The Hand Bell Choir of St. Simons Presbyterian Church rings out the good news of the season in a concert of exceptionally beautiful carols arranged for the 32-tone bell choir. 3 p.m. Reservations Required.
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel 912-635-2600
Happy New Year Charleston – South Carolina
Happy New Year celebration for the whole family including comedy, African dancing, many forms of music including classical, gospel and jazz, children’s activities and so much more. This community celebration is free and offers a non-alcoholic and family-oriented alternative program to celebrate the New Year in Charleston.
Monday, December 31 from 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Marion Square and surrounding locations
For more information please call 843-724-7305
La Posada – Jekyll Island, Georgia
4th Annual La Posada a Mexican Christmas tradition! A brief Catholic Mass celebrated by Father Cletus of St. Francis Xavier followed by a portrayal of the traditional Mexican La Posada.The celebration concludes with a Fiesta with piñatas, dancing, and the traditional menu La Posada of tamales, beans, and rice.
December 17
Jekyll Island Welcome Center 877-4-JEKYLL
www.jekyllisland.com
Beach Blast Off 2008 – St Augustine, Florida
Kick off the new year at St. Augustine Beach! Start the celebration with a great meal. Many of St. Augustine’s favorite restaurants serve up chili for tasting at the Fire and Ice Chili Cook-off from 3 to 7 p.m. You can also enjoy the icy art of professional ice sculptor, Mike Riesmeyer. Then it’s time for the highlight of the evening, the Fireworks begin at 7 p.m. You will have the best view in town from the beach. There is no better way to welcome the New Year! Admission is free. The Beach Blast takes place at St. Johns County Fishing Pier and Pavilion, A1A South in St. Augustine Beach.
Savannah Gallery Hop – Savannah, GA
Friday, 5-7 p.m., SCAD-Savannah, 342 Bull St., Savannah, Ga.
For more information, e-mail exhibitions@scad.edu.