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MOSH’S AnnuAl WreAtH AuctiOn Looking for that perfect touch to welcome visitors to your door? Bid
on festive holiday wreaths of all kinds during the Annual Wreath Auction. Through Dec 18 during museum
hours at MOSH, Info: 396-MOSH
AnnuAl DOWntOWn FeStivAl OF treeS Running now through January 5 th at the Main Library, the Junior
League of Jacksonville is proud to announce the 2007 Festival of Trees. Guaranteed fun for the young
and young at heart will be found downtown, as the library is transformed into a magical playground. Visit
jlweb.org/Jacksonville for specific events, related to the Fest. The Festival of Trees will kick off with ArtWalk.
The Night of Lights party will be held on Friday, Dec. 7 th from 7-10 pm. Tickets for Night of Lights are $50,
Children’s Story Time and Craft Hour & Holiday Lecture Series will also be held throughout the month. Main
Library, 303 North Laura Street. Info: juniorleagueofjax.org or 904-387-9927.
St. JOHnS cOunty FeStivAl OF treeS The third-annual St. Johns County Festival of Trees will display of
over 65 trees and wreaths decorated by area companies, organizations, families and friends. Opening night
includes a celebratory ribbon cutting, kids’ cookie decorating, an appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus
and performances by The Village Church choir. Nov 30 - Dec 9 at the St. Johns County Convention Center at
the World Golf Village. Info: (904) 940-4010 or wgv.com
A cHriStMAS cArOle At tHe HippODrOMe November 23 rd -December 24 th (adapted by Mary Hausch)
Gainesville has traditions too, and the Hippodrome’s 30th Annual Production of A Christmas Carole is one
of them. Join Scrooge, the Cratchits and all the usual ghosties. Dazzling special effects have made this a
popular holiday “thing” down in the land of the Gators. Info: (352) 375-HIPP or thehipp.org Location: The
Hippodrome, Gainesville, FL
FirSt cOASt Winter ligHtS in clAy cOunty A drive-thru light display, ice skating, drive in movies and
more at the Reynolds Park Yacht Center in Green Cove Springs through January 1.
nigHtS OF ligHtS More than two million tiny white lights will glow along the ancient streets and historic
buildings of the Nation’s oldest city as the 14th Annual Nights of Lights celebration sparkles to life in Downtown
St. Augustine through Jan. 31.
Winter WOnDerlAnD Slide into a Winter Wonderland at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and test your
skills on a large ice skating rink while it really snows, visit the elf village and see Santa Claus himself! Enjoy
sleigh rides through lit nature trails, holiday shopping, children’s storybook readings, s’mores on an open fire
and Theatre St. Augustine’s performance of O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre
at select times through January 6 th . 1340 A1A South, Info: 904-471-1965 or staugamphitheatre.com.
liMeligHt tHeAtre: SAntAlAnD DiArieS From the humiliating interviews and elf indoctrination to
scrapes with miscast Santas and obnoxious customers, enjoy David Sedaris’ account of being a Macy’s elf
as performed by local actor Ian Mairs at Limelight Theatre’s New Studio Theatre, Nov. 29 –Dec. 8, 2007. Info:
(904) 825-1164
AlHAMbrA’S A cHriStMAS cArOle November 30 - December 23. To be a true Jacksonvillian you have
to see Alhambra version of this old favorite. It has been around for than twenty years. This production, based
on Charles Dickens’ classic story, brings to life one of literatures most famous penny-pinchers, Ebenezer
Scrooge. Whether you celebrate Christmas, or just like a good ghost story, Christmas Carole is fun for
the entire family. It’s a memorable, musical voyage to Victorian England to find out how a miserly skinflint
discovers the true meaning of Christmas in a most unusual way. Info: (904) 641-1212 or 1-800-688-7469
Tickets: $39-46, includes dinner and show. Location: Alhambra Dinner Theatre
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it’S A WOnDerFul liFe Thomas M. Sharkey did a wonderful thing when he took one of America’s favorite
holiday film classics and wrote this touching and heartfelt play. Capra would be proud! Players by the Sea,
November 30, December 1,2,7,8,9,14,15. Info: (904) 249-0289
FOgle Fine Art HOliDAy SHOW Be unique! Visit Fogle Fine Art & Accessories annual holiday show for
inspirational decorating ideas. Displays feature trees, ornaments and other festive accessories. Located at
3312 Beach Blvd, M-F 10-6, Sat 10-4, Info: foglefineart.com.
2007 gingerbreAD HOuSe extrAvAgAnzA This special holiday event features a gingerbread village that
includes versions of Jacksonville landmarks. Tickets are $2 – 5 donations benefiting the Ronald McDonald
House, HabiJax and other local charities. Jacksonville Historical Society, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd from
11am to 6pm. Info: 739-000 ext. 116 or www.rotarycharity.org
FirSt cOASt WinD enSeMble: HOliDAy cOncert Celebrate the season with the FCWE and special
guests, the Don Thompson Chorale, in this popular annual concert of holiday favorites! Dec 6 at 7:30 pm in
the Terry Concert Hall.
