The Great American Melodrama Presents: THE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
2018-11-15 08:00 - 2018-12-31 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St, Oceano
November 15 – December 31
No holiday season on the Central Coast is complete without seeing The Holiday Extravaganza, at the Great American Melodrama in Oceano. The annual production features the timeless classic A Christmas Carol, a hilarious fractured fairytale, and a vaudeville revue featuring the song, dance, and comedy of the season. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, The Holiday Extravaganza is a perfect for any holiday wish list.

The show opens with a one-act version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, directed by Melodrama Artistic Director Dan Schultz. Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Billy Breed), who thinks Christmas is a “humbug,” is visited by spirits who teach him the true meaning of the holiday season. These magical encounters lead to heart-warming scenes of redemption, punctuated with songs and laughter.

Following A Christmas Carol is the comedic operetta Rapunzel, or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow by Eric Hoit and Marian Partee. This hysterical musical lark, directed by Hoit, follows Rapunzel (Annali Fuchs Wackowski) and a wacky cast of characters as they let their hair down. They sing classical music with fractured-fairy tale lyrics in a 30-minute production sure to delight one and all.

The evening concludes with the company’s traditional vaudeville revue. This year’s show is based on children’s letters to Santa Claus. Enjoy musical numbers like the ever-popular “Reindeer Rap,” the famous Water Glass Orchestra, and Five Golden Rings Chorale. Musical direction and accompaniment for The Holiday Extravaganza is provided by Mike Wilkins with choreography by Sydni Abenido and Zach Johnson.

Many performances are added to the Melodrama’s regular schedule to accommodate demand for this Central Coast favorite. A performance calendar can be found at www.americanmelodrama.com//show-calendar. This is the Melodrama’s most popular show of the season, and tickets are sure to sell out soon. The Melodrama’s in-house snack bar features great food and drinks served before the show and during intermissions. Tickets are $26 and $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, active military, and children.

The Melodrama also announces that their affordable 2019 season subscriptions are on sale now. The theatre is offering a slate of seven comedies, musicals, and melodramas – all followed by ever-popular vaudeville revues. The complete lineup will be available at www.americanmelodrama.com/2019-season. Those purchasing passes to all seven shows receive a 30% discount off of the top ticket price.

For more information and to purchase tickets or passes, call the Melodrama Box Office at 805-489-2499, or visit their website at www.americanmelodrama.com. The Great American Melodrama is located on Highway 1 in Oceano, just three miles south of Pismo Beach. The Melodrama has been providing professional family entertainment on the Central Coast since 1975.

Downtown SLO Presents: Santa's House
2018-11-23 10:00 - 2018-12-24 17:00 | San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 93401
Come visit Santa in Mission Plaza at Santa’s House from November 23 through December 24! Children who visit Santa receive a complimentary activity book, toy, and candy cane. Pictures are also available for purchase: $5 take-your-own, $8 framed souvenir photo, and $11 for a souvenir package including both the framed photo and take-your-own. Photos can be also be emailed for $3 with the purchase of a framed souvenir photo.
Thank you to Sponsor The San Luis Obispo Collection

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Start dateNovember 23, 2018

End dateDecember 24, 2018

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Downtown SLO Presents: Classic Carousel
2018-11-23 10:00 - 2018-12-26 17:00 | San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 93401
Ride the Classic Carousel through December 26th! Carousel rides are $3 each or families can purchase a package of 5 rides for $10. (There is a $1 charge per transaction for credit cards.)

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Start dateNovember 23, 2018

End dateDecember 26, 2018

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SLO REP Presents: A Christmas Story
2018-11-30 19:00 - 2018-12-23 21:00 | San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
Wed-Sun 7 pm and Sat/Sun 2 pm

SLOcally Made 2.0
2018-12-13 11:00 - 2018-12-24 20:00 | 1003 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
San Luis Obispo, CA — SLOcally Made is back at for its second year with the same concept and a different location. The showroom and creative market, SLOcally Made, will be open 11–8 pm on November 30–December 2, December 7–9, and December 13–24 in the former Ian Saude gallery space at 1003 Osos Street in downtown San Luis Obispo.

