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Thursday
DEC. 1 CHRISTMAS TREE LOT 2011 Boy Scout Troop 347 of Eden Prairie has opened its tree lot for the 2011 season. Time: Now through Dec. 20: 6-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 6–9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie Info: Sheri Dodd, (612) 618-6545
OPTIMISTS CHRISTMAS TREE LOT The Eden Prairie Optimists are holding their annual Christmas tree sale fund-raiser again this year. The Optimists will be selling a large supply of premium quality Christmas trees and are specializing in fraser firs, ranging from 6 to 12 feet, balsam firs and spruce trees. Decorated holiday wreaths, sizes 26”, 36” and 48” will also be sold. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and 5-8 p.m. weeknights Location: Round Lake Park, near intersection of Eden Prairie Road and Valley View Road Info: facebook.com/epoptimists.
Friday
DEC. 2 ‘WHITE CHRISTMAS – THE MUSICAL’ The Chaska Valley Family Theatre is presenting a holiday musical by Irving Berlin. Time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10; 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 and 11 Cost: Adults: $15; age 17 and under: $10 Location: Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 250-7206 or cvft.org
TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY TEAS Share holiday joy at these formal teas complete with freshly baked sweets and savories, plus an English trifle. Time: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 4, 7-11, 1518, 21-23 and 27-30 Cost: $23 for Arboretum members; $26 for non-members Location: Snyder Building Tea Room, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: (612) 626-3951 or umnarboretum.catertrax.com
losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Dec. 2-18 Cost: Adults $20; students and seniors $17 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com
Saturday
DEC. 3 AFTER 5 PERFORMS After 5, a women’s vocal jazz ensemble based in Eden Prairie, will be performing holiday music on Saturday at Landmark Center’s 33rd Annual Holiday Bazaar. Enjoy holiday music, shopping, treats and the beautiful Landmark Center. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $4 Location: Landmark Center, 75 W. Fifth St., Suite 404, St. Paul Info: singafter5@aol.com or http:// After5.tripod.com
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Discover the holiday traditions of 19th-century Minnesotans. Attractions include folk art performances, trolleys After a two-year hiatus on bell ringing, pulled by Percheron horses, costumed interpreters and tours of home with Lorie Line will bring Christmas music culturally distinct decorations and and bell ringing to the BPAC stage. Known for her spectacular costumes, crafts. Dress for the weather. Last fans will not be disappointed as Line admission one hour before close. plans to wear the latest and greatest Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 11 from world famous fashion designers. a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 3-18 Cost: Ages 18-64 $5; ages 2-17 and At the end of the performance, seniors $3; children younger than 2 free children ages 4 and older will get an Location: The Landing - Minnesota invitation to join Santa on stage. River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 3 Road 101, Shakopee p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $47; groups of 10 or more $42 Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., CHRISTMAS IN VICTORIA Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or Celebrate Christmas in downtown ticketmaster.com Victoria. Meet Santa, make Christmas crafts, decorate cookies, ‘THE 25TH listen to carolers, kids can sip ANNUAL PUTNAM hot chocolate, adults can sample COUNTY SPELLING BEE’ Christmas spirits, all can enjoy This musical comedy is about six Christmas stories and songs. Tree young people in the throes of puberty, lighting ceremony with the Mayor is overseen by grown-ups who barely at 5:45 p.m. managed to escape childhood Time: 3-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 themselves, all of whom learn that Cost: Free winning isn’t everything and that Location: Downtown Victoria
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Sit down with the children by a favorite tree and listen as the elves and helpers tell favorite holiday stories. Time: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 26-31 Cost: Free with regular admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., CHANHASSEN TREE Chaska LIGHTING CEREMONY Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or Come and see the lighting of the (952) 443-1422 holiday tree in City Center Park and enjoy a bonfire, carolers, refreshments, ‘CINDERELLA’ gingerbread displays, live reindeer, and Adapted especially for the Old Log of course and visit from Santa Claus. Theater with music and lyrics by Bob Time: 5 p.m. Dec. 3 Williams, this rags-to-riches tale about Cost: Free a servant girl who is transformed into Location: City Center Park Plaza, a princess is full of music, humor, Chanhassen magic and audience participation. It Info: ci.chanhassen.mn.us is intended for youngsters of all ages and embraces the holiday spirit. A HOMETOWN HOLIDAY concession lunch of hot dogs, chips TREE LIGHTING and cookies will be available at noon The event featuring a pinata, program, for all shows. Special appearance by carolers, visit by Santa and the tree Santa Dec. 18. lighting. Hometown Holiday runs from Time: 1 p.m. Dec. 3, 10, 17-18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Chaska. 26-31 Time: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $16 Cost: Free Location: Old Log Theater, 5185 Location: City Square Park, Chaska Meadville St., Excelsior Info: oldlog.com or (952) 474-5951 VOCALESSENCE:
LORIE LINE: ‘CHRISTMAS BELLS ARE RINGING!’
