Give the Gift of Entertainment With Tickets to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Still stumped on what to give those last few people left on your holiday gift list? Consider gifting them an early Christmas present with tickets to attend a world-class show at the  this holiday season.

Here's a list of the top notch entertainment set to hit the CCPA stage this month:

• Keb’ Mo’ “Home for the Holidays” on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. Keb’ Mo’s refreshing mix of pop and acoustic blues earned him a string of Grammys for the albums “Keep It Simple,” “Slow Down” and “Just Like You.” The singer-songwriter commemorates the season with holiday tunes. Tickets range from $40 to $70.
• “The Ronnie Milsap Trio Holiday Show” on Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. The Country legend delivers his all-time hits and the season’s favorites in this festive show. Milsap has received a long list of honors from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music and “Billboard” magazine. Ticket range from $30 to $62.
• “Colors of Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. This year’s show features Grammy winner Peabo Bryson, Grammy winner Jennifer Holliday, Broadway sensation Lea Salonga and Tony winner Ben Vereen in a festive program filled with holiday cheer and seasonal favorites. Tickets range from $50 to $85. Premier-level tickets are sold out. Click here for a music sample.
• “Blue Suede Christmas: The Ultimate Elvis Holiday Bash” on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. Acclaimed Elvis impressionists Scot Bruce and Mike Albert offer a tribute to the late king of rock with popular holiday tunes and the legend’s timeless hits, including “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Love Me Tender,” “All Shook Up” and “Jailhouse Rock.” Tickets range from $30 to $55. Premier-level tickets are sold out.
• “Canadian Tenors Holiday Show” at the CCPA on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. The quartet’s Christmas record, “The Perfect Gift,” was No. One on “Billboard’s” Classical music chart and in the Top 10 on the Holiday Albums list. The Canadian Tenors was called “one of the hottest up-and-coming singing groups” by Oprah Winfrey, and will perform with an orchestra. Tickets range from $44 to $64. Premier-level tickets are sold out. Click here for a music sample.
• “Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2011” on Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. Joining multi-Grammy nominee and saxophonist Dave Koz is trumpeter-composer-producer Rick Braun, South African singer-guitarist Jonathan Butler and Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer. Tickets range from $54 to $78. Premier-level tickets are sold out.
• Michael Grimm and Celtic Spring With Heatwave Youth Jazz & Show Band, Dana Daniels, Mickey O’Connor, Chuck Jones & Co. and Bruce Block on Friday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. “America’s Got Talent” Season Five winner Michael Grimm and Season One finalist Celtic Spring celebrate the season in this festive family holiday show. Singer-songwriter Grimm and champion fiddle and dance group Celtic Spring are joined by Heatwave Youth Jazz & Show Band, comedian Dana Daniels, juggler Mickey O’Connor, magician-illusionist Chuck Jones & Co. and funnyman Bruce Block. Tickets range from $34 to $54. Four or more tickets to this show range from $28 to $45 each. Click here for a music sample.

And if you're not quite sure what type of show your friends or loved ones would enjoy the most, gift certificates to CCPA are a great gift alternative. These certificates never expire, they are available in any denomination and can also be shipped directly to the recipient in festive-themed envelopes free of charge. To purchase the certificates or for more information on the CCPA lineup, call (562) 467-8830 or visit www.cerritoscenter.com.