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A Christmas Carol—It's A Contemporary Theater's 25th annual presentation of Charles Dickens' classic, and once again Ebenezer Scrooge, the stingiest man in London, discovers the true spirit of Christmas. A Contemporary Theater, 700 Union, 292-7660. $16-$35/$13.50-$29 seniors and children. Fri 11/24-Sun 12/24, call 292-7676 or visit www.acttheatre.org for times.
Nordys Giving Trees—Select a gift card from a Giving Tree at any Washington Nordstrom store and purchase the requested item for local charities to distribute. Each store selects a local charity in their community to support. For more info call your local store: Downtown Seattle (628-2111), Northgate (364-8800), Bellevue (425-455-5800), Southcenter (246-0400), Tacoma (253-475-3630), and Alderwood (425-771-5755). Fri 11/24-Sun 12/24.
Santa Castle Outside Nordys—Read your wish list to and take a photo with Mr. Claus inside the snow-covered castle outside the downtown Seattle Nordstrom: "Santa, I'd like to reinvent myself." African-American Santa and American-Sign-Language Santa will be there as well. Sixth and Pine, call 628-1000 for more info or to schedule an appointment. Fri 11/24-Sun 12/24.
Santa at U Village—Santa arrives 11/24 and parades around the Village with Toy Soldier, a dancing Christmas Tree, and a friendly Snowman to the tunes of the Roosevelt High School Jazz Ensemble; open caroling will follow. Thereafter, Santa will hang in his temporary house, where you're welcome to visit and take photos. University Village, 523-0622. Parade: 11/24, festivities start at noon, parade at 1, carols from 4-6. Visits with Santa: Fri 11/24, 10-8; weekdays 11/27-12/8, 10-8; 12/11-12/23, 9:30-9; 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 10-8; 12/16, 9:30-9; 12/23, 9:30-9; 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 11-6; 12/17, 10-7; 12/24, 10-5. Pictures start at $12.95. For more info call 783-5227 or visit www.santaphotos.com.
KING 5 Winterfest—The festival kicks off at the Night of Lights (Seattle Center, International Fountain. Fri 11/24, 6-9), when thousands of sparkling lights covering Seattle Center's 74-acre grounds are lit and enhanced by the unveiling of five dramatically illuminated sculptures. Go for a whirl on the Holiday Ice Rink (Seattle Center, Flag Pavilion. $6/$4 bring your own skates; $4 six and under/$2 six and under bring your own skates. 11/24-1/1/01, Sun-Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-10. Sun 12/24, 11-8. Closed 12/31. Mon 1/1/01, 11-8) or take a ride on the painted ponies of the Holiday Carousel (Seattle Center, Flag Pavilion, Terrace. $1. 11/24-1/1/01, 11-6). Attractions inside Seattle Center House include the Holiday Train Display, Winterfest World Market, Sharing Gift Box, KING 5 Home Team Holiday Flights, Season's Readings Story Room, Season Student Music Performances, the Kwanzaa/African-American Holiday Celebration, and the Chinese New Year and Asian Pacific Holiday Celebration. Call 684-7200 or visit www.seattlecenter.com for event details.
Music, Not Muzak, at Pacific Place—Seattle's classiest mall offers live music to get you in the holiday spirit. Fri 11/24, noon-2: Urban Rhythms Choir (gospel pop); Fri 11/24, 6-8: Two Scoops Combo (boogie-woogie blues); Sat 11/25, noon-2: Northwest Girlchoir (holiday music); Sat 11/25, 5-7: Cheryl Serio (holiday classics); Sun 11/26, 2:30-4:30: Kickshaw (a cappella). Pacific Place, Seventh and Pine, call 405-2655 or visit www.pacificplaceseattle.com for more info.
Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park—Enjoy over 200 larger-than-life light displays along a two-mile holiday drive-through that features reindeer, Candy Cane Lane, and other holiday-themed attractions. Presented by Pierce County Parks & Recreation. Spanaway Park, Lakewood, 253-798-3330. $8. 11/24-12/31, 5-9.
Nutcracker Puppet Ballet—Carter Family Marionettes present this holiday extravaganza, in which brave Clara and her Nutcracker journey to a land of dancing flowers, Russian bears, Chinese ribbon dancers, the Sugarplum fairy, and a silly snowman. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th NE, 523-2579 or www.nwpuppet.org. $8.50/$7 seniors/$6.50 children. 11/24-12/17, Fri at 7:30, Sat at 1 and 3, Sun at 1 and 3.
It's a Wonderful Life: The Play—The Everett Theater Players present Frank Rodgers' adaptation of It's a Wonderful Life, based on the 1946 Frank Capra movie starring James Stewart and Donna Reed and the original story by Philip Van Doren Stern. Faced with the failure of his savings and loan, George Bailey contemplates suicide—until a guardian angel arrives and shows Bailey that his hometown would have been a sadder place had he never lived. Everett Theater, 2911 Colby, Everett, 425-258-6766. $12/$9 seniors, students, and military personnel/$5 children under 10. 11/24-12/17, Thu-Sat at 8, Sun at 2.
Sanders Family Christmas—Taproot Theater Company bring back their holiday musical comedy, featuring the Sanders family singing their hearts out on Christmas Eve, 1941, at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in North Carolina before their son goes to war. The show offers traditional bluegrass, gospel, country, and carols. Taproot Theater, 204 N 85th, 781-9707. Wed, Thu nights and Sat matinees: $17-$19. Fri and Sat nights: $23-$25, seniors $2 off. 11/24-12/30, Wed-Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 2 and 8. Tue show 12/19 at 7:30.
Classic Nursery Holiday Open House—Jump into the holiday spirit with Santa, pony rides, cookies and cocoa, and a petting farm featuring goats, chickens, turkeys, rabbits, and sheep. Proceeds go to Hopelink, Little Bit Therapeutic Riders, and the YWCA. Classic Nursery and Landscape Co., 12526 Avondale Rd NE, Redmond, 425-885-5678. Donations. 11/25-12/10, Sat-Sun noon-4.
FareStart Holiday Dinner—Join FareStart for a special holiday guest chef night, featuring outstanding Washington state wines and a gourmet three-course meal prepared by Greg Atkinson, executive chef of Canlis. Proceeds help FareStart in their mission to transform the lives of homeless and disadvantaged men and women through job training and placement in the food services industry. Space is limited! FareStart Restaurant, 1902 Second, 443-1233 ext. 10. $65. Tue 11/28 at 5:30.
