SAN DIEGO WOMEN’S CHORUS: HEAVEN & EARTH The San Diego Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Christopher Allen, pres-
ents its 24th Annual Winter concert Heaven & Earth to celebrate the human con- nections to both the heavens and earth. This reflective, heartfelt and sometimes downright silly holiday concert includes old and new favorites by Annie Lennox, Melissa Etheridge, Eric Clapton and Katy Perry. Inspired by the Serbian proverb “Be humble for you are made of earth; be noble for you are made of stars.” Song selections include “When You Wish Upon A Star,” “A Prayer for Peace,” “Universal Child,” “Firework,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “Mr. Santa,” “Tears in Heaven” and “Heaven on Earth.” The San Diego Women’s Chorus 24th Annual Winter Concert is on Saturday, December 10, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 11, at 3 p.m. at the Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw Street in Mission Hills. For more information and to purchase tickets, e-mail
info@SDWC.org, call SDWC at 619.291. FEMM (3366) or
visitsdwc.org.
COME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Join friends and community members at the San Diego LGBT Com-
munity Center’s annual multicultural holiday party—Come Home for the Holidays—onSaturday, December 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. Come Home for the Holidays brings the entire community together to dance, eat and celebrate diverse holiday traditions with “family” away from home. More than 20 community organizations put on the holiday celebration for the entire San Diego LGBT community and allies. All are welcome. The event is free, but organizers ask guests to bring a new, unwrapped toy to support the Imperial Court de San Diego’s annual toy drive. Come Home for the Holidays takes place in the auditorium at The Center, 3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest. For more information, contact Carolina Ramos at 619.692.2077, ext. 116
orcramos@thecentersd.org.
HILLCREST TASTE ‘N’ TINIS Classic cocktail parties will have a new sparkle this season, when one of San Diego’s most
DECEMBER DAY OF PRIDE Join San Diego LGBT Pride as the organization partners with the San
Diego Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Walk ‘n’ Run on Saturday, De- cember 10. San Diego LGBT Pride volunteers will staff a medical tent and water station from 5 a.m. to noon. For more information and to volunteer, contact Patty Zwolinski at
volunteer2@sdpride.org. That same night the community is invited to celebrate the holidays with The Art of Pride at the San Diego LGBT Pride Office, 3620 30th Street in North Park, from 6 to 9 p.m. As part of North Park’s Ray at Night, numerous artists will display their work and light refreshments served. For more information, visit
sdpride.org.
beloved neighborhoods serves up a spirited approach to the holiday season. Tasters and toasters alike will indulge in a self-guided walking tour of mouthwatering appetizers and festive beverages onThursday, December 15, from 5 to 9 p.m., during Hillcrest Taste ‘n’ Tinis! Embark on a winter evening of wonderful cuisine from distinguished local chefs, offering an assortment of house specialties from hors d’oeuvres and entrees to delightfully sweet treats. Enjoy merriment of the mouth with a variety of flavors, including spicy Spanish fare, fresh seafood, zesty Italian, classic American and many more delectable dishes. In the midst of the culinary wonderment, find warmth indoors by visiting participating retail shops to delight in holiday shopping, all the while, sipping on exquisite cocktails. Peppermint Martinis, creamy eggnog, Candy Cane Cosmopolitans, Scroogedrivers and other tantalizing tastes will be mixed under the mistletoe, since each participating boutique will have its own bartender creating cocktails right in the store. Stop by the will-call booth for complimentary gift-wrapping, to finish holiday gifts off with some flare. Tickets for Hillcrest Taste ‘n’ Tinis are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. Participants in the cocktail portion of this event must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID to enter. For more information and to purchase tickets,
visitfabuloushillcrest.com.
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