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arm treats, festive tunes and Santa sightings are the epitome of the holiday season. Bundle up in a cozy sweater and immerse yourself in Chico’s festivities!
Saturday, Nov. 16 Holiday Vintage & Artisan Faire: Socialize and give back with a special gathering hosted by the Beta Chapter of Omega Nu. Taste some wine, purchase handmade crafts for early Christmas gifts and join a raffle and revel in the fact that proceeds from the event benefit high school scholarships. $25, 3-7 p.m., Chico Elk’s Lodge — Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave., Chico, (530) 680-2405; omeganu.net.
Friday, Nov. 29 Funksgiving 5: Ditch the Black Friday chaos and prepare for an evening of dancing instead. The fifth annual Funksgiving features whimsical tunes from three bands and an assortment of donated raffle prizes for the audience whose admission payment goes entirely to support the Safe Space Winter Shelter. 18 and over event, $7-$10, 7 p.m., Chico Women’s Club, 592 E 3rd St., Chico, (530) 894-1978. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the Musical: The humorous holiday classic, “White Christmas,” receives a special live rendition at the Chico Theater Company. Featuring 17 Irving Berlin songs, the live adaptation is sure to lift spirits and situate viewers in holiday nostalgia. Adults $22, seniors $20, youth $16. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Chico, (530)
894-3282; showing Nov. 29Dec. 22, see varying times at chicotheatercompany.com.
Sunday Dec. 1 The Grinch takes over Who-ville: Christmas is admittedly less exciting without the Grinch. Join the famed Christmas character at breakfast as he shares his heartwarming story. With a heart that’s grown three sizes, he’s taking photos and even bringing the Whoville girls for a performance. Children under 12, $20; adults $35. 10-11:30 a.m., Canyon Oaks Country Club, 999 Yosemite Drive, Chico.
Tuesday Dec. 3 Enloe’s Tree Lighting Ceremony: The nonprofit hospital is igniting the holiday spirit and encourages the Chico community to join. With carolers, snacks and a visit from Santa, such a quintessential holiday event is irresistible. Free admission. 5:15-6:15 p.m., Enloe Medical Center, 1531 Esplanade, Chico.
Thursday Dec. 5 Classic Movie Series— “Home Alone”: Cozy up with your Chico neighbors and tune into a young Macaulay Culkin’s chaotic Christmas adventure. Popcorn and lemonade are provided! Free admission. 1 p.m., Lakeside Pavilion, 2565 California Park Drive, Chico, (530) 895-4711; chicorec.com.
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Friday Dec. 6 Chico Christmas Faire: Since 1977, this annual event has boasted handmade crafts, live entertainment, delectable bites and plenty of fun. Even do some holiday shopping. Free admission. Dec. 6-8, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., Chico, (530) 8954666. Festive Fundraiser — Glorious Sounds of the Season: California State University, Chico School of Arts students and faculty collaborate to perform holiday hits. The university’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Jazz X-Press are among those slated to perform. Proceeds are dedicated to scholarships in the Music and Theatre department. $20, Dec.6-8. Harlen Adams Theatre, 400 W 1st St., Chico, (530) 8986333.
Saturday Dec. 7 Holiday Bazaar & Gift Fair: Get an early start on holiday shopping with a visit to Studio 561. Snack on complimentary refreshments while browsing an array of handcrafted items fit for everyone in the family. Free admission. 10 a.m., The Studio 561, 561 E. Lindo Ave., Chico, (530) 370-1285. Breakfast with Santa: Cement your place on Santa’s nice list by paying him an exclusive visit at his village. Chat with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, create art with the elves and munch on pancakes provided by Roots Catering. $14, varying times. Dorothy F. Johnson Center, 775 E 16th St, Chico, (530) 895-4711, register online at www.chicorec.com.
