Winter Festival and Events Calendar for 2009-2010
Leavenworth, Washington
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Best Winter Vacations in the Continental U.S.
- by Diana L.M.I. Dawson, FineTuning.com
Therapeutic Touch Spa will be OPEN on:
Thanksgiving, 11/26
Christmas eve, 12/24
Christmas day, 12/25
New Years Eve, 12/31
New Years Day, 1/1/10 (opening @11am)
December 1,2,3,8, 9 - times vary
Bronn and Katherine Journey
Renowned harpist Bronn Journey's holiday concert is a delight for all ages. His wife Katherine adds her exquisite voice to the program for a Christmas concert that will warm the heart. A true Leavenworth tradition.
Community United Methodist Church
418 Evans Street
www.bronnjourney.com
Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING FESTIVAL
Saturday and Sunday at dusk
Visitors come back year after year for this famous Leavenworth festival. Fridays the town is in darkness awaiting Saturday's Lighting Festivities. Everyone gathers at the gazebo at dusk to greet Saint Nicholas. On Saturday and Sunday enjoy roasting chestnuts, holiday music from the gazebo while youngsters sled in the park; holiday personalities stroll the street. Sleigh rides are minutes away. At dusk everyone gathers to sing "Silent Night" and witness the lighting of the village and park and they are transformed into a magic wonderland of lights. 509-548-5807
December 04, 2009 - December 06, 2009
Chumstick Grange Christmas Bazaar
Chumstick Grange, Front St.
509-548-7853
A winter Bazaar featuring wonderful gifts.
December 05, 2009 - 7:30 PM
Christmas In the Mountains Concert
The Leavenworth Village Voices and Friends will present their annual holiday concerts. The concerts feature the Voices, Leavenworth's own community chorus, as well as talented guest performers.
Information: 509-548-5807 www.leavenworthvillagevoices.org
December 4, 5, 10, 11 – 7:30pm Village Voices
“Christmas in the Mountains Concert”
At the Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene
111 Ski Hill Drive
Tickets at the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce (509-548-5807) and at the door.
Adults $12, Sr./Students $10
www.villagevoices.org
A Christmas Carol
December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 2009 at 8:00p.m.
December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 1:00 p.m.
The classic Dickens Christmas story returns! Now downtown at the Leavenworth FestHalle. 509-548-2000
www.leavenworthsummertheater.org
Marlin Handbell Ringers – “December Holiday Concerts”
December 5 George Coffee House in George, WA at 7pm
December 6 Cashmere Coffee House in Cashmere, WA at 2pm
December 7th and 9th - 7:30pm - Best Western Icicle Inn at 7:30pm
December 12th and 13th – 7:30pm -Canyon Wren Recital Hall, Icicle Creek Music Center – Icicle Valley
Local musicians delight visitors each year with 108 handbells.
www.marlinhandbells.com
December 5 and 12 - 11am - 4pm
CHILI FEED
Homemade chili and soup--all you can eat and a holiday bazaar. Featuring chili with all the toppings including grated cheese, sour cream, onions, with corn bread, coffee and dessert.
423 Evans Street. 509-548-6666
Adults $7, Under 12 $4
December 08, 2009 - 6:30pm
Upper Valley Museum Program
347 Division Street
509-548-0728
Holiday Magic with Father Christmas. A fun filled evening for children and parents to enjoy making Christmas cards, snowflakes and string popcorn and cranberry for your tree at home. Have a picture taken with Father Christmas as a gift for your grandparents.
December 20, 2009 - 7:30pm
Tingstad & Rumbel at Sleeping Lady
7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth
$16 adults/ $14 seniors/ $8 students
509-548-6344 for reservations
Tingstad and Rumbel have been delighting audiences across the country for over 20 years with their holiday shows.This year will feature music from their CD's: Comfort & Joy and A Moment's Peace.
Dec. 21-24 at 7pm
LIVING NATIVITY
Enjoy an outdoor live enactment of the nativity complete with live animals.
LOCATION: Nazarene Church, 111 Ski Hill Drive
INFORMATION: 509-548-5292, www.leavnaz.com
December 25, 2009 - 4-7pm
Christmas Day Buffet at JJ Hills
Icicle Inn Ballroom, 505 Hwy 2
Adults-$26.95/6-10-$15.95/3-5-$9.95
509-548-8000/800-588-2438 for reservations
# Reservations:
This year you and your family will enjoy a beautiful holiday dinner buffet in the Icicle Inn Ballroom. Complete menu available here.
