Here are nine things to know for the week ahead. It’s the Black Friday B9:
? “A Christmas Carol” is a famous story by Charles Dickens. It tells how Ebenezer Scrooge changes from a selfish man to a kind one. Santa Cruz Shakespeare will put on a show of “A Christmas Carol” this weekend. You can see it soon and again on Christmas Eve.
? The art show “Mi Casa Es Tu Casa: Rooted in Remembrance” is open at Pajaro Valley Arts. It is in memory of people who have passed away. This is the last week for this show.
? Jamaican artist Kabaka Pyramid will perform at Moe’s Alley on Friday and Saturday. He mixes reggae and hip-hop and brings a message of hope.

? Brothers Kellen and Jamie Coffis will play at Felton Music Hall this Saturday. They create a fun country/rock sound.
Vocabulary List:
- Carol /ˈkɛr.əl/ (noun): A song of praise or joy especially one sung during Christmas.
- Remembrance /rɪˈmɛm.brəns/ (noun): The action of remembering someone or something.
- Performance /pərˈfɔːr.məns/ (noun): The act of presenting a play concert or other form of entertainment.
- Mixes /mɪksɪz/ (verb): Combines two or more elements together.
- Creativity /kriːˈeɪ.tɪv.ɪ.ti/ (noun): The ability to produce original and unusual ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
- Sound /saʊnd/ (noun): The emission of vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard.
How much do you know?



