Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Holiday Performances - December 5, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20. The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is presenting four shows throughout the area during the holiday season...
"A Peanut Cracker - The Story in a Nutshell"
"Classically Christmas"
"A Christmas Carol"
"Handel's Messiah"
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Reno Santa Pub Crawl - December 12. A variety of Santas, Mrs. Santas, elves, and other holiday beings will take to the streets of downtown Reno for the 8th Annual Reno Santa Pub Crawl. This roving party starts at one of seven bars and involves over 40 watering holes scattered around the neighborhood. Things get started at 7:30 p.m. - get a crawl map and your first drink at one of the official start bars. Participation in the Reno Santa Pub Crawl is free, but you'll have to pay for your drinks. You must be 21 and wearing some variety of Santa suit to participate. This is an adult drinking event and there will be big bouncers checking IDs, so be sure to have yours handy. And don't even think about driving, or letting anyone else in your group get behind the wheel.
History for the Holidays - December 12. History for the Holidays is a free family event and will be from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Nevada Historical Society museum in Reno. Come enjoy family activities including kids crafts, face painting, refreshments and free admission to the galleries. Docents will be giving mini-tours and answering questions about the galleries. The museum is at 1650 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89503, just north of the Fleishmann Planetarium. For more information, call (775) 688-1190.
Santa Train - December 12 - 13. Ride the Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City. The Santa Train, running both days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is being offered at only $2.00 per seat. Bring the family to enjoy this special ride on historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad equipment. Last departure at 4 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be available for purchase from the Elk's Lodge #2177 food stand in front of the Depot. The museum is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is located at the south end of Carson City (2180 S. Carson Street). Call (775) 687-6953 for more information.
Handel's Messiah Performed by the TOCCATA Orchestra, Chorus, and Soloists - December 18 - 20, 22.
Friday, December 18, 7:30 p.m. - St. Theresa's Catholic Church, South Lake Tahoe
Saturday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. - St. John Presbyterian Church, Reno
Sunday, December 20, 3 p.m. - Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley
Tuesday, December 22, 6:30 p.m. - Capital Christian Center, Carson City
Tickets at the door are $15 adults, $12 seniors (62 and up), and $5 for students 25 and under with valid ID. Preferred seating is available for $35 by calling (775) 313-9697. The Carson City performance is a fundraiser for the Carson High School Choir and admission is $25 for adults, $15 for students, and $45 preferred seating, which includes a post-concert reception. For more information, call (775)-313-9697 or visit the TOCCATA website.
Nevada Opera Chorus and Nevada Opera Youth Chorus Annual Holiday Concert - December 18. This holiday concert is at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. First Street in downtown Reno, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, and $10 children. Seating is limited, so advanced purchase is recommended. Call (775) 786-4046 for tickets and information.
Reno Jazz Orchestra Christmas Concert - December 19. The Reno Jazz Orchestra, in collaboration with the Sierra Nevada Ballet and the Reno Jazz Youth Orchestra, present a holiday concert featuring Duke Ellington's highly original adaptation of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. The concert is in Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. For more information, call (775) 233-9231. Tickets, $25 general and $5 students, are available in person at Lawlor Events Center and by phone at (800) 225-2277.
Free Holiday Program at the Downtown Reno Library - December 24. The Orchestra & Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area (TOCCATA) is sponsoring this free program. The TOCCATA Winds will present music by Mozart and Bach, along with a selection of holiday tunes. There will be Christmas carols and everyone is invited to sing along. For more information, call (775) 313-9697.
Other Christmas Shows and Holiday Events
Holiday Ice Spectacular at the Eldorado - Through December 29, 2009. Billed as "Reno's only holiday ice show extravaganza," the Holiday Ice Spectacular will be playing in the Eldorado Hotel Casino Showroom, 345 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501. This is a show suitable for families, but children under 5 are not allowed in the showroom.Admission is $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children, and $24.95 for seniors. Dinner and show packages are available from $39.95. Tickets can be purchased online. For more information, call (800) 879-8879.Keep going - there are More December Holiday Events
