Santa at Crane Cottage St. Nick welcomes children. Photographer available to capture the moment.11:30am-2pm. Crane Cottage, Jekyll Island Historic District. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Reservations required. 635-2600.
Barrier Islands at Talbot Islands – Jacksonville, Florida
Why are barrier islands so important? Join one of our park rangers on Ft. George Island to find out! Topics addressed will include beach erosion, island migration, island formation, and the natural communities present on barrier islands today. So bring the whole family and learn how important barrier islands are to Florida’s ecosystem! This is a free event.
Ribault Club at Talbot Islands State Park; 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville. (904) 251-2323
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico – Jacksonville, Florida
Don’t miss Mexico City’s premiere folkloric ballet ensemble as it heats up the stage, bringing the past back to life before your eyes! Mexico’s diverse cultures inspire this celebration of rhythm and the stories surrounding the everyday people for whom dancing is a part of life!
University of North Florida Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville
Phone: (904) 620-2878
Admission: Tickets: $38, $34, $30; Students: $10
7:30 pm
 www.balletamalia.com
Charleston Is Home for the Holidays for Colbert
Stephen Colbert is coming home to Charleston for the holidays reports the State. He will perform his one-man show, “Stephen Colbert’s Holiday Apparition,†at 7 p.m. Dec. 23 at Charleston’s Sottile Theatre. He will also read from his book, “I Am America (And So Can You!)†and of his growing up in Charleston. Call (843) 577-7183 for tickets and more information.
Veterans Day Parade – Jacksonville, Florida
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate America’s freedom and salute all of those who gave of themselves to secure our liberty. The theme of this year’s parade is “Honor and Remembrance” and is designed to express gratitude to our city’s heroes. Monday, November 12, 2007
Downtown Jacksonville, Northbank. The parade route begins at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, follows Water Street to Newnan Street, turns on Bay Street and ends at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.
Phone: (904) 630-3690
11:01am