Sacramento December Calendar of Events
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Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
DEC 9 | TUESDAY
JOB FAIR � Job seekers can find new opportunities at the 12th Annual Sacramento Hire Event. No pre-resigration required. Resume critiques and workshops available.
When: Dec. 9, noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Free.
More Info: (888) THE-JOBS or visit jobjournal.com
CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING � Take part in the lighting of the State Capitol�s Christmas tree.
When: Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m.
Where: State Capitol Park, 10th and L streets, Sac.
Cost: Free
More info:(916) 324-0333
DEC 10 | WEDNESDAY
CONCERT � Jazz sensation Anat Cohen performs her sophisticated blend of Argentine, jazz, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music.
When: Dec. 10 to 13, 8 p.m. nightly
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $35 general, $30 add-on and CYO, and $17.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC 11 | WEDNESDAY
PERFORMANCE � What do you get when you combine Shakespeare and Homer Simpson? MacHomer of course, a one-man show by Rick Miller who voices 50 characters from the cartoon to tell this tale. Watch a video clip of this performer.
When: Dec. 11, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $45/$35/$25 general, $38/$30/$21 add-on and CYO, and $22.50/$17.50/$12.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC. 12 | FRIDAY
CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS PARTY � Celebrate the season California style with California foods, wines and d�cor at the 4th Annual California Christmas Party at Discover California!
Wine Bar & Tasting Room.
When: Dec. 12, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Discover California! Wine Bar & Tasting Room, 114 J St., Old Sac.
Cost: $15
More info:(916) 443-8275 or visit discovercal.com
DEC 14 | SUNDAY
DANCE � Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana celebrates Hispanic holiday traditions. Watch a video clip of this performer. Matinee suitable for kids grades K to 12.
When: Dec. 14, 3 p.m. and a school matinee Dec. 15, 11 a.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $45/$35/$25 general, $38/$30/$21 add-on and CYO, and $22.50/$17.50/$12.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff. School matinee prices are $11 teachers and $7 students.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC 16 | TUESDAY
SARAH BRIGHTMAN � Sarah Brightman in Concert � The Symphony Tour.
When: Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tolls open at 5:30 p.m.)
Location:Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $199.50/$99.50/$69.50/$49.50. Prices include $1.75 fee. Parking is $12. Buy tickets for the online.
More Info: (916) 928-6900
DEC 20 | SATURDAY
CHILDRENS CHOIR � The angelic sounds of children signing can be heard from the Indonesian Catholic Children Choir when they perform in front of the Old Sacramento Christmas Tree.
When: Dec. 20, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Front and K streets, Old Sac.
Cost: Free
More info:(916) 442-7644
MUSIC � Handel�s �Messiah� is performed by the country�s best singers and musicians. Listen to audio clips of this performer.
When: Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $50/$40/$25 general, $42/$34/$21 add-on and CYO, and $25/$20/$12.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC 26 | FRIDAY
STOMP � Broadway hit �Stomp� makes its way to Sacramento. Watch a video of a performance.
When: Dec. 26 to Jan. 4, 2009
Location: Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $61.50/$56.50 orchestra and grand tier. $41.50/$31.50 2nd tier front. $21.50/$16.50 2nd tier rear. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC. 31 | WEDNESDAY
NYE FIREWORKS OLD SAC � Old Sacramento�s Heritage Holidays ends with a fantastic fireworks display on New Year�s Eve. Entertainment for the event includes bands, jugglers, and street entertainment.
When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. for entertainment, 9 p.m. for fireworks
Where: Sacramento RiverTrain Woodland boarding area
Cost: $100 (couples)
More info:(800) 866-1690
NEW YEARS EVE EXPRESS � Roll into the new year at the Sacramento RiverTrain which will host a party that includes live music, hour d�oeuvres, party favors, a midnight champagne toast, and a train ride, of course.
