ChristmasVille 2007 Schedule at a Glance
Updated 11/28/07 - 12:05 AM
*Please Note: Times and events are subject to change.
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• Outdoor Walking Art Exhibit of Vernon Grant – Main/Hampton/Black Street – (banners all month)
• Festival of Trees – All Day – Main Street – Stroll Main Street to view 21 dazzling designer trees during our 4 day silent auction for area non-profits
• Vernon Grant’s Holiday In ChristmasVille Exhibit – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street – 9 AM - 8:30 PM
• Winthrop University Art Exhibits – 9 AM - 5 PM
  o Creative Habit Faculty Exhibition – Rutledge Gallery
  o “September” by Shaun Cassidy – Patrick Gallery
  o Rae Goodwin – Winthrop University Galleries
  o Art Education Exhibition – Lewandawski Student Gallery
  o Two Worlds in Sight – Latasha Hollins and Alf Ward – Dalton Gallery at Clinton Jr. College
• Festival of Trees 4 Day Silent Auction begins – 11 AM – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street
• Gingerbread House Contest/Display – 11 AM - 5 PM – The Gettys Center - 201 E. Main Street
• Seasonal Music on Hammered Dulcimer – 12:15 & 1:15 PM – York County Library - 138 E. Black Street – Join Susan Roberts in music of the season on the hammered dulcimer. Ancient ballads, Christmas carols, fun "fiddle" tunes, and English and Irish ballads. Bag lunches welcome - drinks and desserts provided.
• Woman’s Club Victorian Tea – 3 PM – 607 Aiken Avenue – $18 per person. (Reservations required – call 803-328-8888.)
• North Pole Follies Puppet Show – 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM – York County Library - 138 E. Black Street
• Holiday Music & Children’s Crafts – 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM – York County Library - 138 E. Black Street
• Gnome Sculpting Demonstration – 4 PM - 8 PM – The Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street
• Art Market – 4 PM - 8 PM – 135 E. Main Street
• Rock Hill Pottery Center – 4 PM - 8 PM - First floor of Gettys Center - 201 E. Main Street
• “A Snapshot of Vernon Grant” Presentation on the artist by Linda Williams – 4 PM – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street
• Calls to Santa – 4 PM - 7 PM – Comporium Telephone Museum on Elk Avenue
• VIP Sponsor Reception – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Center for the Arts (Invitation only.)
• Saluda Trail Middle School Show Choir – 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM – Main Street stage near Old Town Bistro and Elk Avenue
• Salvation Army Band – 6 PM - 6:30 PM – Main Street in front of Old Town Bistro
• Lighting of The Village – Opening Ceremony – 6:30 PM - 7 PM – Main Street at Elk Avenue (Rainout located TBA)
• Public Reception for Vernon Grant Exhibit – 7 PM - 8:30 PM – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street
• Tree Lighting at the Freedom Center – 7 PM
• Deck The Hall Holiday Concert & Sing-Along – 7 PM - 8 PM – City Hall Plaza – Bring blankets! (Cancelled for rain or extreme weather.)
• The Snow Ball – 7:15 PM – The City Club – Festival of Trees Kick-off featuring the music of Liquid Pleasure. CLICK HERE to get an advanced look at the band. Black tie optional. $65 per person. (Reservations required – call 803-389-0046.)
• Dickens Carolers – 7:15 PM - 8 PM - Art Market in the Palmetto Room - 135 E. Main Street
• Rock Hill High School Concert Choir – 7:15 PM - 8 PM - Main Street Stage
• Holiday Concert – 7:30 PM – The Freedom Center Sanctuary - 215 E. Main Street
• Holiday Sing-A-Long at McHale’s Pub – 8 PM - 9 PM – 122 E. Main Street – Eat, drink, and be merry!

  Friday – November 30, 2007– 7 AM to 10 PM

• Outdoor Walking Art Exhibit of Vernon Grant – Main Street (banners all month)
• Festival of Trees – All Day – Main Street – Stroll Main Street to view 21 dazzling designer trees during our 4 day silent auction for area non-profits
• Breakfast in the Village at Kinch’s – 7AM – 123 Elk Avenue
• Rock Hill Pottery Center – 9 AM - 5 PM – First floor of Gettys Center - 201 E. Main Street
• Gallery Up Group Show – 9 AM - 5 PM – Gettys Center - 201 E. Main Street
• Open Artist Studio – 9 AM - 5 PM – Center for the Arts - 121 Main Street
• Vernon Grant Exhibit – 9 AM - 8 PM – Center for the Arts - 121 Main Street
• Gingerbread House Contest/Display – 9 AM - 8 PM – The Gettys Center - 201 E. Main Street
• Festival of Trees 4 Day Silent Auction continues – 11 AM – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street
• U.S. Post Office/Courthouse Federal Building and Citizens Bank Historical Marker Dedication – 11 AM - 12 Noon – Corner of Main and Caldwell Streets
• Holiday Market Place – 11 AM - 7 PM – Freedom Center Family Life Bldg. - Caldwell Street entrance (look for the red and white striped tent) – Enjoy tasty treats while shopping for that perfect gift.
