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Thursday, December 5 - Sebastopol's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
VNA Hospice "Lights of Life" and Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce presents Sebastopol's Holiday Tree Lighting in the Plaza. Enjoy refreshments, children's activities, live entertainment, Santa and many other surprises. Rain or shine, dress accordingly.
Location: Sebastopol Town Square, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Time: 5:00-8:00pm, Tree lighting around 6:30pm. Cost: Free. (707) 823-3032.
Friday, December 6 - Friday Night Live: Holiday Sing-a-long
Music by the Love Choir and Community Bands. Cold Lagunitas beer, fine wine, food, and refreshments available for purchase.
Location: Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Cost: $10 Adults / $5 under 18. Time: Doors open at 5:30pm, music at 6pm. (707) 823-1511.
December 6/7, 13/14/15 - Occidental Community Choir: Winter Concert Series
Location: Occidental Center for the Arts. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, CA 95465
Cost: 15 for adults, kids 12 and under free. Times: Friday & Saturday, Dec 6-7 at 8:00pm, Friday & Saturday, Dec 13-14 at 8:00pm, and Sunday Dec 15 at 3:00pm. Advance tickets recommended. Concerts sell out! (707) 874-9392.
Saturday/Sunday, December 7/8 - Occidental Holiday Crafts Faire
Join your friends and family for an Occidental weekend of holiday cheer and chances to win great gifts! The Occidental Community Council is pleased to announce the 28th Annual Holiday Crafts Faire, a longstanding tradition in the community.
Location: Occidental Community Center. 3920 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA 95465
Cost: Free. Time: 10:00am-5:00pm.
Saturday, December 7 - Alasdair Fraser / Natalie Haas
"Traditional music has always been a connective tissue between cultures, communities, and generations. Witness the duo of Scottish fiddle star Fraser and cello prodigy Haas. Their sound is as urbane as a Manhattan midnight, and as wild as a Clackmannan winter." - Scott Alarik, Boston Globe. Location: Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Cost: Premium (first 8 rows, center) $27, General Admission $22-25.Time: Doors open at 7:15pm.
Fire up your holidays with Hot Club Cool Yule, a swinging gypsy wagon trip to the North Pole featuring many of your favorites and some rarer seasonal gems. Performed by The Hot Club of San Francisco in their inimitable style, reminiscent of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, this dazzling holiday offering has something for everyone. Make this season bright with the flames of gypsy jazz! Location: Occidental Center for the Arts. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, CA 95465
Cost: $30. Time: 4:00pm.
Jim Hurst has won IBMA's Guitar Player of the Year twice. Rob Ickes carried off the IBMA award for Dobro Player of the Year a stunning twelve times! And now these two instrumental titans have teamed up for what is surely some of the most interesting & innovative music in the history of bluegrass music.
Location: Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Cost: $22 advance, $25 door. Time: Doors open at 7:00pm. Reservations: Kevin at 707-824-1858 or krussellmft@aol.com.
Join in with exhilaration when the Center for the Arts presents the 20th annual Sing-Along Messiah. No previous experience or vocal ability is necessary.This annual holiday event is directed by John Maas and features local instrumentalists and soloists to bolster timid voices.
Location: Methodist Church, 500 North Main Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Cost: $6 or $15 for a family of four, available at the door. Time: 3:00pm.
Refreshments are provided and a limited number of scores are available for loan. Interested singers can rehearse with Director Maas at a rehearsal on Sunday, December 8, at 4 p.m. in the Joan Marler Music Studio at the Center for the Arts - 282 S. High St. Sebastopol
Musical comedienne, actress and local legend Teresa Tudury has been described as "A simmering Mother Lode of singing, songwriting, acting and madcap comedy talent". With a deep, sultry voice and scathing comedic wit, she magnetizes audiences with her powerful delivery and meaningful lyrics of her original, quirky novelty tunes and off-beat torch songs, complemented by her bluesy guitar playing. Cabaret seating; fine wine and seasonal refreshments for sale. www.teresatudury.net.
Location: Occidental Center for the Arts. 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, CA 95465
Cost: $15 General. Time: 7:00pm.
Saturday, December 21 - Dhyana Center Annual Winter Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the natural cycles of life, culminating the sacred, for Winter Solstice, and the return of Light! Participate in and learn unique, personal Self Care practices, farm fresh, organic food. Global Dance, Movement & Music!
Location: Dhyana Center. 186 North Main St. Suite 220, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Cost: FREE. Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm. (707) 823.8818.
Sunday, December 22 - Solstice Sound Healing
Come and join a Community Healing Event with Sound Healing and Spoken word meditation in honor of the Solstice time.
Location: Dhyana Center. 186 North Main St. Suite 220, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Classroom Suite 210.
Cost: Non-Profit- by Donation. Time: 7:30-9:30pm. For further information email: julfire@yahoo.com
Ongoing Thursday mornings - Dharma Morning Meditations at Osmosis
Weather permitting. No Charge. Bring your meditation cushion and warm clothing. 8:00am.
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