4 Into the Barrel: All 19 beers tapped for Final Gravity’s first annual tasting event have been aged to perfection. Try flights of Drake’s Drakonic Zinfandel barrelaged Imperial stout and Allagash Four’s bourbon barrel-aged Quadrupel to find your new favorite. 21 and over event, No cover charge, $14 flights. 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Final Gravity, 1850 Grass Valley Highway, Ste. C300, Auburn, 530-889-2175; finalgravitybeer.com Davis Arts Center 25th annual Holiday Sale: Find that hard-to-shop-for person a one-of-a-kind gift at the Davis Arts Center with over 60 artisan vendors offering unique, handmade crafts of ceramics, sculpture, glass, wood, textiles, candles, soap and more with a percentage of sales benefiting the nonprofit organization. See website for hours, Friday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 6, Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St., Davis, 530-756-4100; davisartscenter.org
SaTurday, NOv. 28 Sacramento Hmong New Year (see Thursday, Nov. 26)
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Saturday, dec. 5 Davis Arts Center 25th annual Holiday Sale (see Friday, Dec. 4)
Sunday, dec. 6 Davis Arts Center 25th annual Holiday Sale (see Friday, Dec. 4) Track 7 Craft Fair: Track 7 Brewing Company works some holiday magic, combining craft beers with craft fairs! The local brewery will host events at both their Curtis Park and Natomas taprooms, featuring local artisans and unique holiday gifts. Free admission. 12-6 p.m., Curtis Park taproom, 3747 W. Pacific Ave. Unit F, Natomas taproom, 826 Professor Lane, Ste. 100; track7brewing.com
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WedneSday, dec. 9 David Benoit Christmas: A Tribute to Charlie Brown with Janet Monheit: Grammynominated contemporary jazz pianist David Benoit performs his tribute to composer Vince Guaraldi’s classic Peanuts soundtrack. Tickets start at $40. 7:30 p.m., Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, 916-6086888; harriscenter.net
thurSday, dec. 10 Take 6 Holiday Show: Take 6, one of the world’s leading a cappela acts, brings its rhythmic mix of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop to Folsom for the sextet’s 25th anniversary. Tickets start at $45. 7:30 p.m., Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, 916-6086888; harriscenter.net
Saturday, dec. 12 Stouterday: All 26 of Final Gravity’s taps will be devoted to barrel aged and imperial stouts. Pace yourself with flights until you find something you like. 21 and over event, no cover charge, flight cost varies. 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Final Gravity, 9205 Sierra College Blvd. Ste. 100, Roseville, 916-782-1166; finalgravitybeer.com Ugly Sweater Run: Benefiting the Save the Children organization, the Ugly Sweater Run is a 5K run (or walk) through a winter wonderland of inflatables, music and hot chocolate refreshment stations. Cost $40 for adults, $5 for children under 5. 11 a.m., William Land Park, 3800 South Land Park Dr.; theuglysweaterrun.com
Sunday, dec. 13 “A Christmas Story�: The Crest Theater’s Christmas on the Silver Screen includes multiple showings of movies you’ve probably seen already, but can’t wait to watch again. We triple dog dare you not to miss “A Christmas Story.� Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children. 3 and 7:30 p.m. showings, Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., 916-476-3356; crestsacramento.com
thurSday, dec. 17 Handel’s Messiah: This season, Sacramento’s Capella Antiqua and the Valley Choral Society join together to perform Handel’s choral masterpiece. Tickets are $15 in advance,
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Saturday, dec. 19 SN&R Santa Crawl: Join SN&R on its annual Santa Crawl through downtown Sacramento’s best restaurants, clubs and bars. Enjoy swag bags, photo ops, holiday happy hour and drink specials. Don your own Santa costume or ugly holiday sweater and take a “naughty” list mulligan to benefit the Shriners Hospital. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the event. 1-5 p.m., starts at the Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink, 7th St. / K St., 916-498-1234; snrsweetdeals.newsreview.com
Sunday, dec. 20 “It’s a Wonderful Life”: Every time you watch “It’s a Wonderful Life,” an angel gets his wings, so check out George Bailey get his holiday do-over during Christmas on the Silver Screen. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children. 3 and 7:30 p.m. showings, Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., 916-476-3356; crestsacramento.com
