December

1 - AIDS Awareness Day
The Wall-Las Memorias Project is hosting the 16th Annual Noche de las Memorias, A World AIDS Day event on December 1, 2009 at 6:45pm at The Wall-Las Memorias’ AIDS Monument in Lincoln Park located at 3600 Mission Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90031.  (http://thewalllasmemorias.org/)

10 - Human Rights Day
Take action today! Register for the First South Los Angeles Health and Human Rights Conference!
Visit us and find other direct ways you can help promote health and human rights in south Los Angeles and beyond - South Los Angeles Declaration of Health and Human Rights, 5811 San Pedro (58th and San Pedro) Los Angeles, CA 9003

12 - Hanukkah Begins - CHANUKAH
December 11-18, Sundown FREE
1300 Block of Third Street Promenade
Come celebrate the Menorah lighting ceremony every evening of Chanukah with community representatives in this sacred tradition.
http://downtownsm.com/about/winterlit.html

25 - Christmas

Montana Avenue Annual Holiday Walk
Strolling carolers and other musical performances are part of this 10 block Holiday Walk in Santa Monica.
When: Dec 4, 2009, 5 pm - 9 pm
Where: West Montana Ave from Lincoln East, Santa Monica 90403
Cost: Free Info: www.montanaave.com, (310) 395-5558

Angel City Chorale Holiday Concert & Sing Along
125 member choir will lead favorite Christmas and Hanukkah songs.
When: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 7:30 pm, Sunday, December 6, 7 pm
Where: Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90010, (between Wilton and Highland)
Cost: $25-$40
Parking: Large lot at the church
Info: angelcitychorale.com, (310) 943-9231

Music Center Holiday Sing-Along
A group of singers has been practicing, but you can also sing along with these carolers in Downtown Los Angeles.
When: Friday, December 18, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: Around the Christmas tree at the Music Center main plaza
Cost: Free. Tickets are distributed one ticket per person on a first come basis beginning at 6 pm.
Parking: $9 below the Music Center, $5 at the DWP or cathedral
Metro: Red Line to Civic Center Station
Info: http://musiccenter.org

Holiday Sing-Along with the Angeles Chorale at the Disney Concert Hall
When: Saturday, Dec 19, 2009, 11:30 am
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles , 90012
Cost: $25-72
Parking: $9 garage, enter off 2nd Street or Lower Grand Ave, $20 Valet, enter off Hope.
Metro: Red Line to Civic Center Station or Pershing Square
Info: www.musiccenter.org, (213) 972-7282
Note: Book early. This event sells out.

Holiday Wonders: Christmas Around the World at the Disney Concert Hall
Organ and chorus concert and sing-along. When: Saturdays, Dec 5, 2009, 2:00 pm
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles , 90012
Cost: $36-74
Parking: $9 garage, enter off 2nd Street or Lower Grand Ave, $20 Valet, enter off Hope.
Metro: Red Line to Civic Center Station or Pershing Square
Info: www.lamc.org, (213) 972-7282

Messiah Sing-Along at the Disney Concert Hall with the LA Master Chorale
When: Saturday, Dec 12, 2 pm & Sunday Dec 20, 2009, 7 pm
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles , 90012
Cost: $24-68
Parking: $9 garage, enter off 2nd Street or Lower Grand Ave, $20 Valet, enter off Hope.
Metro: Red Line to Civic Center Station or Pershing Square
Info: www.laphil.com, (213) 972-7282

Christmas Caroling
at The Grove
Strolling carolers at The Grove outdoor mall next to the LA Farmer’s Market.
When: Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Dance performances Friday through Sunday at 7 and 8 pm Nov 28 - Dec 21, 2008
Where: The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036, at Third and Fairfax
Cost: Free
Parking: 1 free hour for all in parking structure, 2 free hours with validation, 2nd - 3rd hour $3, $1 per 20 minutes thereafter up to $22
Notes: Great decorations. Santa is available all day through Christmas Eve in front of Barnes and Noble. Free to whisper in his ear. $15 and up for a photo.
Info: www.thegrovela.com