Sunday Dec. 8 The Rat Pack Christmas Show: Round out a chilly December weekend with the sentimental songs of the ’60s. Performances will consist of the swanky sounds of Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Concertgoers can also anticipate a Marilyn Monroe appearance. $20 in advance, $25 at the door, kids 12 and under are free for 5 p.m. show, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. showings, El Rey Theater, 230 W 2nd St., Chico, (530) 570-8575; elreychico.com. Santa Cares: Autism Speaks hosts a special Santa visit for children with disabilities and their families to comfortably visit Santa. Different photo packages are available to capture memories made at the sensory-friendly event. Free admission. 9-10:30 a.m., Chico Mall, 1950 East 20th CALENDAR continued on page 8
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Saturday Dec. 14 Tammie Brown’s Holiday Sparkle Tour: RuPaul Drag Race star Tammie Brown brings the glamor to Chico this holiday season with her “Holiday Sparkle” tour. Clare Apparently is hosting the event while Brown belts out some holiday favorites, as well as gems from her own arsenal. 21 and over event, tickets start at $22, general admission and VIP tickets are available. 8 p.m., The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave., Chico, (530) 343-4915; justinbuckles.storenvy.com. Christmas Recital at the Chico Mall: Take a break from holiday shopping and swing by an energetic performance from the children of Kinetics Academy of Dance. Students from each class will perform instructor-originated pieces that will bring your evening a little holiday charm. Free admission. 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. showings, Chico Mall, 1950 East 20th St., Chico, (530) 345-2505.
Christmas Jug Band: A California band of buddies continue their decades-long Christmas tradition in Chico. Attendees can bask in the jug band’s spontaneous arrangements while diving into desserts and drinks. $25, 7 p.m., Museum of Northern California Art, 900 Esplanade, Chico, (530) 762-1490; purchase tickets at the door or at eventbrite.com.
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Saturday Dec. 21 Nochebuena Christmas Eve in Mexico: With the Los Angeles based Mariachi Garibaldi de Jamie Cuéllar and Ballet Folklórico de Los Angeles music and dance ensembles, momentarily escape to the rich traditions of Mexico for the holidays. Vibrant costumes, intricate choreography and dazzling musical arrangements make for the ultimate gift from a distinguished group of performers. $29 adults, $27 seniors, $15 youth and Chico State students, $38 premium. 7:30 p.m., Laxson Auditorium, 400 W 1st St., Chico, (530) 898-6333.
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What is your favorite holiday memory?
Every holiday my mother and her sisters would come to make tamales for all of us and each other – 10 people all day cooking in the house and incredible homemade tamales for weeks. In my later years, these were highly coveted in Chico. It was fun to eavesdrop on the conversations because my mother and her sisters would vacillate between English and Spanish and they often did not realize how open their conversations were to us youngsters. This is really how our family stories continue to be told: around food, family and friends.
What is a favorite tradition you do now?
Our family tradition is home-cooking a feast served on our family fine china, followed by the inevitable food coma, and a provocative movie to discuss once we are awake. Food, family, friends who are family, and lots of disagreement – a Stone Family tradition.
What is your favorite holiday movie and why?
“Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion’s starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don’t see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often it’s not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it’s always there – fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge – they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love actually is all around.” Obviously, I am referencing “Love Actually.” Sometimes we all need reminders on what love we’ve got to give and how to receive it. I know this holiday, this is more important than ever.
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“Hallelujah,’ Jeff Buckley (written by Leonard Cohen). “Love is not a victory march, it’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah.”
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Rediscover a Shopping Tradition Skip the hectic box stores — and buy from locally owned shops instead By Thea Marie Rood
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hopping local has good economic results: Money stays in our community and helps maintain Chico’s vibrant local business district. But it’s also fun and — best of all — guarantees one-of-a-kind gifts.
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Whether you have someone on your list who needs a metal Star Trek lunchbox, a Superman button, a Silver Age Batman’s Detective comic book or The Lego Movie on DVD, this 2,500-square-foot store is the place to find it. You can also pick up Pokeman cards, board games like Settlers of Cataan, TY Beanies and a glow-in-thedark vinyl Godzilla.
Bird in Hand
In business for more than 35 years, Bird in Hand is where you can knock out your entire gift list in an afternoon. Pick up a balsam and cedar candle for Aunt Katherine, an Edward Hopper wall calendar for your college art major, the dress-up board game Pretty, Pretty Princess for your 8-year-old niece, a 5000-piece Ravensburger Sistine Chapel puzzle for Nana, and a YoyoFactory BOOST for your hard-to-buy-for husband. You can also stock up on holiday essentials: boxed cards, ornaments and stockings. While at Bird in Hand, check out Michele Shover’s “California Standoff: Miners, Indians and Farmers at War, 1850-1865,” her acclaimed book about the 15-year territorial war between Maidu bands and Butte County settlers. It’s a must-read for local history buffs.
