The Green Room

December 2008 / January 2009

Dickens in the Valley Home Tour

The Dickens in the Valley Holiday Home Tour, presented by Friends of Meals On Wheels as a fundraising event to benefit Meals On Wheels in Yolo County, a meal program for senior citizens, will present a tour of six to seven Woodland homes dressed in holiday splendor. Shuttle service between the homes will be offered. Complimentary hot coffee and holiday treats will be served. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. For more information please call the Elderly Nutrition Program at (530) 662-7035.

13th Annual Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Chapel

The annual fundraising concert, presented in the beautiful 1901 chapel surrounded by the largest collection of Tiffany stained-glass windows in the West, features solo vocal and choir performances. Melody Choral will sing traditional songs, plus some of its own arrangements, and also have a sing-a-long. Tickets, which include a reception at Quarters A after the concert, are available at Mare Island Museum. $15. 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. For more information call (707) 552-3266 or visit mareislandhpf.org.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Six Flags

Ring in 2009 at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom during this family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. With live musical entertainment, a laser light show and a world-class fireworks extravaganza at midnight, don’t miss out on Northern California’s only New Year’s Eve theme park celebration. Saturday, Dec. 31. For more information call (707) 643-6722 or visit sixflags.com/discoverykingdom.

David Hidalgo & Louie Perez of Los Lobos: “An Evening of Storytelling & Songs”

A special golden blend of blues, R&B, cumbia and barrio rock & roll returns to NVOH. Drawing from the rich musical styles of their Mexican heritage, Hidalgo and Perez will invigorate the soul while subtly challenging listeners with conscience-raising songs and thought-provoking lyrics. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9. $40. For more information call (707) 226-7372 or visit nvoh.org.

Touro University’s 11th Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Humanitarian Award Presentation

The free community program honors local nominees that have demonstrated, over a period of time, strong humanitarian leadership that emphasize service to God, service to humankind, and/or service to those in need within the city of Vallejo. Entertainment and light refreshments provided. 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. For more information call (707) 638-5246.

16th Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival

The festival features wonderful food, wine and art experiences for every budget! Festive and costumed, elegant black tie, or casual browse—the choice is yours! Jan. 31 through March 28. For more information call (707) 938-1133 or visit mustardfestival.org.

Spanish Brass

Tapas for your ears! The versatile and creative programming of Spanish Brass breaks all the boundaries between pop, classical, Latin, and traditional music. In addition to the evocative music of Spain, highlights of their repertoire include Duke Ellington, Chick Corea, Henry Mancini, and Paquito D’Rivera—but they are equally at home in Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces and traditional American spirituals. As keynote performers at the 2007 International Trumpet Guild Conference, they received a screaming, stomping, standing ovation and multiple curtain calls from the toughest crowd imaginable—a hall filled with brass players! 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. $30, $35. For more information call (707) 226-7372 or visit nvoh.org.

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