by Magdy Zara
Like every year, Redwood City presents its Christmas light show and attractions, which is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy with the family.
This majestic spectacle is powered by Epic Lights, Redwood City’s parks, recreation and community services. The organizers explained that they are between 20 to 30 minutes of energetic festive vibes: Christmas melodies, thousands of twinkling lights and a laser-lit sky.
Two shows are performed each night, one at 6:30 p.m. and another at 8 p.m., on the Valota Road side of Red Morton Park, with 752 Valota Road the main attraction.
Families will also be able to enjoy a dazzling tunnel of light, a light show synchronized to music and a huge Christmas tree at Red Morton Park. The show is family-friendly and the view is from the park.
December 23 will be a special night, since there will be the special presence of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, with whom attendees will be able to share and take photos.
The light show is from Dec. 16 to 31, and begins at 6:30 p.m. at Red Morton Park-Valota Road 752 Valota Road Redwood City.
San Francisco Children’s Choir present at “The Nutshell” 2023
If you want to enjoy the entire world of dance in one show, you can’t miss this year’s The Nutshell, the immersive celebration of the Nutcracker that includes all dancers and all cultures.
This will be a show featuring classical Chinese and Indian dance, flamenco, folk, jazz dance and more, all to the familiar music of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, adapted by guest artists who specialize in each style of dance.
This year there will be the special participation of the San Francisco Children’s Choir, who with their joy and festive program will contribute to celebrating these festivities.
The nutshell! It’s more than just watching dance. Brave audience members, young and old, will be recruited as mice and soldiers for the battle scene, and everyone who remains on the sidelines will receive a lesson in how to dance the flower waltz with their favorite partner.
The presentations will be on Dec. 21 and 22, at 7 p.m. at the Mannakin Theater and Dance, iMPACt Center for Arts and Dance 1625 Bush St Suite 4, San Francisco.
Christmas Eve Concert in Mexico
In Mexico, Christmas is not just one day, but an entire season of Christmas-related celebrations that combine indigenous culture, Spanish heritage and many other influences, which is why a concert with Mariachi music and dance has been designed. folklore.
On Christmas Eve, it is tradition for Mexican families to attend midnight mass before returning home to enjoy an evening feast that includes foods such as cod, ham, turkey, tamales and mole, with punch to drink and lots of music.
Gifts are generally not given at this time, but this is changing with the growing cultural influence of the United States.
In this concert, the Los Angeles Folkloric Ballet and Jaime Cuéllar’s Mariachi Garibaldi embrace some of the traditions that people in Mexico celebrate during the Christmas season, but keep in mind that many of these customs and celebrations vary from region to region. other.
The concert will be next Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gallo Center for the Arts. 862 10th St, Modesto. Tickets start at $25.
