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4770 Lincoln Avenue • Oakland, California 94602

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsinvites you to attend

Events 2015on T E M P L E H I L L

TempleHillEvents.comTel: (510) 531-1475

4770 Lincoln Avenue • Oakland, California 94602

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsinvites you to attend

Events 2015on T E M P L E H I L L

TempleHillEvents.comTel: (510) 531-1475

4770 Lincoln Avenue • Oakland, California 94602All photos used with permission. HUGH HARLINE PHOTOGRAPHY • LISSA WERSON GRAPHIC DESIGN

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TICKETS AVAILABLE SUNDAY NOV 15 ▪ 5 PM PSTTempleHillEvents.com

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The Visitors’ Center is open 9am-9pm daily.

General Seating. Parking available on

the grounds and nearby.Visitors welcome.

Tours available.

PHOTO CONTESTYour photo could be next year's design.

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Friday Dec 4 (7pm) Saturday Dec 5 (3pm)Featuring Rachel’s Ballet and the Temple Hill Symphony Orchestra. FREE admission with ticket.

Tchaikovsky’s marvelous and enchanting ballet returns to delight Temple Hill this season. The charm and tradition begins with Clara’s awe of the festively adorned Christmas tree. When her wounded nutcracker transforms into the leader of the toy soldiers, a magical adventure transpires with the Mouse King, Clara’s hero the Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy and various sweets from around the globe.

Friday Dec 4 (7pm) Saturday Dec 5 (3pm)Featuring Rachel’s Ballet and the Temple Hill Symphony Orchestra. FREE admission with ticket.

Tchaikovsky’s marvelous and enchanting ballet returns to delight Temple Hill this season. The charm and tradition begins with Clara’s awe of the festively adorned Christmas tree. When her wounded nutcracker transforms into the leader of the toy soldiers, a magical adventure transpires with the Mouse King, Clara’s hero the Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy and various sweets from around the globe.

All photos used with permission. HUGH HARLINE PHOTOGRAPHY • LISSA WERSON GRAPHIC DESIGNAll photos used with permission. HUGH HARLINE PHOTOGRAPHY • LISSA WERSON GRAPHIC DESIGN

SFSU HANDBELLS DEC 13

Oakland Templeand Visitors’ Center

Dec 5, 6, 11-13, 18-20 (7-8pm)Live Nativity: Brief, ongoing presentations in the Chapel Courtyard. Image courtesy of Oakland Tribune.

Hollister Community Christmas ConcertSaturday Dec 5 (7pm) San Benito HS Auditorium • 1220 Monterey Street, Hollister CA 95023

Danville Stake Celebration of ChristmasSunday Dec 13 (7pm) 655 Old Orchard Road, Danville CA 94526 (off Sycamore Valley Road)

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Greater Bay Area Christmas Events

Morgan Hill Community Christmas ConcertFriday Dec 4 (7pm)St. Catherine’s Catholic Church ........................................... STCA.org17400 Peak Avenue • Morgan Hill CA 95037– From Hwy 101: Take E. Dunne Ave. exit.– Go West 1.4 mile and turn RIGHT on Peak Ave.Sponsors: Morgan Hill Stake & St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

28th Annual Palo Alto Crèche Exhibit & MusicSaturday-Wednesday Dec 5-9 (Noon-9pm)3865 Middlefield Road • Palo Alto CA 94303(one half-block north of Charleston Road at Ensign Street)

Gifts: “ For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son.”

Over 350 nativities from around the world.Sat& Sun 1& 2pm and Daily 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30pm ............ Marionette ShowSat Dec 5 2pm ...................................................... Artist Liz Lemon Swindle 4:30pm .......................................................Organist James Welch 7:30pm ..........................Zion Youth Choir • Denise Erskine, Dir.Sun Dec 6 4:30pm ................. SFSU Handbell Choir • Caroline Harnly, Dir. 7:30pm ...................................................The Valparaiso Singers Mon Dec 7 7:30pm .....Gunn HS Chamber Singers • William Liberatore, Dir.Tue Dec 8 7:30pm ......... Los Altos HS Main St. Singers • Mark Schaull, Dir.Wed Dec 9 7:30pm ............................................................... Mayfield Singers

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SAT Dec 19 2pm • Matinee8pm • with Spanish translation

