2015 Main Street Holiday Event Program

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Table of contents Holiday event gives the season a little more spirit .......................... 4 Main Street celebration schedule .......................... 6 Happy holidays, friends and neighbors! ........................ 10

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Festive on Main Street Holiday event gives the season a little more spirit very year, Santa Monica’s historic Main Street transforms into a holiday wonderland, with sights and sounds that make the season bright. The tree-lined street becomes the perfect spot for a holiday family outing.

Sing along if you’re so inspired, or just listen in; either way, you’re sure to get in the holiday mood.

The festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m., when Santa Claus is available for photographs with kids on the lawn at California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main St. Santa Monica High School’s choir and the Caroling Company will perform at 6 p.m. to set the mood for the evening with a variety of classics and other holiday tunes.

Sing along if you’re so inspired, or just listen in; either way, you’re sure to get in the holiday mood.

Santa will then preside over a countdown to the anticipated lighting of the Holiday tree at the lawn, which is followed by a short candlelight walk to the iconic shopping cart tree at the Edgemar Center for the Arts.

Music from the Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers will entertain crowds until close to 7

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p.m., when attendees disperse to enjoy the parties and other activities in the shops and restaurants along Main Street.

You’ll also want to explore the two-day holiday sidewalk sales at participating merchants, 11am – 7pm, Saturday and Sunday.

The Annual Main Street Holiday Event is produced by the Main Street Business Improvement Association (MSBIA), Anthony Schmitt, Chair (and creator of the shopping cart tree).

Mainstreetsm.com for details.

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SPONSORED BY:

EDGEMAR

SPECIAL THANKS TO: The SMPD, the SMFD, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and the work of the MSBIA Event Committee.

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Celebration schedule Main Street will be ground zero for holiday revelry on Dec. 6

THE OFF THEIR JINGLE BELL ROCKERS

Tree Lighting Tree Lighting with holiday songs by the Samohi Choir, 6 p.m. at the California Heritage Museum lawn at 2612 Main St.

The Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers Main Street is pleased to welcome back the offbeat and original Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers, featuring the spectacular singing talents of Catherine Allison, Rory Johnston, Marianne Lewis, Kathy Leonardo, Jon Preston and Suzy Williams. Enjoy this 6

fun and flamboyant group rocking down the Edgemar Courtyard and strolling up and down Main Street.

Photos with Santa Santa Claus will be at the museum lawn at 5:15 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6, to take photos with kids. Photos are free, please remember to bring your own camera. After photos and the tree lighting, Santa will lead a walk to the Shopping Cart Tree at Edgemar. He will be available for photos there as well.

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Candlelight Walk Following the tree lighting, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Candlelight Walk led by Santa to the Shopping Cart Tree at Edgemar courtyard with music by the Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers.

Holiday Parties Over 60 participating Main Street merchants invite you to special holiday parties, many with refreshments and music.

These festivities take place from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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We are Main Street

Happy holidays, friends and neighbors!

his is our favorite time of year here on Main Street. It gives us an opportunity to say thank you to all the residents, business owners and city officials that have supported our street this past year.

There are lots of changes ahead for us in 2016.

We will be launching several new campaigns to get more consumers involved in our local businesses. At the heart of our new initiatives is the desire to build a stronger sense of community with all who participate on Main Street.

Main Street is going LOCO! Love of Community Overflowing.

Whether you are a resident, business owner or occasional shopper, we value your participation, it’s what makes our stretch of Santa Monica so unique. Over the next few months we’ll be bringing you ways to get involved and we’ll be looking for ways to offer our support to you!

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We want to hear from you.

Your thoughts, feedback and comments are all welcome. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and let us know how Main Street can help you feel like a part of this community.

These pages contain many gift ideas and suggestions for you this holiday season.

We encourage you to BUY LOCAL and stay LOCO. We also would like to give grateful thanks to our sponsors.

You belong here.

