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The Charleston Christmas Special – Charleston, SC

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Red Christmas 2006 - 236FAll new for 2008, “The Charleston Christmas Special” is the lowcountry’s longest running holiday show. This heart-warming two hour musical variety show stars Brad Moranz(star of “Singin’ in the Rain” on
Broadway), Jennifer Moranz(former Radio City Rockette and featured dancer in “42nd St.” on Broadway), Crystal Garrett(Miss S. Carolina 2007), Virginia Reid -a soaring soprano who will perform the Sandi Patty classic “How Great Thou Art”, Celtic fiddler Anna Schaad, Tracy Distefano and Patrick Dodd(recently seen here in Charleston in the highly acclaimed “Broadway Showstoppers”), Robb Coles(fresh from the lead role in “Footloose” at the Broadway Dinner Theatre), Dion Hargrave(currently a CSU student who just auditioned for the Metropolitan Opera), Charleston favorites Dudley Birch and Tiffany Parker, along with dancers Taylor Huggins, Karen Belush, Brooke Caldwell, and Amanda Callison, and featuring a live orchestra onstage under the direction of Tommy Gill.

Tickets go on sale May 12 at etix.com or by calling 843-514-3849. For more information on all three shows, go online to www.bradandjennifermoranz.com, or call 843-416-8453.

Don’t miss the Charleston Christmas Special!

Friday Dec. 12 – 7pm
Sat. Dec. 13 – 2pm and 7pm
Sun. Dec. 14 – 3pm
Mon. Dec. 15 – off
Tues. Dec. 16 – 7pm
Wed. Dec. 17 – 7pm
Thurs Dec. 18 – 7pm
Fri Dec. 19 – 7pm
Sat. Dec. 20 – 2pm and 7pm
Sun. Dec. 21 – 3pm

Pricing Structure per individual show (includes tax and Etix fee)
Adults $31.50
Seniors $28.50
Military Discount $28.50
Groups of 15 or more $25.50
Students w/ID $21.50
Kids 12 and under $19.50

Season Tickets
Adults $29.50
Seniors $26.50
Military Discount $26.50
Groups of 15 or more $23.50
Students w/ID $19.50
Kids 12 and under $17.50

Regatta of Lights in St Augustine in December

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ST. AUGUSTINE (Fla.) Dec. 1– The historic waters of Matanzas Bay will sparkle in the glow of a holiday regatta of boats decked out in their seasonal finery when the Regatta of Lights returns to St. Augustine on Saturday, December 13.

Hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, the 28th annual event will feature a nighttime parade of sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and recreational boats aglitter with brilliant lighted displays ranging from patriotic to whimsical. Boat owners will try to out-dazzle the competition in a spirited contest featuring prizes in a variety of categories featuring boats from 15 to 85 feet in length.

The regatta gets underway at 6 p.m. as the boats enter Matanzas Bay, pass the Castillo de San Marcos and sail single file for the Bridge of Lions. The regatta will then circle the bay to allow spectators and regatta judges to appreciate the illuminated ingenuity of each contestant.

For more information, including details on how to enter a boat in the regatta, call 904.824.9725 or go to www.sayc2000.com .

The Holiday Regatta of Lights is supported in part by a grant from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council. For the latest on events and activities in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches, go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau’s website www.Getaway4Florida.com or call 1.800.653.2489.

Holiday Entertainment and Visits with Santa – Charleston, SC

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MusicChildren’s choirs, church choirs, gospel, classical, folk, storytelling and other entertainment dazzle audiences at Marion Square. Bring your Christmas wish lists to the North Pole Mailbox and visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their Elf assistants in the magically decorated park. Admission is free!

Mondays-Fridays: 10am-6pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 10am-4pm

For more information call 843-724-7305 or visit www.charlestoncity.info

Christmas on the River and Lighted Parade – Savannah, Georgia

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Holiday Cheer at Christmas on the River and Savannah’s Lighted Parade!
Get into the Holiday Spirit with two days of Regional Arts and Crafts, Fun-Fare Games and Holiday Entertainment in Savannah. This festival offers unique shopping in the old world setting of charm and history on beautiful River Street.

The two day’s festivities begin at 9am on both Saturday and Sunday, but the event starts Friday at 11 am with the River Street Maritime Panel unveiling in Morrell Park followed by Wet Willie’s First Friday Fireworks at 9:30pm and tours aboard the tall ship Peacemaker will be available all weekend!

The parade begins SATURDAY at 5:30pm….get there early for the best viewing spot! This year’s parade will include Grand Marshal Ruby Gettinger (and friends) from The Style Network’s television series Ruby, floats, marching bands, and of course Ol’ St. Nick and his Elves! The new River Street streetcar will make it public debut as the parade’s Honorary Marshal. The lighted parade begins on west River Street and makes its merry way to Broughton ending at Franklin Square.

Entertainment Schedule
Saturday, December 6

DJ’s to Go all day!
1:30pm Asbury Ringers
2pm Maxine Patterson School of Dance Performance
2:30pm O.L.I.V. (One Loud Inner Voice) – a cpella singers: 4-5 mics
3pm CC Express Cloggers
3:30pm Coastal Middle School Sassy Steppaz
4pm CC Express Cloggers

Sunday, December 7
DJ’s to Go all day!
2pm Gretchen Greene School of Dance
3pm Abeni Cultural Arts

For more information, visit www.riverstreetsavannah.com

22nd Annual Charleston Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Experience the holiday magic in Charleston. Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and Santa Claus is lighting the magnificent 60-foot Tree of Lights, the official City of Charleston Christmas Tree in Marion Square.
For more information, please call (843) 724-7305.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2008: 4:30-6pm at Marion Square
For more information, visit the city of Charleston website.