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Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink at Ali Youssefi Square Photo courtesy of Downtown Sacramento Partnership
Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus presents KSGMC 202.1FM: Holiday Hits with A Splash of Sass!
THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS
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By Jessica Laskey
Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus Dec. 10, 11 & 14, 8 p.m. Dec. 12, 3 p.m. Pioneer Congregational United Church of Christ, 2700 L St. • sacgaymenschorus.org
This family-friendly show features traditional seasonal favorites, showstoppers from prior years and a few new surprises from the 105-voice chorus led by new Artistic Director Christian Bohm. Tickets are $30 general admission, $15 students, $45 VIP seating. Audience members are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Holiday Home Tour
Sacred Heart Parish School Dec. 3, 12:30–6 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 856 39th St. • sacredhearthometour.com
In lieu of the regular self-guided tour of East Sacramento homes, Sacred Heart is hosting a holiday boutique and café at the school with a champagne bar in the evenings and live music on Saturday. Entrance is free. All proceeds support student education and tuition assistance.
UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County Mondays, Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 5–8 p.m. Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. • sacmg.ucanr.edu
Enjoy a colorful light display in the center’s extraordinary water-effi cient landscape gardens. Admission is free, but canned food donations are encouraged. Fair Oaks Preschool students are caroling in the gardens from 5–5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13.
The Nutcracker
Sacramento Ballet Dec. 11–23 SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St. • sacballet.org
Ballet is back! This beloved holiday ballet features classic sets by legendary designer Alain Vaes and new choreography from three nationally recognized Sac Ballet alumni (Nicole Haskins, Julia Feldman and Colby Damon) under the guidance of new Artistic and Executive Director Anthony Krutzkamp. Half of the performances will be accompanied by live music from the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera with Andrew Grams conducting. Tickets start at $35.
Rally4Kids Toy Drive
Shriners Hospitals for Children Sunday, Dec. 5, 7–9 a.m. Niello Volkswagen, 2701 Arden Way • facebook.com — search Rally4Kids Toy Drive
Bring one or more new unwrapped toys to Niello Volkswagen. Niello is serving breakfast at 7 a.m., then cars will depart at 9 a.m. to deliver the toys to Sacramento’s Shriners Hospitals for Children, where you can enjoy coffee, refreshments, a silent auction/raffl e and get a tour of the hospital.
Annual Tree Lighting
Carmichael Recreation and Park District Thursday, Dec. 2, 5–8 p.m. Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave. • carmichaelpark.com
Kick off the holidays at this annual tree lighting sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael with live music, food trucks, arts and crafts, and more. Santa will be available for visits and photos at no cost, but please donate one canned good per child to benefi t the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services holiday food drive.
Holiday Show of Hands Crafts Fair
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School Friday, Dec. 3, 4–9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. 9–5 p.m. 5701 Locust Ave. • facebook.com/holidayshowofh ands
Saint John’s annual arts and crafts holiday sale features custom work by more than 150 artists, as well as a beauty boutique, antiques and collectibles, a silent auction and new Gourmet Pavilion. Friday admission is $10 from 4–5 p.m. and $5 from 5–9 p.m. Saturday admission is free. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours required.
A Vintage Holiday
Archival Gallery Dec. 2–30 Saturday, Dec. 11, Reception, 5–8 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com
This yearend holiday group show features new works from Naomi Bautista, Kip Bridges, Richard Feese, Davy Fiveash, Maureen Hood, Mariellen Layne, Erin Martinelli, Linda Nunes, Corey Okada, Linda Paris, Kellie Raines, Maria Winkler and others. The gallery window features a vintage light-up Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and snowmen. Masks are required.
A Master Singers Christmas
Sacramento Master Singers Saturday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St. Friday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3235 Pope Ave. Sunday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. Fremont Presbyterian Church, 5770 Carlson Drive • mastersingers.org
This fun-fi lled, 80-minute holiday program features audience favorites and brand-new renditions of timeless carols, including Ivo Antognini’s “Puer Natus Est Nobis,” Eric Whitacre’s “Lux Nova,” Molly Ijames’ “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and Pentatonix’s “Mary Did You Know?” Tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for students.
Dinosaur Safari
Sacramento Zoo Through April 17, 2022 3930 W. Land Park Drive • saczoo.org
This exciting exhibit—65 million years in the making—features more than 20 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including a 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex. Dinosaur Safari is included with the price of zoo admission and is free for members.
"Floral Happiness" by Carol Hawkins in Ars Gratia Artis
Kaori Higashiyama and Richard Smith perform in The Nutcracker Photo by Keith Sutter
Small Treasures Show & Sale
Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Through Dec. 31 Saturday, Dec. 4, Reception, 4–7 p.m. 9683 Elk Grove Florin Road • elkgrovefi neartscenter.org
Catch the fi nal weeks of this show and sale, plus a gift boutique. Each participating artist has created a unique themed series of fi ve 5x7 wooden panels that can be purchased individually or in groups. Proceeds support gallery events, art classes for all ages and abilities, and educational outreach programs. Masks are required.
Holiday Traditions
Sacramento Children’s Chorus Sunday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 7869 Kingswood Drive • sacramentochildrenschorus.org
Enjoy multicultural holiday songs, including John Rutter's "Angel's Carol," Nigerian Christmas carol "Betelehemu," traditional Hebrew song "S’vivon," the musical Frozen’s "Do You Want To Build a Snowman?" and more. Admission is a suggested $10 donation. Masks are required.
Krampus Kon
SacYard Community Tap House Saturday, Dec. 4, 1–7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1–6 p.m. 1725 33rd St. • sacyard.beer
Celebrate the ancient German legend of Krampus, St. Nick’s creepy sidekick. This free event includes an appearance by Krampus, as well as festive craft beers and wines, local artisan vendors and live music. All ages are welcome. Holiday attire is encouraged. Bring a new unwrapped toy for the Mustard Seed School toy drive. End of the World Art Sale at E Street Gallery
Ars Gratia Artis
Sacramento Fine Arts Center Through Dec. 5 Friday, Dec. 5, Reception & Drawing, 2–5 p.m. 5330 Gibbons Drive • sacfi nearts.org/aga2021
At this annual fundraiser, every ticketholder is guaranteed one piece of original art donated by local artists. Tickets are drawn at random and each holder selects a piece of art (either in person or via Zoom). Tickets are $100. View available art online or at the gallery during regular hours. Proceeds support SFAC programs and facility improvements. Masks are required.
Christmas & Holiday Concert with Kenny Washington
Sacramento Jazz Coop Monday, Dec. 6, 7–9 p.m. Dante Event Center, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd. • sacramentojazzcoop.org
SJC brings Grammy Award-winning Bay Area jazz vocalist Kenny Washington and the Kenny Washington Quartet to its Jazz at Dante series for some soulful festive jazz. Tickets are $30.
End of the World Art Sale
E Street Gallery Dec. 4, 5, 12 & 18, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 11, 4–8 p.m. 1115 E St. • e-street-gallery.business.site
To support local artists and remind people that art inspires and lifts spirits, the gallery presents an art sale with ceramics, small paintings, leather items, pillows and more. Proof of vaccine and masks are required.
Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n
