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| Nov. 25, 2009 |
Leavenworth Chamber Newsletter
Celebrate The Holidays In Leavenworth |
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Greetings!
Wintertime is our favorite time here in Washington's Cascades. As snow flies in the nearby mountains we are preparing for your most memorable holiday experience. We kick off the season the day after Thanksgiving with Christkindlmarkt, a German Christmas market followed by 3 weekends of our world famous Christmas Lighting Festival.
Elves have stocked the shelves for your early Christmas shopping. 100 shops and restaurants are at your service to satisfy every taste and the most challenging shopping list. Accommodations are available from rustic cabins to cozy bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels.
Leavenworth is an outdoor playground for everyone who loves to play in the snow. See you soon. |
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Christkindlmarkt--November 27-29 |
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Start Your Holiday Memories Here 
The town is aglow with thousands of lights.
Children enjoy making lanterns and then joining the procession in the lantern parade as featured on Home & Garden TV. Visit with holiday characters as you enjoy traditional holiday music, craft and food booths, and an amazing selection in our indoor Christmas market located in the Festhalle, 1000 Front Street
Hours: Friday 11-7:30, Saturday 10:00-7:30, Sunday 10:00-3:00.
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Harpist Bronn Journey & Soloist Katherine Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8,9,10 |
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A Leavenworth Tradition 
Renowned harpist Bronn Journey's holiday concert is a delight for all ages. His wife Katherine adds her exquisite voice to the program for a Christmas concert that will warm the heart. A true Leavenworth tradition
Time: 10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm
Location: United Methodist Church, 418 Evans Street
Fee: $15.00
Reservations and Information: 509-548-5807
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Christmas Lighting Festival Dec 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 |
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Nationally Acclaimed Festival 
Our nationally acclaimed Christmas Lighting Festival returns for an emotional visit to a turn of the century Bavarian Christmas, holiday personalities and a ceremonial lighting of the town. On Friday evenings the lights are off as we greet Saint Nicholas at 4:00 p.m. as he arrives at the Front Street Gazebo with special treats for the children. We anticipate the lighting of the town on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday and Sunday festivities begin with Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas & Santa Claus arriving in town at Noon. Visitors enjoy roasted chestnuts, gluhwein (German wine), craft bazaars, food booths, holiday characters such as Frosty, Rudolph, Scrooge, nutcrackers and others posing for photos. Hear live Christmas music and entertainment all afternoon and into the evening at the gazebo. The Lighting Ceremony begins at 4:30pm when the Village comes alive with a spectacular display of lights.
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Christmas In the Mountains Concert Dec. 4, 5, 10, 11 |
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Village Voices Entertain You 
Come enjoy over 30 voices singing contemporary and traditional Christmas music in their annual holiday concert. The Kinderchor and Leavenworth Christmas Brass will join in the fun. This new venue provides more seating for your listening pleasure.
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Church of the Nazarene
Fee: General $12; Student/Senior $10
Information & Reservations: 509-548-5807
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Grunewald Guild Advent Retreat Dec. 4 |
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Art, Food & Music  This long-standing Guild tradition features an art presentation, studio art project and special evening music performances with Beth Whitney.
Location: Grunewald Guild, Plain
Information: 509-763-3693
Reservations: Yes
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A Christmas Carol Dec 5,6,11,12,13,18,19,20 |
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A Holiday Classic 
The classic Dickens Christmas story returns for an encore performance just 2 blocks from the Christmas lighting ceremony! It's the perfect family treat to complete your Leavenworth Christmas holiday.
December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8:00 p.m.
December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 1:00 p.m.
FestHalle, Downtown Leavenworth
Location: Leavenworth FestHalle
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Classical Guitar For The Holidays Dec. 5 |
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Acclaimed Guitarist Arturo Ville 
Enjoy wine, festive treats, and artwork by Grünewald Guild artists. Acclaimed guitarist Arturo Ville will play a variety of holiday guitar music, Jessica Ville will sing, and Jake Saint will perform poetry. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the artist-in-residence program at Grünewald Guild.