WedneSday, dec. 23 “The Muppet Christmas Carol”: Enjoy Charles Dicken’s classic cautionary tale played out with Kermit and the gang. Learn what really matters during the holiday season at the Crest Theatre’s Christmas on the Silver Screen. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children. 6:30 p.m. showing, Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., 916-476-3356; crestsacramento.com
OngOing Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink: Despite construction of our new Golden One Center, the Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink is open and ready for skating! Located at the St. Rose of Lima Park on the corner of 7th and K streets, the rink also hosts weekend River City Marketplace Makers' Faires on the weekends. General admission is $8, children under the age of 4 are admitted free, skate rentals are $2. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday,
Nov. 6 – Tuesday, Jan. 18, see website for dates and session times, 916-442-8575; godowntownsac.com/events/signature-events/ice-rink/ Folsom Ice Rink: While some people take to the ice with a swan-like grace, most of us end up looking more like an elephant seal out of water. Either way, it’s an entertaining way to spend a 90-minute skating session at the Folsom Ice Rink. General admission is $10, children under 8 are $8, skate rentals are $3. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6 – Monday, Jan. 18, Folsom Historic District Plaza, 900 Block of Sutter St., Folsom, 916-985-2698; folsomicerink.com Global Winter Wonderland: What do you get when you combine Christmas and Cal Expo? You get 17 acres of lights, carnival games, holiday shopping, food and entertainment! Millions of LED lights went into creating over 70 holiday- and multicultural-themed light displays. General admission is $18, seniors and children are $14, children under 3 are free, unlimited ride wristbands are $25. See website for operation and show times, Saturday, Nov. 14 – Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., 510-962-8586; globalwonderland.com Theatre of Lights: If you lack the storytelling chops to give “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” the dramatic reading it deserves, check out Old Sacramento’s live-action version, complete with theatrical lighting effects. Don’t miss Santa Claus’ nightly tree-lighting and while you’re there do a little holiday shopping. Free admission. Showtimes at 6:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Thursday, Dec. 31, K St. / Front St., Old Sacramento, 916-4428575; oldsacramento.com/special-events/theatreof-lights The Nutcracker: The Sacramento Ballet’s production of Tchaikovsky’s holiday masterpiece is an absolute holiday must-see and each performance will debut its own Nutcracker Mutt, a Front Street Animal Shelter dog available for adoption. Tickets start at $19. See website for performance times. Saturday, Dec. 12 – Tuesday, Dec. 22, The Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., 916-552-5800; sacballet.org A Special Advertising Supplement to Sacramento News & Review
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Snow It’s not something we get here in Sacramento, but if you venture out of town this season, take a day to enjoy the snow. There is nothing quite like the serene feeling you get from the sparkling glow of a fresh, pristine blanket. Of course, we all know the best part of untouched snow is kicking through that powder, feeling the crunch under your feet, and making your mark by blasting down a hill on a toboggan or falling onto your back to make snow angels. As a former country mouse, experiencing the peaceful magic of snow — and disturbing it like a rambunctious little kid — is always on my list of holiday to-dos. Kate Gonzales
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What is your favorite holiday memory? The year that I got every single character from “Star Wars.” I was a “Star Wars” geek. But in all seriousness, any time I get to spend with my family. Those are the holiday treasures that last forever.
What is your favorite holiday movie? “Miracle on 34th Street.”
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What is your favorite local holiday destination? I love walking the grounds of the California State Capitol because they do such a great job bringing the holidays to life.
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What is your favorite holiday tradition? I would say Christmas caroling with my family in our neighborhood every year with lampshades on our heads. My family had a few hot toddies. It stuck one year.
What is your favorite holiday movie? “It’s a Wonderful Life.� I cry every year!
