When & What's Happening in December, 2017 on Hilton Head Island

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WHEN & WHAT'S HAPPENING in December on Hilton Head Island and the LOWCOUNTRY​

December 1 -2: Main Street Theatre's 20th Anniversary Red Carpet Event featuring a collection of well-known songs that have been performed throughout the theatre's two decades with video interludes from past performers. Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & 2 at 7 p.m. & Dec. 2 & 3 at 2 p.m. (843) 689-6246 or msyt.org.

Ongoing: Learn how to play Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, with daily clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Courts and equipment available to rent. Reservations are recommended, call (866) 242-3169 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.

December 1: Dynamic Waters; Under the Sea" watercolor workshop with guest Minnesota instructor Julie Schroeder at the Art League of Hilton Head Academy. Discover and energize your inner artist with exciting new techniques and explore how watercolors react with mixed medias. Pre-registration required. (843) 842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Ongoing: Complimentary tastings, wine by the glass and cheese platters are available at the Island Winery. Mon.-Sat., 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Sun., 12-4 p.m. 12A Cardinal Rd. (843) 842-3141 or islandwinery.com.

December 1- 23: Santa's Village at The Salty Dog Café in South Beach Marina Village. Enjoy the beautiful light displays nightly and have your picture taken with Santa at the South Beach Inn on Friday and Saturday from 3-7 p.m. (843) 671-2233 or cal.saltydog.com.

December 1-3: Live Music at The Salty Dog Café in South Beach Marina featuring 4-8 p.m. Bruce Crichton on Fri. & Sat.; Trevor Harden on Sun. (843) 671-2233 or cal.saltydog.com.

December 1: The Winter Wonder Festival will be held at Shelter Cove Community Park on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. There will be hayrides, carnival games, petting zoo, children's parade and much more. Don't forget that we will be joined by Mr. & Mrs. Claus! The festival provides a safe environment for parents and children to begin their holiday celebration. The target age for the event is 3-12, but everyone is welcome. Free admission, donations welcome. Concessions, trampoline bungee, and rock wall sold separately. For more information about the Winter Wonderland Festival, call the Island Recreation Center at (843) 681-7273 or go to islandreccenter.org.

Monday - Saturday: Available in the bar only between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., enjoy a tasting of three tasty small plates paired with three premium wines. The menu changes every Monday so check our website each week to view the current menu. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please note that bar reservations must be made by calling the restaurant directly! $19 (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations are strongly recommended. Orleans Plaza, 37 New Orleans Rd. (843) 785-6272 or michael-anthonys.com.

December 1 -30: Tis' the Season" at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Park your car and stroll through the Holiday lights, enjoy entertainment, Horse & Carriage rides, train rides, a rock wall, skating rink, Santa Claus and more. Proceeds benefit the Island Rec. Center. (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentre.com.

December 1-January 1: Harbour Town Lights in The Sea Pines Resort, 8 p.m.-midnight. Stroll along the Harbour and enjoy illuminated seasonal figures with a towering Christmas tree. The Official Tree Lighting takes place just before Gregg Russell's Thanksgiving Concert on Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Bring a canned good or new, unwrapped toy to drop off in the "Well" by the Liberty Oak Stage for The Deep Well Project. 149 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

December 2: Sweetgrass Wreath Making Class at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Learn about the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry's best known art forms, from a local Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a wreath of your own using locally found natural materials. Pre-registration is required. (843) 689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Ongoing: Enjoy Happy Hour Crazy Crab Style daily in the bar at The Crazy Crab overlooking Jarvis Creek. Food and drink specials and one of the best sunset views on the Island. 104 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 681-5021 or thecrazycrab.com.

December 2: "The Santa Claus," December 9: "Home Alone," December 16: "A Christmas Story." Showing of these classic movies as part of Harbour Town Lights, under the Liberty Oak in The Sea Pines Resort, 7-9 p.m. Have your picture taken with Santa and roast marshmallows over the fire pits. Complimentary admission with the donation of a canned good for The Deep Well Project. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

December 3: "An Evening in December" Annual Community Christmas Concert and Dessert at Hilton Head Island Community Church at 4:30, 6 or 7:30 p.m. A musical performance of holiday favorites with delicious desserts served in a festive atmosphere. Arrive 20 minutes early for a "Pre-Show" musical experience backstage. Tickets are $6 per person. No reserved seating. 86 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 806-3399 or hiltonheadislandcc.org.