SUN Dec 20 • 7pmFREE Tickets available Nov 15TempleHillEvents.com

elcome to Oakland’s Temple Hill. Join us this holiday season as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. All the

events are free of charge. We are pleased to present performances filling the calendar Nov 28 – Dec 27, including world-class

professional singers, dancers, bell ringers, instrumentalists and gospel choirs. Opening the season Saturday Nov 28 - 6pm, the Magic of Christmas features the Temple Hill Choir, soloists, dancers and lighting the Festival of Trees. Enjoy the Nutcracker Ballet Dec 4 and 5 – live with the Temple Hill Symphony Orchestra, plus the Zion Choir Concert Dec 13. Anticipated as the biggest night of the season, Sunday Dec 20 begins with four performances in the Visitors' Center, then a spectacular doubleheader in the auditorium with Behold the Gift and Jason Lyle Black – The Backwards Piano Man®, plus beautifully inspiring Temple Hill Choir concerts in the chapel. Richard King returns from a hiatus with oodles of show tunes along with Christmas favs - Tuesday Dec 22. The season's Grand Finale features a Great Gospel Concert on Sunday Dec 27. More events are listed inside this brochure, along with details at TempleHillEvents.com.

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Behold the Gift Dance Performance Experience the Savior's birth, ministry, death, and resurrection through music, dance and narration. This 50-minute portrayal will give new meaning and a deeper appreciation for the greatest gift ever given.

Festival ofTrees Auditorium Foyer

Beautiful representations of traditions from all over the world.

Auditorium Foyer Beautiful representations of

traditions from all over the world.

Doyle Thomas WestIn May, we were surprised by the sudden passing of our friend, Doyle West. He was a long-time leader on Temple Hill, serving the community, and teaching and directing music. Brother West was one of the originals of the well-loved Temple Pageant. He acted, directed, produced and was its history keeper. He also directed Händel's Messiah here for well over 30 years. He was very talented at conducting in the round and from behind! I will forever remember following his direction of both those on stage as well as those in the audience. As members

of his choir, he would spoon-feed us our lines, and as a soloist, he handed me my cues with trust and confidence. Known for his high standards, he helped draw the best out of anyone, patiently imparting tips of technique – an impeccable maestro. He also had a great sense of humor. One of my fond memories is that he truly had the “voice of God,” the richest of bass voices. Yet, beneath his ominous sound, Doyle was thoughtful, sensitive and reflective. He was devoted to his wife and family, and had a strong faith in God and Jesus Christ. His impact easily numbers tens of thousands, and I count myself among the priveleged.

— Lissa Werson, Mezzo &Friend

Many thanks to Ve'Laine Manion's decorating team

Large tree donated byLafayette Park Hotel & Spa

Many thanks to Ve'Laine Manion's decorating team

Large tree donated byLafayette Park Hotel & Spa

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AMY STRONG and daughter SYDNEY • DEC 17JAMES F . WRIGHT • DEC 19JAMES F . WRIGHT • DEC 19

TAMI ISAACSON with ELLA CHILDDICKENS CAROLING GROUP • DEC 20

TAMI ISAACSON with ELLA CHILDDICKENS CAROLING GROUP • DEC 20SFSU HANDBELLS • DEC 13SFSU HANDBELLS • DEC 13

JASON LYLE BLACK– The Backwards Piano Man®

with Aimee Roylance Storyteller Dan Brown

JASON LYLE BLACK– The Backwards Piano Man®

with Aimee Roylance Storyteller Dan Brown

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lDAILY 9am - 9pm The Visitors’ Center welcomes you through its doors every day of the year. See tours, exhibits, and musical entertainment.

SATURDAY Nov 28 6pm Celebrate the lights on Temple Hill and kick off the season with our annual Magic of Christmas lighting concert. Bring the family to see the lights, but first enjoy the Temple Hill Choir, Orchestra and Dancers.Our Christmas lights and events are here to celebrate the birth of the Savior of the world. Join that celebration as we present Come to the Manger, with songs and dance to bring the gift of the Christ child into our lives.

Lights remain on through Thursday, December 31.

Due to space limitations, descriptions here are brief. Get more details at TempleHillEvents.com

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Ticket Required (FREE) Visitors’ Center Chapel Courtyard

Live Nativity (7-8pm) Dec 5, 6, 11-13, 18-20 Several 5-minute ongoing presentations are given within the hour. A best-loved tradition hosted by the Pleasanton Stake. The Schedule is subject to change without notice. See updates online.

TempleHillEvents.comIt is recommended that if you are traveling a long distance, telephone the Visitors' Center (510) 531-1475 to confirm performances.

