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Bah, Rosebud! Charles Dickens runs smack into Orson Welles in the popular holiday spoof Citizen Scrooge. At the Market Theater till 12/23.
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Music of Nature & Grace—Kick off the holiday season with a dose of instrumental music that lulls you into deep relaxation. Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel are back for their annual Eastside holiday concert series, playing some old holiday favorites, as well as selections of their original compositions. Everett Performance Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore, Everett, 425-257-8600. $14adv/$16. 12/16 at 7:30.
The Scariest Christmas Ball—A super-duper extravaganza! Check out the Bella bazaar, music and fashion performances, costume prizes, and other spooky surprises. Tickets can be purchased at The Fenix, Gargoyle Statuary, Hello Gorgeous, Wall of Sound, Madame Mosaics, Video Vertigo, Experience Shoe Company, or through TicketMaster (628-0888). The Fenix, 315-323 Second S, 467-1111. $22.50adv/$25. 12/16 at 8.
Holiday Gift and Craft Sale—Don't miss this event that features handcrafted items beautifully displayed in a gallery setting in the heart of creative Capitol Hill. Free parking and admission. 526 19th E, 328-7158. Free. 12/16-17, noon-4:30.
The Dina Martina Christmas Special—She's baaack... with a hilariously entertaining and sometimes touching holiday ride filled with song, dance, stories, special guests, and festive gifts for lucky audience members. Also featured is Miss Martina's charming and talented daughter, Pheobe "pocket full of smiles" Martina. On the Boards, Behnke Center for Contemporary Performance, 100 W Roy, 292-ARTS. $15 Thu and Sun, $18 Fri and Sat, $2 discount for students, seniors, and groups of six or more. 12/16-18 at 8.
If Ornaments Had Lips—Written and performed by Lauren Weedman and directed by Shawn Belyea, this black holiday comedy tells the story of Debraa, whose modus operandi is to dive into the dark depths of the season by forcing all her holiday guests to listen to her explain the emotional significance of each and every ornament that hangs on her tree. On the Boards, Behnke Center for Contemporary Performance, 100 W Roy, 292-ARTS. $10 Thu and Sun, $12 Fri and Sat, $2 discount for students, seniors, and groups of six or more. 12/16-19 at 9.
University Village's Annual Sharing & Caring Tree—Now's your chance to share the spirit of the season with children in need by selecting a gift wish ornament from the Sharing & Caring Tree. Shoppers can also purchase a child's gift wish and return it unwrapped to the tree for delivery to the child's home on Christmas Eve. Co-sponsored by the University Sunrise Rotary Club and Boy Scout Troop #186, donating to University Food Bank, Central Area Motivational Program, and Fremont Food Bank. University Village, Center Court, 523-7104. Gift drop-off times: Weeknights 5-8, Sat 10-6, Sun noon-5. 12/16-19.
The Nutcracker Puppet Ballet—Whirling ballerina puppets! Frolicking Russian bears! Don't miss out on this magical theatrical event. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th NE, 523-2579. $8.50/$7 seniors/$6.50 children. Fri at 7:30, Sat-Sun at 1 and 3. 12/16-19.
Letters to Santa—Santa promises to respond to your letters this year, but ONLY if your drop them off in the correct mailbox! The mailbox is located near the rear of the Country Village (right next to Santa photos), 23730 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, 425-483-2250. Free. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5. 12/16-19.
Annual Holiday Art Sale—Check out the largest selection of holiday art and gifts in the Northwest, with thousands of items in all price ranges and media. Help support students and emerging and established visual artists. Free apple cider. Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 Main, 328-2200. Free. 12/16-19, noon-8. (12/18-19: discount weekend, with all items 25 percent off!)
Interactive Live Nativity—Join the shepherds as they rush to Bethlehem to see the baby all those angels keep talking about; hang with Mary and Joseph in the stable; and (gasp!) experience the birth of baby Jesus! 10305 238th Wy SE, Issaquah, 425-392-5848. Free. 12/16-19, 6:30-8.
Citizen Scrooge—Unexpected Productions brings back this much-requested hilarious cross between Orson Welles' film Citizen Kane and the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, 781-9273. $10. Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 7. 12/16-23.
Poinsettia Festival—Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, Winerbrod (Danish pastry), and holiday music inside greenhouses containing a sea of 60,000 poinsettias, from the tiniest two inch plant to the Grand Toparies trees. Molbak's, 13625 NE 175th, Woodinville, 425-483-5000. Free. Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-6pm. 12/16-23.
Photos with Santa—No way will any Christmas ever be complete without a photo of your darling little child getting his picture taken while whispering sweet nothings into Santa's ear. You can even bring your dog along, in case he wants to sit on Santa, too. Country Village, 23714 Bothell-Everett Hwy, 282-2767. Thu-Fri 3-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5. 12/16-23.
The Art of the Holiday Season Tour—What's better than a trip to Vancouver? A trip to Vancouver with a tour of selected group artist studios where you can buy one-of-a-kind works in ceramic, wood, glass, and other media. This tour of Vancouver features neighborhoods filled with festive lights and a visit to the home gallery of Trudy Van Dop, one of the most prominent galleries in Western Canada and home of an outstanding collection of contemporary Canadian fine art and crafts from across the country. Pickup from downtown Vancouver hotels, call 604-646-6636 for information. $56. 12/16-23, 5-9pm.
The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival—It's the 50th year of the Argosy Christmas Ship Festival, so come aboard The Spirit of Seattle, the unofficial Christmas Ship, decked with hundreds of shimmering white lights. Aboard ship, joyous voices from the Northwest's finest choirs sing holiday greetings; on shore, young and old gather around roaring bonfires hosted by Seattle's Best Coffee. The Argosy Christmas ship Festival cruises to over 45 waterfront locations throughout Seattle, Lake Washington, and the Puget Sound area, and benefits The Seattle Times Fund for the Needy, which supports nonprofit agencies providing vital services to thousands of deserving families and youth in our community. Call 623-1445 or visit www.argosycruises.com for times and locations. Christmas ship: $26.50/$16.50 children; Argosy follow boats: $17/$12. 12/16-23.
