The California Pops’

“Holidays with the Pops!” Show

3:00pm, December 14^th, 2008

Kim Venaas: Music Director & Conductor

Summary Listing: California Pops Orchestra. “Holidays with the Pops” Christmas Show features all your favorite music from times past and present including White Christmas, The Grinch, Home Alone and Mel Torme’s Christmas Song. Guests include the Pacific Coast Smalltimers and special guest narrator for The Night Before Christmas joining all the kids on stage. December 14th at 3 PM. Venture Christian Church Theater, 16845 Hicks Rd, Los Gatos. Tickets: $10 child to $30 adult. www.californiapopsorchestra.com. (650) 856-8432

Guests

The Smalltimers, the top group of musicians drawn from the Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra, brings to life the music of the holidays in their unique, ragtime style. Known for presenting the classic tunes of Scott Joplin, Eubie Blake and Irving Berlin to stages from the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee to the International Scott Joplin Festival in Sedalia, Missouri. This is their first appearance with the California Pops Orchestra.

Calendar Listing

What: “Holidays with the Pops!” Show

All your favorite Christmas music and more fun.

Who: The California Pops Orchestra

When: Sunday, December 14^th, 2008 at 3:00pm matinee

Where: Venture Christian Church Theater

16845 Hicks Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Highlights:The Greatest Holiday Music featuring your favorites from Christmases past and present. Hit music made famous by Bing Crosby, Mel Torme, Leroy Anderson, Henry Mancini and the Grinch including Home Alone, White Christmas, Sleigh Ride and much more. Guests include the Smalltimers from the Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra and special guest narrator for ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Miracle on 34^th Street

Holiday Inn

Mancini’s Snowfall

The Christmas Festival

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Sleigh Ride

Home Alone for Christmas

T’was the Night Before Christmas

and much more...

Tickets: $30 – Adults

$25 – Seniors

$20 – Students (with student ID)

$10 – Children Ages 10 & under with parent

Group Ticket discounts are available

Website: For tickets and info - www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Contact: California Pops Office- Phone (650) 856-8432

Email: californiapopsorchestra@yahoo.com

Media Contact: Vic Befera (650) 328–3936, manager@californiapopsorchestra.com

Media Online Press Room: http://www.californiapopsorchestra.com/cpopressroom.html

Downloads of Hi-Res photos, press release, fact sheet, calendar listings and more.

For additional information and photos you may also contact Alicia Wilmunder, Executive Director at (650) 856-8432 or californiapopsorchestra@yahoo.com

Thanks and see you at the show!

Vic Befera

Public Relations

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