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In This Issue Pairing of the Passions Holiday Inn & Home Tour	Mark your calendars for Dorsets greatest upcoming events!! They are not to be missed. The Dorset Inn's 4th Annual Art & Cheese Event "A Pairing of Passions" A Visual and Culinary Art Experience--With Special Guests THE SILVERTONES On December 8 and 9, The Dorset Inn will host a special event in celebration of local artistry. The event brings together a variety of artistic talents including the exquisite photography of Josh Axelrod, the unique and beautiful pottery of Nick Seidner & Diane Rosenmiller of Rising Meadow Pottery and the palate-pleasing art of local cheese making. Cheese makers from across the state will offer samples of their fine assorted cheeses ranging from cheddar to gouda and more. Sissy Hicks, chef and owner of The Dorset Inn, will also provide hot apple cider & a variety of exquisite hors d'oeuvres that showcase just a few of her favorite cheese dishes. This event is open and free to the public. In addition to the event this year we have special guests, The Silvertones from Strath Haven High School, Pennsylvania.  The Silvertones is a select ensemble of 32 voices of men and women, specializing in early a cappella music, including music of 16th century Italy and music by Bach, Buxtehude, Palestrina and Rachmaninoff.  Beyond concerts for community groups through out the Philadelphia Region, The Silvertones have performed at Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center and have given five concert tours in different regions of Italy.  The Pennsylvania Music Educators' Association recognized The Silvertones as one of Pennsylvania's finest small vocal ensembles in 1996, 2002 and 2005. The Silvertones will perform at the Dorset Playhouse Saturday Dec. 8th 8pm.  Tickets are for sale upon first come first serve.  The artist showcase will be from 11 am until 6 pm each day. Please call the Dorset Inn for any other additional information Toll-Free (877) 367-7389, Local 802-867-5500. Dorset Holiday House & Inn Tour Saturday & Sunday December 15th and 16th 12-4pm   Stroll through Dorset to view Holiday Decorations.  Relax in front of fireplaces to nibble on cookies and sip something hot.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on tour day.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Community Sharing, which provides food and gifts to needy families throughout the area.  Tickets are available at The Dorset Inn.  During the tour stop at the Dorset Inn for a hot lunch (11:30am-2pm). www.dorsetinn.com   877.367.7389 Sincerely, Misse Doe Dorset Inn

December at The Warner Grand theatre San Pedro, CA

All this at the San Pedro, CA Warner Grand Theatre: movies and live shows:

A) Sat Dec 1   My Mother's Castle 7:30 p.m. $10 Foreign Films Ftg Families

Film based on the humorous best-selling memoirs of French novelist and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol Tickets: 

B) Sun Dec 2   Miracle on 34th Street (1947) SUNdays are FUN days 3 p.m.  $5/$2  [follows local holiday parade]

C) Sat Dec 8   The Nutcracker - San Pedro City Ballet 7 p.m. $35/$25/$15 Tickets:

D) Sun Dec 9   The Nutcracker - San Pedro City Ballet 2 p.m. $35/$25/$15  Tickets:

E) Monday  December 10

Taiwan's 76-piece Evergreen Symphony Orchestra (ESO) will perform in its first U.S. full-length  concert at San Pedro's historic Warner Grand Theatre.

Doors open for the concert at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $5 for Students and Seniors. Business attire requested.

For tickets and more information, please contact the Grand Vision Foundation - 310-833-4813 or visit their web site - www.grandvision.org/evergreen.
part of the Port of Los Angeles 2007 Centennial Celebration. Tickets:

Holiday Reception Honoring the Port of Los Angeles's First 100 Years  5:30pm - 7:00pm  The reception is sponsored by Grand Vision Foundation & the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. It will precede the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra Concert.   PLACE: Grand Vision Event Center, 434 W. 6th St. Reception tickets are $100 for two or $60 per person and do not include tickets to the concert which must be purchased separately.  For tickets call: 310-833-4813 or visit The Grand Vision Foundation The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce is a sponsor of both events, so please support them.


F) Saturday December 15 - The Golden State Pops Orchestra invites you  to celebrate the  holiday season, and features the Southern California Master Chorale,  at 8:00 p.m. Join us for the Stageside Chat at 7:30 PM and choose your seat.  Tickets and more info: www.gspo.com, at the historic Warner Grand Theatre 478 West 6th Street, San Pedro, all the holiday season's festive favorites come alive in San Pedro! This concert will include music written by John Williams, (the multi-award winning film composer of the score to Home Alone and Home Alone 2), as well as music from the remake of Miracle on 34th Street and It's A Wonderful Life.  The California Master Choral join in as GSPO performs classic favorites such as, O' Holy Night, Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival.
GSPO $25 Dinner Deals combining the show with Dinner at a local restaurant are also available; email me for info on these.

