Holiday crafting event, concert and Santa visit to be held at Solana Beach Library

The Solana Beach Friends of the Library invites all to attend its holiday crafting event and concert at the Solana Beach Library.

The event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with free holiday crafts for all ages while supplies last. Join crafters of all levels for holiday fun. All crafting supplies provided.

Santa arrives at 4 p.m. and is available for pictures.

Immediately following at 5:30 p.m., Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind perform with percussionist Gerlando Compilati and pianist Dan Bailey. They will be taking the audience on a musical journey with a holiday-themed performance. The band’s music, performed on flutes, saxophones, keyboard and percussion is elegant, earthy, and multidimensional, combining jazz, Asian, R&B, and many different styles from around the globe. The unique melting pot of musical influences are at the forefront of Spirit Wind’s passionate and emotive songs, which speak to the hearts and souls of the listeners as their music transcends borders, according to a news release.

Adrienne Nims & Spirit Wind have performed at such well-known venues as the Getty Museum of Los Angeles, the California Center for the Arts, the San Diego Zoo, Quail Botanical Gardens, as well as major jazz festivals.

The musical performance begins at 5:30 p.m. Parking is free and there is no charge for this event. The Solana Beach Library is located at 157 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach.

The Friends of Solana Beach bookstore will also be open on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from noon until 6 p.m. so make sure to stop by for holiday books, puzzles, games, and much more. Bookstore hours are Monday and Wednesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Friends of Solana Beach Library invites all to this fun evening of programming for all ages. Visit friendsofsolanabeachlibrary.org for more information on Friends of Solana Beach Library.

Note: Please bring reusable water bottles to the event in order to help reduce plastic waste in the community.