• Model Train Exhibit – 11 AM - 7 PM – Holiday Market Place on Caldwell Street
• Art Market – 11 AM - 8 PM – Palmetto Room - 135 E. Main Street
• ChristmasVille Food Court – 11 AM - 8 PM – Elk Avenue/Black Street lot (Cancelled only in extreme weather.)
• “Lights of Love” Holiday Fashion Show and Lunch – 11:30 AM – City Club of Rock Hill - 140 E. Main Street – $20 (Advanced tickets required – call 803-329-6828) Sponsored by Piedmont Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary.
• Arts Talk Luncheon – Linda Williams on Vernon Grant – 12 Noon – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street - $12 includes entrée, drink, dessert. (Call 803-328-2787 to register.)
• Souper Supper, Gingerbread People Decorating, Face Painting – 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Episcopal Church of Our Saviour – parking lot, corner of White and Oakland (Rain location – TBA)
• Fall One Act Play Festival – 5 PM – Johnson Studio Theatre at Winthrop University – $8 w/Winthrop ID; $15 general admission (Call 803-323-4014)
• Santa’s VIP Parade Party – 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Freedom Center sanctuary - 215 E. Main Street – Join Grant the Gnome, “Bill Cosby”, “Lucille Ball” and comedian Steve Brogan for dinner and a show plus reserved viewing area for parade – Advanced tickets $10 or Family Pack of 4 or more $8 per person – (Call 803-329-7090)
• Sullivan Middle School Honor Band – 5 PM - 6 PM – City Plaza at Main and Elk Avenue
• Salvation Army Music – 6 PM - 7 PM – Main Street near Elk Avenue
• Rock Hill Holiday Parade – 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM – Parade route begins on Oakland Avenue at Winthrop University and ends on Main Street. Enjoy food vendors in Black Street lot and additional entertainment on Main Street before and after parade. (Cancelled only in extreme weather.)
• Olde English Madrigal Feaste – 7 PM - 9:30 PM – McBryde Hall, Winthrop University – $37 (Advanced tickets required - call 803-323-2255)
• Senior Choreography Showcase – 8 PM – Johnson Hall at Winthrop University – $8 w/Winthrop ID; $15 general admission (Call 803-323-4014)
• “A Christmas Carol” – 8 PM – Old Art Printing Building (across form the Herald) - 161 W. Main Street – $12 adults; $10 children/seniors (Tickets available at the door. Advance tickets recommended – call 803-324-2578 or visit www.rhcommunitytheatre.org)
• ChristmasVille Local Talent Showcase – 8:30 PM - 10 PM – Freedom Center Sanctuary - 215 E. Main – $5 adults; $2 children 10 and under. Proceeds go to the Starving Artists Fund.
• Live Music at McHale’s Pub – 10 PM – 135 E. Main Street – Cover charge

  Saturday – December 1, 2007– 7:30 PM to 10 PM

• Outdoor Walking Art Exhibit of Vernon Grant – Main Street (banners all month)
• Festival of Trees – All Day – Main Street – Stroll Main Street to view 21 dazzling designer trees during our 4 day silent auction for area non-profits
• Breakfast in the Village at Old Town Bistro – 7:30 AM – 135 E. Main Street – 803-327-9222
• Gallery Up Group Show – 9 AM - 5 PM – The Gettys Center - 201 E. Main Street
• Open Artist Studio – 9 AM - 5 PM – Center for the Arts
• Rock Hill Pottery Center – 9 AM - 7 PM – The Gettys Center - 201 E. Main Street
• York County Quilters 5th Biennial Small Quilt Silent Auction – 10 AM - 4 PM – Perimeter Gallery - Center for the Arts – Also featuring a Boutique table with items for sale. Proceeds support guild functions.
• Reindeer Romp – 10 AM - 12 Noon – Freedom Center - 215 E. Main Street (use Oakland Ave entrance) – Use Oakland Ave. entrance. – A 0.06 mile fitness run for ages 6-13. First 350 participants receive free reindeer antlers. Special awards for best holiday attire. Sponsored by Piedmont Medical Center. Free “Reindeer” parking in the Oakland Avenue lot for participants.
