Downtown Berkeley Association
Holiday Specials for You
December 7, 2010
In This Issue
Events with Holiday Cheer,
Special Holiday Menus,
Gift Ideas Under $25.
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Performances and events with holiday cheer!
 


The Jazzschool's Annual Holiday Concert

The Trumpet Supergroup

Sunday December 19

Five of Northern California's most accomplished trumpet players

team up to celebrate the holidays.



The Marsh Theatre's  

Worlds Funniest Bubble Show

Through January 30, 2011

An enchanting brew of breathtaking bubbles and bubbly music that will appeal to all ages...witness spinning flying saucers, orbiting planets...



The Aurora Theatre's

Naughty and Nice: A Meg and Billy Christmas

December 17-30

A memorable musical showcase that's sure to spice up the holidays for cabaret fans new and old.



Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Lemony Snicket's - The Composer is Dead

Through January 15, 2011

The show must go on? But, the actor is mute, the director is crying, the dancer is lazy - and the composer is dead! Enter the deliciously silly... 



Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse

A Christmas Carol

December 21st

 British actor Martin Harris channels the renowned author and holiday icon, Charles Dickens, doling out a hefty dose of Victorian good cheer...



Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse

The Coverlettes

December 22-23

 Join ficticious 1960's girl group The Coverlettes for a Christmas caberet concert complete with holiday spirit and nostalgic good cheer.



Shattuck Landmark Theatres and

United Artists Theatres

Open on Christmas Day and New Years Day.


Special Holiday Menus

FIVE Bistro at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza will have a special holiday menu on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. For reservations, call 510-845-7300.
 

Bistro Liaison, Christmas Eve in Paris on December 24th. And, New Year's Eve Celebration, Burgandy Rouge. For reservations, call 510-849-2155.
 

Gather Restaurant, Open on Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. For reservations, call 510-809-0400.


Amanda's Restaurant, Open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve (happy hour 4-9pm) and New Years Day. Amanda's would love to host your holiday party at our place or yours! The special holiday menu includes local & sustainable beer and wine and spiced ciders. Contact catering@amandas.com or call 510-548-2122.

GIFT IDEAS...under $25

The New Dharma Publishing offers Door Mantras and Prayer Flags - ancient symbols of protection that offer support and blessings which are normally placed above the door ways in traditional Tibetan homes. They also have books, art, and jewelry such as silver prayer box necklaces. 
 
Missing Link Bicycles' Holiday Sale is on December 10-24, they are open Christmas Eve until 4pm. Check out tons of stocking stuffers under $25 that will help to fix your bike and get it running smoothly, and sales on 2010 accessories and bikes. Also, 2011 Trek 7.2fx bikes will be only $399.

Alamare Gelato features a new fine line of Belgian chocolates including chocolate bars and hot chocolate sticks for the holiday season. Dolfin, Nirvana, Cavalier, Jacques, Galler. Sample traditional Italian hot chocolate in the store.

The Berkeley Farmers' Market will have it's 19th annual Holiday Crafts Fair: An Ecology Center Benefit on Saturdays, December 11, and 18. The market is teaming up with local artisans who sell a wonderful variety of beautiful handcrafted gifts. 


There is shopping in Downtown Berkeley! For details about gift ideas under $25, stay posted for the Downtown Berkeley Shopping Guide to be sent out by e-News very soon.

Downtown Berkeley Association
2230 Shattuck Ave, Suite C, Berkeley, CA 94704  T: 510-549-2230  dbadhia@downtownberkeley.org