Christmas Events at the LA Farmer’s Market
In addition to strolling carolers, visitors to the LA Farmer’s Market can celebrate Hanukkah or hear some Caribbean holiday tunes.
When: Dec 20-24, 2008
Where: LA Farmers Market at Fairfax and Third Street, Los Angeles
Cost: Music is free
Parking: 2 hours free with validation, $3 per hour thereafter up to $15 max
Info: www.farmersmarketla.com

26 - Kwanzaa Begins - December 26-27: The 33rd Annual Kwanzaa Gwaride in Leimert Park
The 33rd Annual Kwanzaa Gwaride is taking place December 26 and 27th at Leimert Park
Kwanzaa in the “Upper Room” at the Museum of African American Art Los Angeles December

28th - 31st
Workshops on: - Roots of Kwanzaa The Moral Imperative of Kwanzaa The Future of Kwanzaa Mask Making Kwanzaa Ceremonies - Find out everything you wanted to know about Kwanzaa - For more information visit www.kwanzaafestivalla.com

31 - New Year’s Eve
Spend it in our sister city San Diego!! 
Sea & Sky: Welcome 2010 at the All-Inclusive, All-VIP New Years Yacht Party! Take an all-inclusive trip aboard the largest private yacht in Southern California with 1000 other VIPs and sail in to the New Year on the smooth waters of San Diego Bay!
Sand & Surf: Ring in 2010
at San Diego’s Premiere
New Year’s Beach Party!
http://www.newyearsevesandiegoparty.com

Come see the pride of San Diego - The brand-new Hilton Bayfront
“Big Night San Diego was hand-selected as the perfect event to introduce San Diego’s newest & best hotel”
http://www.bignightsandiego.com/

“Yappy Hour” for Dogs by the Pool
We are a pet-friendly hotel that promotes our Love that Dog program www.sheratonuniversal.com.

1 - New Years Day

Los Angeles Brunch
Enjoy a delicious weekend treat: scrumptious brunches at Parq!
www.montagehotels.com

Best Brunch
Delicious 2 Hr Sunday Brunch $65 From Marina Del Rey & Newport Beach
www.XperienceDays.com/Brunch_Cruise

Restaurant Review of Oliverio at the Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills in Los Angeles
The Bottom Line
The Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills pulled off a grand makeover and launched its restaurant Oliverio with a celebrated Milanese chef at the helm. Mirko Paderno boasts prior LA culinary creds from Dolce, Celestino Drago, Ago and All’ Angelo. Oliverio is his homage to his homeland’s regional cuisine--from the traditional to the inventive. He serves up handmade pastas, and fresh and beautifully seasoned main dishes in a swank retro Cal-Tal setting.

Rockefeller Center
Go ice skating at the famous Rockefeller Center ice-skating rink in New York City. NYC Holiday Lights Decorations There is nowhere else in the world like New York City at Christmas. The twinkling lights, the elaborate department store holiday window displays, the festive decorations. Take a tour of New York City’s most festive holiday decorations and lights at Rockefeller Center, Time Warner Center, the Bronx Zoo, the Fifth Avenue department stores, the Bloomberg Building, and Bryant Park.
http://manhattan.about.com/popular.htm

18 - Martin Luther King Jr.
Best ski weekend on earth, Snowbird, Ut, Vail, CO, and Mammoth, CA

Valentine’s Day packages and promotions

Pole Dancing Lessons
for women in conjunction with a Girlfriend’s Getaway & 28 Days of Fitness package(s) 
www.sheratonuniversal.com

Vancouver Olympics 2010
February 12, 2010 to February 28, 2010 -
Find Official News & Updates on the US Olympic Team in Vancouver!
www.TeamUSA.org/Vancouver