This column was published in the Tribune & Georgian newspaper on Wednesday (11.30.2005).
With the holiday season full upon us, this week we will sample festivals, events, and activities available to readers in the immediate area. There’s something for just about every taste and preference on the schedule.
Coming up this weekend are local events that should be fun for all ages. Kicking off on Saturday (12.3) is the Search for the Yule Log, sponsored by First National Bank, the St. Marys Police Auxiliary and the St. Marys Tourism office. Children 12 and under begin their search for the elusive yuletide symbol at 2 p.m. and teens 13 and older undertake their mission at 3 p.m. The first seeker in each category to discover the Yule Log’s location will receive a $100 savings bond courtesy of First National Bank. Admission for all participants is a new, unwrapped toy or present for a boy or girl. The Police Auxiliary will distribute these gifts to local children whose holiday season needs brightening. You can get more information and details by calling St. Marys Tourism at 882-4000.
On Saturday evening (12.3) you can also enjoy the City of Kingsland’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony with music and a visit from Santa. Call 264-7333 for times and information.
Also on the docket for those seeking a unique dining and entertainment experience, Camden County High School’s Fine Arts Department invites you to A Madrigal Feast at the high school on Friday (12.2) at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday (12.4) at 1:30 p.m. You can feast on old-fashioned fare of roasted meats, hearty vegetables, seasonal fruits, and handcrafted desserts, then enjoy the talents of Camden County’s finest instrumental and vocal musicians, painting and sculpture artisans, and master thespians to cap the evening. Tickets are $20 per person for the evening and reservations are suggested; call the CCHS Fine Arts Dept. at 729-7463 for tickets and information.
Coming up on Saturday (12.10) is St. Marys annual Tour of Homes sponsored by Arts Camden and St. Marys Tourism. This year’s Tour features more than 21 homes and businesses in the St. Marys historic village, including some new sites that have not been featured in previous year’s Tours. You’ll be able to experience this year’s tour more conveniently by tram and bus. More details in next week’s column. Contact the St. Marys Tourism office at 882-4000 for more information about tickets ($10 in advance, $12 at the door) and Tour details.
Best bets for this week and next weekend: Great Russian Swan Lake by the Moscow Ballet at the Times Union Center, 11.30 (grand ballet); best new folk artist Caroline Herring at European St. in San Marco, 12.1 (traditional folk music); Inspecting Carol by Players by the Sea at their Studio Theatre in Jax Beach, Fri. and Sat.12.2-17 and Sundays 12.4,11 (hilarious holiday show); A Christmas Carole at Alhambra Dinner Theatre, 12.3-24 (a holiday tradition featuring Tiny Tim and Scrooge); free holiday music by the Southeast Navy Band at SeaWalk Pavilion at Jax Beach on Sunday, 12.4 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Hints: Find a performance of Handel’s Messiah to listen to or sing in; take a child to see the Nutcracker for the first time (lives will be changed!). We will find some locations and times for these events next week.
There are lots more fascinating holiday events; send me a note at pkraack1@tds.net if you think our readers would enjoy knowing about it.
11.30.05
No comments:
Post a Comment