SLOcally Made’s collective of 20+ local makers have come together to bring form, identity, and purpose to the concept of shopping local this holiday season. The makers have reimagined traditional trades such as leatherwork, embroidery, painting, sewing, metalsmithing, ceramics, and more to curate a unique selection of handcrafted, contemporary, local gifts.
18-day participation makers (November 30–December 2, December 7–9, and December 13–24): Sadie Rogers, Kerry Long, Kendra Aronson, Lauren Butler, Sorcha Ashling, Cindy Sassaman, Nina Gonzalez, Jonathan Wilson, Lindy LaRoche, plus two “Mini Makers”: Brookie Rogers and Gwennie Long. 12-day participation makers (December 13–24): Lindsey Altman, Kelley Wilson, Faith Kenny. Weekend #1 participation makers (November 30–December 2): Candace Oestreich, Jenifer Senor, Benjamin Bartel. Weekend #2 participation makers (December 7–9): Lelaina Gannon and Holly Beals.

Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce Presents: Gingerbread House Tour and Competition
2018-12-14 08:00 - 2018-12-31 23:00 | Pismo Beach
Update:
Maps of participating businesses are located at the Chamber and the Visitors Center.
Thank you to those that are participating in this years competition: Inn at The Pier, Pismo Beach Optix, The Pismo Beach Hotel, Harry’s Night Club & Beach Bar, Papi’s Grill, Central Coast Meat Market house provided by Noble Productions & Marketing, Sheila’s Sweet Treats. Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce
Houses will be on display through Dec. 31 for voting.
Boxes and people’s ballots should be at participating locations. All other categories will be judged by the official judges on a date tbd.
Winners will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Installation Dinner on January 17, 2019 at the Ventana Grill.
Categories:
Best Team Effort
Best Pismo Beach Theme
Most Traditional
Most Creative
Most Unique
Peoples Choice
Questions please PM the Chamber or email david@pismochamber.com

Coastal Peaks Pour-Over Coffee Samples
2018-12-18 10:00 - 14:00 | San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, 895 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
Warm yourself with coffee samples from Coastal Peaks Coffee Roasters while you holiday shop in our Visitor Center!

Coastal Peaks Pop-Up
2018-12-18 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
Warm up with pour-over coffee from Coastal Peaks.
Plus, take 20% off
mugs and mug sets.

SLO Library Presents: Clase de ciudadanía-citizenship class
2018-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 | SLO Library – Community Room, 995 Palm Street, SLO
Preparese para el Examen de Naturalización:
>>aprenda sobre la aplicacion de Naturalización
>>ciencia del derecho cívico
>>prueba de lectura y escritura en inglés
No es necesario registrarse. Clases son absolutamente gratis.

Prepare for the citizenship exam. No registration required. Free
Event Type(s): Education
Age Group(s): Adult
Aracelli
(805) 781-5991
aastorga@slolibrary.org

Cal Poly Arts Presents: Leann Rimes You and Me Christmas
2018-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Winner of two Grammys, three ACMs, a CMA, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and one American Music Award, LeAnn Rimes has been a star since her first hit, “Blue,” at the age of 13. Now she’ll bring her “You and Me and Christmas” tour to the PAC this December. Don’t miss this evening of joy-filled holiday classics, soulful favorites and greatest hits! LeAnn says, “I love everything about the holidays and want to share the magic and joy of the season with my fans. I look forward to playing some of my favorite Christmas classics for music lovers in a concert that will feel intimate and cozy.”“One-of-a-kind vocals and a total command of the microphone…” – New York Times PREMIUM VIP PACKAGE AVAILABLE NOW! $219 ‘You and Me and Christmas’ Meet & Greet Experience

One (1) Premium Reserved seat in the first (15) rows
Meet & Greet / photo opportunity with artist
Invitation to the “You and Me and Christmas” pre-show event including:

Special performance by LeAnn Rimes
Q&A with LeAnn Rimes
Cash bar*

One (1) exclusive LeAnn Rimes holiday ornament
One (1) special gift, autographed by the artist
One (1) copy of LeAnn Rimes’ new Christmas album
One (1) commemorative laminate
Merchandise shopping before doors open to the public
On site concert host
Cash bar (campus liquor laws apply)

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7:30 pm | Tue, Dec 18, 2018 | Harold Miossi Hall

SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE NOW
Subscription Ordering Not Available Online
· SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE 7/30

Ticket Prices

Adult: $60-95
Student, Faculty and Staff: $48-76
VIP Premium Seats $219
