The 2008 Art & Antiques Show in Jacksonville opens its doors on December 3rd with the Benefactor Preview Reception and Opening Night Party and continues through December 6th with a heartwarming children’s fashion show.

This year marks the 32nd year of the popular Art & Antiques Show, which has been recognized as one of the premier antiques and decorative shows in the United States. The show is a benefit for Wolfson Children’s Hospital and features 54 exhibitors and galleries and five renowned lecturers.

Show Hours: Thurs. & Fri., 11 am – 6 pm; Sat., 11 am – 5 pm

Show Admission: $15; Admission & Lecture: $30

Guest Lecturers Series: Thurs., 10 am Renny Reynolds Event and Garden Design, A Gardener’s Dream

Fri., 10 am Charles Faudree Interior Designer, Charles Faudree’s Interiors

Fri., 1 pm Myrna Schkolne Staffordshire Expert, Mirth & Mayhem: Staffordshire Figures 1810 – 1835

Sat., 10 am P. Allen Smith Garden Designer Living in the Garden Home, Holiday Tips and Projects

Special Events Opening night party Dec. 3, 7 – 11 pm; Circus Parade Children’s Fashion Show Dec. 6 1:30 pm
The Show takes place at the historic Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, located at 1000 Water St.

INFO: (904)202-2886

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Hampton Plantation State Historic Site will celebrate the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a festival called “Christmas through the Ages.” Visitors will join the park staff in exploring the history of Christmas traditions in the Lowcountry. Highlights include tours of the 18th-century plantation mansion decorated for the holidays, dramatic readings of classic Christmas tales and hands-on activities such as creating Christmas cards.

The cost is $4 for adults ages 16 - 64, $3 for children ages 6 - 15, $2.50 for any South Carolina senior citizen over the age of 65, and free for any one under the age of 6.

Here is the schedule for the day:
Self-Guided Tours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Story Time: Featuring “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Santa Claus Meet & Greet: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Make Your Own Christmas Card: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Guided House Tour: 3 p.m. – 4p.m.

Participants are advised to dress warmly and bring a camera. For more information call (843)546-9361 or e-mail greiter@scprt.com.
The event also is being held in conjunction with the year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of South Carolina’s state parks. For more information on Hampton Plantation and the State Park Service, go to www.SouthCarolinaParks.com.

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Bring the entire family to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in the beautiful setting of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The Santa Celebration takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features holiday activities for children including movies on a big screen, hands-on arts and crafts, and sing-alongs and a gingerbread house contest. There will be complimentary hot chocolate and peppermint white hot chocolate, plus food vendors, a holiday plant sale, wreath and ornament making, live entertainment and fresh Christmas trees for sale.

For more information please call 386.446.6783

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The Daniel Island Holiday Festival returns to the Family Circle Cup Tennis Center this holiday season - great holiday shopping, entertaining performances and tons of food and beverages.

The Holiday Festival will come alive with bargains galore and a vast assortment of unique gifts for the whole family! Visitors will have the opportunity to complete all of their holiday shopping in one convenient location. There will also be dance and musical performances throughout the day, including evening performances by Robin Harris & Friends and Plane Jane.

Visit www.danielislandholidayfestival.com for up-to-date event information including a shopping directory, complete schedule of events and more. The Daniel Island Holiday Festival is a free event and open to the general public.

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First Wednesday Art Walk on December 3rd in downtown Jacksonville.

This is the popular monthly self-guided art walk in downtown Jacksonville. The event happens every first Wednesday, so lace up your best walking shoes and come to an art extravaganza and join hundreds of art lovers. Over 40 downtown venues participate, most of them are located within a six block radius. You get to view the creative talent of Jacksonville artists, listen to live music and you can enjoy free food & drink samples. You can pick up your map at Art Walk Headquarters and get ready for a fun evening out!

North Bank, Headquarters at 100 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 634-0303

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Among the most inspirational events of the season promises to be Market Pavilion Hotel’s Third Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony that will take place in the hotel lobby on Thursday, December 4 at 5 p.m. with hotel guests, neighbors and friends of the hotel all welcome. In addition to Santa arriving via horse-drawn carriage and “checking in” to the hotel for the holiday season, representatives from The Salvation Army also will be present. All attendees will be invited to bring an unwrapped child’s toy as well, which will be donated to The Salvation Army. With egg nog, spiced cider, roasted chestnuts and a sumptuous display of holiday “Sugar & Spice” for all to enjoy, the evening promises to be very festive.

For more information call 843-723-0500 or visit www.marketpavilion.com

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Kick off the season with this new holiday classic movie and a craft for kids. This magical holiday tale tells of a young boy who still wants to believe in Santa even though his friends have “grown out of it.” His faith is rewarded when a steam train pulls up to his house and escorts him to the North Pole to meet Santa. The cutting-edge “motion capture process” used to film this story allows the real life actors to drive the emotions and movements of the animated characters. Reservations are strongly recommended for this event – call 722-2996 x264 or online at www.charlestonmuseum.org. RATED G.
FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free)

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Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Show with over 220 vendors inside & outside Springmaid Beach’s Conference Center. Handcrafted items such as, woodcrafts, various glass & jewelry items, candles, quilts and so much more.
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Christmas in Charleston is a magical time and it has just gotten better. THRILLER Charleston announces its’ plans for a Charleston Sleigh Ride. In the month of December, THRILLER will transform itself from a fast thrill ride to a leisurely holiday excursion perfect for couples and families looking to spend some time together.

The Sleigh Ride will begin after sun set and will travel around the harbor viewing the lights along James Island, Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island and Charleston. While underway, the couples will be cuddled under a blanket for warmth, sipping hot chocolate from a spill proof mug, and listening to Christmas carols on the stereo system. Stories about Christmas in Charleston and holiday traditions will be shared. Don’t miss this exciting new addition to the holiday season.

Call 843-276-4203 or visit our website, www.thrillercharleston.com, for more information and to make reservations.

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Enjoy an international match-play competition at the final event of the 2008 The Legends Tour on the World Golf Village Slammer and Squire course. The Handa Cup tournament features some of the top players from the LPGA Legends Tour. Single day tickets are $10.

For more information visit our website www.thelegendstour.com!

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