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Canyon Wren Concert Hall
Fee: $10 adv/$12 at door
Information: 509-668-4663
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Marlin Handbell Holiday Concerts December 6, 7, 13 |
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Ring In The Season  Leavenworth local musicians ring 108 Handbells to the delight of crowds everywhere. When the bells arrived in October, 1978, all who were interested were invited to ring. The choir evolved into a group of fourteen enthusiasts, all local folk, all amateur musicians. Through the years, ringers have come and gone, and the list of former ringers numbers well into the 50s. Two of the original ringers are still with the group which currently is composed of 11 ringers.
Locations: Various Venues
Price: Varied
Information: 509 548-5138
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Upper Valley Museum Christmas Program Dec. 8 |
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A Fun Filled Evening With Father Christmas 
Children and parents will enjoy making Christmas cards, snowflakes and stringing popcorn and cranberry for your tree at home. Have a picture taken with Father Christmas as a gift for your grandparents.
Time: 6:30PM
Location: 347 Division Street
Information: 509-548-0728
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Living Nativity Dec. 5, 12, 19, 21-24 |
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Starlight Parade 
Enjoy the outdoor live enactment of the living nativity complete with animals and costumes. The parade will gather at the gazebo and then proceed to the Leavenworth Warehouse.
Dec. 5, 19 5:45 Lantern Parade
6:00 Indoor living nativity presentation
6:25 Hot cocoa/cookies/Meet the cast
December 12--5:30 Lantern Parade, followed by the presentation and hot cocoa/cooking and meeting the cast
December 22-24 Four productions 7, 7:30, 8 & 8:30 pm
Location: 111 Ski Hill Drive |
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Icicle Creek Christmas Concert December 13 |
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Resident Artists Perform 
This holiday concert features Icicle Creek Music Center's resident artists as well as members of our musical community: The Trinity Church Choir directed by Justin Appel and the Marlin Handbell Ringers. The program will include many Christmas favorites and some unexpected treasures! Featured Winery: '37 Cellars, Leavenworth
Price: $20
Location: Canyon Wren
Time: 7:30 pm
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Come Ski Mission and Stevens |
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Make Leavenworth Your Base Camp  Stevens Pass opened November 19th and Mission Ridge is scheduled to open Thanksgiving weekend. So ski all day and then come and enjoy great food and lodging accommodations from luxury hotels, to cozy cabins, to romantic B&B's.
Leavenworth Shuttle is proud to announce 7 day a week service to Stevens Pass from opening day to closing day!! Local pickup in town with the last stop departing Osprey at 8am and returning from the mountain at 4pm. The cost is $12 round trip per person and reservations must be made at 548-7433. |
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All Aboard To Leavenworth |
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Brian
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Enjoy Winter Aboard The Train 
Over 400 people have experienced the comfort of the train since the inaugural run on September 25. If you have always wanted to see the beauty of Leavenworth in the winter time but don't enjoy winter driving, call Amtrak: 800-872-7245 for reservations.
Train Schedule
Train No. 7: Departs 6:08 AM Westbound to Seattle and all intermediate stations
Train No. 8: Departs 8:00PM Eastbound to Chicago and all intermediate stations
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Rev Your Engines |
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Snowmobiling  Elevation of 2,500 to 7,000 feet, 150 inches of snowfall a year, 150 miles of trails, and the majestic beauty of our area make it an unforgettable adventure. Bring your own, rent a or join a guided tour.
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Over The River And Through The Woods |
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Snuggle Under The Blanket  We have romantic sleigh rides for two and sleigh rides for the family to enjoy. Your driver will keep you entertained with stories as your horses prance through the snow with the Cascade mountains as your backdrop. Warning: The driver most often playing cupid as many people have proposed marriage during this truly magical moment.
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We at the Leavenworth Chamber all want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. | |
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