December 2005 Events

Dec. 1 A unique LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE and grand opening of the “Blue Heron Nature Trail of Lights and Music.” (open 6-9:30 p.m., thru Dec. 31)  Ridgeland, exit 21. Parade at 6:30 p.m..  726-8126  FREE

Dec. 1-11 “THE JOURNEY” – an outdoor interactive production at the Sav. Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd.  “You are there”:  crossing the Sea of Galilee, in  Bethlehem’s Marketplace, at the Stable.  Wed. – Sun. 6-8  www.thejourney2005.com  912-629-4730 $5

Dec. 1-17 “ALADDIN” Produced by Main Street Theatre, H.H. Th.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m.  689-6246 $15, 20

Dec. 1-18 “GREETINGS” Mix Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Age philosophy and whad’ya get?...another sellout show at S.C. Repertory Co!  136 Beach City Rd. (after the airport) Tues.-Th. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $22 (Seniors $20) Fri & Sat. 8 p.m. $24 (Seniors $22) 681-5194 $20-24

Dec. 1-24 “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Adapted for the stage by John Jakes.  H.H. Arts Center Tues.-Sun, 2 p.m. or 8 p.m.  842-2787 Adults $34-37, Child $23-25

Dec. 2 “THE BARBER OF SEVILLE”  Presented by the Teatro Lirico D’Europa at the Lucas theatre, Abercorn St., Sav.  8 p.m.  912-525-5050 $37, 47, 50

Dec. 2- 4 “A NIGHT ON THE TOWN” Holiday festivities in downtown Beaufort.  Shops & galleries open 6-8 p.m..  Refreshments, music.  Lighted parade on the Beaufort River Dec. 3, 525-6644 FREE

Dec. 3  “THE NUTCRACKER” – a first-class production by the Columbia City Ballet at USC Beaufort Performing Arts Center, Carteret St., Beaufort, 7 p.m.  521-4145 $30, 35, 40,  Kids 1⁄2 price

Dec. 3 Savannah’s LIGHTED HOLIDAY PARADE!  Starts E. River St., M.L. King Blvd., Broughton, Montgomery, Lincoln, 5:30 p.m. FREE

Dec. 3  HOLIDAY ON THE SAVANNAH RIVER.  Arts & crafts, entertainment on River St.   All day.  912-234-0295 FREE

Dec. 4 “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”  (Prelude Series)  H.H. Orch. and Lowcountry Children’s Chorus.  First Presbyterian Church, H.H.  3 p.m. 842-2055 $25, (Series $20)

Dec. 8, 11 “HOLIDAY CONCERT” by the Beaufort Orchestra at the USC Beaufort Performing Arts Center, Cateret St. 8 p.m. $20

Dec. 9 “THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS” concert by H.H. Choral Society at the First Presbyterian Church
8 p.m. 341-3818 $20

Dec. 10 “HOLIDAY MAGIC” presented by the Charleston Symphony Orch. and Gospel Choir.  Sav. Civic Center. 7 p.m. 912-651-6557 $25, 30

Dec. 10, 11 “THE NUTCRACKER” ballet performed by the Sav. Dance Theatre, Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav. 912-525-5050. (10th at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.) 11th at 2 p.m.  Mary Woodmansee Green, conductor $16, 24, 30

Dec. 12 “OKLAHOMA!” musical at Sav. Civic Center 8 p.m. 912-651-6557 $28, 38, 45

Dec. 17 “CHARLES WADSWORTH AND FRIENDS” presenting two outstanding string quartets-The St. Lawrence and the Pacifica Quartets.  Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav. 8 p.m. 912-525-5050 $12.50

Dec. 17 “HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIP” Self-guided tour of Savannah’s many beautiful churches.
11-4 p.m.  912-232-0792 FREE

Dec. 19 “A GULLAH CHRISTMAS” Songs by the internationally renowned Marlena Smalls and the HALLELUJAH SINGERS!  H.H. Arts Center 842-2787.  Group rate available. 4:30 p.m. Kids concert, Adult $19, under 16, $11,  8:00 p.m. Adult $35, Kids under 16, $24

Dec. 25 The 3rd annual COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER will be held at “Sticky Fingers” on Palmetto Bay Road, H.H. from 11-3 p.m.  A traditional turkey dinner buffet at no charge.  Free-will offerings will gladly be accepted by “Meals on Wheels” and “Second Helpings.”  Dinner is organized by Barb O’Connor for Bluffton-Hilton Head residents and visitors to the area who are away from their families on the 25th.  Please call her at 705-5370 to contribute toward turkeys and birthday cakes.  To reserve dinner or volunteer for a 2-hr. shift, call Lois, 843-304-1086.

Dec. 30 TY ENGLAND, “the hottest new country singer on the scene today!” (and a good pal of Garth Brooks!)  USC Beaufort Performing Arts Center  8 p.m. 521-4145 $30, 35, 40