FRIDAY Dec 11 7-8pm Live Nativity 7&8pm Will C. Wood

High School Sylvan Singers and Tintinnabulists (handbells)

8pm Polynesian ChristmasSATURDAY Dec 12 7-8pm Live Nativity 2&3pm One Bright Star:

Rose Owens and Livermore Singers 7&8pm Baritone Brock Lyle

More Christmas gems!SUNDAY Dec 13 7-8pm Live Nativity 7pm Zion Choir

directed by Denise Erskine 7&8pm SFSU Handbells

directed by Caroline Harnly 7&8pm Singer Barbara Whitfield

and Pianist Frank ChangMONDAY Dec 14 7&8pm Singer Karen SolaeguiTUESDAY Dec 15 7&8pm Vocalist Kellyn Gagon

with her father Ralph Severson

SUNDAY Dec 20 7-8pm Live Nativity 4&5pm Tami Isaacson –

Ella Child and a Dickens Christmas 7&8pm The Temple Hill Choir

17th Annual Christmas Concert – Come to the Manger

7&8pm Soprano Aubrey Greenan 7pm Behold the Gift 8pm Jason Lyle Black –

The Backwards Piano Man® with Aimee Roylance and Friends featuring Storyteller Dan Brown

MONDAY Dec 21 7&8pm Soprano Kimberly Nearon

TUESDAY Dec 22 7pm Richard King in Concert

– A Cabaret Christmas 7&8pm Award-winning Sopranos

Lisa van der Ploeg & Julia Hunt Nielsen with pianist Dave Palaski

WEDNESDAY Dec 23 7&8pm Clarinetist Jacquie Garces

and Pianist Frank Chang

WEDNESDAY Dec 16 10:30am Rose Owens

(ongoing) Interactive Storytelling 7pm San Francisco Girls Chorus

Level III, Lucik Aprahamian, director

THURSDAY Dec 17 7&8pm Soprano Amy Strong

with daughter Sydney

FRIDAY Dec 18 7-8pm Live Nativity 7&8pm Singer Barbara Whitfield

and Pianist Frank Chang 7&8pm Mezzo Soprano

Lisa Kirk Call and her ensemble are a mix of sacred and contemporary, combining standard favorites with exciting instruments

SATURDAY Dec 19 7-8pm Live Nativity 7&8pm James F. Wright

Unique style and sound! 2pm Behold the Gift 8pm Behold the Gift

(with Spanish translation)

SATURDAY Nov 28 1 - 5pm Interactive Storytelling with Rose Owens 5&8pm Folksinger Nathan Day 6pm The Magic of Christmas Come to the Manger

SUNDAY Nov 29 7&8pm Vinyl Revival 7&8pm Children's Piano Concert 7pm Juniors 8pm Seniors

WEDNESDAY Dec 2 10:30am Rose Owens (ongoing) Interactive Storytelling

FRIDAY Dec 4 7pm Nutcracker Ballet 7&8pm Singer Kirsten Bradford

SATURDAY Dec 5 7-8pm Live Nativity 3pm Nutcracker Ballet 7&8pm Songwriter Shayne Brazier presents her original program The Promised Messiah featuring Aimee Roylance, Rojohn Rietta with strings by Dave Jeppson

SUNDAY Dec 6 7-8pm Live Nativity 5pm First Presidency Christmas Devotional Broadcasts in English, Spanish, Tongan, Mandarin, Cantonese and Cambodian languages. Locations will be posted on the bulletin board. 7&8pm Jana Kelly – Singer and pianist featuring Forgotten Carols and other favorites 7pm The world-renowned

Blackhawk Chorus directed by Diane Gilfether

MONDAY Dec 7 7&8pm Baritone Brock Lyle

Christmas gems!TUESDAY Dec 8 7&8pm The Temple Hill Choir

17th Annual Christmas Concert – Come to the Manger

WEDNESDAY Dec 9 7&8pm Folksinger Nathan DayTHURSDAY Dec 10 6:30pm Bentley School

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Rose Owens Interactive Storytelling 7&8pm Wheelwright & Hall

Family ChristmasSUNDAY Dec 27 7&8pm Singer Melanie DeReis 7pm Great Gospel Season Fnale

– Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church – Voices of the Miraculous – Barbara Whitfield &Co.

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SINGING MISSIONARIESDEC 24 & 25

SINGING MISSIONARIESDEC 24 & 25ZION CHOIR • DEC 13ZION CHOIR • DEC 13 DEC 22DEC 22

SF GIRLS CHORUS • DEC 16SF GIRLS CHORUS • DEC 16

VINYL REVIVAL • NOV29VINYL REVIVAL • NOV29 DEC 22DEC 22

DEC 6 DEC 6

CHILDREN'S PIANO RECITALS NOV 29CHILDREN'S PIANO RECITALS NOV 29

DEC 15DEC 15DEC 14DEC 14

DEC 22DEC 22

THE BLACKHAWK CHORUS • DEC 6THE BLACKHAWK CHORUS • DEC 6 GREAT GOSPEL • DEC 27GREAT GOSPEL • DEC 27

NOV 29 & DEC 26NOV 29 & DEC 26

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STORYTELLINGNOV 28, DEC 2, 12, 16, 26

STORYTELLINGNOV 28, DEC 2, 12, 16, 26