• Souper Supper, Gingerbread People Decorating, Face Painting – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Episcopal Church of Our Saviour - parking lot, corner of White and Oakland.(Rain location – TBA)
• Vernon Grant Exhibit – 10 AM - 8 PM – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street
• Old World Santa Workshop – 10 AM -12 Noon – Center for the Arts -121 E. Main – $25; call for materials lists. (Advanced registration required - call 803-328-2787)
• Holiday Wishes Craft and Bake Sale at Episcopal Day School – 10 AM - 4 PM – 144 Caldwell Street inside the Fellowship Hall at Episcopal Church of Our Saviour
• Historic Guided Walking Tour with John T. Misskelley – 11 AM – 113 E. Main Street – Meet in front of Wachovia Bank for 1 hour walking tour (Cancelled for rain or severe weather.)
• Holiday Floral Display Workshop with Atlanta designer Randy Ouzts – 11 AM - 12 Noon – Gettys Center Courtroom - 201 E. Main Street – Tickets: $7 or 2 for $10. (Available at Overhead Station (212 E. Main St.) or at the door.)
• First Annual ChristmasVille Classic Miniature Golf Tournament – 11 AM - 5 PM – The Scrooge Division (18 and over) sponsored by McHale’s “19th Hole” will be played behind McHale’s - the Grinch Division (high school) and the Gnome Division (middle school) will compete at the Main Street course. Qualifying Rounds 11 AM– 5 PM and on Sunday 12:30 PM– 2:30 PM – Registration: $5 per entry. Click HERE for Registration Form (28K PDF)
• Polar Bear Park – 11 AM - 5 PM – Caldwell Street – A winter carnival with multiple inflatable slides, rides, games & food for children from Will & Kris Amusements, along with holiday characters including our new ChristmasVille mascot “Freddy” the polar bear. $5 wristband gets you into all Saturday rides on Caldwell. Purchase wristbands at striped info tent on Main or Caldwell Streets. (Cancelled in event of steady rain or severe weather.)
• Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – 11 AM - 5 PM – Main Street - $5; Purchase tokens at striped tent. (Cancelled in event of rain or severe weather.)
• Marshmallow Roast & Snowboard Simulator – 11 AM - 5 PM – Old Town Outfitters - 153 White Street at Caldwell Street
• Historic Old Town Trolley Tours – 11 AM - 5:30 PM – Leaves Main Street near Elk Avenue every half hour. Look for the Rinehart Realty tent. Old Town Tour is $5 or free with East Town Historic Homes Tour ticket. (Cancelled for severe weather.)
• ChristmasVille Food Court – 11 AM - 7 PM – Black Street lot at Elk Avenue
• Holiday Market Place – 11 AM - 7 PM – Freedom Center family Life Bldg. - Caldwell Street entrance (look for the red and white striped tent) – Enjoy tasty treats while shopping for that perfect gift.
• Model Train Exhibit – 11 AM - 7 PM – inside the Holiday Market Place on Caldwell Street (Look for the red and white striped tent.)
• Festival of Trees Silent Auction – 11 AM - 7 PM – Main/Hampton/Caldwell Streets – Bidding ends Sunday at 4 PM.
• Live Nativity – 11 AM - 7 PM – Main Street across from Wachovia
• Old Town Holiday Art Market – 11 AM - 7:30 PM – 135 E. Main Street – Cash wine bar from 5 PM – 7 PM.
• Gingerbread House Contest – 11 AM - 8 PM – Gettys Center - 201 E. Main Street – Awards announced at 12 Noon at the Main/Caldwell Street stage.
• Asian Christmas Feast and Fashion Show – 11:30 AM - 2 PM – Thi’s Place On Main - 135 E. Main Street – Call for reservations - 803-328-Thi’s (8447)
• Lunch with a Celebrity – 12 Noon - 2 PM – The Cookie Café, McHale’s Pub, Old Town Bistro, and on Elk Ave., Kinch’s, Firehouse Espresso Café, and the ChristmasVille Food Court.
