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Archives for November 27, 2007

The Heat is On – Jacksonville, Florida

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THE HEAT IS ON! celebrates the life, loves and career of Hollywood’s most electrifying redhead, Rita Hayworth. Following 35 sold-out shows in Athens Greece and 25 sold-out shows in California and numerous sell-outs from NYC to Florida, you can’t miss The Heat Is On! Starring Quinn Lemley in her critically acclaimed tour-de-force performance with 5 on-stage costume changes, a swingin’ band and the story that reveals an extraordinary life in concert. December 15thm 4:00pm & 8:00pm

Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd Jacksonville FL,32246
904 632-3373 or visit the website. Tickets: $35 – 40

Callahan Holiday Celebrations – Florida

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The Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, sponsored by the Greater Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 1 in the parking lot of Southeastern Bank on US 1 in Callahan. “The 12 Days of Christmas” parade will start promptly at 11 a.m.
Following the craft show, the West Nassau Historical Society invites everyone to a “Christmas Open House at the Callahan Depot” from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and listen to live entertainment by Callahan’s own Liz Mobley, Ray Williams and Robin Kinsey.

Stay after and enjoy the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (scheduled for dusk) on the front lawn with Mayor Shirley Graham and the town of Callahan. For more information about the West Nassau Historical Society visit www.wnhsfl.org or call (904) 879-3406.

Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade – Murrells Inlet, SC

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Get in the holiday spirit with the annual community parade, “Christmas Boats and Floats for the Kids”! Come and enjoy the fun as the Murrells Inlet Christmas parade starts at Willcox Avenue and marches down Business 17. Immediately following the parade, meet at Morse Landing Park with Santa and the gang. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with the children at the park. The Christmas tree will be lit and the Eagle Scouts will man a bonfire to take the nip out of the air. The Seaside Elementary School, Heaven’s Gate, Brown Chapel, Living Waters and Jim Whitlow choirs will entertain the crowd at the park. This event is a must-do for all the kids and the grown-ups who still have a lot of kid left in them.

Christmas Parade starts at 4pm, Tree Lighting immediately following the parade

Happy Holidays! Call 843-357-2007 for more information or visit www.murrellsinletsc.com