What is your favorite local holiday destination? In front of the fire having a glass of wine with friends in Lake Tahoe. That’s the best place to relax to me.
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Ideally, the holidays are a time for family, cheer and good will toward men. Practically, however, the holidays can test your stress-management skills. Whether you have the time to run away for the weekend or just enough time to disappear for a few hours, sometimes we need a holiday from the holidays. Locally, you can spend a few hours and try your hand at blackjack, Texas Hold ’em, or baccarat at Rancho’s Club Casino, where owner Rubin Marquez’s homemade chili verde is a Christmas Eve tradition. If you need to get away, the Napa River Inn is a romantic place to eat, drink, treat yourself to a spa day and shop (for yourself) until you drop. “We’re a great way to celebrate not having to work too hard!” says the Napa River Inn’s Melodie Hilton. “One of the amenities included in your room price is breakfast in bed. We’ll give you a menu and you can hang it on your door at night and have breakfast delivered to your room.” AS
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Do you have a favorite holiday food? I grew up in an English family, so we had what’s called a Christmas log. It’s like a yule log but chocolate. It’s very English.
Do you have a favorite holiday song? I would say “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem” because I think it captures the story of Christmas, of bringing good will and goodness to all mankind. The reason that Christ came was for the benefit of others. Christmas is really about giving to others.
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What is your favorite way to volunteer or give back year-round? I ring bells at the red kettles to help out in that way, but for me during the rest of the year, I do like to give back to the community. I coach soccer, I like to get involved in community affairs, I like to get involved in school functions and those types of things. I like to give to anything community-related.
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Gifting Tickets When you don’t want a gift as impersonal as a gift card but don’t want to risk guesstimating what size they wear, we love giving tickets as gifts. From a night out at the California Musical Theatre’s “The Book of Mormon” to one of the last Kings home games at Sleep Train Arena, there are a vast array of choices that make such a gift a thoughtful one. “When you give tickets as a gift, especially if you go with them, you’re spending two or three hours of your time with that person,” says Joe Morgan, writer and editor at Sac Sports Nation, where sports fans can win local game tickets all year long. "If Santa could bring me anything, it would be King’s playoff tickets. Santa might have to get involved for that to happen, but we sure hope it does.” AS
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Instead of merely oohing and aahing over our neighborhood’s creative holiday lights, we like to engage in friendly (read: competitive) games of Christmas light bingo. We make sure to have a few easy picks, like Rudolph or Santa, as well as a few wild cards thrown in for good measure. Winners reserve in-your-face bragging rights until the next game. If your part of town is lacking in holiday spirit, there are several neighborhoods that keep electric companies in the black. Some of our favorites include the Land Park area, Pebble Creek Drive in Rocklin and Dovewood Court in Orangevale. AS
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what is your favorite holiday memory? My favorite memories are [holidays] with my grandmother. My grandmother was the best chef I’ve ever known. She would make sweet potato pies and biscuits from scratch. When I was really young, I thought it was magic that she could make these things.
do you have a favorite holiday cookie? Snickerdoodles. I eat them year-round. It’s my favorite cookie for life.
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What is your favorite public radio holiday story? I love David Sedaris’ readings of his “Santaland Diaries.” His impression of Billie Holiday is spot-on and my favorite part.
What is your favorite holiday cookie? Sugar cookie with sprinkles. Not the long, stick-like sprinkles, the tiny red and green ones. And no need to get frosting involved. Just bake the sprinkles right into the cookie. That’s better because they won’t fall off and get all over the place when you’re trying to eat. I’ve thought about this.
What is your favorite holiday song? “Skating” from the soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” I’m not a huge fan of holiday music, but that’s one of the few I seek out each season.
