2007 Festival Calendar (As of 10/23/07)
Friday, November 30th
Tree Lighting at Cabana – 6:00pm
Cabana-46th Street SE and Beach Drive, Oak Island
Special Music provided by SBHS Chorus
Fee: Free
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278.5518
Gingerbread Workshop – 6:30pm-8:30pm
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center, #1 Leeds Road, BSL
Hey kids and kids at heart! Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own gingerbread house? All materials will be provided. Limited to first 25 people pre-registered & pre-paid
Fee: $5.00 per participant for residents & $7.00 for non-residents. Pre-registration required.
Event of: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: Melanie Rich 845-3693
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” – 7pm
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 108 Dry Street, Southport
A one act opera about a poor shepherd boy and his mother’s encounter with the Three Kings, on their way to pay homage to the Christ child. Written by: Gian Carlo Menotti. Directed by: Pat Pittenger and Stuart Callari. Musical Director: Debbie Skillman. Reception for donors immediately following the performance at Fort Johnston
Fee: Free
Event of: Amahl Productions
Contact: Pat Pittenger, 457-4488
Saturday, December 1st
Festival Parade on Oak Island – 3pm
Route: 4601 E. Oak Island Drive to McGlamery Street, Oak Island
Fee: Spectators Free
Event of: Southport Oak Island Area Chamber Of Commerce
Sponsored by: Cape Fear Coast Real Estate & SeaWatch @ Sunset Harbor
Contact: 457-6964
Santa Calling-North Pole Hotline
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center, #1 Leeds Road, BSL
Children will receive a telephone call from Santa or one of his elves. Forms available at the Community Center. Forms must be returned by deadline. Calling will begin at 6pm.
Fee: Free
Event of: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: Melanie Rich 845-3693
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” – 7pm
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4843 Southport-Supply Road, Southport
A one act opera about a poor shepherd boy and his mother’s encounter with the Three Kings, on their way to pay homage to the Christ child. Written by: Gian Carlo Menotti. Directed by: Pat Pittenger and Stuart Callari. Musical Director: Debbie Skillman. Reception for donors immediately following the performance at Fort Johnston
Fee: Free
Event of: Amahl Productions
Contact: Pat Pittenger, 457-4488
Sunday, December 2nd
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” – 3pm
Shallotte Presbyterian Church, Shallotte
A one act opera about a poor shepherd boy and his mother’s encounter with the Three Kings, on their way to pay homage to the Christ child. Written by: Gian Carlo Menotti. Directed by: Pat Pittenger and Stuart Callari. Musical Director: Debbie Skillman.
Fee: Free
Event of: Amahl Productions
Contact: Pat Pittenger, 457-4488
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” – 7pm
Seaside United Methodist Church, Sunset Beach
A one act opera about a poor shepherd boy and his mother’s encounter with the Three Kings, on their way to pay homage to the Christ child. Written by: Gian Carlo Menotti. Directed by: Pat Pittenger and Stuart Callari. Musical Director: Debbie Skillman. Reception for donors immediately following the performance at Fort Johnston
Fee: Free
Event of: Amahl Productions
Contact: Pat Pittenger, 457-4488
Wednesday, December 5th
Dosher Memorial Hospital Tree Lighting – 6pm
Dosher Memorial Hospital Garden, 924 N. Howe Street, Southport
Refreshments, pictures of children with Santa
Fee: Free
Event of: Dosher Memorial Hospital
Contact: Dan Jacobs, 457-3900
Friday, December 7th
Secret Santa Workshop – 4pm-7pm
Oak Island Recreation Center
Kids ages 12 and under can be assisted in shopping for their parents- The will leave with their gifts already wrapped and tagged
Fee: prices of gifts range from $1.00 to $5.00
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278.5518
North Pole Adventure– 6pm
Oak Island Recreation Center
Craft project, story with Mrs.Claus and a visit from Santa. Ages 2-10
Fee: $4 limited space pre-registration required
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278.5518
Sea Notes Choral Society Concert – 8pm
Hatch Auditorium, North Carolina Baptist Assembly
Directed by Diane Kulp
Fee: Donations accepted
Event of: Sea Notes Choral Society
Ocean View United Methodist Concert Choir – 7pm
Ocean View United Methodist Church, 8400 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
“Unspeakable Joy”, a contemporary musical full of Christmas favorites.
Fee: Free, love offering will be taken to support the church’s music ministry.
Event of: Ocean View United Methodist Church
Contact: Dawn Phillips, 278-4265
Saturday, December 8th
Breakfast with Santa – 7am-10am
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center, #1 Leeds Road, BSL
Fee: $3.00 per participant for residents & $5.00 for non-residents.
Pre-registration required by December 5th
Event of: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: Melanie Rich 845-3693
BC Motorcycle Enthusiasts 15th Annual Toy Run – 8:30am Poker Run Signup.
Wal-Mart, Shallotte – 10am Begin Run.
75 mile run. All Motorcycles and Classic Cars Welcome. Raffle for 2008 Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Raffle Tickets $50 each limited to 600 tickets. Available at Sign Shoppe, Hwy. 17 Supply and Royal Coach Motorworks, N. Howe Street, Southport. Toy Run T-Shirt sponsorship available from $50 through $350. Sponsorship deadline: 11/17.
Event of: Brunswick County Motorcycle Enthusiasts
Contact: Jerome Munne @ The Sign Shoppe 754-5144
Santa Workshop – 10am - 11:30am
Southport City Gym Atlantic Ave., Southport
Arts and crafts for children 12 years of age and under
Fee: Free
Event of: City of Southport Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 457-7923
Secret Santa Workshop – 9am-1pm
At Templetion Park (located between NE 41st St and NE 42nd St
Kids ages 12 and under can be assisted in shopping for their parents- The will leave with their gifts already wrapped and tagged
Fee: prices of gifts range from $1.00 to $5.00
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278.5518
Santa Claws with Paws – 9am-1pm
At Templetion Park (located between NE 41st St and NE 42nd St
Come join the fun and let your dog Christmas! Your dog can come and shop for you a Christmas gift and you won't even know what it is. Gifts are wrapped and placed in the park. The gift our dog goes to is the Christmas gift you receive.
Fee: prices of gifts range from $1.00 to $5.00
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278.6552
Secret Santa Workshop – 10am-1pm
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center, #1 Leeds Road, BSL
Santa’s Elves will be on hand to help area children make and wrap their Christmas gifts. Space is limited to the first 60 pre-registered & pre-paid participants. Children under 6 require adult participation.
Fee: $5.00 per participant for residents & $7.00 for non-residents. Pre-registration required.
Event of: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: Melanie Rich 845-3693
Used Book Sale – 11am - 2pm
Old Jail Annex, Rhett Street, Southport
Fee: Free
Event of: Friends of the Library
Southport Christmas Tour of Homes – 2pm – 7pm
Eight homes on the tour. Limited to 1200 tickets. Rain or shine, no refunds.
Fee: $10 in advance, $15 day of tour
Event of: Southport Historical Society
Contact: 457-7927
Southport Holiday Music – 3pm – 6pm
Southport Community Building, Bay Street
Featuring: South Brunswick, West Brunswick & North Brunswick Choirs
Fee: Free
Event of: City of Southport Department of Tourism
Contact: 457-7927
Southport Holiday Boat Flotilla – Approximately 7pm
Southport Waterfront, Bay Street
Fee: Free
Event of: City of Southport Department of Tourism & Downtown Southport Inc.
Contact: 457-7927 or 279-4616
Ocean View United Methodist Concert Choir – 7pm
Ocean View United Methodist Church, 8400 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
“Unspeakable Joy”, a contemporary musical full of Christmas favorites.
Fee: Free, love offering will be taken to support the church’s music ministry.
Event of: Ocean View United Methodist Church
Contact: Dawn Phillips, 278-4265
Sunday, December 9th
Sea Notes Choral Society Concert – 3pm
Hatch Auditorium, North Carolina Baptist Assembly
Directed by Diane Kulp
Fee: Donations accepted
Event of: Sea Notes Choral Society
Ocean View United Methodist Concert Choir – 4pm
Ocean View United Methodist Church, 8400 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
“Unspeakable Joy”, a contemporary musical full of Christmas favorites.
