December 2, 2011:
Jingle Bell Walk and City Park Tree Lighting will be held Friday, December 2, 2011 starting 6pm at Springer Market Square. Remember to join us in the Square after the walk and visit with Santa. www.cityofkingston.ca.

December 3, 2011:
Early Childhood Resource Connection presents Christmas Craft Celebration 9:30am on December 3, 2011 at 559 Bagot Street. Does your child love cut and paste crafts, play dough and colouring? Join in the fun and move at your own pace from beginning to end! Our craft stations have been inspired by this exciting Christmas season. Many decorations and trinkets waiting to be created by little hands! A mixture of age-appropriate materials available for ages 18 months to 6 years. A healthy, peanut-free snack will be shared with each child upon program completion. $10.00/child due upon arrival. www.ecrconnection.com.

December 3, 2011:
Joe's MILL and K-Rock 105.7 are proud to present Led Zeppelin tribute act "Michael White & The White" on Saturday, December 3 at The Mansion, 506 Princess Street. Opening for Michael White are Justin Bird and Haint Blues. Doors open at 9 PM, Advance tickets are $15 ($20 at the door) and on sale now at Brian's Record Option, The Mansion and Joe's MILL (559 Bagot Street).

December 3, 2011:
Join us for some holiday fun and support families in your community all year long together with the Running Room and The Salvation Army at the 2011 Santa Shuffle. Participants in the 5K Fun Run or 1K Elf Walk, collect pledges to raise funds that help fight poverty, one step at a time. Santa and his elves will be shuffling along with participants and there will be post event refreshments, awards and prizes! Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 at 10:00 am at The Salvation Army Kingston Citadel, 816 Centennial Drive - Kingston, ON. For more information and to register you can log onto www.santashuffle.com or visit your nearest Running Room location. You can also contact Donna Senter at the Salvation Army in Kingston at 613-548-4411 ext. 41 or email christmasbaskets2@kingstonsa.ca.

December 5, 2011:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents Making Heavy Industry a Bit Lighter. Robert Cumming. MASc, P.Eng. Cement|Environment & Public Affairs, Manager, Lafarge. Concrete is the second most consumed material in the world (water is the first) and modern concrete products are important for green buildings and green cities.  How to transform a heavy industry into a more sustainable one?  Water, energy, transportation, resources, people, are all important aspects. Ban Righ Centre is located at 32 Bader Lane on the campus of Queen's University; free admission, everyone is welcome. For more information phone 613-533-2976 and online visit www.banrighcentre.queensu.ca.

December 5, 2011:
Alice Cooper "No More Mr. Nice Guy Tour 2011" at the K-Rock Centre, 1 Barrack Street. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00PM. Tickets available at the K-Rock Centre Box Office, online at www.k-rockcentre.com or charge by phone 1-877-KLIVE 99.

December 6, 2011:
Queen's Students Present Sustainability Research Dec. 6. Senior City staff will attend an urban sustainability workshop session presented by Queen's University urban planning students (SURP 825) scheduled at Memorial Hall, in Kingston's City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

December 7, 2011:
Enjoy a Merry, Merry evening with stars of television and stage, The Irish Rovers as they celebrate 45 years since their debut recording. This tour also celebrates the release of their new Christmas album, Merry Merry Time of Year. Sing-a-long to Rover's hits like The Unicorn, Drunken Sailor, Wasn't That A Party, Lily The Pink, Black Velvet Band, as well as their Christmas favorites Bells Over Belfast, Christmas in Killarney, Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer, and more from their new Holiday CD and their DVD/television special "Home In Ireland". Then meet the lads after the show. Wednesday, December 7th The Irish Rovers perform LIVE in concert at The Grand Theatre, Regina Rosen Auditorium, 218 Princess Street, Kingston, ON at 7:30pm. Tickets are available through the Grand Theatre Box Office in person at 218 Princess St., by phone at 613-530-2050 or online at www.kingstongrand.ca.

December 8, 2011:
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Visits The Grand Dec. 8. Salsa Navidad Adds Joyous Latin Flair To Holiday Classics. The 2011 Grammy Award winners, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, will take the stage with Salsa Navidad in an upbeat and fun evening of re-imagined holiday classics as never heard before. Get ready for an evening of big, brassy, holiday musical magic at the Grand Theatre on December 8 at 7:30 p.m. Spanish Harlem Orchestra tickets are now available. Adult tickets for this performance are $42.00 and up plus HST and applicable box office fees. Tickets can be purchased through the Grand Theatre Box Office in person at 218 Princess St., by phone at 613-530-2050 or online at www.kingstongrand.ca.

