December 1 - January 5
DREAMS OF ENCHANTMENT - 2007 HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW SPECTACULAR. Fri. & Sat. 6-11pm; Sun. through Thurs. 6-9:30pm. 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 http://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 http://www.moorechoralsoc.org/index.html.
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 16
MOORE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 4pm. Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst.
December 16-17
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 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 http://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) 639-1730.
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.
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