| December
2007
November 29 - December 1
CHRISTMAS AT WEYMOUTH CENTER. 10am-4pm. The Women of Weymouth invite
the community to their annual fund raiser. Twenty-five rooms in the
Southern Historic Home of James and Katherine Boyd will be decorated for
the holidays by local garden clubs, professional decorators, florists
and individuals. Refreshments, musical entertainment throughout the day,
floral demonstrations on Friday and Saturday at 1pm. The cost of tickets is
$8.00 in advance or $10 at the door. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut
Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
November 30 - December 9
SANDHILLS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS "A Christmas Carol".
Fri.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm. Michael Paller's adaptation of Charles
Dickens' classic story provides a fresh and magical approach to a
familiar, heart-warming Dickens' classic. "A Christmas Carol" is
set Christmas Eve, 1843 at the home of Charles Dickens where family
and friends beseech Dickens to tell them a story. And so unfolds
this beloved Christmas tale with Scrooge, Marley, Tiny Tim and the
others coming to life through the collective imaginings of all present.
Revisit an old friend, and discover the truly magical spirit of
Christmas! Sunrise Theater, Broad St., Southern Pines. Box Office (910)693-7821.
December 1 - January 5
DREAMS OF ENCHANTMENT - 2007 HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW SPECTACULAR. Fri. &
Sat. 6-10pm; Thurs. and Sun. 6-9pm. Children of all ages will
be delighted by the excitement and energy of a winter wonderland of
magnificent lights of brilliant colors choreographed to a tremendously
uplifting musical score. This is a walk-thru event. The show is free and
is located at 158 Palomino Road in Carolina Equestrian Village in
Carthage, North Carolina. Check the web site, www.lightsofdelight.com,
for directions and cancellations due to weather. For more information
contact (845)642-9060.
December 1
CHILDREN'S TOUR OF WEYMOUTH & VISIT WITH SANTA. 9am. $3.00,
reservations required. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave.,
Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
December 1
REINDEER FUN RUN. 9am. The First Annual Southern Pines Reindeer Fun Run
5k Run/Walk is a FUN community event with a goal of 400 participants
ranging from serious runners to recreational walkers, families, pets and
local businesses. The goal is to generate holiday cheer while raising
money for the Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills, Inc. Visit
www.reindeerfunrun.com to register or to volunteer.
December 1
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING IN SOUTHERN PINES. Santa at the Library
1-3pm, and the lighting of Town Tree at the Southern Pines Train Station,
5:30pm. For more information call (910)315-6508.
December 1-2
MOORE COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT. Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm.
"It Must Be the Holiday Season". Tickets
$10, Students half-price. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College,
Pinehurst. For more information visit www.moorechoralsoc.org.
December 2
30th ANNUAL EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES.
1-6 pm. Tour local homes, all decorated in Christmas
fashion. Entertainment at each home. Please call for
ticket information. (910)692-3492.
December 4
CARTHAGE CHRISTMAS PARADE. 6pm. Tree lighting ceremony at the old
courthouse, followed by the Christmas parade. Christmas parade
with commercial and homemade floats, cars, bands, ROTC, Marine Color
Guard and various other forms of entertainment. Monroe Street to the
Courthouse, downtown Carthage. (910)947-2331.
December 4-5
CPGA NATIONAL GC SENIOR OPEN. Men only, Ages 50 and up.
Sponsored through the Carolinas Professional Golfers Association.
National Golf Club, Southern Pines. For more information call
(843)399-2742 or visit carolinas.pga.com.
December 6-9
SHAW HOUSE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 1-4pm. Historic Shaw
House, Britt Sanders Cabin and Garner House. Celebrate
the holidays with native greenery, 19th century decorations
and refreshments by the Moore County Historical Association.
Free event. Morganton Road & SW Broad Street, Southern Pines.
(910)692-2051.
December 7
ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. Featured artist Valerie Laszlo. Exhibit is displayed for the entire month, please
call for schedule. Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave.,
Southern Pines. (910)692-4356.
December 7
PINEHURST RESORT'S TOUR AND TEA. 10am-noon.
Discover the stories of Pinehurst's history and enjoy
the traditions of classic high tea at one of America's
Historic Landmarks. $25/person. Space is limited, please
call for reservations. (910)235-8415.
December 7
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST FESTIVITIES & TREE LIGHTING. 6-7pm. The village fills with Christmas spirit and entertainment. The Community Presbyterian Celebrations Singers will perform at 6pm, followed by the Tree Lighting at 7pm, Candle Lighting & Singalong, and the arrivial of Santa. Visitors and locals alike come for this annual event. Village Square, Pinehurst. (910)295-7462.
December 8
CHRISTMAS HORSE CARRIAGE PARADE. 11am. The Moore County Driving
Club decorates their horses and carriages for Christmas and drives them
through the historic district in downtown Southern Pines. Broad Street,
Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.
December 8
CHRISTMAS IN ABERDEEN: A HOMETOWN HOLIDAY TRADITION. 3-5pm.
Sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Aberdeen
Appearance Commission. Activities will include entertainment in
downtown Aberdeen from 3-5pm. A Parade will begin at 5pm and the
Tree Lighting Ceremony, with the arrival of Santa, will follow the
parade. (910)944-5902.
December 8
HOUSE IN THE HORSESHOE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 10am-5pm.
Free. Kick off the season at a special open house featuring
costumed tours, refreshments, and militia demonstrations.
