The 48th New York Volunteer Infantry will recreate many aspects of daily life at a major Civil War-era post. Visitors can learn about military inspections, mail calls, bayonet drills, barracks life, infantry drills, and cannon firings. This event is located at Fort Pulaski call 912-786-5787 or visit out website at http://www.nps.gov/ for more information.
Steam Days at the Roundhouse – Savannah, GA
The shriek of the steam whistle, the hiss of escaping steam, and the clang of engines rolling down the track– there’s nothing like it. Demonstrations take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and take roughly 45 minutes.
Roundhouse Railroad Museum, 601 W. Harris Street
November 7-9, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
912.651.6823 or www.chsgeorgia.org
Gourds Workshop with Ann Marie Dalis – St. Simons, GA
Take a gourd workshop with Glynn Art Association’s very own co-Director Ann Marie Dalis. Ann Marie is a former art teacher with a magnet school in Augusta, GA. An accomplished artist, this is sure to be a fun workshop where students will enjoy making works of art out of gourds with Ann Marie. They make great holiday gifts!
For more information, contact Glynn Art Association at 912-638-8770 or email glynnart@bellsouth.net
Rhythm in Blue – Savannah, GA
US Air Force Reserve Jazz Combo will present a free concert, Rhythm In Blue at the Jewish Educational Alliance on Thursday, November 13th at 1:30 p.m. as part of a community celebration of the U.S. Armed Forces and to honor our country’s Veterans. Don’t miss it!
The afternoon of jazz is free and open to the public and is being sponsored by the Jewish Educational Alliance, the Coastal Jazz Association of Savannah and MorningStar Cultural Arts.
US Air Force Reserve Jazz Combo performs a wide variety of jazz music from traditional classics to contemporary, sizzling Latin to Motown. This versatile group has entertained tens-of-thousands of audiences at numerous festivals, schools, and military events throughout the Southeast region. Wherever they perform, they are met with excitement and enthusiasm! The concert features an afternoon of music which honors our soldiers, past and present.
The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve is one of the finest musical organizations in the Southeastern United States. The band travels in excess of 100,000 miles per year performing more than 500 concerts extensively throughout their primary geographic area of Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. The band has also performed in many overseas locations to include Russia, Italy, Turkey, Portugal, Antigua, Panama, Germany, Australia and the Caribbean.
For more information go to www.coastal-jazz.org or call 912-355-8111.
Annual Holiday Festival of Lights – Charleston, SC
Celebrate a Lowcountry tradition at Charleston’s most beloved nighttime holiday event…the Holiday Festival of Lights! With over 2 million shimmering lights, this three-mile driving tour brings more and more light displays year after year with nearly 600 shining displays this year. Beginning November 14, 2008 and continuing through January 4, 2009, gather your family and friends and come capture the magic of the holiday season at James Island County Park.
The Festival of Lights is much more than just a driving tour! Park the car, stretch your legs, and take in the new and exciting attractions custom-designed for holiday cheer. There are many celebrated attractions to be sure to see and do, including:
- Marshmallow Roasts
- Festival Train Rides
- Lakeside Lights Interactive Activity
- Enchanted Forest Walking Trail
- Gingerbread Houses
- 50-Ton Sand Sculpture
- Giant Greeting Cards
- Carousel Rides
- Gift Shops
- Portable Climbing Wall
- Photos with Santa
- Santa’s Sweet Shoppe
Stroll through Santa’s Village and see the meticulously crafted holiday sand sculpture constructed by hand with 50-tons of sand. View the sugary structures entered in the gingerbread house competition. Visit the gift shops, Santa’s Attic and Incredible Gift Shoppe, for hand-crafted goodies from local artisans, official 24kt gold collector series ornaments, toy trains, dolls, angelic decorations, and many more stocking stuffers.
Spoil your sweet tooth at Santa’s Sweet Shoppe where the aroma of specialty coffees, cappuccinos, and fresh baked temptations of fudge and Christmas cookies fill the air. Make a s’more by the marshmallow roasting pit, take a snapshot with Santa, and then hop aboard a train for an up-close look at the displays.
Wander over to Winter Wonderland where a traditional 18-animal carousel ride whirls you around and around. Don’t miss the 4-by-8 foot holiday card designs created by local school students as part of a holiday art competition. These life-size displays of Christmas themes tower above you and are well worth a visit.
And join us on Friday, November 14 for the Opening Night Celebration! Activities include a tree lighting ceremony, the announcement of the postcard and gingerbread competition winners, performances by Lowcountry Power Brass and Charleston Dance Center, and loads of fun for the entire family! These activities are free with your regular Holiday Festival of Lights admission.
Festival Hours are: Fridays and Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.; and Sundays – Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fees are $10 per vehicle for 1-15 guests, $25 per vehicle for 16-30 guests, or $100 per vehicle for 31 or more guests. Receive a $2.00 discount per vehicle (Monday-Wednesday only) with the donation of a canned food item. Donations benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank. For more information about the Holiday Festival of Lights, please call 843-795-4FUN or visit www.holidayfestivaloflights.com.