HAPPY FEET 2 (PG) 12:30, 2:45, 5:052, 7:102, 9:15
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Decorator items such as the festive arrangements pictured above will be available for purchase at the Arboretum Auxiliary’s annual holiday sale this weekend.
The VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers, the Chamber Orchestra and conductor Philip Brunelle will present a concert celebrating the warmth of traditional carols and the excitement of new songs for the season. The audience will enjoy carols from France as well as contest-winning carols for men’s chorus and English horn. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $23.50-$43.50 Location: Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina Info: minnesotaorchestra.org or (612) 371-5656
HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES Tour eight local homes decorated for the holidays. The tour is a fundraiser for the Jordan High School all-night graduation party. Special attractions include the Jordan High School Chamber Singers’ performance at closing social hour at the Jordan Fire Department. Pick up a map at the Jordan Fire Department before starting the tour. Time: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $10 per ticket pre-sale; $12 day of event Location: First stop at the Jordan Fire Department, 431 Varner St. Jordan Info: (952) 492-4400
hop for one-of-a-kind natural treasures, floral arrangements, wreaths, ornaments, textile arts, fresh West Coast greens and more at the Arboretum Auxiliary’s annual holiday sale. The sale runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675
Arboretum Drive, Chaska. Admission to the Arboretum is $9 for adults and free for ages 15 and younger and Arboretum members. For more information, visit www.arboretum.umn.edu/auxiliary.aspx or (952) 625-9865.
MINNETONKA CHAMBER CHOIR The Minnetonka Chamber Choir will perform musical selections for Arboretum visitors. Time: 11-11:30 a.m. and noon12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: Free with Arboretum admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422
Sunday
DEC. 4 LA DANSE FATALE’S 7TH ANNUAL NUTCRACKER BALLET CLINIC Children ages 3-12 are invited to participate in the 7th annual Nutcracker Ballet Clinic. Time: 12:45–3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: $30 per person Location: Dance Arts Centre, 18690 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen Info: (952) 937-2618 or ladansefatale.org
THE DAY THAT CHANGED THE FACE OF MINNESOTA Corinne L. Monjeau-Marz will present a collection of documents, articles, maps and pictographs at the historic Pond House this Sunday to follow a timeline of events at the outbreak of the U.S. Dakota War of 1862. Time: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: $2 suggested donation Location: The Pond House at Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington Info: (952) 563-8738 and ci.bloomington.mn.us
Tuesday
DEC. 6 MICROSOFT WORD: BASICS Learn how to use the ribbon, enter and delete text, basic formatting, cut,
copy and paste; and when to use “save” and “save as.” Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 Cost: Free Location: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive Info: hclib.org or (612) 543-5375
Upcoming REJOICE! A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS Pianist Mary Beth Carlson and guest musicians will be performing Christmas tunes for all ages. Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 Cost: Adults: $15; ages 16 and younger: $8 Location: St. Michael’s Lutheran Church 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington Info: marybethcarlson.com or (952) 934-2319
HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” AR&LE Performers variety show will feature an hour of holiday music and imaginative performances by adults with and without disabilities. AR&LE Performers is sponsored by Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange, a cooperative partnership between the cities and school districts of Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie and Richfield, serving people with disabilities. Time: 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 Cost: Free, suggested donations $5 per person or $15 per household Location: Edinborough Park Indoor Amphitheater, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina Info: (952) 681-6109
MICROSOFT WORD: BASICS Learn how to use the ribbon, enter and delete text, basic formatting, cut, copy and paste; and when to use “save” and “save as.” Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 Cost: Free Location: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive Info: hclib.org or (612) 543-5375
COMPUTER SKILLS WORKSHOP Work on projects and practice skills from using the mouse and keyboarding to using email and Microsoft Office with software instructors and volunteer assistants. Time: 2-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 Cost: Free Location: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive Info: hclib.org or (612) 543-5375
‘OLIVER’ AUDITIONS Chaska Valley Family Theatre is holding auditions for the Broadway musical “Oliver.” Rehearsals start Jan. 16. Performances are March 16-25. Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 12 and 13 Cost: Free Location: Chaska High School, 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska Info: cvft.org/auditions.htm
WOMEN OF TODAY HOLIDAY PARTY The Eden Prairie Women of Today’s annual holiday party is a potluck social event with time for the Letters from Santa project that benefits the Children’s Grief Connection. Time: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Cost: Free Location: The party will take place at a member’s house, if you would like to join, contact the Membership Vice President, Barb, at the email listed below. Info: membership@epwt.org
ACADEMY OF RUSSIAN BALLET’S 10TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF THE NUTCRACKER Academy of Russian Ballet dancers will be performing this authentically Russian classical version of the holiday fairytale. Time: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Adults: $29/$23; Seniors: $19; Children $17 Location: Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie Info: (612) 636-3167/ academyofrussianballet.com
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