Coastal Companion

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Holiday Trunk Show Extravaganza – Charleston, S.C.

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Shelmore Village Presents a Holiday Trunk Show Extravaganza
More than 20 spectacular local vendors will display their goods at this special two-day trunk show, Come during the day to shop. Come back at night to eat, drink, be merry— and shop some more!

Shelmore Village is an innovative live + work community located adjacent to I’On in Mt. Pleasant. Shelmore Village is the 2007 headquarters for Christmas Commandos, a local group that hangs presents on Christmas Eve in the trees of homes with bereaved children. Please bring a new toy or clothing donation when you visit the trunk show.
For more information email: ida@ida-one.com
December 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 704 South Shelmore Drive

The Preservation Society of Charleston holds its 11th Annual Holiday Book Signing

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The Preservation Society of Charleston is pleased to announce its 11th Annual Holiday Book Signing which will be held on Thursday December 6, 2007 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. The event will take place at the Society’s Book & Gift Shop at the corner of King and Queen Streets. Join fellow literary enthusiasts as you enjoy refreshments and appetizers on this special evening commencing the 2007 holiday season! The public is invited to attend.
The Book Signing will feature over two dozen distinguished Society member authors whose works encompass a wide variety of topics related to Charleston including historic preservation; architecture; social and cultural history; gardening and natural history; biography; art; culinary arts and history; children’s literature and military history.

The annual Holiday Book Signing has become one the Society’s most popular events. Proceeds from the book sales this evening will benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston’s mission of preservation planning, advocacy and preservation education. For more information please contact the Preservation Society at (843) 722-4630 or preserve@preservationsociety.org or visit our website at www.preservationsociety.org.

For over eighty years the Preservation Society of Charleston South Carolina, has been dedicated to preserving the architectural, social and cultural heritage of its city. It is the country’s oldest community-based historic preservation membership organization.

Society’s Book & Gift Shop 843-722-4630

A Child’s Christmas in Wales – Jekyll Island, GA

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Dr. Dennis Elkins, professor of Performance Arts at SCAD, presents A Child’s Christmas in Wales at the JICH, 7:30 p.m.
Enter the world of a child’s imagined Christmas as Dr. Dennis Elkins presents this classic story by Dylan Thomas. Dramatist and professor of Performance Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design, Elkins whisks us to a time when snow could “grow overnight” and the moon be a mere “shaving.” 7:30 p.m. Reservations Required.

Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Call 635-2600 for reservations

Happy New Year Charleston – South Carolina

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Happy New Year celebration for the whole family including comedy, African dancing, many forms of music including classical, gospel and jazz, children’s activities and so much more. This community celebration is free and offers a non-alcoholic and family-oriented alternative program to celebrate the New Year in Charleston.
Monday, December 31 from 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Marion Square and surrounding locations

For more information please call 843-724-7305