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What's Happening This Weekend? Dec. 1-4, 2011

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Thursday, Dec. 1

At 12: 30 p.m. at Napa Valley College, hear about her platform.

Today’s big holiday event is at 4:30 p.m., when lights its magnificent living Christmas tree. Santa will be there, too, so bring your list!

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Starting at 5 p.m. it’s

At the , starts at 5:30 p.m.  

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Friday, Dec. 2

kicks off at 7 p.m. at the: $15

final 2011 production, , opens at 8 p.m.: $20

Under the direction of Bill Gantt, the at 8 p.m. at : $15

And of course, continues daily at Coombs and Second streets. 

Saturday, Dec. 3

Bring out your cans and cash for , today and tomorrow.

The resumes at 9 a.m. at the. Free admission, handcrafted ceramics for sale at all price points.

A rally to starts at noon.

The long-awaited final round of Napa Valley's starts at 7 p.m. at the: $10  gets you in to hear all seven finalists. (Who will win? Be there, or check Napa Patch Sunday to find out.)

Sunday, Dec. 4

Bring out your coats for the today.

lifts off at noon at the winery on Silverado Trail: $40.

An hour later, in Napa hosts ""

And at 2 p.m., you can catch the matinee performance of Dreamweavers' .

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