From December 9-23 there will be tours telling how Christmas
has changed through the centuries in NC. The House in the
Horseshoe, north of Carthage. 324 Alston House Rd., Sanford.
(910)947-2051. www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/
horsesho/horsesho.htm
December 8
NC SYMPHONY. 8pm. Grant Llewellyn, Conductor. Program is
Handel's Messiah. Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest
High School, Southern Pines. For more information or to order tickets,
call the North Carolina Symphony Box Office at (877)627-6724.
December 8
AN EARLY AMERICAN CHRISTMAS AT MALCOLM BLUE FARM. Sat. 11am-4pm.
1825 Farmhouse is decorated with greenery. Experience Christmas through
an 18th century child's eyes. Watch children in period dress open their
stockings, decorate the tree, make pastry and get ready for bedtime.
Artisans will be on site with a collection of beautiful handmade
products for sale. The museum will host a unique menu of appetizers
and pastries from the Blue Family Cookery. Tickets $5/adult, $10/family,
$2/child for groups. Malcolm Blue Farm, Hwy. 5 South (Bethesda Rd.),
Aberdeen. (910)944-7558.
December 8, 15 and 22
LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC AT PINEHURST RESORT. 4pm. Enjoy holiday
performances at 4pm each Saturday in the Carolina Hotel lobby.
Free and open to the public.
December 9
CARTHAGE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES. 2-5pm. Tickets are $10 the day of
the tour and can be purchased at the Carthage Museum. Sponsored by
the Carthage Historical Committee. For more information please call
(910)947-5686.
December 9
MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 2pm. Free Admission.
The College Choir and Guitar Ensemble also performs. Owens Auditorium,
Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. (910)295-9023. December 14
PINEHURST RESORT'S TOUR AND TEA. 10am-noon.
Discover the stories of Pinehurst's history and enjoy
the traditions of classic high tea at one of America's
Historic Landmarks. $25/person. Space is limited, please
call for reservations. (910)235-8415.
December 15
SOUTHERN PINES CHRISTMAS PARADE. 11am. Holiday fun for all.
Historic district along Broad Street in Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.
December 15
CYPRESS BEND VINEYARDS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 12-6pm. Live music,
Christmas treats and wine! Free Admission. Cypress Bend Vineyards,
21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. For more information please call
(910)369-0411.
December 15-16
BRYANT HOUSE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 1-4pm. Free.
Two historic houses decorated in traditional manner. Tours of the houses,
crafters, musicians, and refreshments will provide holiday cheer!
Sponsored by the Moore County Historical Association. Bryant House and
McLendon Cabin, Mount Carmel Road, Carthage. (910)692-2051.
December 15-16
THE NUTCRACKER. Sat. at 2pm and 7pm; Sun. at 2pm. Terpsichore presents
its 14th annual full-length production of the holiday classic, "The
Nutcracker". Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children/students/
senior citizens. Tickets can be reserved by calling (910)695-1116.
Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College.
December 16
MOORE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 4pm.
Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst.
December 21
PINEHURST RESORT'S TOUR AND TEA. 10am-noon.
Discover the stories of Pinehurst's history and enjoy
the traditions of classic high tea at one of America's
Historic Landmarks. $25/person. Space is limited, please
call for reservations. (910)235-8415.
December 22
CHRISTMAS WITH THE EMBERS. 7:30-9:30pm. This colorful all-Christmas
family show combines popular and traditional holiday music with guest
appearances from Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, Rudolph, Santa and
even Elvis. Doors open at 7pm. Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest
High School, Southern Pines. For more information please call
(910)255-6228.
December 22-23
CHRISTMAS FORE MOORE. Mid Pines, 1010 Midland Road, Southern Pines.
(910)692-2114.
December 26-28
60th DONALD ROSS JR. CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Boys only, Maximum age 17. Pinehurst Resort. One Carolina
Vista, Pinehurst. (910)235-8140.
December 27
THE ROOSTER’S WIFE WINTER HOUSE CONCERT SERIES. 8pm. The holiday
season signals the return of The Parsons to the home of the Rooster's
Wife. Equal parts ragtime, old time, blues, bluegrass, swing, and
folk music, this simple yet
sophisticated roots music spans more than a century of American
musical tradition. Tickets are $12/show, $10 for members.
Well-behaved children are always welcome, ages 5-12 $6. Refreshments
will be available. On Blue Street in Aberdeen. For more information,
please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
December 29
FATHER AND SON GOLF TOURNAMENT. Held on No. 4, Pinehurst
Resort. One Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. (910)235-8140.
December 29-30
MID PINES-PINE NEEDLES PARENT-CHILD GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Parents and children of all ages are welcome to experience the thrill
of tournament golf. Tournament entry fee for two days of competition on
Donald Ross courses. For more information please call Pine Needles,
(910) 692-7111, or Mid Pines, (910) 692-2114.
December 31
FIRST EVE. The downtown area along Broad Street will be
blocked off from 6-9 pm and a variety of activities and entertainment
will be offered for the entire family. The "ball drop" will be at
8:15pm. Free. Historic downtown Southern Pines. (910) 693-2508.
December 31
PINEHURST RESORT NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION. Celebrate the
year that was and the year that will be with gourmet dining,
live music by The Band of Oz and a champagne toast at midnight.
Then kick off the new year with an overflowing breakfast buffet.
Pinehurst Resort, Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. Call (800) 487-4653
to book your reservation today.
NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these events, but they are subject to change without notice. We suggest that you call our Weekly Events Line at (910) 692-1600 to check for changes. |
