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Holiday Events - Landmark

November 26, 2008
December 24, 2008
December 31, 2008

Wednesday, November 26: Thanksgiving Eve with after-dinner DJ entertainment and dancing.

Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve Spirits DJ entertainment and dancing.

Wednesday, December 31: New Year’s Eve Ball 4-course dinner, DJ entertainment, and champagne toast.

RSVP 949.675.5556

www.landmarknewport.com

Filed under: Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine, Dinner/Nightclubs, Dinnertime Live Entertainment, Live Entertainment, New Year's Eve, Prix Fixe Dinners, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Events


Nutcracker Holiday Festival - Downtown Anaheim

December 6, 2008

Holiday street fair with a tree-lighting, live entertainment, and festivities for everyone.

201 Center St.

Anaheim, CA 92805

 
 
 

Filed under: Kid Friendly Events, Live Entertainment, Food Festivals, Christmas, Events


Los Posadas - Bowers Museum

December 14, 2008
5:00 pmto7:00 pm

Music, dance, tamales, Mexican hot chocolate, and pan dulce.

714.567.3600

2002 N. Main St.  Santa Ana, CA 92706

Filed under: Kid Friendly Events, Live Entertainment, Food Festivals, Christmas, Events


Christmas Eve - Five Crowns Restaurant

December 24, 2008
5:00 pmto10:30 pm

Christmas Eve dinner, reservations can be scheduled no sooner than one month (to the day) in advance of the guests’ desired dates.

949.760.0331
www.lawrysonline.com

Filed under: Dinnertime Live Entertainment, Kid Friendly Events, Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine, Live Entertainment, Prix Fixe Dinners, Christmas, Events


“La Vigilia” Christmas Eve & New Year’s Dinner - Providence

December 24, 2008
4:00 pmto8:00 pm
December 31, 2008
5:30 pmto10:00 pm

Wednesday, December 24: “La Vigilia” - The Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve dinner.

Wednesday, December 31: New Year’s Eve Dinner

RSVP 323.460.4170 or online.

Filed under: Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine, Wine Dinners, New Year's Eve, Christmas, Prix Fixe Dinners, Events


Holiday Celebrations - Sapphire Laguna Restaurant

December 24, 2008
5:00 pmto10:30 pm
December 31, 2008
5:30 pmto11:00 pm
January 1, 2009
10:00 amto3:30 pm

Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Feast

Wednesday, December 31: New Year’s Eve

Thursday, January 1: New Year’s Day

RSVP 949.715.9888

www.sapphirelaguna.com

Filed under: Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine, New Year's Eve, Christmas, Prix Fixe Dinners, Events


Temeculights Holiday Festival - Keyways & Ponte Wineries

Light festival on-going from November 29 - December 29

Filed under: Temecula Valley, Christmas


Holidays at the Grand Del Mar

November 27, 2008
5:30 pmto9:30 pm
December 24, 2008
2:30 pmto9:30 pm
December 25, 2008
12:30 amto9:30 pm
December 31, 2008 7:30 pmtoJanuary 1, 2009 1:00 am

Holidays at the Grand Del Mar

Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Dinner Wednesday, December 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Christmas Dinner Thursday, December 25 at 5:30 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Gala Wednesday, December 31 at 7:30 p.m.

5300 Grand Del Mar Court | San Diego, CA 92130 | 858-314-2000

www.thegranddelmar.com

Filed under: Wine Dinners, New Year's Eve, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Events


The Balboa Bay Club & Resort-Holiday Events

December 1, 2008
6:00 pmto7:00 pm

BALBOA BAY CLUB & RESORT
IS RINGING IN THE 2008 HOLIDAY SEASON IN STYLE

“We are pleased to begin our planning for the 2008 holiday season with the elegant and festive traditions that The Balboa Bay Club and Resort has been known for. We make memories happen year after year. And we are proud to be the only waterfront resort in Newport Beach, so we are center stage, as we all celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Newport Beach Boat Parade. Friends and family are all welcome to join us… celebrating the arrival of the holiday season here at the resort on Monday, December 1st with our Holiday Lighting & Music Ceremony. This will be an Open House from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.”

Holiday Dining at BBCR
-In The First Cabin Dining Room guests can enjoy: Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Day Dinner and/or New Year’s Eve Dinner. Guests are encouraged to make their reservations early. And of course BBC&R’s New Year’s Eve Gala will be in full swing again this year!  A not to be missed “black tie affair” —this includes a reception, an elegant dinner in The Grand Ballroom, dancing to a live band, and a midnight champagne toast.

