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Events calendar Nov. 29

Published Saturday, November 29, 2008
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CHRISTMAS

• Community Christmas Tree Lighting: 3:30 p.m. today at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. Carols, holiday crafts and a visit from St. Nick. 843-842-2787.

• Holidays at Sea Turtle Cinemas: 7 p.m. Sunday in the courtyard of Sea Turtle Cinemas, Berkeley Place, Bluffton. Features snow, a 150-piece choir, a full orchestra, toy soldiers and more family events. 843-540-4023.

• All Saints Episcopal Church Madrigal Dinner: 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. Features 80 members of the Effingham County High School Chorus; includes skits and dialogues, seasonal music and an authentic dinner. $20 a person or $50 for a family of three or more. 843-681-6297.

• "A Main Street Christmas," presented by the Main Street Youth Theatre: 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from Thursday-Dec. 14 at the Main Street Theater, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6246.

• The Hilton Head Choral Society Christmas Show: 8 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at various Hilton Head and Bluffton outlets, including Burke's Pharmacy on Main Street, Paper and Party Plantation in Pineland Station, Pretty Papers in the Village at Wexford, Christie's Hallmark stores at Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton and at the Barnes &Noble Center in Indigo Run, online at www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org, by calling 843-341-3818 or at the door.

• A Lowcountry Christmas -- Celebration on Da' Sea Islands: 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the University of South Carolina Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. $25-$30 in advance, $35 at the door, $10 for children under 18. 843-986-1102 or 843-252-7188. www.bcbcc.org.

• Hilton Head Choral Society's 24th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes: 12-5 p.m. Dec. 7. Six homes will be on festive display. Holiday refreshments will be served at the Rose Hill Golf Club's Villa Rosa Ristorante with a special concert by the youth choir at 1:30 p.m. and music by Choral Society Ensemble at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at door and available at Burke's Pharmacy, Christie's Hallmark, Group 3/Pyramids, Markel's Gift Shop, Paper & Party Plantation, Pretty Papers, the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center and Villa Rosa Ristorante on the day of the tour. 843-341-3818. www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

• American Guild of Organists presents a Community "Messiah Sing": 4 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Lowcountry Presbyterian Church sanctuary, 10 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton. 843-815-6570.

• Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops concert: 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. The concert celebrates the music of Leroy Anderson, whose centennial has been marked this year. Attendees are asked to bring canned goods and unwrapped gifts for children. $20-$40. 843-842-2055. www.hhso.org.

• Children's Holiday Craft Program: 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Hilton Head Island library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. Registration required by calling 843-342-9200 or e-mailing cbeck@bcgov.net.

• Super Saturday Program: 11 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Hilton Head Island library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. Features a puppet performance of "The Nutcracker," which will last about 45 minutes. Seating limited; free tickets available at 9 a.m. Dec. 13. 843-342-9200.

• Bedtime Stories: 6:45 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Hilton Head Island library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. Free. 843-342-9200.

• Gregg Russell holiday concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 under the Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town, Sea Pines. Free. 843-842-1979.

• Free Pictures with Santa at the Salty Dog Cafe: 3-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the office of the South Beach Inn, South Beach, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-6498.

ARTS

THEATER/DANCE

• "Aladdin," presented by the Hilton Head Preparatory School Performing Arts Department: 7 p.m. Dec. 10-11 and 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. 843-671-2286. www.hhprep.org.

• "Same Time, Next Year," presented by the Sun City Community Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8-10 and 3 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Ulmer Auditorium in Bluffton Town Hall on the corner of Bridge and Pritchard streets in Bluffton. $20. Tickets available at the Hideaway, Markel's Card and Gift Shop in Kittie's Crossing, Christie's Hallmark Card and Gift and the lobby in Pinckney Hall between the hours of 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 843-705-5600.

AUDITIONS/APPLICATIONS

• "Nunsensations -- The Nunsense Vegas Revue" presented by the May River Theatre: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at the theater's studio, 59C Sheridan Park, Bluffton. The production calls for five women, ages 16 and up. Please bring your own sheet music. An accompanist will be available during the auditions. Rehearsals will begin Jan. 25 and continue three or four times weekly until opening night. Performances are scheduled from Feb. 13-15, 20-22, 27-28 and March 1. 843-837-7798.

VISUAL ARTS/EXHIBITIONS

• Art Academy of Hilton Head Winter Student Exhibit and Sale: Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Friday. The exhibit will be open from Dec. 8-12 and Jan. 5-Feb. 13 at the art academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-5738.

• "Fusion" -- recent paintings by Irene Williamson: Through Dec. 6 at the Art League Gallery of Hilton Head, Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-5060. www.artleaguehhi.org.

• SoBA Monthly Meeting, featuring speaker David Addington: 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Bluffton library. 843-757-6586. www.sobagalleries.com.

• Holiday Arts Boutique: Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 9. Boutique runs Dec. 8-Jan. 3 at the Art League Gallery of Hilton Head Island, Pineland Station, Suite 207. 843-681-5060. www.artleaguehhi.org.

• "Storybook Art: Telling Tales with Pictures": Featuring prints and original art created by illustrators, such as Stephen Huneck, Dr. Seuss, Brooke Dyer, Rebecca Guay, Alice Provensen, E.B. Lewis, Neil Waldman, Tony DiTerlizzi, Jane Dyer and Barry Moser. Through Jan. 25 in the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787.

MUSIC

• Beaufort Symphony Orchestra presents "Voices from Above": 8 p.m. Thursday and 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. $30 for adults, $5 for students through high school. 877-548-3237. www.beaufortorchestra.org.

FAMILY

• The Sandbox First Friday Family Fun Night: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at the Sandbox, 18A Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. Free. Features music, arts and crafts, snacks and more. 843-842-7645. www.thesandbox.org.

• Drawing Extravaganza, a class for children ages 6 to 11: 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. Pre-registration required by calling 843-686-3945, ext. 223.

FESTIVALS

• Caramel Apple Festival in Sea Pines: 1-3 p.m. today at Heritage Farm in Sea Pines. Hayrides, face painting, pony rides, music, crafts and food. 843-842-1979.

• Tree Lighting at Party on the Promenade: 6 p.m. to dark Friday at the Calhoun Street Promenade, Bluffton. Features carolers, games, live music, food and drinks. 843-815-9924.

• Santa Claus at Party on the Promenade: 6 p.m. Friday at the Calhoun Street Promenade, Bluffton. Features family photos, carolers, games, live music, food and drinks. 843-815-9924.

• 20th CCW Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Church of the Cross, Calhoun St., Bluffton. Features ornaments, cookbooks, wreaths, trees and more. 843-705-1090.

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