All information provided to you by: The Whale & Ale - San Pedro, CA

Redwood Adventures Tours to Offer Fresh Water Fishing Tour Packages - Orick, CA

Redwood Adventures Tours invites anglers to experience fresh water fishing, spawning observation and culinary instruction in Northern California

ORICK, Calif. - Nov. 27, 2007 - With the seasonal migration and spawning of local salmon and other fresh water fish, Redwood Parks Lodge Company today announced that its guided tours division, Redwood Adventure Tours, is now offering fresh water fishing, spawning observation and culinary instruction tour packages.

The Redwood Adventures Tours fresh water fish tour packages are designed to help area visitors experience the legendary fresh fish migration with a tour that best fits their own interests. Each tour includes any necessary supplies including boat, tackle and bait, meals and expert guides to ensure a unique and safe experience.

"Northern California's renowned salmon migration brings anglers and nature enthusiasts from around the world right to our backyard." said John "Johnny Redwood" Russavage, chairman and CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge Company. "With the Smith, Klamath, Trinity, Mad, Van Duzen rivers and Redwood Creek all within a few miles of the Redwood Adventures Village, guests can take advantage of the migration with whatever tour best suites them. Whether visitors are avid anglers itching to pull in a big catch, families wanting to watch hundreds of fish make their way home to their birthplace or a budding chef interested in pairing local salmon with the best beer and wine - we have a tour that is perfect for everyone."

The following fresh water fish tours and instruction are now available:

Fresh Water Fishing Tour
Professional fishing guides lead visiting anglers out on one of several regional rivers to fish for Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Steelhead trout and Cutthroat trout. Each  tour begins at daybreak and lasts until late afternoon. While anglers are required to have their own current fishing license and permits, the tour includes a professional fishing guide, boat and all the necessary tackle and bait for the day.

Fishing tours are available year round and are $250 per person per day. The best months for fresh water fishing are October-March.
                  
Spawn Observation Tour
Redwood Adventures Tours spawn observation tours, lead by biologists and fishery experts, direct participants to a variety of locations to study the migration and spawning of wild salmon. In addition to watching this age old phenomenon, participants will learn about the history, habitat, ecology, cultural and historic importance of salmon on the north coast.

The spawn observation tour is available September-March. Tours can be scheduled in half and full day increments and start at $125 per person.    

Salmon Culinary Instruction
Redwood Adventures Tours' expert chef shows visitors a variety of ways to prepare salmon, the most versatile fresh water fish when it comes to preparation. Participants learn traditional Yurok Indian stick-barbecue/smoking techniques and how to clean and cut salmon. In addition to incorporating local ingredients into the salmon dishes, participants will learn the art of pairing the perfect wine/beer to complete each meal.

The salmon culinary instruction is available year round and pricing depends on the season. Please call for more information.

"With the rain we have had received so far this year, our rivers are brimming with salmon and trout." Russavage explained. "Despite a report of a salmon shortage in the Bay Area, our Klamath Basin is full of fish and ready to support any and all anglers and area visitors."

Redwood Adventures Tours is located off Highway 101 at milepost 124 near Orick in Humboldt County, California on Valley Green Camp Road, approximately halfway between Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The tour office is right next to Redwood National and State Parks' Elk Meadow recreation area in the Redwood Adventures Village.

About Redwood Adventures Tours
Redwood Adventures Tours, a division of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, is one of a few  companies permitted to conduct guided tours within the Redwood National and State Parks. Available tours range from one-hour orientation tours to customizable day tours and multi-night backcountry adventures. For more information or to book a tour please visit http://www.redwoodadventures.com/ or call 866-733-9637.

About Redwood Parks Lodge Company

Based in Orick, California and formed in 2002, Redwood Parks Lodge Company, Inc. is poised to become the leading lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving outdoor lovers, vacationers, adventurers and travelers visiting the Redwood National and State Parks. The company owns approximately 68 acres of land on three parcels adjacent to or near the Redwood Parks system and bordered by Highway 101 in Orick.

The company's first phase development is completed, and it has totally refurbished six existing sawmill employee houses into luxurious, 1,200-square foot vacation cabins at Redwood Adventures Village, with each cabin featuring three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, a living room, an attached garage and more. Additionally, the company has secured permission to conduct guided tours, hikes and excursions throughout Redwood Parks and Humboldt County, as well as hold special events/festival services within the parks system.

In the future, Redwood Parks Lodge Company plans to develop a luxury lodge, resort hotels/meeting centers, restaurants, stores and recreational facilities on its three properties adjacent to/surrounded by Redwood National and State Parks. For more information, please visit http://www.redwoodparkslodge.com/ or http://www.redwoodadventures.com/, or call 866-733-9637.

