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A Travolta Christmas Story Feel the warmth and celebrate the season with the return of Ellen Travolta on stage and a specially crafted beverage from the bar
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ince 2012, beloved actress Ellen Travolta — often accompanied by family and friends — has delighted and enchanted audiences with her holiday-themed stage performances created especially for the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Past performances featured Travolta family stories, music and a lot of laughter, both on stage and throughout the audience. This year’s performances, entitled Christmas with Twist: ’Tis the Season for Family, promises all that and more. “It’s just a lovely way to kick off the holiday season,” says Travolta, who explains that one twist is the stories submitted by readers: sad, sweet, funny, traditional, poignant, “but all good in the end,” she says. The cast includes local jazz singer and theater director Abbey Crawford, as well as multiple generations of Travolta women. Ellen is joined by her daughter, Molly Allen, instantly recognizable as part of the Dave, Ken and Molly radio show on Spokane’s KZZU, as well as Ellen’s sister, film and television actress Margaret Travolta. Ellen’s granddaughter, Lola Rose, will perform opening weekend of
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Journey to the North Pole
Eagle Watching Cruise
It’s 40 minutes of magical holiday lights‚ more than a 1.5 million of them‚ and a visit with ol’ Saint Nick himself! Tickets available online or the Resort Plaza Shops; $20.75 adults, $19.75 ages 55+, $6 children 6-12; Departure times are 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm (board a half-hour prior).
Enjoy a two-hour cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene from the cozy interior of your cruise boat, which provides unparalleled viewing of our nation’s most celebrated bird, on its annual feeding migration. Tickets: $23.25 adults, $21.25 ages 55+, $15.25 kids 6-12; Saturdays and Sundays, 1-3 pm.
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the production, which is directed by Troy Nickerson and runs from Nov. 24 through Dec. 17. Another “twist” to this year’s performance is a specially crafted cocktail, the Honey Sage Toddy, available throughout the CdA Resort, which is offering overnight stay packages starting at $239, including two tickets to the show and $50 restaurant credit. Otherwise, tickets to the performances, which take place Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 5 pm, are $27.50 per person. Go to cdachristmas.com or call the CdA Resort at (866) 835-3025. t
Holiday Pops DECEMBER 1-2
Celebrate the sounds of the season with classical music by the Coeur d’Alene Symphony, concluding with a festive sing-along with all your holiday favorites. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 ages 65+, $10 children and students with identification; Dec. 1, 7:30 pm; Dec. 2, 2 pm.
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Small Works Exhibition DECEMBER 1 & 8
Get a jump on the holiday season at the Art Spirit Gallery’s Dec. 1 opening reception for their annual Small Works exhibition, then swing back through town for even more artwork during the regularly scheduled second Friday ArtWalk on Dec. 8, enjoying complimentary wine as you go. Dec. 1 and 8, 5-8 pm.