Here are some Holiday events happening in and around Ballard.
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Luciatag
December 11, 2011
5:00 p.m.
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
2400 NW 85th St.
Celebrate this beloved Swedish Christmas tradition honoring St. Lucia’s message of light and hope. Our Redeemers’ 46th annual Luciatåg features youth in an all Swedish program (with English translation).
Afterwards, all are invited to a reception with coffee, Swedish goodies, music and dancing around the Christmas tree. Goodwill offering collected.
Gala Holiday Concert! - Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle
Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, 3 PM
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
2400 NW 85th St, Ballard
Warm up the winter season at our annual Holiday Concert, which will also celebrate the Chorus's 75th year of sharing our Norwegian heritage with the community! Join us for an irresistible variety of Scandinavian and American songs, with solos by renowned guest harpist Beth Kolle. Homemade Dessert Reception follows - yum! Visit our website: nlcofseattle.org. Velkommen!
53rd Annual Julfest
Scandinavian Advent Service
December 4, 2011, 4:00 p.m.
400 East Pike, Seattle
206-322-7411
FirstCovenantSeattle.org
Lessons and Carols in English and Swedish, St. Lucia procession, Candlelight reception with Swedish Christmas treats
Freewill offering
Holiday Solstice Party 2011
Saturday, December 17th
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 NW 66th St
Co-hosted by Sustainable Ballard and the Sunset Hill Community Association, this Holiday Solstice Party includes a potluck, an artist sale, music, and fun.
Taproot Theater Event
December 8, 7:30 p.m. Join us for a night at the Taproot Theater for “Mr. Beasley’s Christmas Party,” with proceeds benefitting the N.W. Senior Center for this night only. Purchase tickets ($22 - $35) at the Senior Center. Call 206-297-0403 for tickets.
“Home for the Holidays” Craft Fair
2204 N.W. 65th St.
Saturday, Dec. 3, 9-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 10-4 p.m. Featuring handmade jewelry, hats, scarves, ornaments, cards, food items, knitted items, apron plus much more. Info: Mary 789-2164.
Northwest Chamber Chorus Christmas Concert
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church
7500 Greenwood Ave. N.
Saturday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. The highly regarded 40-voice Northwest Chamber Chorus, under Music Director Mark Kloeppper, opens its 44th Season with “A Rose in Winter.” Tickets: $22/General, $17/Senior, $12/Students & Active Singers, Children 6-12 yrs. free with paying adult. Available at northwestchamberchorus.org or 296-523-1196.
Market Street Singers - Holiday Joy to Go!
Ballard First Lutheran Church
2006 N.W. 65th St.
Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. This unconventional community choir plans to leave no aspect of the season uncovered. Free, but contributions gratefully accepted. Concert presented in conjunction with the Ballard Artwalk. www.marketstreetsingers.org
A British Panto “Peter Pan”
Hale’s Palladium
4301 Leary Way N.W.
Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18 & Jan. 7. 8, 14. 15, Sat. 4 & 7:30 p.m., Sun. 1 & 4 p.m. Presented by the Fremont Players & The Fremont Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive play is fun for all ages. $12/Adults, $6/Seniors & Kids. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3066.
Thistle Theatre Presents “Merry Chris Mouse
Sunset Hill Community Center
3003 N.W. 66th St.
Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3 & 4, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. A brown mouse family, homeless on Christmas Eve, moves into the wall of a child’s playroom and the fun begins. Tickets: Child/Senior $8; General $9. Info: Thistle Theatre 206-524-3388
Holiday Festival & Art Sale
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 N.W. 77th St.
684-4052
Friday, Dec. 9, 1-9 p.m. & Saturday, Dec. 10, 10-3 p.m. This event features local artists and craft vendors, music and entertainment, kids crafts and activities, and a drop and shop play area. Vendor space is available on a limited basis. Info at dena.schuler@seattle.gov.
