The Pacific Ballet Dance Company is performing the Nutcracker at the Alex Theatre on December 1st.   The Downtown Glendale Association is proud to be a premier sponsor of the event.

The Chamber’s Advocacy and Government Relations Committee provides a forum for and study of business issues and concerns among the Chamber membership, City and County. The committee recommends positions when needed to the Chamber’s Executive Committee for consideration by the Board of Directors, and reviews and submits policy positions on business-related legislative and regulatory issues affecting the Chamber membership and/or of general concern in the community. Chamber members in good standing are invited to call or email President – CEO Judee Kendall at 818-240-7870 or [email protected] should they have an interest in being appointed to this committee.

The Hoover High School PTA Tour of Homes is the signature luxury home tour in Glendale during the Christmas and Holiday season. Each year the nominating committee selects the most gorgeous homes that will be decorated in the highest style possible for the holidays. This year the homes are so wonderful the theme is ‘The Glamour of Glendale.’ Each home is hosted by student docents from Hoover High School, who share interesting details, funny stories, and strange facts about the home and those who have lived in it. Also, Hoover musical talent is on display, with the chorus, jazz band,...

Los Angeles Ballet’s celebrated original production of The Nutcracker returns. Join Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as they battle the Mouse King and journey to the Land of Snow and to the enchanted Palace of the Dolls, where all of Clara’s favorite doll companions come to life. Running time is approximately 2 hours with one intermission, and the performance is suitable for all ages. Photo/Video recording by patrons is not allowed. Any patron wishing additional information regarding the event and/or assistance with a ticket purchase may contact the Los Angeles Ballet Box Office at 310.477.7411 or at [email protected]; or contact the Alex...

Registration begins at 7:30am The race starts at 8:30am The festival zone closes at 11:30am For more information please contact: Debbie Martin Development Director Arthritis Foundation 800 W. 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: 323-954-5760 x262 Fax: 323-954-5790 Cell: 818-388-5077

Come join the Glendale Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening as we welcome new member Seacoast Commerce Bank.  Immediately following the Ribbon Cutting, all are invited for a reception with food and cocktails from 4:30-8:00pm at the branch. Please RSVP to: Carlo Honanian at (818) 844-8600 or [email protected]   Location: 505 N. Brand Blvd., Ste. 110

Taking place at Far Niente Ristorante - 204 1/2 N. Brand Blvd.  110 Glendale, CA

Taking place at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce Conference rm.

Police Chief Ron DePompa is going to have a retirement party on Thursday December 12, 2013 at 6PM For more info please contact: (818) 548-3140 [email protected] Save the Date (chief)

An Exciting Panel Discussion The Challenges Facing Armenian Artists & Writers in Diaspora   GLENDALE, CA The public is invited on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at 7pm to an exciting panel discussion on The Challenges Facing Armenian Artists & writers in Diaspora, featuring panelists Vahe Berberian, Aris Janigian, Ara Oshagan and Lory Tatoulian. Maria Armoudian will be moderating the panel discussion at the Glendale Central Library Auditorium, 222 East Harvard Street in Glendale. The discussion is in English. Admission is free; seating is limited. Library visitors receive 3 hours FREE parking across the street at The Market Place parking structure...

COPOLA’s second production is a double-bill of Hand of Bridge by Samuel Barber and Gallantry by Douglas Moore; both are gems that are rarely performed. Cast: Ariel Pisturino, E. Scott Levin, Joseph Michels, and Jessie Mamey. Accompanist: Danny Gledhill. Director: Josh Shaw (Artistic Director of Pacific Opera Project). Conductor: David Rentz (Conductor of the Orange County Symphony). Performances: November 15 & 16 at 8 pm. A reception, with an opportunity to meet the cast, follows each performance. FREE.

Ticket holders can tour three beautiful homes, a decorator’s showroom and the historic Rockhaven Sanitarium – all dressed up in Holiday Splendor!!! AND A boutique featuring local musicians provides a wide selection of complete holiday shopping. PURCHASE YOUR TICKET TODAY! TOUR HOME ADDRESSES: The Yaussi Home and gardens: 1450 Highland Ave., Glendale (there will also be original artwork for sale to benefit Prom Plus) J.P. Weaver Showroom: 941 Air Way, Glendale Meyers Home: #8 Mountain Oaks, La Crescenta Thornbury Home: #4 Mountain Oaks, La Crescenta Rockhaven Sanitarium: 2713 Honolulu Ave., La Crescenta (guided 30 minute tours starting at 10:30. The last tour will leave...

December 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Holiday Spectacular: Festival of Carols GMCLA prides itself on its longstanding tradition of being rather untraditional. So rest assured: While our annual holiday Spectacular will once again conjure the exceptional, it will also remain faithfully unorthodox. The program will include music that is familiar, untraditional, classical, and funny and be a full production with costumes and dancing. GMCLA’s youth chorus Outside Voices will perform as well as a special guest star to be announced. Traditional songs include: We Wish You A Merry Christmas Do You Hear What I Hear? Classical songs include: Britten’s...

Taking place at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce Conference Rm. 701 N. Brand Blvd. Ste 120 Glendale, CA

Contact Judee Kendall at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Members: $10 Non-Members: $20

Taking place at 801 N. Brand Blvd 1st Fl. Glendale, CA at 10am

The 55 musicians of the Los Angeles Symphony present a Christmas Concert – Peace on Earth. Jungwon Choi, Soprano Omar Crook, Tenor Program selections include: TCHAIKOVSKY - Nutcracker Suite LISZT - March of Three Kings from Christmas Oratorio SCHUBERT & CACCINI - Ave Maria GOUNOD - Jewel Song from Faust WEBBER - Pie Jesu SCHUBERT - Mille Cherubini in Coro ADAM - O, Holy Night Running time is approximately 2 hours 10 minutes with one intermission, and the performance is suitable for ages 6 and older. Photo/Video recording by patrons is allowed. Any patron wishing additional information regarding the event and/or assistance with a ticket purchase may call the...

December 22 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Taline presented her first Armenian Children’s Christmas Concert in 2003 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Since then, the ‘Taline, Friends & Santa’ concert has traveled to many venues and cities including New York, Montreal, Boston, Toronto, London, and Paris. The Alex is one of Taline’s favorite venues and this year’s concert promises to be another exciting event with lots of singing, dancing, and Holiday fun! This year’s variety show will feature Taline performing Armenian Christmas songs and her most popular children’s music hits. The show will also feature Armenian dances, a...

Armenian Fairytales presents Anna in the World of Fairytales, a children’s musical performed in Armenian. Running time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission, and the performance is suitable for all ages. Photo/Video recording by patrons is not allowed. For additional information regarding the event: Contact Armenian Fairytales at 818.731.9091 or via e-mail at [email protected]. For assistance with a ticket purchase: Contact the Alex Theatre Box Office at 818.243.2539 during its normal public hours of operation or via e-mail at [email protected]. SEATING & TICKET PRICES ORCHESTRA – $50 / $40 / $35 /$30