Events for the week of December 16 – December 22

Savannah Events

Dec. 16 – Dec. 27 – Savannah Harbor Gingerbread Village
This isn’t just one gingerbread house, but an entire festive village! The Westin Lobby is filled with holiday cheer as local chefs and businesses compete for bragging rights as the best gingerbread creation in Savannah!
Location: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa-lobby
912.201.2000
www.westinsavannah.com

Dec. 16 – Jan. 1 – Southern Lights, a Savannah Holiday Celbration
Looking for that perfect pre-holiday weekend getaway? Savannah is your destination for holiday family fun; from Thanksgiving to New Year's, spend the season at Southern Lights, a Savannah Holiday Celebration.
Location: Throughout Savannah
www.savcvb.com/events

Dec. 16 – Dec. 23- Holiday Classic Movie Night
Come join us at Cha Bella in our movie room for the showing of a true holiday classic film every Sunday night from November 25th through December 23rd at 7 p.m. Start with a festive holiday drink such as a Hot Toddy or Hot cocoa with a twist.
Location: Cha Bella Restaurant
912.790.7888
www.cha-bella.com

Dec. 16 – 31 – An Early 19th Century Holiday at the Davenport House
The understated taste of an authentic early 19th century holiday season in Savannah is the theme of the 1820 historic house's presentation. Tours explore how the Davenport household celebrated Christmas and New Year's in the 1820s.

Location: 324 E. State Street
912.236.8097
www.davenporthousemuseum.org

Dec. 16 – 23 – Savannah Theatre’s A Christmas Tradition
"A Christmas Tradition" brings you holiday glitz and glitter with a 2-hour performance. The Theatre is transformed into a holiday perfect picture, sharing memories of the Christmas standards that you know and love. Sprinkle in a little comedy and audience participation for the greatest event of the season.

Location: 222 Bull Street
912.233.7764
www.savannahtheatre.com/shows

Dec. 16 – 29- Christmas 1886 with the Gordons
Beautifully decorated for the holidays. Explore Victorian customs. The table is set for Christmas dinner, the stockings ready in Mama’s bedroom, and the vintage “Game of Merry Christmas” is out.

Location: Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, National Historic Landmark
912.233.4501
www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/birthplace

Dec. 20 – The Girl Scout Movement
Discover how Juliette Gordon Low, known for antics, artistic talent and disorganization founded the world’s largest organization for girls & women. Professional staff lead this lively tour, by reservation only.

Location: Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, National Historic Landmark
912.233.4501
www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/birthplace

Dec. 20 – Toddler Third Thursday
This program is designed ages 3-5 and their adult companions. Your child will explore artwork and complete an art project relating to their tour. Registration and adult supervision required, 912.790.8823/ or stifelt@telfair.org.

Location: Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York Street
912.790.8823
www.telfair.org


Hilton Head Events

Dec. 22 – Hilton Head Jingle Bell Run
5K run & 5K Health Walk.

Location: Hilton Head Medical Center & Clinics
843.379.3440
www.bearforrtsports.com

Dec. 22 – Gregg Russell Christmas Concert
Relish the spirit of the holidays with an evening listening to Gregg Russell singing songs of the season for children and adults of all ages.

Location: Harbour Town
843.842.1979

Beaufort Events

Dec. 16 – Joyous Sounds of Christmas
The Christmas concert will consist of Christmas anthems, ensembles & solos. The Kirk Choir will be accompanied by an orchestra.

Location: Sea Island Presbyterian Church
843.525.0696

Dec. 19 – Children’s Christmas Pageant
Children’s Christmas pageant and Communion at 7:00 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
843.524.3051

Dec. 21 – An Evening with Cool John Ferguson
Blues man and Beaufort native Cool John Ferguson is back in town. Rated by the Taj Mahal as "among the five greatest guitarists in the world. He is with the ranks of Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery and Django Reinhart." Christmas attire encouraged; $15/person, $25/couple; wine and cheese included; tickets at door; RSVP's encouraged.

Location: Arts Council of Beaufort County
843.379.ARTS