JSO: FirSt cOASt nutcrAcker December 7 th at 8 pm, December 8 at 2 pm & 8 pm December 9 at 2 pm.
Even though there might not be live music because of the conflict between the board and the musicians, the
Nutcracker is still scheduled to go on, albeit with recorded music instead of the orchestra. Location: Jim and
Jan Moran Theater, at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts Info: 904-354-5547
MiDDleburg cHriStMAS ligHteD pArADe An Annual event not to be missed. Santa Claus will be seen
in the Civic Building from 5 to 6:30 PM on December 8 th . Info: middleburgcivicassociation.com or 904-282-
3150 or 904-955-4904
tHe cOMMunity nutcrAcker Saturday, December 8th at 2 pm & 8 pm. Our Community Nutcracker has
been captivating spectators for over a decade. This production is a hometown Jacksonville specialty that will
capture your imagination and get you into the holiday mood. They always bring in pro dancers for the main
roles, but you’ll get to see dozens of adorable area kids dance. This production is very community and kid
friendly. Ticket Price: $33.50, $29, $23 ($2 discount for students, seniors and military) Location: Florida Theatre
Info: 904-355-2787
AMAHl AnD tHe nigHt viSitOrS On December 7-9 2007 at 8 pm UNF Opera Ensemble presents Amahl
and the Night Visitors by Gian-Carlo Menotti. Tickets: $12 Location: Recital Hall, University of North Florida
Info: (904) 620-2878
cHriStMAS cOncert The Friday Musicale Chorus presents a Christmas Concert on December 7 th at 11
am. Location: Friday Musicale, 645 Oak Street Info: fridaymusicale.com/ or 904-355-7584
An O. Henry cHriStMAS Based on classic O. Henry stories, The Last Leaf and The Gift of the Magi, captures
the true spirit of giving. Performanceswill be December 7, 8, 14, 15, 16. Location: Adele Grage Cultural
Center Info: 904-249-7177
tubA cHriStMAS Tuba players will play Christmas carols in 4-part harmony on December 8 th at the Jacksonville
Landing Info: 904-269-9819
14 tH AnnuAl HOliDAy tOur OF beD AnD breAkFASt innS Tour St. Augustine’s historic Bed and Breakfast
Inns, all decorated in Holiday finery. In addition to being able to enjoy each Inn’s dazzling Christmas season
displays, tour participants will be able to enjoy taste treats throughout the Holiday Tour: Each inn unites
with one of St. Augustine’s leading restaurants and confectioners, who serve complementary samples. The
tour takes place from 2 to 5 pm December 8 –9, each day; half of the inns welcome visitors on Saturday, and
half on Sunday. Info: 904-543-0783
keyStOne HeigHtS ligHteD cHriStMAS pArADe The parade starts at the Lions Club at 6 pm on December
8 th . It will proceed east on Peach Street and then north on Lawrence, thru the city to Flaming Street.
Floats will be lit. Info: ltcnht@yahoo.com or 352-478-9356
cHilDren’S MirAcle netWOrk FligHt beFOre cHriStMAS Enjoy an evening of music at a concert by
Aire Traffic on December 8th. The concert takes place at 7 pm at the newly redesigned St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
The concert will provide attendees with the classic ambiance of an outdoor concert while capturing
the holiday spirit. Aire Traffic is comprised of air traffic controllers who incorporate a mix of jazz, horns, keyboards,
drums, and of course, an aeronautical theme. Attendees of all ages will enjoy the story line of good
‘Ole St. Nick traveling from the North Pole to St. Augustine to visits the children in attendance. Location: St.
Augustine Amphitheatre Info: 904-202-2900
HOliDAy lecture SerieS Topics include “Setting a Festive Table” “Fun and Festive Food” and “Creating a
living Wreath.” Lectures run on December 8 th & 15 th 11 am- 12 pm. Location: Main Library. Info: 904-387-
9927
cHAbAD’S cHAnukAH At tHe lAnDing Enjoy the lighting of the 13ft tall Menorah and music at 4 pm on
December 9 th .
HAnDel’S MeSSiAH On December 9 th enjoy a multitude of local talent when the St. Augustine Community
Chorus presents their annual performance of excerpts from Handel’s Messiah. The concerts will be performed
at 3 and 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla Street. A $5 freewill offering is
requested at the door. Info: 904-829-6451.