Holiday Events in November 2008

November 12-16
FESTIVAL OF TREES. Wed. Premiere Party $75. Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-3pm, Gala Auction at 6:30pm; Sun 10am-3pm. Holiday festival featuring lavishly decorated, one-of-a-kind trees, wreaths, and tabletop decorations in family-centered winter wonderland. Special music/entertainment and visits with Santa Claus. To benefit Sandhills Children's Center. Admission by Donation except for Wed. Premiere Party and Sat. Gala Auction which are $75 each. Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, Village of Pinehurst. Call the Sandhills Childrens Center at (910)692-3323 for tickets.

November 22-23
CAMERON CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Enjoy Historic Cameron in a holiday mood as you browse the many antique shops. Traditional decorations, hot cider, and homemade cookies. Cameron. (910)245-7042. www.antiquesofcameron.com

November 22-23
SOUTHERN PINES HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND. Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Kick-off the holiday with a special open house of local businesses and shops along the historic Southern Pines Broad Street district. Downtown Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.

November 26
NC SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT. 8pm. Make your holidays bright with joyful music by the NC Symphony! Bring the whole family and get into the spirit of the season with this much-loved concert featuring your favorite carols and the sing-along. Grand Ballroom, The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort. One Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. (800)487-4653.

November 27
MOORE COUNTY HOUNDS. approx. 9:30am. Hunting with the pack is by invitation only, but spectators may watch on opening day. Hobby Field off Youngs Road, Southern Pines.

November 29
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING IN SOUTHERN PINES. Santa at the Library 1-3 pm, and the lighting of the Town Tree at the Southern Pines Train Station on Broad Street at 5:30 pm. For more information call (910)315-6508.

Holiday Events in December 2008

December 2
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
CAROLS AT WEYMOUTH. 5:30 and 7:30 pm. This event is free to the public, but space is limited. The evening will be filled with music, poetry and song. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.

December 4-6
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. 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.

December 4-7
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 5
CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF WEYMOUTH. 7-9pm. $25, reservations required. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.

December 5
SUPPER WITH SANTA. There will be plenty of fun for everyone including: snacks, holiday crafts, and the reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Each child will visit and get their picture taken with Santa and receive a holiday treat. Tickets sold in advance at Aberdeen Lake Park Recreation Station. Deadline for purchasing tickets will be December 1, 2008. Aberdeen Lake Park Recreation Station, US Hwy 1, Aberdeen. For more information call (910) 944-5902.

December 5
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 5-14
MOORE ON STAGE - "Forever Plaid". Dec 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 @ 7:30pm and Dec 7 & 14 @ 2pm. A brand new show offering the best of Forever Plaid tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines. Tickets are $20/adult, $12/students (18 and under). For additional information please visit www.mooreonstage.org.

December 6
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 6
SOUTHERN PINES CHRISTMAS PARADE. 11am. Holiday fun for all. Historic district along Broad Street in Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.

December 6
NC SYMPHONY. 8pm. Grant Llewellyn, Conductor. Program is Bach's Christmas Oratorio. 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 7
31st ANNUAL EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES. 1-6 pm. This year’s tour features a variety of homes from across the Southern Pines and Pinehurst area, each uniquely decorated for the holidays. Talented local musicians, singers, and chefs will also be highlighted in several of the residences. Tickets are available for $20.00 at the door of each tour home or from any Episcopal Day School Student, the EDS office, At Home, Cook's Choice, Nature's Own, Cool Sweats, The Country Bookstore in Southern Pines. For more information, call the school at (910)692-3492.

December 7
MOORE COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT. 2pm and 7pm. "Tis the Season". Tickets $10, Students half-price. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst. For more information visit www.moorechoralsoc.org.

December 12
MOORE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 7:00 pm. Moore Philharmonic Orchestra presents Holiday Concert and Silent Auction. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst. Free. For more information please call (910)944-3452 or visit www.mporchestra.com.

December 13
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 13
CHRISTMAS HORSE CARRIAGE PARADE. Time To Be Determined. 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 13
HOUSE IN THE HORSESHOE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 10am-4pm. Free. The House in the Horseshoe will be decorated to celebrate the Christmas season. Learn about how Christmas was celebrated in central North Carolina in the late 18th century. The House in the Horseshoe, north of Carthage. 324 Alston House Rd., Sanford. For more information call (910)947-2051.

December 13-14
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 14
THE CAROLINA BRASS. 4pm. Sponsored by Pinehurst Park and Recreation Department. Tickets are $20. The Fair Barn, Pinehurst Harness Track, Pinehurst. Please call (910)295-0166 for more information.

December 14
MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 2pm. Free Admission. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. (910)295-9023.

December 20
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 20-21
SUNEVENTS AT THE SUNRISE PRESENTS "It's A Wonderful Life." Let us take you back in time to Christmas Eve, 1947. Your theatre is transformed into WBFR Studio A in Manhattan, NY, and your audience is the live studio audience for the coast-to-coast broadcast of the classic "It’s A Wonderful Life". Resurrecting the vintage radio-drama formula, 5 actors take on over 35 roles and provide all the live sound effects needed to bring the uplifting story of George Bailey to life. Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. www.sunrisetheater.com

December 20-21
THE NUTCRACKER. Sat. at 2pm and 7pm; Sun. at 2pm. Terpsichore presents its annual full-length production of the holiday classic, "The Nutcracker". Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children/students/ senior citizens. Tickets can be reserved by calling (910)695-1116. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College.

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.

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.

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