Fee: Free, love offering will be taken to support the church’s music ministry.
Event of: Ocean View United Methodist Church
Contact: Dawn Phillips, 278-4265
Monday, December 10th
"A Christmas Carol" – 7:30pm
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium, Hwy. 17, Supply
Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of selfless giving.
Fee: $27 Adults
$25 Seniors (65 & older)
$10 Children (12 & under)
Event of: Brunswick Community College
Contact: 754-7416
Tuesday, December 11th
Brunswick Concert Band Christmas Concert – 7pm
Hatch Auditorium @ NC Baptist Assembly Fort Caswell
Fee:Free
Event of:Brunswick Concert Band
Friday, December 14th
Christmas Family Fun Hunt – 6:30pm
At Templetion Park (located between NE 41st St and NE 42nd St
Your family will have to come and hunt for your family packages- First family that collects all there family packages will win the Family Christmsa Gift Box- don't mis the fun! Limited spaces.
Fee: $5.00 per family- (Maximum #family is 5 people) Please bring Flashlights
Event of: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
Contact: 910.278.5518 or 910.278.6552
Brunswick Concert Band Christmas Concert – 7pm
Hatch Auditorium @ NC Baptist Assembly Fort Caswell
Fee:Free
Event of:Brunswick Concert Band
Winter Night Song: Reflections of the Christmas Wanderings of E. Scrooge Esquire – 8pm
Amuzu Theatre, 111 N. Howe Street, Southport
An original adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.
Tickets available at Ricky Evans Gallery, 222 N. Howe Street, Southport.
Fee: $17 per person, $10 per child under 12
Produced by: Stage II Productions
Contact: 540-2801
Saturday, December 15th
Winter Night Song: Reflections of the Christmas Wanderings of E. Scrooge Esquire – 3pm & 8pm
Amuzu Theatre, 111 N. Howe Street, Southport
An original adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.
Tickets available at Ricky Evans Gallery, 222 N. Howe Street, Southport.
Fee: $17 per person, $10 per child under 12
Produced by: Stage II Productions
Contact: 540-2801
Santa Arrival in Boiling Spring Lakes – 7pm Approximately
Santa will ride through town on the Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Truck.
Event of: Boiling Spring Lakes Volunteer Fire Department
Sunday, December 16th
Brunswick Concert Band Christmas Concert – 3pm
BCC Odell Williamson Auditorium, Hwy, 17, Supply
Fee:Free
Event of:Brunswick Concert Band
Winter Night Song: Reflections of the Christmas Wanderings of E. Scrooge Esquire– 3pm
Amuzu Theatre, 111 N. Howe Street, Southport
An original adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.
Tickets available at Ricky Evans Gallery, 222 N. Howe Street, Southport.
Fee: $17 per person, $10 per child under 12
Produced by: Stage II Productions
Contact: 540-2801
Friday, December 21st
Winter Night Song: Reflections of the Christmas Wanderings of E. Scrooge Esquire– 8pm
Amuzu Theatre, 111 N. Howe Street, Southport
An original adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.
Tickets available at Ricky Evans Gallery, 222 N. Howe Street, Southport.
Fee: $17 per person, $10 per child under 12
Produced by: Stage II Productions
Contact: 540-2801
Saturday, December 22nd
Winter Night Song: Reflections of the Christmas Wanderings of E. Scrooge Esquire – 3pm & 8pm
Amuzu Theatre, 111 N. Howe Street, Southport
An original adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.
Tickets available at Ricky Evans Gallery, 222 N. Howe Street, Southport.
Fee: $17 per person, $10 per child under 12
Produced by: Stage II Productions
Contact: 540-2801
Sunday, December 23rd
Winter Night Song: Reflections of the Christmas Wanderings of E. Scrooge Esquire– 3pm
Amuzu Theatre, 111 N. Howe Street, Southport
An original adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.
Tickets available at Ricky Evans Gallery, 222 N. Howe Street, Southport.
Fee: $17 per person, $10 per child under 12
Produced by: Stage II Productions
Contact: 540-2801
Christmas By The Sea
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Rd., SE
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6964 (800) 457-6964
Fax (910) 457-0598
Email: events@southport-oakisland.com
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