• Homeless Theatre Stage – 12 Noon - 5 PM – Main Street at Caldwell – Donation jar on stage. (See individual items for rainout locations)
  o 12 Noon – Gingerbread House Contest Winners and Reindeer Romp winners announced by ChristmasVille “celebrities”. (Rainout - Downstairs in the Gettys Center)
  o 12:30 PM – Come Ring With Us! Interactive children’s hand bell lesson with First Baptist Church Hand Bell Choir. (Rainout - Freedom Center – 215 E. Main Street)
  o 1 PM – Come join the merry fun and help Mother Goose and the Merry Pranksters’ “Shrek and Fiona” find the missing Christmas spirit that leads to Christmas cookies! (Rainout - Courtroom in the Gettys Center at 2 PM)
  o 1:30 PM – Be part of the show! Interactive children’s theater sponsored by the Rock Hill Community Theatre. (Rainout - Courtroom in the Gettys Center)
  o 2 PM – York County Ballet performs select dances that include “The Nutcracker”. (Rainout - Freedom Center – 215 E. Main Street)
  o 3 PM – Be part of the show! Interactive children’s theater sponsored by the Rock Hill Community Theatre. (Rainout - Courtroom in the Gettys Center)
  o 3:30 PM – Help decorate a live talking holiday tree as Chatty Evergreen and her puppet friends tell stories. (Rainout - Courtroom in the Gettys Center)
  o 4 PM – Be part of the show! Interactive children’s theater sponsored by the Rock Hill Community Theatre. (Rainout - Courtroom in the Gettys Center)
  o 4:30 PM – “Promises” – six Victorian costumed singers perform a cappella Christmas music. (Rainout - Courtroom in the Gettys Center)
• Exotic Petting Zoo with Unicorn – 12 Noon - 5 PM – Grassy area on Main Street across from Wachovia
• Camel Rides To Bethlehem – 12 Noon - 5 PM – Grassy area on Main Street across from Wachovia
• A Story with Santa in the Garden – 12 Noon – Vernon Grant Performance Stage at Glencairn Garden. Holiday treats provided by Rock Hill Galleria.
• Chef Herb Productions, Inc. "Victorian Cooking Lessons" – 1 PM – Freedom Center family Life Bldg. - Caldwell Street entrance – A 19th Century cooking demonstration on how to develop, cook, and serve a Victorian holiday meal.
• Holiday Puppet Show – 1 PM – Gettys Center Court Room - 201 E. Main Street – St. John’s United Methodist Church H.I.S. Puppet Team
• Castle Heights Middle School Jazz Band – 1 PM – City Plaza at Main and Elk Avenue
• Salvation Army Music – 1 PM, 3 PM, & 5 PM – Elk Avenue near the Art Market
• Telephone Calls to Santa – 1 PM - 3 PM – Rock Hill Telephone Museum - 117 Elk Avenue
• “Snap Shots of Vernon Grant” – 2 PM – Center for the Arts – Presentation on the artist by Linda Williams
• Santa’s Secret Workshop – 2 PM - 4 PM – York County Library – Ages 3 - 12
• Fall One-Act Play Festival – 2 PM & 5 PM – Johnson Studio Theatre at Winthrop University – $8 w/Winthrop ID; $15 general admission (Call 803-323-4014)
• Senior Choreography Showcase – 3 PM & 8 PM – Johnson Hall at Winthrop University – $8 w/Winthrop ID. $15 general admission (Call 803-323-4014)
• White Home Family Christmas Cards – 3 PM - 5 PM – 258 E. White Street – Have a professional photograph for Christmas cards made of your family in front of this historic home. – $10
• A White Home Christmas – 3 PM - 7 PM – 258 E. White Street – Free trolley shuttle from Main Street from 5:30 PM with last pickup at 7:25 PM – Carols and refreshments on the newly renovated front porch. Baked goods and Historic Rock Hill ornaments for sale.
• Jingle Bell Jazz – 3:30 PM – Freedom Center Sanctuary - 215 E. Main Street – Ensembles from Northwestern and Rock Hill High Schools play jazzed up holiday music.
• Book Signing by Claire (CC) Wharton – 3:30 PM - 7 PM – Overhead Station Gift Shop - 212 E. Main Street
• Pancake Supper with Santa – 4 PM - 7 PM – Kinch’s Restaurant - 123 Elk Avenue – $6 at the door.
• East Town Neighborhood Historic Homes Tour – 4 PM - 7 PM – Main Street and Confederate Avenue – Tickets $10 and available in advance at City of Rock Hill Economic Development office. Tickets available on Sat. at the ChristmasVille information tent, Holiday Market Place, or at the individual homes. Guided historic tour of Old Town free with ticket. Trolley will make stops approximately every half hour at Home Tour until 5:30 PM. Free round trip trolley shuttle from Home Tour to Main Street from 5:30 PM with last pick up at Homes at 7:30 PM.
• Home Tour Wine and Cheese Reception at the Art Market – 5 PM - 7:30 PM – 135 E. Main Street – Free admission to anyone with an East Town Historic Homes Tour ticket. Cash bar available to public.