It's A Wonderful Life - Panndora Productions & Little Fish Theatre

PANNDORA PRODUCTIONS, in association with LITTLE FISH THEATRE, presents It's a Wonderful Life - The Radio Play
adapted by Panndora Productions.

Nov 30 Dec 9     RUNS:    Fridays @ 8p.m.;   Saturdays @ 2p.m. & 8p.m.;   Sundays 12/2, 12/9 @ 3p.m.;   Thursday 12/6 @ 8p.m.,       Tickets: $20 ($18 student/senior)
BUY TICKETS ONLINE

Little Fish Theatre becomes the home for station WQDQ, San Pedro, California. Set in December 1947, you are invited to be part of the live studio audience for one of America's most inspiring tales, "It's A Wonderful Life." Celebrate the holidays with us in the classic style of the "golden age of radio," complete with Foley sound effects

Ron Linden at the CUE Art Foundations - New York, NY

Ron Linden: Curated by Peter Plagens
Sponsored by Accademia Charitable Foundation Inc.


December 6, 2007 - January 26, 2008 Hours:  Tuesday - Saturday 10-6.  Closed Sunday & Monday
Opening reception: Thursday, December 6, 6-8pm


Ron Linden
OCKT, 2006
Acrylic and graphite on wood
24" x 24"
CUE IS A PUBLIC FORUM FOR CONTEMPORARY ART AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE. OUR PROGRAMS GIVE ARTISTS THEIR CUE TO TAKE CENTER STAGE IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK'S CHELSEA ART DISTRICT.

511 West 25th Street, (between 10th and 11th Aves.)
New York, NY 10001 (It's near Chelsea Park, South of the Lincoln Tunnel)
212-206-3583
For more information please visit www.cueartfoundation.org

Music/Dining/Special Events December Schedule

Every Friday Night.... visit The Whale & Ale San Pedro, CA and enjoy the fine entertainment of Rob Klopfenstein  and Guests joining him at the Piano, no cover charge for Bar or Dinner Guests.   7 to 9.30 p.m.

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Thursday, December 6:  First Thursday. Enjoy our full menu, or take advantage of the one-night Starving Artists $25 fixed two-course menu.

Homemade oxtail soup; rich broth of slow-simmered oxtail, fresh vegetables & barley

Filet of fresh Salmon, poached in white wine & aromatic vegetables; served with green beans and steamed potatoes, or
Roast Christmas Goose with buttered peas & sweet potato

Patty and Dayton of Izon Eden will entertain you; (no cover charge). 

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Christmas Eve, The Whale & Ale is open as usual, full menu.......  Make Reservations! (or risk frustration)

Christmas Day Menu 2007, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday December 25, only $24.50 per person, children half-price or even less (depends on their size!)
Make Reservations! (or risk frustration)

Appetizers:
Fried smelts  -   Shrimp cocktail -  Fried calamari

Main course, choose from:
Roast Goose with cherry sauce, fresh steamed vegetables & mashed russet potatoes
The Anne Boleyn  10 oz. English Cut Roast Prime Rib of Beef includes Yorkshire pudding ,fresh vegetable of the day & mashed potatoes

Whale & Ale Burger & English Chips choice ground Kobe beef, chargrilled & served with lettuce, tomato, crispy onion & thousand island dressing

Beef Wellington: the best choice filet mignon, packed with mushroom duxelle (finely chopped mushrooms with garlic butter and seasoning) wrapped in puff pastry and baked. Pirigourdine sauce (beef stock reduction with Marsala, chopped truffles), vegetable & mashed russet potatoes

Grilled Filet of Scottish Salmon with mashed russet potatoes & fresh vegetables

Filet Mignon tender and lean 8 ounce filet under melted blue cheese sauce, sautied & served with mashed fresh potato & fresh vegetables
Desserts:
Pumpkin pie ,apple pie, English sherry trifle, warm toffee pudding cake

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New Year's Eve Menu 2007. Totally 1980's theme this year, music food, drinks, etc. Dinner that night will include:

Roast Goose with cherry sauce, fresh steamed vegetables & mashed russet potatoes, then Steamed Maine Lobster Fresh live Maine lobster steamed to order with steamed red potato & fresh vegetables or  Porterhouse steak: The best steak there is, it consists of a T-shaped bone with meat on each side. The larger side contains meat from the strip loin, (New York Steak), whereas the smaller side contains the tenderloin, (Filet or Filet Mignon). T-bone steaks from the rear end of the tenderloin contain a much larger section of the tenderloin, & are called porterhouse steaks. Grilled to order topped with garlic butter & a side order of mashed russet  potatoes
Dessert:  Queens Apple served with creme anglaise & raspberry coulis
Vegetarian menu also available

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Wine Tasting Classes at the Whale & Ale
Monday December 3: ($40 per person): Pairing Chocolate + Chocolate Ice Cream with Great Wines & Ports, and....