December 3-4: The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents "Joy to the World" featuring Phoebe Liu on violin, the Hilton Head Island High School Chorus, the Hilton Head Dance Theatre and the Savannah Children's Choir at First Presbyterian Church. Sun. at 5 p.m.; Mon. at 8 p.m. 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. For tickets, call (843) 842-2055 or visit hhso.org.

December 4-January 12: After-School Classes for ages 7 and older offered by The First Tee of The Lowcountry at various locations on Hilton Head Island, in Bluffton and in Beaufort. Classes are held once a week for 6 weeks from 4:30-6 p.m.

SCHEDULE
Par level (Must be PLAYer certified to attend): Monday December 4th 4:30-6pm
PLAYer Level. Beginner and New student Level: Tuesday December 5th 4:30-6pm

SATELITE LOCATIONS
Eagles Point Golf Club
Player Level. Beginner and New student Level: Wednesday December 6th, 4:30-6 p.m.

Rose Hill Golf Club
Par Level (Must be PLAYer certified to attend): Thursday December 7th, 4:30-6 p.m.

Lady's Island Country Club
PLAYer Level. Beginner and New student Level: Monday December 4th, 4:30-6 p.m.

Sanctuary Golf Club
PLAYer Level. Beginner and New student Level: Thursday December 7th, 4:30-6 p.m.

Sgt. Jasper Golf Club
PLAYer Level. Beginner and New student Level: Saturday December 9th, 4:30-6 p.m.

Children learn a variety of golf skills, as well as The First Tee Nine Core Values and Nine Healthy Habits. Pre-registration is required. 151 Gumtree Rd. (843) 686-2680 or thefirstteelowcountry.org.

Mondays: "Where Does the Power Come From?" complimentary golf clinic and exhibition led by former PGA Touring Pro Doug Weaver on the Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dunes, 4 p.m. (843) 785-1138 or palmettodunes.com.

December 6-31: Newsies - Carolinas' Premiere, Two-Time Tony-Award Winner … a High-Energy Hit! Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged 'newsies,' who dreams of a better life far from the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies newsies from across the city to strike and take a stand for what's right. The story is inspired by the real-life Newsboys strike of 1899 in New York City, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and book by Harvey Fierstein. The rousing songs, high-energy dance numbers, and an uplifting story make for an evening of inspirational storytelling in the best possible sense. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Full priced tickets Dec. 8-31, 2017 are $59 for adults and $46 for children. (Save $10 Dec. 6-7). Box Office: (843) 842-ARTS or artshhi.com.

December 12-20: Happy Hanukkah

December 14-16: Lean Ensemble Theater presents "Tea at 5" by Matthew Lombardo at Hilton Head Preparatory School Main Street Theatre. Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m. A fascinating one-woman show with one of the greatest actresses, Katharine Hepburn, featuring Peggy Trecker White. 3000 Main St. For details and tickets, call (843) 715-6676 or visit leanensemble.org.

December 15: The Hilton Head Choral Society presents "Sounds of Christmas" at First Presbyterian Church, 8 p.m. From Vivaldi's jubilant "Gloria" to our own signature "Lowcountry 12 Days of Christmas," the Choral Society's sleigh of musical treats will bring the joy of the holidays to the whole family. 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. For tickets, call (843) 341-3818 or visit hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

December 20: "Color with Candace," an afternoon of tea, croissants and crayons with the country's foremost living Impressionist Candace Whittemore Lovely, at The French Bakery & European Cuisine in Shelter Cove Harbour, 3-5 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration required. (843) 540-3963 or candacelovely.com.

December 22 -30: Christmas Stocking Deliveries in The Sea Pines Resort by Albert the Alligator, Santa's very own helper. Reservations are required, delivery times vary. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

December 23: 26th Annual Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle 5K Run and Health Walk around the Hilton Head Hospital Campus and Main Street, 9 a.m. All standard male and female running divisions with a free Kids Fun Run for children age 6 and under. Holiday prizes are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, plus the top three in each age category will also receive unique holiday awards. An festive award ceremony featuring a visit from Santa, refreshments, music, and door prizes will be held following the race.Online registration is available. (843) 757-8520 or bearfootsports.com.

December 25: Merry Christmas

December 26 - January 1: Happy Kwanzaa

December 31: 17th Annual Polar Bear Swim in the Harbour Town Pool, 10 a.m. Take an invigorating dip in the pool on a chilly winter day and then warm up with hot chocolate and refreshments. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

December 31: New Year's Eve Celebration in Harbour Town, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. A festive New Year's Eve ball drop from the top of the Harbour Town Lighthouse at 7 p.m. & midnight with food, fun, entertainment and live music. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.


As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley