Coastal Companion

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SCAD School of Performing Arts presents “Through the Lookingglass”

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 SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah College of Art and Design School of Performing Arts presents “Through the Lookingglass,” an adaptation of the Lewis Carroll novel “Through the Looking-glass, and What Alice Found There,” Nov. 8-10, Afifi Amphitheater, 324 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the general public, $5 for students and seniors, and free with a valid SCAD ID, and can be purchased online at www.scadboxoffice.com, by phone at 912.525.5050, or at the SCAD box office, 216 E. Broughton St.

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The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village Nearing Completion of $10 Million Renovation

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ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (November 2007) – The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, located within the lush 6,300-acre World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, is nearing completion of an impressive $10 million renovation. The project includes the complete remodeling of all 301 guest rooms and suites, dramatic changes to the resort’s lobby atrium, remodeling of the restaurant and bar, new lighting throughout the public spaces, remodeling of all guest room corridors, enhancements to the main ballroom and meeting offerings, and even the addition of a new “signature scent.” The renovation of the Northeast Florida resort is slated for completion by January 2008.

“There’s not a part of the resort that isn’t being touched by this multi-million dollar upgrade,” said Mark Schwantner, general manager of the award-winning resort. “We’re very excited about all of these changes, and know that guests will just love all of the enhancements.”

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Christmas in the Park – St Marys, Georgia

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Christmas in the Park, held at the St. Marys Waterfront Park, will be celebrated December 15 from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. a full day of excitement. The fun-filled family event will have the park decked for Christmas and ready for Santa’s arrival.

The festivities begin with the annual “Search for the Yule Log” contest. Held downtown St. Marys, the walking scavenger hunt will begin at the St. Marys Welcome Center where the clues will be given to find the two hidden Yule Logs having a grand prize of $100 each. Immediately following the contest Santa Claus is Coming to Town! on the Toonerville Trolley. Santa will arrive with 1000 stockings stuffed to the top with toys and goodies for the kids.

All of the events are free of charge (the donation of a new toy for a needy Camden County girl or boy would be appreciated) from the holiday Ginger Bread House serving up cookies and cocoa to numerous crafts, games and activities for the kids. Hayrides and a kids train, holiday carolers and choirs, bell-ringers and musicians the day will be chocked full of yuletide fun. The evenings’ Grand Finale: Dress in fuzzy pajamas and bring your cozy blanket to snuggle up under the stars with hot cocoa and treats to watch “The Polar Express” on a large outdoor movie screen.

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Christmas Crescendo – Brunswick, GA

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Get into the Holiday spirit with the help of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia. This special holiday performance is called Christmas Crescendo and includes works by Tyzik, Brahms, Mozart, Prokofief and more. Coastal Symphony of Georgia. 634-2006, or visit the website for more details about the program. www.coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.

This performance takes place at Glynn Academy in Brunswick on December 17th.

Bonsai Basics at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida

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Joe Stumpf, of the North Florida Bonsai Club has been creating bonsai for over 30 years, with over 90 in his personal collection. He will highlight the history, background, and different styles of  bonsai as well as demonstrate the techniques for creating a bonsai. $15 for Zoo members;  $20 for non-members, Reservation required on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Click here for registration form. For more information, please contact (904) 757-4463 ext. 200
Saturday, December 1, 2007 Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Education Campus Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.