Allow yourself to become entranced with this remarkable dance company from the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. This group brings the beauty and originality of the Georgian folk dances to Jacksonville along with their incredible costumes, intricate footwork, and infections energy!
The Florida Theatre; 128 East Forsyth Street, Ste. 300, Jacksonville. (904) 355-2787
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007 at 7:30 pm. Visit the Florida Theatre website for more information.
Holiday Regatta of Lights – St Augustine, Florida
The HOLIDAY REGATTA of LIGHTS is a spectacular and colorful parade of boats held on the St. Augustine bay front just north of the Bridge of Lions. This is a parade of boats ranging from 15 to 85 feet in length – sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and many other vessels aglitter with brilliant lighted displays ranging from patriotic to whimsical. Awards will be made for the best theme, most colorful, best in class, and best overall.
This event reflects the maritime roots of the “Oldest City” and is in keeping with St. Augustine’s historical seaborne image and rich nautical heritage. Beginning at 6 p.m., the boats will light up Matanzas Bay between the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos. The Regatta of Lights is sponsored by the St. Augustine Yacht Club.
14th Annual Holiday Tour of Bed and Breakfast Inns – St Augustine, Florida
Tour St. Augustine’s historic Bed and Breakfast Inns, all decorated in Holiday finery. In addition to being able to enjoy each Inn’s dazzling Christmas season displays, tour participants will be able to enjoy taste treats throughout the Holiday Tour: Each inn unites with one of St. Augustine’s leading restaurants and confectioners, who serve complementary samples. The tour takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. each day; half of the inns welcome visitors on Saturday, and half on Sunday.
Tickets are $35 in advance. Call 904.543.0785 for more information or visit St Augustine Historic Inns website
Luminary Night at the Lighthouse – St Augustine, Florida
See the lights of St. Augustine from the top of the tower! Bring the kids, enjoy holiday music, cider, and even take time out to visit Santa! December 5th from 6 to 9 p.m.
Admission: Free.
St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, 81 Lighthouse Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
Call 904.829.0745 for more information or visit St Augustine Lighthouse website.
Wine for The Holidays – St Augustine, Florida
Add some exquisite taste to your holidays at the 7th Annual Wine for the Holidays to be held from 6-8 p.m. at Government House in St. Augustine’s historic Plaza de la Constitucion. Featuring great wines, beautiful cheeses, dried fruit, savory hors d’oeuvres, sinful desserts, spiced eggnog, and mouth-watering chocolates, the event is sure to please even the most discriminating palate. Put on your favorite holiday attire or period costume for this scrumptious event and then join with hundreds of historic re-enactors in the spectacular, candle-lit Grande Illumination and British Night Watch parade.
This event takes place at the Government House Museum from 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person, includes parade candles