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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008
December 12, 2008 Gondola Ride - Sunset Gondola Cruise. Gondoliers take you through the channels of Huntington Harbour to see the Cruise of Lights decorations on lighted homes. Price for two is around $75. Location: Peters Landing, Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 11 - 11 daily.
December 12, 2008 Newland House Open House. Bell Ringers will play holiday music at 5:30 p.m. and a Bluegrass Light Christmas band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Time: 4 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 19820 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach CA 92648 (714) 962-5777
December 12, 2008 HB's 100 YEARS Art Exhibit - The 100th Birthday of Huntington Beach is celebrated in a special gallery exhibit from Huntington Beach artist and gallery owner, Bill Anderson of Anderson Art Gallery. You are invited to the gallery to participate and view the exhibit. t and look at images from the 1960's through current times. Working in a variety of media, Anderson's works include linoleum block prints, water colors, oil paintings and drawings. The exhibit runs through January 31, 2009.
December 12, 2008 Cruise of Lights Centennial Concerto - Cruise of Lights is a concerted effort by the homeowners of Huntington Harbour to decorate their waterfront docks, homes and castles for the public to view from boat rides on the Pacific Ocean inlet that makes up the five waterways to the manmade islands. Hop aboard one of the yachts in Huntington Harbour with a boat ride that includes narration of the homes and holiday decor that lines the channels of this upscale waterfront residential community decked out for Christmas. Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m. Cost: $15 adult; $9 ages 2 through 12. Location: Bus ride to boat meets at Huntington Harbour Mall, 16899 Algonquin, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 840-7542. cruiseoflights.org
December 12, 2008 Drive Thru Nativity. First Christian Church's annual event includes an all star cast of characters portraying biblical figures from the Christmas narrative. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: 17th Street near Main. Cars line up and drive through the event on the church parking lot. Huntington Beach, CA. fcc-connection.comin.
December 12, 2008 Farmer's Market, Arts & Crafts is a weekly event with an arts and crafts fair held on Friday from Noon to Dusk (approx. 5 p.m.) Held most Fridays at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier, a certified Farmer's Market sells the finest California grown fruits and vegetables, breads, nuts, flowers and perishables. The Art Fair held in conjunction with the Farmer's Market features over 50 vendors selling unique, hand made gifts and crafts. Call: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509. Location: Pier Plaza at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, Huntington Beach, Cal
December 12, 2008 Club Canes Dance Party - HB's longest running dance party features DJ Shaggy. Cover $7 after 8:30 p.m., 21+. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 374-0500. hurricanesbargrill.com
December 12, 2008 Poetry Readings. Featured poets include Jessica Goodheart and Cece Peri. There's a sign-up for open mic readings before the main presentations. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Golden West College, Community Room, 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, CA. tebotbach.org
December 12, 2008 Holidays Art Bazaar. OMC Gallery for Contemporary Art & Design. Paintings, small sculpture, digital art, photography, drawing books and more are featured at this exhibit offering holiday gift ideas for shoppers. Time: 2 - 6 p.m. Location: 7561 Center Ave., #32, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 421-0476. omc-llc.com
OUTDOORS
December 12, 2008 Beach Bonfire. You must bring your own fire wood to the beach for a beach bonfire. Fire rings are located north of the Huntington Beach Pier at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Pacific Coast Highway (between Warner Ave. & Seapoint St.) and south of the Huntington Beach Pier on PCH between 1st Street and Beach Blvd. at Huntington City Beach or between Beach Blvd. & Brookhurst Street at Huntington State Beach. Cost: Free, first come-first serve.
December 12, 2008Shipley Nature Center - Restoration Days. The Friends of Shipley Nature Center will be planting, weeding and cleaning up, and they need your assistance. On the first Saturday of the month, the public can tour Shipley Nature Center at 11 a.m., in addition to the clean up activities that begin at 9 a.m. and go till noon. Location: Central Park West, near Breakfast in the Park or on 17829 Golden West Street, between Slater and Central Library Drive, Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free. Call: (714) 842-4772. shipleynature.org
December 12, 2008 Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to drop by the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, one of the West Coast's significant flyways for migrating birds. Bring binoculars to enjoy even closer views of these soaring creatures. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and Warner on the east side of the highway. Enjoy 300 acres, plus a 1.5 mile loop trail. No pets or bikes permitted on the trails. Open during daylight hours.
December 12, 2008Disc Frisbee Golf - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931.
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MAXWELL'S RESTAURANT ON HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER
Maxwell's is a part of the Huntington Beach history that might easily be forgotten if not for the likes of artist Bill Anderson.
Bill Anderson, a long-time Huntington Beach artist, is known around the globe for his artwork. He owns Bill Anderson Gallery in Sunset Beach and his clientele has included Cameron Diaz, for one.
His newest exhibition is a body of works that portrays Huntington Beach during the years that he's been a resident. The display commemorates the city's 100th birthday in 2009.
