Holiday Happenings
Nov, 17-2009 11:07 am
Santa sees the shrink in dinner-theater play
Santa Claus is depressed. He wants to retire and run away to Florida. Mrs. Claus thinks it’s a midlife crisis. One of the elves suggests that he consult a psychiatrist. Santa makes an appointment. The fun begins when the psychiatrist becomes fascinated with his elves, their names and their jobs, and Santa disappears.
The In-House Players will present the dinner theater production “Santa and the Psychiatrist” 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Hibiscus Restaurant on Maryland Avenue in Somers Point. Tickets are $38 and include dinner, tax and gratuity and can be purchased at the restaurant. Call (609) 926-9400 for reservations or (609)646-1371 for information.
The show is a fundraiser for the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant.
Listings:
Thanksgiving Recipes: Delicious Options for Healthy Eating Talk 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23 with caterer Loretta Geary at the Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. Call (609) 345-2269.
Holiday Snowflake Ornament Crafting 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7 at the Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. Call (609) 345-2269.
Carolers and Musicians Wanted to perform during the holidays at The Village Greene in Historic Smithville. Contact Bert Olive (owner, Bumble Beeds) at (609) 652-3158 or Kelly Coleman (owner, Ireland and Old Lace) at (609) 404-4777.
Christmas Mini-bazaar 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at the Shores at Wesley Manor, 2201 Bay Ave., Ocean City. Call (609) 399-8505.
Christmas Craft Fair 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at Assumption Regional Catholic School, 146 S. Pitney Road, Galloway Township. Photos with Santa 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Call (609) 652-7134.
Holiday Festival arts and crafts sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15 in the Music Pier on the Boardwalk at Eighth Street in Ocean City. Parking is free on Eighth Street lots. Attendees receive a discount coupon for the following weekend’s show. For information call the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild at (609) 399-9998.
“Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical,” Nov. 14-Dec. 19 in the Tropicana Showroom. Tickets are $25. www.tropicana.net.
Native American Christmas Ornament Workshop 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. Call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3119.
Spirit of Christmases Past Exhibit featuring traditions and crafts of the colonial and Victorian eras Nov. 19-Dec. 17 at the Atlantic Heritage Center in Somers Point.
Mistletoe Mart 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Church of St. Mark and all Saints in Galloway Township. Free admission. Gift baskets, crafts, food, chance table, small treasures, gourmet luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults $8. Children under 11 are $4.
Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Ventnor United Methodist Church, 7100 Ventnor Ave. at Melbourne Avenue in Ventnor. Lunch is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call (609) 822-6815.
Holiday Festival Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Absecon Presbyterian Church. There will be baked goods, food, photos with Mr. and Mrs. Santa. Call (609) 652-2850.
“Christmas Spectacular” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22 in the Music Pier on the Boardwalk at Eighth Street in Ocean City. Free parking on Moorlyn Terrace and Eighth Street. For information call Seaview Show Management at (800) 822-4112.
Beth El Synagogue Holiday Bazaar 9:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at 500 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. There will be vendors selling jewelry, holiday and generic gifts, and activities and gift making for children. Food will be for sale by Men's Club and sisterhood.
Decorating with Gingerbread for kids 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 28-Dec. 12 at 811 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Houses are $18; cookies are $8. Call (609) 399-9922.
Atlantic City Christmas Parade starts at noon Saturday, Nov. 28 at Rhode Island Avenue and proceeds down to Michigan Avenue. The parade will conclude at The Walk, where Santa Claus will greet the crowd. See www.cityofatlanticcity.org.
Holiday Gala and Toy Drive Evening of Dinner and Dancing Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Atlantic City Country Club. Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy valued at $20 for families in need. Tickets are $60; cash bar. Table reservation for 10 is $600; available until Nov. 7. Call (609) 926-9516 or see www.heavenshelpersinc.org.
Holiday Dance Festival with local dance groups weekends in December in the lobby of Trump Taj Mahal. There will be 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. shows every Saturday and Sunday. Call (856) 691-1740.
Holly Day Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 at The Carriage House, 324 S. Pitney Road, Galloway Township. The luncheon will feature live entertainment with Gabe Coia performing songs of the season. Tickets are $45. Proceeds benefit patient services at ARMC. To make reservations by Nov. 20 or for information call (609) 652-3499.
10th annual Holiday Gala Thursday, Dec. 3 at The Ebbitt Room of the Virginia Hotel in Cape May. Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers Association Cape-Atlantic. For information or to make a reservation call (609) 383-3377.
Saint-Saëns’ “Christmas Oratorio” and other seasonal music, with strings, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at Christ Episcopal Church, Shore Road and Meyran Avenue in Somers Point. For information call (609) 823-4590.
“Charlie Prose Christmas Show” with special guest David Grayson Dec. 4-6 in the Theater at Trump Plaza. Show times are 9 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $35. For information visit www.trumpplaza.com.
Wanted: Crafters for Dickens of a Holiday Craft Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Mays Landing. Sponsored by the Hamilton Township Historical Society. Cost is $25 for table, $35 for two. For information call Ruth at (609) 335-6782 or Dottie at (609) 625-0805.
“Spirit of Christmas” Dec. 8-20 at Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort. Tickets are $25. See www.hiltonac.com for show times.
Winter Fest Saturday, Dec. 5 at Career Opportunity Development Inc., 901 Atlantic Ave., Egg Harbor City. Vendors wanted. Cost is $15 for one table, $20 for two. For information call (609) 965-6871 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or email Cathryn at cflammer@njcodi.org.
Atlantic City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” Dec. 11-12 at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway Township. Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 11, and 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 12. Tickets are $35 for orchestra ($30 for seniors), $20 for mezzanine ($15 for seniors), and $10 for children. For information call (609) 652-9000 or visit www.stockton.edu/pac.
Christmas Walk/House Tour 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 in the Clarktown, Gravelly Run and downtown areas in Mays Landing. Sponsored by the Hamilton Township Historical Society. Owners of homes in the area are wanted to participate. For information call Cheryl at (609) 625-1598.
Running of the Santas 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at Tropicana and will feature specials at Firewaters, Hooters, A Dam Good Sports Bar, Planet Rose and The Comedy Stop. See www.tropicana.net.
Multicultural Holiday Celebration and Cookie Swap 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21 at the Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. Call (609) 345-2269.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” Movie Showing 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28 at the Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. Call (609) 345-2269.
First Night New Year’s Eve celebration 4 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Dec. 31 in Ocean City with fireworks at midnight to welcome the New Year. There will be 70 entertaining shows and events at 16 central locations. Cost is $14. Admission buttons are available at Downtown Gillian’s, 838B Asbury Ave. or at www.firstnightocnj.com.
Jimmy Eat World New Year’s Eve performance 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 at Harrah’s. Tickets are $65. Call (609) 441-5786 or see www.harrahsresort.com.
David Gray New Year’s Eve performance 11 p.m. Dec. 31 at Caesars Atlantic City Circus Maximus Theater. Tickets are $65, $85 and $115. See www.caesarsac.com.
“A New Year Gospel Celebration” 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Tickets are $65, $50 and $35 and may be purchased at the box office, at ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 736-1420.
