2014 Holiday Guide: Holiday Datebook

Saturday, Dec. 6
Holiday Parade
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz
Details: The annual holiday parade through Downtown Santa Cruz.
Cost: Free
Info: DowntownSantaCruz.com
Sunday, Dec. 7
Children’s tree trimming event
When: 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: The SLV Museum’s 11th Annual Christmas event for children to make ornaments, string popcorn, make wreaths, and decorate cookies.
Cost: $5 donation
Info: 338-8382 or www.slvmuseum.com
Performance of ‘Messiah’
When: 6 p.m.
Where: LDS Stake Center, 220 Elk Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The combined choirs of Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville and the Santa Cruz Stake Choir of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will perform “Messiah.”
Cost: Free (Donations of canned goods accepted)
Info: 420-0722
Thursday, Dec. 11
Winterfest
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz
Details: An evening of outdoor movies, music, and fun featuring Foreverland — a tribute to Michael Jackson.
Cost: Free (guests are asked to bring a donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank) 
Info: DowntownSantaCruz.com
Friday, Dec. 12
Holiday Celtic harp performance
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Legends of the Celtic Harp will present “A Winter Gift” — a concert and storytelling weaving Irish and English literature together with beloved and rare pieces of holiday music.
Cost: $15 for advanced general admission, $17 at the door, and $13 for Celtic Society Members.
Info: 603-2294
Saturday, Dec. 13
Agape presents ‘Nutcracker Ballet’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Henry Mello Center, 250 E Beach Street in Watsonville
Details: The Agape Dance Academy of Scotts Valley is giving the gift of two free Nutcracker performances for the entire community to enjoy.
Cost: Free
Info: http://www.agapedance.com/
Christmas Carols at Boomeria
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Boomeria, 60 Verde Drive in Santa Cruz (Bonny Doon)
Details: The annual singing of Christmas carols at Boomeria, featuring organist Bill Visscher. Guests can explore the castle and catacombs, as well.
Cost: Free
Info: www.boomeria.com
Sunday, Dec. 14
Agape presents ‘Nutcracker Ballet’
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Henry Mello Center, 250 E Beach Street in Watsonville
Details: The Agape Dance Academy of Scotts Valley is giving the gift of two free Nutcracker performances for the entire community to enjoy.
Cost: Free
Info: http://www.agapedance.com/
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Holiday poetry and stories
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The Willing Suspension Armchair Theater will share a series of holiday-themed poetry and stories for all ages.
Cost: Free
Info: SantaCruzPL.org
Saturday, Dec. 20
Santa Cruz Chorale performance
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Holy Cross Church, 123 High Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The Santa Cruz Chorale opens their 2014­2015 performances with their traditional December concert, “Christmas with the Chorale.”
Cost: $25 for general admission, $20 for seniors, and $5 for students
Info: http://santacruzchorale.org or 427­8023
Sunday, Dec. 21
Santa Cruz Chorale performance
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Holy Cross Church, 123 High Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The Santa Cruz Chorale opens their 2014­2015 performances with their traditional December concert, “Christmas with the Chorale.”
Cost: $25 for general admission, $20 for seniors, and $5 for students
Info: http://santacruzchorale.org or 427­8023