December 31 - New Years Eve
New Year's Eve Dinner at Sleeping Lady
Toast family and friends at our New Year's Eve dinner. Choose from Diver-caught Hawaiian Parrot Fish with Champagne Sauce, Mishima Ranch Kobe Style Wagyu Beef with Au Jus or Natural Quail with Tandoori Marinade and Soy Bean and Feta Salad
Their New Year's Eve Dinner Menu (pdf)
Adults $40, Kids 5-12 $24, Children 4 and under dine free.
Call for reservations: 800-574-2123 OR 509-548-6344
New Year's Eve at the Icicle Village Resort
JJ Hills Restaurant is open for regular dining
New Years eve: 4:30pm to 9:30pm
New Years day: 4:30pm to 9:30pm
New Years Eve Family Event at the Leavenworth Festhalle. Happy New Year! Join us for our second annual safe and sober New Years Eve Celebration! A family event December 31.
Doors open at 6pm at the Leavenworth Festhalle. Fun for everyone! Bring the kids, grandparents, neighbors... It's Free! Games, Food, Music and a Chili Cook-off contest!
In Concert: Just Plain Darin. Two performances beginning at 9pm.
Sponsored by Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene Celebrate Recovery and Upper Valley Celebrate.
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January 9 through February 14- WINTER SNOWSHOE TOURS
By reservation Only – Limited to 12 per tour. Snowshoes provided. No experience necessary. Ages 8 and up. Saturdays and Sundays. www.fws.gov/leavenworth
Time: 10am-12 noon
Cost: Free, a $10 donation is suggested to offset cost of program
Information: Leavenworth 509-548-7641 M-F 8am-4pm
Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
January 4 through January 22- Art, Liturgy and Sacred Space
This three week course with local artist Richard Caemmerer features
daily lectures on the history and current conditions of Christian
architecture and sacred space plus studio work.
Time: 9am to 5pm M-F
Cost: See website, advanced reservations required
Information: 509-763-3693
www.artfaith.com
Location: Grunewald Guild, Plain
January 9- Skirennen
A 10km cross-country ski race for both citizen and expert racers located on the gently rolling course at the Leavenworth Golf Course. A shorter race just for kids is also included. A great event for al abilities.
Register by January 2.
Location: Leavenworth Golf Course
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
January 15- Piano Festival Faculty Concert
Location: Sleeping Lady Chapel Theater
Fee: $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors, $10 Students
Time: 7pm -9pm
Information: 509-548-6374, 877-265-6026
www.icicle.org
January 16- Piano Festival Young Artist Concert
Young pre-professional pianists perform in a combined recital after a
weeklong intensive program at Icicle Creek Music Center.
Location: Canyon Wren Recital Hall
Fee: $8
Time: 7pm -9pm
Information: 509-548-6374, 877-265-6026
www.icicle.org
January 16-18- Bavarian Ice Fest
Winter play day for all ages with an invigorating grab bag of outdoor events. NW dog sled pulling competition, fireworks.
Information: 509-548-7058
www.leavenworth.org
January 17- Snowshoe Demonstration
Come out and try the fun and exciting sport of snowshoeing! A special course will be set up at the Ski Hill and free equipment demos will be available. If you can walk you can snowshoe.
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill
Fee: Free
Time: 10:00am -2:00pm
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
January 16- Wenatchee Valley Environmental Film Series
9th annual series explores environmental issues through contemporary
films. The diverse views are thought provoking, timely and
sometimes humorous.
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Information: 509-888-6240
www.cdlandtrust.org
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 S. Mission, Wenatchee
Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 S. Mission, Wenatchee
January 23- KOHO Day
Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snoeshoeing and cross country skiing
with radio personalities from 101.1 FM, Local chefs will compete
in a chili cook-off with tasting from 12 noon to 2 pm. Take
advantage of discount tubing rates.
Time: 9:30am
Information: 509-548-5477
www.skileavensorth.com
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill
January 30- Nissebakken Telemark Race
Our giant slalom telemark race is back! Located on the BIG HILL
(no wimps allowed), the best combined time from two runs takes home the
bragging rights.
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill
Fee: $20 LWSC members, $25 non members, $5 late fee for registration
after January 23.
Time: Registration 9-9:30am, race begins 10am
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
January 30- Full Moon Ski
A couple days before the full moon, enjoy nature's glow at a reasonable
hour.