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Nothing beats that iconic brown, pink and white Shubert’s Homemade Candy box, filled with seasonal favorites like pumpkin, maple and orange creams. The family-owned business, which opened in 1938, also sells gift baskets filled with those chocolate boxes, as well as goodies like caramel topping and English toffee. And to sweeten your holiday parties, arrange for Shubert’s ice cream catering or an elegant candy buffet.
Maisie Jane’s
Also a family-run enterprise for several generations, Maisie Jane Hurtado, her husband Isidro, and their three daughters continue to farm almonds, just like her grandfather and father did (as Bertagna Orchards). Today, Maisie Jane’s California Sunshine produces flavored nut assortments, chocolate-covered almonds and locally sourced, themed gift baskets. A particular favorite this time of year: A Cozy Winter Dinner, with soup mix, flatbread bites, TJ Farms kiwi pepper jam and Maisie Jane’s cinnamon, dark chocolate and tamari almonds.
Sally Dimas Art Gallery & Studio
A special piece of art can be an unforgettable holiday gift: a beach scene for an ocean lover, a favorite animal for a child’s bedroom, a restful vista for your wife’s busy office. Chico has a locally owned gallery, begun by Sally Dimas with watercolors and acrylic paintings, but expanded to include oil, pastels, wood, jewelry, glass and pottery — all created by local artists. You can browse the gallery during business hours or by appointment.
Eighth & Main Antique Center
Where can you find, say, a vintage silver pin brooch, a Mission oak footstool, an enameled amber dresser box or a set of Frank Whiting cocktail forks? Eighth & Main is one of the largest antique malls in the west (at 30,000 square feet) and includes more than 100 vendors. Delight your family and friends this year with rare and interesting furniture, books, art, jewelry, dishes, sterling silver, records and toys.
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Want to literally knock their socks off this holiday season? Think comfortable, well-fitting footwear. Celeste Baker bought this business from her parents in 1999, and today offers more than 30 high-quality brands of shoes that her staff will fit perfectly to each customer. In fact, clever gift idea: join the Baker’s Dozen club, buy everyone on your list a pair of shoes — and grab that free 13th pair for yourself. (Also kudos to Ms. Baker and her staff for re-opening the Fir Street store in Paradise last month, just one year after losing it.)
Show Love Thrift
Those trendy millennials and Gen-Z’s in your family are all about unique fashion finds. Their favorite shopping? Treasure hunting at local thrift stores. Show Love Thrift is an especially good choice for these eclectic dressers because this locally owned store also gives back to the Chico community (after the fire last year, for example, they helped Paradise evacuees with basic necessities). In addition to clothes, find holiday decorations, furniture, toys and books, with regular 50% off sales.
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now someone who already has everything? Give them something fun to do! Tickets, memberships and events are priceless memories in the making. There’s nothing more luxurious than being pampered at a spa. Send them to Sweetwater Day Spa (40 Declaration Drive, Ste. 100, Chico), where they can enjoy facials (which include a mini neck and shoulder massage), seaweed body wraps, couples massage and airbrush tanning to keep your summer glow throughout the winter. Challenge beer fans to brew their own suds. Chico Home Brew Shop (3130 Highway 32, Ste. #2, Chico) has supplies, kits, recipes and advice for beginners as well as those who already know what they’re doing. If they enjoy drinking — but not brewing — beer, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. offers tours (1075 East 20th St., Chico). Give them a peek behind the scenes … and beer tastings. If they’re a bonafide Beer Geek, this is
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the way to go. Did we mention there’d be beer? Give them the opportunity to get their hands dirty with something from Fair Street Nursery (2255 Fair St., Chico). Whether they already grow their own kale or a potted plant for the office seems more their style, give them locally handcrafted pottery and a gift certificate to pick out their own plant and watch it bloom. The gift of learning can be fun too. Expose them to the arts with Chico Performances tickets (CSU Chico’s Laxson Auditorium) for musical and theater performances. Choose from familyfriendly shows like “A Very Chico Nutcracker,” concerts, comedy and more. Gateway Science Museum memberships (625 Esplanade, Chico) are gifts that keep on giving all year long. For just $25 (students and seniors) to $60 (family), they’ll enjoy unlimited free general admission to see permanent and rotating exhibits of ice age fossils, NASA missions, hands-on activities and lots of learning.