Monday December 17  ($30 per person) * Holiday Party * Unique Wines * Gems * from around the world * Brown Bagged * You have to guess!!!
For either event, please do not call the Whale & Ale for information or reservations Please only contact Jeremy Wilkinson on: 310 375 4313 (direct); Or preferably by email to: jjwloveswine@sbol.com Cell: 310-487-1284

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Car Rental Savings

Did you know that virtually all major car rental agencies offer some form of senior discount? Discounts can range anywhere from 5% to 20% off the rental companies standard rates and most of the discounts offered are good for those 50 years of age and older.

SeniorDiscounts.com highlights some of the companies that provide senior discounts:

Alamo - Alamo offers SeniorDiscounts members unlimited mileage and year-round discounts of up to 10% off Alamo's rates. Request I.D. Number 706768. (50+)
www.alamo.com

Avis - SeniorDiscounts Members receive up to a 10% discount. Use Promotional Code D897500 when making a reservation online. Visit the SeniorDiscounts.com web site for restrictions and web site links. (50+)
www.avis.com

Budget - SeniorDiscounts members receive up to a 10% discount. Use Promotional Code Y620600  when making a reservation online. Visit the SeniorDiscounts.com web site for restrictions and web site links. (50+)
www.rent.drivebudget.com

Dollar - Drivers 50 years and older can save up to 10% on most rentals with Dollar's Silver Dollar Club. Members also receive unlimited rental car mileage, and there is no charge for additional drivers listed on the car rental agreement. Membership is free. (50+)
www.dollar.com

Enterprise - Enterprise offers a free upgrade to people over the age of 50. The upgrade is valid on all vehicles up to a full size car and is subject to availability. You must mention that you are 50 years or older when picking up the vehicle. (50+)
www.enterprise.com

Hertz - AARP members receive discounts up to 15%. Hertz recommends comparing the AARP rates with other rates, as lower prices may be available. (50+)
www.hertz.com

National Car Rental - Members of SeniorDiscounts can enjoy the benefits of National's Business Partner Program. Members receive complimentary membership in National's Emerald Club (a $50 value). Their "Best Rating" ensures you receive the lowest available rate. (50+)
www.nationalcar.com

Thrifty - Receive 5% or more on regular rental rates. Call the reservations department to receive this discount. (55+)
www.thrifty.com

Murder Mystery at Candlelite Inn B&B Ludington, MI

New Year's Eve at Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast of Ludington, Michigan, brings both the excitement of the holiday, and the excitement of "Life Is A Cabernet", a brand new murder mystery.

This two night mystery event includes a welcome reception, wine and cheese party, and New Year's Eve dinner and desserts, besides your participation in the murder mystery.  Prizes and surprises abound. For further details call 1.877.997.0099 or visit www.candleliteinnludington.com.

De'Tours of Elizabeth City, NC

De'Tours of Elizabeth City, NC offers an incredible opportunity for you to create unforgettable memories.

Become part of local history as Bonnie Hanbury leads several narrated tours around Elizabeth City, NC and finishes the tours at her 1853 Greek Revival Home. 

During the month of December Bonnie is offering "Teddy Bear Tea Parties" for children.  While enjoying the tea, Bonnie will teach the children simple etiquette.

252-435-5427

De'Tours in Elizabeth City

400 W. Main Street

Elizabeth City, NC

www.discoverec.org/pdf/Brochures/DeToursPhoto.pdf

Bonnie Hanbury-Proprieter/Tour Guide

320 Guest Ranch in Big Sky, Montana

Located just north of West Yellowstone Park, and just south of Big Sky Ski Resort, 320 Guest Ranch is Montana's premier year-round guest ranch.  Stay a day or a week in one of their affordable log cabins, or a month in one of the beautiful log cabin rental homes.   Here, you can ski, snowmobile, horseback ride, hike, fish, sightsee, raft, and just plain have fun, all in the warm and friendly atmosphere of a classic Western guest ranch.

The 320 Guest Ranch Great Value Ski & Stay Packages are available!

Packages include the sought after Lone Peak Pass, which provides a full day lift ticket to both Big Sky and Moonlight Basin.  Enjoy seamless skiing in between with 23 lifts and over 220 runs on 5,300 acres.  Also included is access to the free shuttle that takes skiers to the ski mountain, lodging in a cozy, modern cabin, a nightly bonfire, taxes, and a continental breakfast each morning.  Children 10 and under stay and ski for free!

The Big Sky Great Value Ski & Stay Package is priced as low as $77/person/day. (quad occupancy)