December Events 2012
11/28 - 12/2Holiday Ale Festival
Wednesday | 12:00pm - 10:00pm, Thursday - Saturday | 11:00am - 10:00pm, Sunday | 11:00am - 5:00pm
Entering its 17th year, the Holiday Ale Festival will be at Pioneer Courthouse Square November 28th through December 2nd. More than 40+ breweries will be featured at this year's event, all of which are created specifically to bring warmth and cheer to the holiday season. From Belgians and Barleywines to Porters and Stouts, these beers are rich, robust and full of complex flavors. For more information click here.
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12/6JCPenny Holiday | 8:00am
Enjoy a holiday floral installation constructed entirely from red and white poinsettias courtesy of JCPenny's.
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12/7Muffins on the Max | 7:00am - 9:00am
Do you ride the MAX downtown? Stop by the Broadway corner on December 7th to be rewarded for taking the MAX and grab a free Muffin and refreshment!
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12/7 - 12/24Santa on the Bricks
FlashPro brings Santa and his house to the Square. Visit portlandsanta.com for hours and more information.
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12/7Without Apology | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Pioneer Courthouse
Square
This all-male acapella group will melt hearts as they spread their
soulful holiday cheer during their performance.
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12/8
22nd Annual Tuba Christmas Concert presented by SmartPark| 1:30pm
Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 200 tubas play in unison for the 22nd Annual TubaChristmas Concert in the heart of downtown. This seasonal performance is FREE for the public to enjoy during one of the busiest shopping days in downtown. More information can be found here, or to register click here.
12/9Sugarplum Elves | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
The Portland Sugarplum Elves sing, dance, and entertain. Their matching outfits and adorable elf personalities will brighten up your day!
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12/10Laurelhurst Elementary | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Students of Laurelhurst Elementary will be performing their winter concert at the Square for free today!
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12/12 Sellwood Middle School Marimba Band | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
These 6th-8th graders will amaze Portlanders with their marimba talent and lineup of holiday music. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!
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12/13Panache Choir and Buckman Elementary School Chorus |12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Panache Choir will perform holiday music from 12:00pm - 12:30pm and immediately after the Buckman Elementary School Chorus will take the stage!
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12/14Holy Cross Choir | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Over 32 children will sing your favorite holiday carols free at the Square!
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12/15DanceFusion NW | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Watch the dance group Dance Fusion perform to your favorite Holiday hits!
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12/15Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Don’t miss this! Over 90 students will gather at the Square to sing holiday music to the city!
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12/16Centennial High School Choir | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
The choir from Centennial High School will perform their favorite holiday songs and more!
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12/16Flute Alliance Holiday Flute Ensemble | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
The Flute Alliance will be performing holiday sounds.
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12/18Cloud 9 |12:00pm - 1:00pm
Enjoy holiday music from Portland's newest a cappella group!
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12/19
MetroMile Free Treats | 6:30am - 9:00am
That's right, you can get free muffins, coffee or cider and cookies! MetroMile is hosting breakfast for MAX Light Rail riders and other TriMet commuters to show them how much they can save with pay-per-mile car insurance. Anyone who bikes, walks or takes public transit to work will likely save money with MetroMile. Rates are calculated on a low monthly base with cents per mile added. Drivers can get a free two-minute quote at www.metromile.com.
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12/19Aloha High School Choir | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Enjoy seasonal songs from the Aloha Choir!
12/20Holy Trinity Choir | 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Join the Holy Trinity Choir at the Square for a free
holiday concert!
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12/21Festival Brass | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Holiday favorites played by this seven piece brass ensemble!
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12/22
West Salem High School Christmas Percussion Ensemble | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Under the direction of Brian Banegas, the West Salem High School Percussion Ensemble will be performing a variety of Christmas pieces from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm. This performance reflects the dedication and passion these students have for sharing music with their community and with other aspiring musicians in the Northwest. The WSHS percussions hope the money raised will enable them to travel to national conventions and competitions and most importantly continue sharing music.
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