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Where: Old Sacramento
Cost: Free
More info:(916) 808-7777
Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
DEC 9 | TUESDAY
JOB FAIR � Job seekers can find new opportunities at the 12th Annual Sacramento Hire Event. No pre-resigration required. Resume critiques and workshops available.
When: Dec. 9, noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Free.
More Info: (888) THE-JOBS or visit jobjournal.com
CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING � Take part in the lighting of the State Capitol�s Christmas tree.
When: Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m.
Where: State Capitol Park, 10th and L streets, Sac.
Cost: Free
More info:(916) 324-0333
DEC 10 | WEDNESDAY
CONCERT � Jazz sensation Anat Cohen performs her sophisticated blend of Argentine, jazz, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music.
When: Dec. 10 to 13, 8 p.m. nightly
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $35 general, $30 add-on and CYO, and $17.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC 11 | WEDNESDAY
PERFORMANCE � What do you get when you combine Shakespeare and Homer Simpson? MacHomer of course, a one-man show by Rick Miller who voices 50 characters from the cartoon to tell this tale. Watch a video clip of this performer.
When: Dec. 11, 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $45/$35/$25 general, $38/$30/$21 add-on and CYO, and $22.50/$17.50/$12.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC. 12 | FRIDAY
CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS PARTY � Celebrate the season California style with California foods, wines and d�cor at the 4th Annual California Christmas Party at Discover California!
Wine Bar & Tasting Room.
When: Dec. 12, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Discover California! Wine Bar & Tasting Room, 114 J St., Old Sac.
Cost: $15
More info:(916) 443-8275 or visit discovercal.com
DEC 14 | SUNDAY
DANCE � Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana celebrates Hispanic holiday traditions. Watch a video clip of this performer. Matinee suitable for kids grades K to 12.
When: Dec. 14, 3 p.m. and a school matinee Dec. 15, 11 a.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $45/$35/$25 general, $38/$30/$21 add-on and CYO, and $22.50/$17.50/$12.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff. School matinee prices are $11 teachers and $7 students.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC 16 | TUESDAY
SARAH BRIGHTMAN � Sarah Brightman in Concert � The Symphony Tour.
When: Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tolls open at 5:30 p.m.)
Location:Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $199.50/$99.50/$69.50/$49.50. Prices include $1.75 fee. Parking is $12. Buy tickets for the online.
More Info: (916) 928-6900
DEC 20 | SATURDAY
CHILDRENS CHOIR � The angelic sounds of children signing can be heard from the Indonesian Catholic Children Choir when they perform in front of the Old Sacramento Christmas Tree.
When: Dec. 20, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Front and K streets, Old Sac.
Cost: Free
More info:(916) 442-7644
MUSIC � Handel�s �Messiah� is performed by the country�s best singers and musicians. Listen to audio clips of this performer.
When: Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $50/$40/$25 general, $42/$34/$21 add-on and CYO, and $25/$20/$12.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC 26 | FRIDAY
STOMP � Broadway hit �Stomp� makes its way to Sacramento. Watch a video of a performance.
When: Dec. 26 to Jan. 4, 2009
Location: Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L St., Sac.
Cost: $61.50/$56.50 orchestra and grand tier. $41.50/$31.50 2nd tier front. $21.50/$16.50 2nd tier rear. Buy tickets online.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
DEC. 31 | WEDNESDAY
NYE FIREWORKS OLD SAC � Old Sacramento�s Heritage Holidays ends with a fantastic fireworks display on New Year�s Eve. Entertainment for the event includes bands, jugglers, and street entertainment.
When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. for entertainment, 9 p.m. for fireworks
Where: Sacramento RiverTrain Woodland boarding area
Cost: $100 (couples)
More info:(800) 866-1690
NEW YEARS EVE EXPRESS � Roll into the new year at the Sacramento RiverTrain which will host a party that includes live music, hour d�oeuvres, party favors, a midnight champagne toast, and a train ride, of course.
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Where: Old Sacramento
Cost: Free
More info:(916) 808-7777