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Nothing marks the season like stuffing yourself silly during a holiday feast. Some enjoy prime rib, the Grinch had roast beast, but the more traditional of us enjoy the best main course of all — a warm, spiral ham sticky with honey glaze. While some may petition for a holiday turkey, that bird’s day has long passed by late December. From the smell of ham slowly filling up the house to that first juicy bite, it’s a staple I simply refuse to give up (you hearing me, Mom?). And the leftovers? Ham is good for breakfast, lunch AND dinner for days! KG
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CroCk-pot Between parties, dinners and shopping, the holidays can be one of the busiest times of year. To survive the stress, I try to do little things to treat myself well. Enter the Crock-Pot. Crock-Pot cooking is one of the simplest and cheapest ways
to spoil myself with a delicious meal (and all the wonderful smells!) after running around all day. Soups, stews, chicken pot pie and even desserts — my day-to-day menu is filled with soul-warming goodness that I hardly lift a finger to make. Plus, when I share with friends and co-workers, they think I’m a terrific cook thanks to my secret culinary weapon. KG
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What is your favorite winter clothing item? My favorite cool weather item is something faux-fur-lined. It could be a sweater, a vest, or anything. It just gives you that extra warmth and it looks festive because of the faux fur on it.
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What is your favorite guilty holiday snack? Peppermint bark. We have a peppermint bark ice cream flavor. It’s my favorite.
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Growing up with a “Texican” for a stepdad, tamales were in season during the holidays. It’s an annual tradition for the women of the Garcia clan to gather and produce enough neatly wrapped packets of masa and shredded pork to keep the whole family stocked through January. Luckily, I get to reap the benefits of tamalemaking day, knowing this bounty only comes but once a year. Flaky, flavorful meat ensconced in tender masa ... if you’re looking for a better reason to pop open a bottle of Corona this month, there is none. For those unfortunate souls without a tamale connection this season, head over to Cielito Lindo Mexican Gastronomy in East Sac. Chef Ramiro’s tamales are here, with pork, chicken and rajas (poblano pepper) options available now through Christmas. Michelle Carl
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he local holiday shopping movement has grown in recent years, and with good reason. There’s a wealth of Sacramento artists and makers who can supply the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Here are a few suggestions to get you started: 1. Sudz by Studz
Give the gift of added luxury and quality to your loved one’s daily routine. The guys behind Sudz by Studz put thought and heart into their artisan skincare products, like handcrafted lip balms and seasonal soaps in scents like almond cookie or holiday spice. Local love bonus: Their sister company Gratitude Soapery donates a bar of soap to a local shelter or nonprofit for every soap sold. $10 per bar of soap, $4 for lip balm, www. sudzbystudz.com. 2. PreServation & Co.
Hot, fresh and local. Your foodie friend will drool over one of Preservation & Co.’s gift packs. The Perfect Bloody Mary Gift Pack includes the company’s award-winning mix and the fixin’s. $40 (other gift packs range from $25 to $60), www.preservationandco.com or 1717 19th St., Ste. B, Sacramento. 3. deb Kennedy Jewelry
If you’re in search of a unique gift for your artsy friends, pick up one of Deb Kennedy’s bracelets inspired by Scrabble squares. Stop by the Crocker Art Museum Store to see more of her jewelry. $22, 216 O St., Sacramento. 28
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Tim Lazer’s beautiful hand-blown glass ornaments are the perfect gift for the season. Your loved one will think of you every time they see this beautiful ornament hanging from the tree. Ornaments are available at the Crocker Art Museum Store. $30, 216 O St., Sacramento. 5. PawS and the Palette
Unless your dog’s on the naughty list, you don’t want to leave your fur baby out of your holiday shopping. Pick up healthy dog cookies from Paws and the Palette, including wheat- corn- and dairy-free options, all organic. $1.50 to $3.75, 1014 24th St., Sacramento. 6. GinGer elizabeth
Some gifts are impossible to go wrong with, like the 12-piece assortment box of handmade chocolates from Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates. Grab a tin of hot chocolate as well, because baby, it’s cold outside! $22 for 12-piece chocolate box and $15 for hot chocolate tin, www.gingerelizabeth.com, 1801 L St., Ste. 60, Sacramento. 7. ana aPPle
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