December 10, 2011:
Tickets are still available for OCW Survival, which takes place this Saturday, October 10 at the 560 Royal Canadian Legion located at 734 Montreal Street in Kingston, Ontario. Featuring: OCW Heavyweight Champion HARLEY DAVSION, number one contender CJ FELONY, Tag Team Champions JIMMY CASH AND TAYLOR, 'THE SPORT' JESSE JONES, OCW Television Champion ADAM KEATON, OCW Cruiserweight Champion CHAZ LOVELY, and appearances by RIP Impact, The Hangman, Persephone Vice, and many more OCW Stars! Several new superstars who have signed on the dotted line to appear, including: RAHIM ALI, 'MVP' MICHAEL VON PAYTON, MANSON, JODI D'MILO and newcomer to OCW Xandra Bale! It's proving to be one of OCW's most exciting events to date!  You can get your tickets by calling 613-929-0909 or ocw.ocwrestling.ca.

December 11, 2011:
State Ballet Theatre Of Russia Presents The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky's classic holiday ballet has become a special part of festive celebrations for the past 100 years and the tradition continues with a classical interpretation of the Nutcracker by the State Ballet Theatre of Russia. With ornate costumes, elaborate sets and technical precision, the company will perform live at the Grand Theatre on Friday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 10, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Nutcracker are now available. Tickets for these performances are $44.00 and up plus HST and applicable box office fees. Tickets can be purchased through the Grand Theatre Box Office in person at 218 Princess St., by phone at 613-530-2050 or online at www.kingstongrand.ca.

December 17, 2011:
Bottle Tree Productions presents; Cinderella-A Christmas Pantomime at The Kingston Christian School located at 1212 Woodbine Road in Kingston's West End on December 17th, Saturday afternoon at 3 pm  and Saturday evening at 7 pm at Octave Theatre on Dalton Avenue off Sir John A. McDonald Boulevard on December 18th Sunday afternoon at 3 pm and then Sunday evening at 7 pm. Tickets are $15/adults, $12/seniors, $10/children/students, tax included. This version of Cinderella was adapted for the stage by Charles Robertson with music and lyrics by popular local musician; Michael K Myers. This year, it's a Family affair! The talented MacPherson brothers; John and Ian have already recently starred in two big musicals in Kingston. John starred in the Kinsmen Production of Footloose where he starred as Renn while Ian played the Artful Dodger in the Meistersingers production of Oliver! The boys hail from Napanee. No actors, animals or pumpkins were harmed in this production. Stage managed by Claire Morgan. For more information and to purchase tickets please go to www.bottletreeinc.com. Pre-show entertainment will feature songs by 18 year-old Hannah Smith, who teams up with Alex Whitehead. Her great contralto voice is sure to leave you wanting more.

December 20, 2011:
Social Media Manager Christine Bode of Scully Love Promo will teach you how to spread the love about you and your business using social media marketing techniques! Christine has been working as a social media manager for almost four years, specializing in the online promotion of musicians & authors, and has recently expanded her services to include local independent business owners. Christine is offering a series of social media workshops and will host the first, Unlock the Mystery of Facebook Pages, on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm at #1-123 York Street, Kingston, ON K7K 1R1. She recently presented similar workshops at Trillium College and The Power of Women Exchange and will teach you how to unlock the mystery of Facebook pages, beginning with answering your questions about Facebook and social media marketing in general. You will then learn how to create a great Facebook page and how to run it effectively in order to meet your specific goals.  Helpful handouts & refreshments will be provided. COST: $40 per person. SPACE: Limited to 6 participants per workshop. EQUIPMENT: Bring your own laptop. REGISTER HERE: www.eventbrite.com.

December 29, 2011:
New Year’s Lunch & Dance at The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. Thursday December 29, 12 noon. Ring in the New Year early with friends. Enjoy a Roast Beef au Jus and Yorkshire Pudding lunch with dessert and wine. After lunch kick up your heels to music from all eras by DJ Jack Thompson. $20/person. 56 Francis St: 613.548.7810 www.seniorskingston.ca.

December 31, 2011:
Celebrate New Year's Eve At The K-Rock Centre! K-Town Countdown Features Free Music, Wagon Rides And Skating. Bring your family down to the free indoor and outdoor New Year's Eve festivities at the K-Rock Centre, 1 Barrack St. co-sponsored by Empire Life. Celebrations start at 5 p.m. and end with a 9:15 p.m. spectacular fireworks display from Point Frederick best viewed from the Wolfe Island Ferry dock or Confederation Park. Dress warmly for wagon rides, hot chocolate (sponsored by the Kingston Brewing Company with proceeds to PRO Kids) and the fireworks outside. Head inside to warm up and enjoy the live entertainment for all ages, public skating, face-painting, crafts, Parents & Tots area and more. This year, you and your friends can also make your own music video with the DanceHeads (no talent required!), or try your luck at the snowman toss or puck shooting gallery. www.k-rockcentre.com.

December 31, 2011:
Bring in 2012 with NERO ZERO at Revolutions Night Club, champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and the crazy antics of these Canadian rock maniacs! Tickets are $35 for couples, $20 for singles. Seats are limited, so call 613.985.3499 or Email revolutionsnightclub@gmail.com and get get your tickets NOW!