Santa Claus is coming to town ! !

Santa Claus himself will be here to talk "live" to preschool aged kids. Award winning storyteller Francie Dillon will be on hand to read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to children in the studio audience. Plus we will all be treated to the jazzy Christmas stylings of the Chaz Mully Trio. Don't miss a minute of this classic holiday variety show. Wednesday, December 20th, 2006 at 5pm on channel 17. It promises to be one hour of pure holiday joy. www.franciedillon.com

Foster Santa

Thanks to FamiliesFirst, you can help bring back some of the magic of the holidays. For over 30 years, FamiliesFirst has been holding "Foster Santa" celebrations for children in need.

Can you recall the sheer joy and excitement of your first bike? If so, you can imagine the surprised faces with the ear-to-ear grins as Foster Santa delivers brand new bikes to those less fortunate.

Tune in Wednesday December 13 to learn how you can do your part for this wonderful holiday program. For more info call (800) 698-4968 or www.helpkids.org

Capoeira (ka.pu'wA-ra)

Capoeira or the Dance of War is a Brazilian martial art developed initially by African slaves in Brazil. Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play including sweeps, kicks, and heatbutts. Technique and strategy are the key elements to playing a good game. Capoeira does not focus on injuring the opponent. Rather, it emphasizes skill. Music is composed of instruments & song and is integral to capoeira.

Join us Wednesday December 13 & hear more about Capoeira from the founder and mestre (master) of Sacramento's Capoeira Arts Academy, Patrick Hilligan. Plus watch a performance of capoeira. For more information about the Capoeira Arts Academy call (916) 641-2988 www.adbcapoeira.com

Teens visions of plum role fulfilled

From the Sacramento Bee, November 30, 2006 by Edgar Sanchez:

Kinsey Webb was only 3 when she first saw The Nutcracker.

A couple years later, she saw it again - and by then was dreaming of someday performing a lead role in the holiday classic ballet.

Her dream will come true Dec 10 when the Granite Bay High School freshman stars as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Sacramento Youth Ballet's "Children's (no war) Nutcracker" at the 24th Street Theatre in Sacramento.

Tune in to LiveWire on December 6th and see Kinsey perform solo as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Plus enjoy an enchanting interview with both Kinsey Webb & Prima Ballerina and Artistic Director, Sonja Bardin. See the Children's Nutcracker, Sunday December 10th, 2006. 2pm showing is now sold out. Second show added at 3:30pm. For more information call
(916) 452-2840.

The Night Before Christmas

Study at The Studio, The Studio Theatre's youth acting program in downtown Sacramento on the R Street Corridor, is pleased to present a children's production of The Night Before Christmas for three performances only on December 16, 22 and 23. This charming play, based on a true story, is written by Lowell Swortzell and directed by Michael Peters. The cast is comprised of young actors, ages 9 - 14.

Join us December 6th on LiveWire and watch a sneak peek at this adorable classic. Plus we'll talk with Director and Instuctor, Michael Peters. For more info call The Studio Theatre box office (916) 446-2668 or go online to www.thestudiotheatre.net