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innamon, pine, roses; taste and scent trigger all sorts of holiday memories. Farm-fresh products also add a sense of place to gift giving. Amid so much California-grown abundance, there are so many possibilities. For example, Butte View Olive Company (2950 Louis Ave., Oroville; 530-534-8320) – a stop on the Sierra Oro Farm Trail – makes its flavored and extra virgin oil from California Mission olives produced on its family-owned ranch. Another excellent choice for oil lovers is California Olive Ranch (1367 E. Lassen Ave., Chico; 530-846-8000), the nation’s largest producer of extra virgin olive oil. This award-winning oil maker has helped make Chico an olive oil powerhouse. Mooney Farms (1220 Fortress St., Chico; 530-8992661) is famous for its Bella Sun Luci sun-dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil with herbs. Its family-owned facility features 200-year-old olives trees amid rows of rosemary and lavender. Looking for fresh fruit and vegetables for your holiday feast? Or citrus, nuts and seasonal treats for gift giving? The Chico Certified Farmers Market offers locally grown goodness year round. Visit the vendors on Saturday mornings at the Downtown Municipal Parking Lot (2nd and Wall streets) or Wednesday mornings at North Valley Plaza Mall (on Pillsbury Road, adjacent to Trader Joe’s). Interested in herbal healing? Lotus Flower Imports (839 Main St., Chico; 530-345-6783) offers an assortment of organic botanicals including Hemp-EaZe products. For the gardener or farmer on your list, consider a gift from Chico-based Fanno Saw Works (www. fannosaw.com; 530-8951762). Fanno’s saws and shears make pruning a breeze.
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Say cheese! Preserve your memories By Anne Stokes
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Dr. Gayle E. Hutchinson, president of California State University, Chico By Thea Marie Rood
What is your favorite holiday memory?
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It was a few days before Christmas when my parents decided to go out to dinner, leaving my two older brothers and me home to entertain ourselves. After we ate our dinner (I think it was canned spaghetti), we started challenging each other to cartwheels in the living room, which was very small. It wasn’t long before one us cartwheeled into the Christmas tree and it crashed to the floor, spewing decorations everywhere. Thank goodness it landed on carpet without causing a fire. We looked at each other with great surprise, then scrambled to right the tree. It stood a little more crooked than before with tinsel and ornaments hanging in chaos from its branches. My parents never knew, or if they did, they never said a word. My brothers and I laugh hard still whenever we tell this story. Eventually, our parents laughed too.
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Amanda Leveroni: Making Danish Christmas cookies with my mother. I remember it took hours and the dough was very hard to work with. Klejner are little fried Danish twists. They get dusted in powdered sugar and are a really special treat. My mom and I made this every year with my big sister when I was growing up. Both of these women are not with us now, so it’s a special one for me. Erika Montanez: Making buñuelos with my grandmother every year for Christmas was the highlight for me. Now I get to teach my kids how to make them and they sure love to eat them.
What new memories or traditions are you creating now with your family and friends? Leveroni: I’m looking forward to creating these! Stepping away from the catering company is going to give me holiday time at home like I never had before. I’ll have to get back to you on that. Montanez: The day after Thanksgiving we go and pick our Christmas tree. My husband and I set up the tree and put on the lights and the kids put on all the ornaments. We take a picture of them while they are decorating the tree and use it for our Christmas cards.
What is your favorite holiday movie?
