Upcoming events at (or sold by) the Redding Convention Center http://www.reddingconventioncenter.com Friday, December 19 at 7:30pmAcclaimed for exquisite dancing and spectacular sets and costumes, critics rave that Anatoli Emelianov's Great Russian Nutcracker is "flawless," "breathtaking," and "dazzling." Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blend with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a memorable holiday treat for everyone. Tickets are on sale now!]]> http://www.reddingconventioncenter.com/events/2008/nutcracker.html Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other: monsters making music! Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music. Count along with The Count, visit Elmo's World, do the Crumb-A-Rumba with Rosita, and much more! Presale starts Wednesday, September 10. Tickets go onsale to the public on October 13. http://www.reddingconventioncenter.com/events/2008/sesamestreetlive.html Our 2008-2009 Broadway series is about to kick off! Experience, live on stage, the musical that inspired the Tim Burton and Johnny Depp movie. When the infamous demon barber takes up with his crafty neighbor, Mrs. Lovett, the two embark on a delicious plot to slice their way through London's upper crust. Justice is served-- along with lush melody, audacious humor and hair-raising excitement. Don't miss this phenomenal production--with full music and lyrics by multiple Tony-Award winner Stephen Sondheim. Join our Broadway subscribers now! Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, October 17. http://www.reddingconventioncenter.com/events/2008/sweeneytodd.html A Yuletide rock 'n' roll revue starring Santa's favorite helpers! The Diamonds have had 16 hit records with over 20 million records sold. In addition to their hits like "Little Darlin'," "The Stroll," "Silhouettes," and "Why Do Fools Fall In Love"; you can expect to hear holiday classics like "Let It Snow," "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," and "I'll Be Home For Christmas." Best of all, $20 from each ticket goes directly to the Shasta Women's Refuge! This will be a sold-out event, hurry! Tickets are on sale now! http://www.reddingconventioncenter.com/events/2008/diamonds.html At the Taste of Home Cooking School Fresh Ideas for Fall, you'll experience a 2-hour demonstration of fabulous fall recipes. A Taste of Home's culinary specialist will show step-by-step instructions on how to create favorite dishes. Admission is only $13 and tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 1. http://www.reddingconventioncenter.com/events/2008/atasteofhome.html That's right, the Redding Rollergirls are back and ready to mix it up in a match against the Humboldt Rollergirls! This is an all-age event, but there is a zombie theme, so use discretion! Feel free to dress in your best zombie attire. Come if you dare! http://www.reddingconventioncenter.com/events/2008/rollerderby.html Two shows, Sunday December 14 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tickets on sale now! Git-r-done, and buy some before they're gone! http://www.reddingconventioncenter.com/events/2008/larrythecableguy.html