Location: Icicle River Trail
Fee: $10 trail fee for each adult 13-69 years old
Time: 6:30pm
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
January 30- Children's Concert: Music of Daniel Dorff
Featuring apple cider donated by Safeway, we invite children of all ages
to a special fun-filled afternoon of musical stories featuring special
guest narrator Jill Larson.
Location: Canyon Wren Recital Hall
Time: 2pm -3pm
Information: 509-548-6374, 877-265-6026
www.icicle.org
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January 9 through February 14- WINTER SNOWSHOE TOURS
By reservation Only – Limited to 12 per tour. Snowshoes provided. No experience necessary. Ages 8 and up. Saturdays and Sundays. www.fws.gov/leavenworth
Time: 10am-12 noon
Cost: Free, a $10 donation is suggested to offset cost of program
Information: Leavenworth 509-548-7641 M-F 8am-4pm
Location: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
February 4- Midori in Concert
This concert made possible by a generous grant from Sleeping Lady
Foundation.
Location: Sleeping Lady Chapel Theater
Fee: $38 in advance, $42 at the door
Time: 7:30 pm
Information: 509-548-6374, 877-265-6026
www.icicle.org
February 6- Chicks on Sticks
Women's only event! Great for skiers of all abilities. Food provided afterwards and lots of door prizes. Half the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research.
Location: Icicle River Trail
Fee: $22 LWSC member, $25 General admission, $15 kids 12 and under, $5
late fee for registration after January 22.
Time: 8am check in, 9:30am start
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
February 13- Ski Jumping Tournament
For 81 years Leavenworth has hosted a ski jumping tournament. Come
test your skills at this classic venue.
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill
Fee: $12 LWSC members, $15 General admission, $5 late fee for
registration after Feb. 6
Time: 12 noon - 1pm Registration, 1pm start
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
February 16- Wenatchee Valley Environmental Film Series
9th annual series explores environmental issues through contemporary
films. The diverse views are though provoking, timely and
sometimes humorous.
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 S. Mission, Wenatchee
Fee: $5 suggested donation
Time: 12 noon - 3pm
Information: 509-667-9708
www.cdlandtrust.org
February 20- Ski Hill Carnival
Kids Obstacle Course
Face Painting
Barbeque
Fireworks
Torchlight Parade
Time: 8am
Location: Leavenworth Ski Hill
Information: 509-548-6975 www.skileavenworth.com
February 20- Romantic Notes
This Valentine's Day program features some of the most romantic music
ever written, accompanied by exquisite chocolates and champagne.
Location: Canyon Wren Recital Hall
Fee: see website
Time: 7:30 pm
Information: 509-548-6374, 877-265-6026
www.icicle.org
February 28- Hog Loppet
A cross-country ski trek on both groomed and ungroomed trails traveling high in the Cascades, from Mission Ridge to Blewett Pass. With great trails and spectacular scenery, this is a great event for intermediate to advanced skiers.
Location: Starts at Mission Ridge
Fee: See website
Time: 7:30am
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
February 28- Hog Loppet
A cross-country ski trek on both groomed and ungroomed trails traveling high in the Cascades, from Mission Ridge to Blewett Pass. With great trails and spectacular scenery, this is a great event for intermediate to advanced skiers.
Location: Starts at Mission Ridge
Information: 509-548-5477 www.skileavenworth.com
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March 16- Wenatchee Valley Environmental Film Series
9th annual series explores environmental issues through contemporary
films. The diverse views are thought provoking, timely and
sometimes humorous.
Location: Wenatchee Valley Museum, 127 S. Mission, Wenatchee
Fee: $5 suggested donation
Time: 12 noon - 3pm
Information: 509-667-9708
www.cdlandtrust.org
March 22- Icicle Creek Youth Symphony Concert
This event is ticketed through the Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee.
Location: Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee
Fee: see website
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Information: 509-548-6374, 877-265-6026
www.icicle.org
March 25- Empty Bowls Festival
A community festival and fundraiser to support the arts in local schools
and the community cupboard.
Location: Cascade High School
Fee: $5-$12
Information: 509-548-0408
www.emptybowlsfestival.com
March 28- Gamelan Pacifica
In addition to Harrison's Double Concerto, they will also perform
traditional repertoire of Central Java. Featuring Whitestone
Winery.
Location: Canyon Wren Recital Hall
Fee: see website
Time: 2:30pm pre concert talk and gamelan demonstration, 4pm concert
Information: 509-548-6374, 877-265-6026
www.icicle.org
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