Share the Holidays with Scottsdale, Arizona

ZooLights
November 23, 2006 - January 7, 2007

The magical, colorful sights and sounds of The Phoenix Zoo's holiday light spectacular will make your season sparkle. More than two and a quarter million lights glow and dozens of displays will delight the entire family.

Times: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly (closed Dec. 25)
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Location: Phoenix Zoo
Phone: 602-273-1341
Admission: $6 in advance, $7 at the gate.


Experience Enchanted Snowfall at The Borgata
December 1, 2006 - December 30, 2006

Experience Enchanted Snowfall at The Borgata Friday and Saturday nights. Watch two spectacular snowfalls set to holiday music at 6pm and 7pm. This is a free event and a great way to get you into the holiday spirit!

Times: 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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Location: The Borgata
Phone: 602-953-6311
Admission: Free



Christmas Eve Dinner
December 24, 2006

Menu features seared ahi, prosciutto brushetta, crab bisque, potato leek soup, pork rib chop, seared duck, filet mignon, chocolate torte and eggnog sabayon. Reservations required.

Times: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Location: Alchemy
Phone: 480-333-1880
Admission: $55



Holidays at the Heard
December 26, 2006 - December 30, 2006

A Southwestern tradition, Holidays at the Heard is a great way to spend time this holiday season with family and friends.
Additional Info: Exciting performances and artist demonstrations introduce visitors to traditional and contemporary American Indian music and dance and art throughout the week. Frybread, a tasty favorite, is available.

Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location: Heard Museum
Phone: 602-252-8840
Admission: Event included in general museum admission.

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Share the Spirit in Sun Valley

"SHARE THE SPIRIT" AT LOCAL RETAILERS IN DECEMBER
December 7, 2006 - December 9, 2006
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Phone: 725-2105

A new holiday promotion, "Share the Spirit" will be presented by Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau in cooperation with The Ketchum Retail Alliance, The South Valley Merchant's Alliance and The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. Participating retailers and restaurants will donate a percentage of their proceeds on December 7, 8 and 9th to their favorite non-profit organization in the Wood River Valley. A list of participating establishments will be advertised in the local media.

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Celebrate the Holidays with Bucks County

12th Annual Holiday Light Show
November 1, 2006 - January 7, 2007

You better watch out...you better not cry...Santa will be arriving by helicopter on December 2nd at 2:00pm to visit with the kids, receive their holiday wish lists and take pictures! Mrs.. Clause will be right by his side reading wonderful holilday stories to the children. There will be great food, holiday sweets, hot chocolate, crafts, entertainment and more! After your visit with the big guy from the north....take a ride through our famous Holiday Light Show and experience millions of lights illuminating acres of farmland! To make the experience even more enjoyable, a portion of the proceeds will benefit three local charities! So warm your spirits and your hearts this holiday and visit us at Shady Brook Farm!

Times: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
http://www.shadybrookfarm. com
Location: Shady Brook Farm, Yardley
Phone: 215-968-1670
Admission: $15/ carload; $6/ person on a hayride

Festival of Trees
November 8, 2006 - December 31, 2006

A Bucks County tradition! Tour the Pearl S. Buck House uniquely decorated for the Christmas season. Christmas trees decorated by community organizations fill every room of the house.
Times: Tue-Sat 10 & 11 am, 1, 2 & 3 pm; Sun 12, 1, 2 & 3 pm;
http://www.pearlsbuck.org

Location: Pearl S. Buck House
520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie
Phone: 215-249-0100
Admission: $7 regular, $6 seniors/students

Bucks County Holiday Treefest!
November 21, 2006 - January 7, 2007

The First Annual Bucks County Holiday Treefest at the Bucks County Visitor Center! Come enjoy twenty 8-foot tall artificial trees on display at the Center, each uniquely decorated by members of the Bucks County Conference & Visitor's Bureau. Be on the lookout for local school choir nights, Sundays with Santa, and Children's Storybook Hour throughout the season.

Times: Open 7 days, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; with extended hours on special nights.
Location: Bucks County Visitor Center, Bensalem
Phone: 1-800-836-BUCKS
Admission: FREE

posted by luv2travel! at 12:02 PM

Bloomington, Indiana Celebrates the Holidays

Holiday Art Mart & Cash and Carry
November 17, 2006 - December 24, 2006

Times: 11am to 5pm M-F 11am to 3pm Sathttp://www.artlives.org
Location: John Waldron Arts Center
Phone: 812-334-3100
Admission: free

The holiday season brings good cheer and our annual HOLIDAY ART MART at the Rosemary P. Miller Gallery. Featuring fine art and crafts in a variety of mediums, styles and price ranges. You can be sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list. All sales support local artists and the gallery program at the John Waldron Arts Center.

The Messiah
December 13, 2006

The Bloomington Opera will present a one hour seasonal version of Handel's “The Messiah” in celebration of Christmas. The concert is free, but donations are welcomed and proceeds will be given in full to local charities in desperate need of generosity during this season.

Times: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: St.Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 East 3rd Street
Phone: (812) 650-0002
Admission: Free

posted by luv2travel! at 11:53 AM