Resort Lighting Ceremony
-This evening is open to the public and will include music by the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps band, the lighting of
close to one million lights, holiday cookies and beverages to celebrate the 2008 Holiday Season. Join BBC&R on Monday, December 1st at 6:00 pm. Guests are encouraged to please bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program.

Holiday Afternoon Tea
-Traditional Tea service will be presented in the Library each afternoon from Dec. 1-23rd (two seatings will be available).
Reservations are suggested.

Parade of Lights- The Annual Boat Parade
>From December 17th thru the 21st, the harbor will be sparkling with colorful lights, and excited boat owners and friends all waving to the crowds. We anticipate over 100 boats, all adorned with the 100th Anniversary theme of “100 Years of Christmas Cheer”. Due to the out-pouring of local interest, viewing will be limited to Club Members, and those with resort guest room accommodations, or restaurant reservations in The First Cabin Restaurant. The Parade begins at 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

All American Boys Chorus Concert & Dinner (With a surprise visit from Santa….shhhh!)
Dec. 23rd-Grand Ballroom- Beginning at 6:00 with elegant appetizers, and at 7:00 dinner will be served and followed by a concert. Donations to the local Toys for Tots Program will be encouraged. Reservations are required.

New Year’s Eve Gala
This “Black Tie Gala” event in the Grand Ballroom, including: a reception with butler passed hor d’oeuvres and champagne, an elegant dinner party with a live band and dancing, and at Midnight, a champagne toast to ring in the New Year.  The cost is: $215 per person. (Taxes and gratuity are not included and tickets are non-refundable.) Reservations required.


Holiday Spa Package- Rates starting from $360/night*

Holiday Romance Package- Rates starting from $449/night*

 

Guest Room Rates starting from $245/night*

New Years Eve Celebration Package $799/couple

 

For Reservations- Please call (949) 645-5000 and ask for room reservations, restaurant reservations, or visit the website at www.balboabayclub.com. Membership Discounts Apply for Balboa Bay Club Members.

Filed under: Christmas, Events


Christmas Dinner at the Island Hotel

December 24, 2008
5:00 pmto9:00 pm
December 25, 2008
5:00 pmto9:00 pm

With Executive Chef Bill Bracken
Palm Terrance
949.759.0808
www.theislandhotel.com

Filed under: Christmas, Prix Fixe Dinners, Events


Christmas Brunch at the Island Hotel

December 25, 2008
10:00 amto2:00 pm

With Executive Chef Bill Bracken
Palm Terrance
949.759.0808
www.theislandhotel.com

Filed under: Afternoon Events, Christmas, Brunch, Events


Christmas and New Year’s for Children at Montage Resort & Spa

December 12, 2008toDecember 31, 2008

Santa’s Workshops-December 6th.-7th., 12th.-14th., 18th.-24th., 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sunset Tradition-December 12th.-13th., 19th.-20th., 4:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Holiday Stocking Delivery-December 12th.-24th.
Santa Claus Tuck-ins-December 12th.-24th., 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Magic-December 24th., 4:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Children’s New Year’s Eve-December 31st., 6:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Laguna Beach
949.715.6116
www.montagelagunabeach.com

Filed under: Dinnertime Live Entertainment, Kid Friendly Events, Special Promotions, New Year's Eve, Christmas, Events


Christmas and New Year’s at Studio Restaurant

December 24, 2008
December 31, 2008

Christmas Eve- December 24th, 5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
New Year’s Eve- December 31st. 8:00 p.m.
Menu by Chef James Boyce
Montage Resort & Spa, Laguna Beach
949.715.6116
www.montagelagunabeach.com

Filed under: Special Promotions, Prix Fixe Dinners - Wine, Dinnertime Live Entertainment, Live Entertainment, New Year's Eve, Prix Fixe Dinners, Jazz, Christmas, Events


Christmas and New Year’s at The Loft Bistro

December 24, 2008
December 25, 2008
December 31, 2008

Christmas Eve: December 24th. 5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Christmas Day: December 25th. 12:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
New Year’s Eve: December 31st. 5:00 p.m.
Montage Resort & Spa, Laguna Beach
949.715.6116
www.montagelagunabeach.com

Filed under: Special Promotions, Afternoon Events, Dinnertime Live Entertainment, Live Entertainment, New Year's Eve, Prix Fixe Dinners, Jazz, Christmas, Events


All events on the Great Taste Calendar are submitted by individuals outside of Great Taste and are subject to change without notice. Contact each individual restaurant/venue for their most updated event information.