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Santa Makes another Stop in Historic Downtown Summerville, SC

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Santa will be making another stop in Historic Downtown Summerville appearing at Elf Central on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 12 to 4 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves will be visiting with all children and taking photos of the moment.

Elf Central is located at 227 South Cedar Street (Wells Fargo). Children may have their photos taken with Santa and leave with a candy cane. And even better news, local businesses and individuals have donated to bring Santa at no cost to you! Come to Elf Central for a free visit with Santa and receive a photo of your child and an extra value coupon book worth over $1500 for downtown businesses.
Capture the charm of shopping and strolling in Historic Downtown Summerville this holiday season, where parking is free and walking from shop to shop is as easy as a step around the corner. Enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas experience with friendly folks, Southern warmth and a visit from Santa. Gift certificates are available, good in all DREAM member businesses. Shop locally and support your community! Call 843-821-7260 or visit www.summervilledream.org for more information.

Summerville D.R.E.A.M. (Downtown Restoration, Enhancement and Management) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Summerville by enhancing the aesthetic, cultural, social and economic aspects of the Historic Downtown district while preserving its historic identity. Affiliated with Main Street SC (MASC) and the National Main Street Association, Summerville D.R.E.A.M. works to enhance community identity and pride by providing “hometown” events, assisting businesses with design improvements, building tourism and marketing Historic Downtown Summerville to residents and guests. For more information, please call 843-821-7260 or visit our Web site at www.summervilledream.org.

First Fridays on Gallery Row – Charleston, SC

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Pic 3The Broad Street Merchants Association will continue with hosting its “First Fridays on Broad” on Friday, January 2nd, from 5pm –7 pm. Bring in the New Year by enjoying the boutiques, fine art galleries and bodegas on Gallery Row – Historic Broad Street. Get in the New Years’s spirit and enjoy fine wine and hors d’oeuvres! “This is one of Charleston’s favorite monthly happenings” said Jerry Spencer of the Spencer Galleries. “Customers can relax while receiving individual and personalized attention as they browse the vast array of fine art, sculpture, jewelry, gifts, art pottery, home accessories, and unique fashions on “Gallery Row”. Each doorway on Galllery Row offers you something special to treasure, be it a painting, a gift, or simply a wonderful memory. As you stroll from one gallery to another, enjoy the Southern charms of colorful flower boxes, twinkling white lights, enchanting hidden courtyards and gardens, and pristinely preserved architecture.

Participating merchants include: Ellis-Nicholson Gallery, Hamlet Fine Art, Edward Dare Gallery, COCO VIVO, Mary Martin Fine Art, UTOPIA , John Carrol Doyl e, Spencer Galleries, Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art, Martin Gallery, Oak Steak House, and JAKES.

For information please contact www.Galleryrow.com or for questions, please call Stephanie Hamlet at 843-722-1944.

Home for the Holidays – Summerville, SC

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First Federal presents Home for the Holidays at The Ponds. Holiday music and dance performed by local school children, arts and crafts vendors and a marshmallow/hot dog roasting pit will usher in Home for the Holidays. Bring beach chairs or blankets for seating and enjoy a festive evening of holiday cheer in the setting of one of Summerville’s scenic residential communities. This event takes place at the Amphitheatre at the entrance to The Ponds (on the left) on Highway 17A just outside of Summerville. Admission is $5 per car and proceeds will benefit the newest Summerville YMCA facility, scheduled to open in January at The Ponds.
For more information, please call (843) 529-5930 or visit our website at www.discovertheponds.com

The Nutcracker – Charleston, SC

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grace in winter 2Charleston Ballet theatre presents The Nutcracker. It’s Charleston circa 1865 and families are filling the streets and the market of downtown in a last minute rush for gifts and decorations. Young Maria is presented with the gift of a cherished authentic Nutcracker. With a little help from Uncle Drosselmeyer she is transported on a world tour through lands of fantasy beyond her imagination. This Charleston holiday tradition celebrates the magic of the holiday spirit and the kid that remains inside us all.

PERFORMANCES:
Fri. Dec. 12 at 10:00a.m.
Sat. Dec. 13 at 2:00p.m. & 7:30p.m.
Sun. Dec. 14 at 3:00p.m.

VENUE:
Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St.

ADMISSION:
$40-$45/Orchestra/Mezzanine
$30-$35/Balcony
$10 off regular price for children

ORDER TODAY!
Call (843) 723-7334 and visit www.charlestonballet.org