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Happy Thanksgiving!
Special Events This Weekend:
Musical Celebration of the Christmas Season-presented by the Chanhassen Historical Society Sun., Nov 30 @ 4pm, Historic St. Hubert's Church in downtown Chanhassen. The event will feature the Chaska valley Family Theatre Players, The Chan-o-laires and the St. Hubert's Brass.
Lillians-Nov 28 & 29, 10-4, 438 2nd Street, Chaska- First 100 shoppes get free earrings and bracelet. Handbags $45 or less, select flat wallets $10.
Guardian Angels - Discover a little bit of Central Europe right here at GA. One of the oldest buildings in Minnesota will be open for guided exploration. Nov. 22, and 29. Doors of the church and friary will open from 2:30-4:30pm. During that time there will be two guided tours.
Macy's 46th Annual Animated Holiday Show and Santa Claus: Nov 8th-December 31. "A Day in the Life of an Elf at Macy's Santa Land" will tell the story of Santa's elves at the North Pole as they prepare for Christmas. Guests will enjoy seeing what happens in a elf's life from waking up and getting Santa's mail to teaching the reindeer how to fly and learning about Christmas traditions. At the end of the display, guests will find Mrs. Claus' holiday bakery and Santa's Toy Stores. Free. Downtown Minneapolis, 8th Floor Auditorium. See their website for hours www.macys.com
Holidazzle Parade-Nov. 28 through Dec. 21, Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun @ 6:30pm. Nicollet Mall between 12th & 4th Street. 612-338-3807 or www.holidazzle.com
The Arts:
Chaska Valley Family Theater - A Christmas Carol: Dec. 4-7, The Sound of Music: Feb. 12- Mar 1, 2009, www.cvft.org
Entertainment:
The School II Bistro & Wine Bar - Fri: Tina scheliske. Sat: Jimi "Prime Time" Smith & the Chicago Flavor. 8pm-midnight. 600 Market Street, Chanhassen www.schooofthewise.net
Shaggin'Wagon-Wed., 8:30, $3; Eagle River Band - Fri, 8:30, $5. Lamont Cranston: on Sat. 8:30 $5 Floyd's, 1758 Arboretum Blvd., Victoria, 952-443-9944
Sports:
Chaska High School Boys Hockey vs Minnetonka - Sat. @ 7:30pm; Chaska Community Center
Gopher Women's Hockey vs. Harvard - Fri @ 6:07; Sat @ 4:07pm; Ridder Arena; www.gophersports.com
Gopher Men's Hockey vs. Michigan - Fri @ 7:07; Sat @ 7:07pm; Marriuci Arena; www.gophersports.com
Gopher Mens Basketball vs. North Dakota - Sat @ 1p; Williams Arena; www.gophersports.com
Timberwolves vs Denver - Sat @ 7p; Target Center, www.nba.com/timberwolves
Vikings vs. Chicago Bears - Sun @ 7:30; Metrodome
Upcoming Special Events:
Tree Lighting Ceremony-Sat, Dec 6, 5pm, City Center Park, Chanhassen. Come and enjoy the lighting of the holiday tree, refreshments, and of course, a special visit from Santa Claus.
Celebrate with Market Square-Sat., Dec 6, 11am-1pm; Free hot chocolate, pictures with Santa, horse drawn sleigh rides and Christmas crafts.
Breakfast with Santa-Sun, Dec. 7, 8am-1pm. Adults $8, Seniors $4, kids under 12 $4. Profits go to local charities. 952-361-3391. Co-sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club and the City of Chanhassen. Tickets available at City Hall and the Chanhassen Recreation Center.
Christmas Concert - Sun., Dec. 14 @ 5pm, 12th annual Advent/Christmas Concert @ St. Victoria Church. Free. Donations accepted for the CAP Agency Food Shelf. Featuring Adult Choir, Handbell Choir, and the Praise and Worship Band. Cake and coffee reception following concert.
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