Leveroni: I’d say it’s a toss up between “Love Actually” and “Elf.” We watch them both every year. Montanez: With 5-year-old twins, we do more singing than watching movies. One of their favorites is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”
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Franky’s meat sauce (From mom’s recipe) (Adapted for home cooks)
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Heaping teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves) 1 small thinly sliced yellow onion 1-1/4 pounds quality ground beef 3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage 1/2 cup red wine 3 cups tomato sauce 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
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appily, the holiday season means cooking and dining, and it seems everyone has a favorite dish. For Nick Andrew, who opened Franky’s Italian restaurant in 1992 and operates a from-scratch kitchen (which includes house-made pasta), the go-to are his mom’s pies. • Add red wine to meat mixture; “My mother, Sally Williams, is an incredible cook and great stir well, scraping up the baker,” he said. “She makes all the pies for Thanksgiving and little brown bits on the Christmas dinners, starting with fresh dough from scratch. bottom of the pot. She bakes mincemeat, cherry and pumpkin pies. She Add tomato sauce actually buys a fresh pumpkin to make that pie. and bring to a “And she always makes about 20 pounds of fudge light boil. Stir each (holiday season),” he said. “All my friends say, in oregano and ‘You’re gonna go see your mom, right? Can you bring basil. Add salt back some fudge?’” or garlic salt to Like many veteran home cooks, Williams guards taste. her recipes closely and isn’t about to give away her Nick Andrew Owner of Franky’s Italian restaurant pie secrets. “Those recipes are probably in her head, • Cover, reduce anyway,” Andrew said. “When my kids were little, my heat to low and mom said to them,‘Now I’m going to show you how to simmer for 1-1/2 make everything. You have to write it all down and then you to 2 hours, stirring have to promise never to give it out.’” occasionally to prevent Luckily for us, the meat sauce on Franky’s menu “is basically scorching. my mom’s,” Andrew said. “At Franky’s, the beef is cut and ground from the trim off of the prime beef at the 5th Street Steakhouse,” one of five • Serve over pasta. restaurants in Chico and Folsom he either owns or co-owns. Clearly, he understands the cook’s mantra: Quality in, quality out. Makes about 1 quart of sauce, Franky’s, 506 Ivy St., Chico, 530-898-9948, enough for 4 to 6 servings. www.frankyschico.com
“My mother is an incredible cook and great baker.”
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Other Local Holiday Eats & Drinks: Ginger’s Restaurant specializes in authentic Chinese dishes such as honey walnut shrimp; 2201 Pillsbury Road, Chico, 530-345-8862, gingersrestaurantchico.com. The Italian Cottage serves Italian comfort food and breakfast; 2234 Esplanade, 530-343-7000 and 2525 Dominick Drive, 530-3427771, Chico, theitaliancottage.com. La Salles revamped menu includes house-made pastas, seafood and brick oven flatbreads; 229 Broadway St., Chico, 530-4877207, lasallechico.com. Lassen Traditional Cidery makes hard apple cider with an on-site tasting room; 26 Bellarmine Court, Chico, 530-593-0555, lassencider.com. Momona Noodle + Bao specializes in ramens, poke rice bowls and steamed bao buns; 230 W. 3rd St., Chico, 530-487-7488, momonachico.com. The Handle Bar is a bike-friendly German-inspired pub serving local craft beer, sausages and burgers; 2070 E. 20th St., Chico, 530-894BEER, handlebarchico.com. 5th Street Steakhouse is a classic white-tablecloth restaurant known for its prime beef and cozy atmosphere; 345 W 5th St, Chico, 530-891-6328, 5thstreetsteakhouse.com.
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What is your favorite holiday memory?
My favorite recent holiday memory is the first time that I hosted Thanksgiving at my house with all my teammates. There’s something special about hosting your closest friends for a meal during the season.
What new memories or traditions are you creating now with your family and friends? I host Thanksgiving at my house, and I usually have a Christmas party at my house as well.
What is your favorite holiday movie?
My favorite Christmas movies are “White Christmas” and “Elf.”
What is your favorite holiday song?
My favorite holiday song is “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.”
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What is your favorite holiday movie?
I have two: “A Christmas Carol” (the 1938, 1951 and 1984 versions) and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (both the cartoon and the Jim Carrey version). I love both of these stories because of the redemptive message – that is, people are essentially good and most anyone can change for the better. I particularly love the older versions of “A Christmas Carol,” as they have stood the test of time and seem to get better with age and are really well-acted.
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