Warmest Holiday Wishes Anthony Schmitt, Chair MSBIA www.mainstreetsm.com

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SPONSORED BY:

EDGEMAR

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Holiday party time Drop by these Main Street businesses for holiday cheer any of the street’s coolest businesses will be opening their doors to revelers for parties during this year’s holiday event.

Check mainstreetsm.com for any changes or updates to this list.

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From North to South:

Bombshell Salon

2431 Main

Three Twins Ice Cream

2726 Main

Crossfit

2433 Main

hip'tique

2727 Main

haleARTS S P A C E

2443 Main

Sunny Blue

2728 Main 2736 Main

2449 Main

Plantation

WAX Santa Monica

2502 Main

Compliments Fashion

2804 Main

Aussie Pie Kitchen

2510 Main

Ashland Hill

2807 Main

Maser Condo Sales

2525 Main

Buffalo Exchange

Ten Women

2651 Main

Bumble Bee

2651 Main

Rock Etiquette

2808 Main

Cha Spa

2817 Main

Areal

2820 Main

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

2901 Main

The Doves by DNA

2000 Main

Arts & Letters

2665 Main

Tim Clarke Design

2110 Main

ElectroBike

2665 Main

Rawvolution

2301 Main

Hail Mary

2665 Main

Vital Hemp

2305 Main

Koko

2703 Main

Lost & Found (Clothing)

2230 Main

The Closet

2708 Main

Next Salon

2400 Main

Cara Bambino

2710 Main

Planet Blue

Bike Attack

2400 Main

Mindfulnest

2711 Main

Fedora Primo

Pebbles

2400 Main

Trendy Sunglasses

2716 Main

220 Fitness

3002 Main

A Real Treat

2724 Main

Rudy's Barbershop

3101 Main

Santa Monica Travel & Tourism 2427 Main

Bike Attack Electric

2904 Main

Rick's Tavern

2907 Main

Robin Murez Studio

2912 Main

Streetcraft

2912 Main

Miakal Bishay Salon

2919 Main 2940 Main 216 Pier Ave.

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Main Street Holiday Instagram Contest

YOU CAN WIN A GIFT BASKET BY SUBMITTING YOUR PHOTO OF YOUR FAVORITE MAIN STREET HOLIDAY DECORATION erchants will put up holiday decorations (there will be a list on the website, www.mainstreetsm.com): the business that

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receives the greatest number of user-generated pictures using the designated hashtag #MyMainVoteSM will win the first place prize; with prizes for the second and third place "vote" getters. The person whose photo receives the most "likes" on his or her photo will be a winner and receive a gift package from Main Street merchants (donors to the gift package will be listed on the website).

The contest begins Nov. 27 and ends at 2am Dec. 6, 2015.

Below is a list of participating merchants in this year’s decoration contest, for a fully updated list check out mainstreetsm.com From North to South:

A Real Treat

2724 Main

Three Twins Ice Cream

2726 Main

Tim Clarke Design

2110 Main

Sunny Blue

2728 Main

haleARTS SPACE

2443 Main

Ashland Hill

2807 Main

Arts & Letters

2665 Main

rocketiquette

2808 Main

ElectroBike

2665 Main

Areal

2820 Main

koko

2703 Main

Accents Jewelry

2900 Main

Caro Bambino

2710 Main

CP Shades

2937 Main

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YOU’RE INVITED!

Grand Opening of ICE at Santa Monica

November 5, 2015 | 6PM-10PM Corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue Kick off the holiday season with the Grand Opening of ICE at Santa Monica. Bring your friends and family to celebrate Downtown Santa Monica’s premier outdoor ice-skating rink!

FREE skating for all, with music by DJ Kelly Dlux and performances by some of California’s most elite skaters!

Support the Police Activities League’s Annual Best Gift Ever Gift Drive! Bring to the grand opening a new unwrapped gift, gift card or make a cash donation.

For more information, visit or call:

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310.260.1199

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