• Live Music at Old Town Bistro – 6 PM - 10 PM – 135 E. Main Street
• Olde English Madrigal Feaste – 7 PM - 9:30 PM – McBryde Hall at Winthrop University – $37 (Advanced tickets required – call 803-323-2255)
• Live Holiday Music at Thi’s Place On Main – 7 PM - 10 PM – 210 E. Main Street
• “A Christmas Carol” – 8 PM – Old Art Printing Building (across form the Herald) - 161 W. Main Street – $12 adults; $10 children/seniors (Tickets available at the door. Advance tickets recommended – call 803-324-2578 or visit www.rhcommunitytheatre.org)
• Live from Las Vegas – Tom Stevens – 8 PM – The Freedom Center - 215 E. Main Street – This national touring star sells out huge venues all across the country. Billed as “the man of a 100 voices and incredible illusions”, Tom sings holiday favorites from Dean Martin and Sinatra mixed with comedic impersonations. CLICK HERE FOR A PREVIEW! A must see! Tickets: $20 at door. Advanced/group rates: $15 for 4 or more. Call 803-329-7090
• Live Music at McHale’s Pub – 10 PM – 135 E. Main Street – Cover charge

  Sunday – December 2, 2007 – 11:30 AM to 5 PM

• Festival of Trees – All Day – Main Street – Stroll Main Street to view 21 dazzling designer trees during our 4 day silent auction for area non-profits
• Christmas Brunch with Live Entertainment – 11:30 AM – Old Town Bistro - 135 E. Main Street – 803-327-9222
• Sunday Brunch – 12 Noon – Thi’s Place On Main – 210 E. Main Street - 803-328-Thi's(8447) and McHale’s – 135 E. Main Street - 803-329-8580
• Festival of Trees Bidding Headquarters -12 Noon – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street – Please register at the information table to receive your number to bid for the silent auction. Updated tree information on site. You may also view trees on the Festival of Trees page on this site. Bidding ends at 4 PM!
• Holiday Market Place – 12 Noon - 4 PM – Freedom Center Family Life Bldg. - Caldwell Street entrance - (Look for the red and white striped tent) – Enjoy tasty treats while shopping for that perfect gift.
• Model Train Exhibit – 12 Noon - 4 PM – Holiday Market Place - (Enter through red and white striped tent on Caldwell Street)
• Gingerbread House Display – 12 Noon - 4 PM – Gettys Center - 135 E. Main Street – People’s Choice Award voting ends at 4 PM with winner announced at Grand Finale
• Horse Drawn Carriage Tours – 12 Noon - 4 PM – Main Street – $5 – Purchase tokens at striped tent. (Cancelled in event of steady rain or severe weather.)
• ChristmasVille Food Court – 12 Noon - 5 PM – Black Street lot at Elk Avenue (Cancelled in event of steady rain or severe weather.)
• Snow Village – 12 Noon until it melts – Parking lot behind Gettys Center on Caldwell Street – $5 includes free photo with Santa. Wristbands available at striped information tent on Main Street
• Marshmallow Roast & Snowboard Simulator – 12 Noon - 5 PM – Old Town Outfitters - 153 E. White Street at Caldwell
• Art Market at the Palmetto Room – 12 Noon - 5 PM – 135 E. Main Street
• Rock Hill Pottery Center – 12 Noon - 5 PM – First floor of Gettys Center - 201 E. Main Street
• Gallery Up Group Show – 12 Noon - 5 PM – Gettys Center - 201 E. Main Street
• Vernon Grant Exhibit – 12 Noon - 5 PM – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street – See the artist’s work up close. Location for the Vernon Grant Festival of Trees entry sponsored by the Culture & Heritage Museums
• First Annual ChristmasVille Classic Miniature Golf Tournament Qualifying Rounds – 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Sat. 11 AM – 5 PM) – Championship Playoffs – 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM – The Scrooge Division (18 and over) sponsored by McHale’s “19th Hole” will be played behind McHale’s - the Grinch Division (high school) and the Gnome Division (middle school) will compete at the Main Street course. Registration is $5 per entry. Registration forms with additional details available at McHale’s. Click HERE for Registration Form (28K PDF)
• Historic Old Town Trolley Tours – 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM – Leaves Main Street approximately every half hour. Last pick up at Home Tour is 4 PM and will drop off at City Hall Amphitheater at Black Street for Grand Finale. $5 for Old Town Trolley Tour or free with Home Tour ticket.(Cancelled in event of steady rain or severe weather.)
• East Town Neighborhood Historic Homes Tour – 1 PM - 3:30 PM – Main Street and Confederate Avenue – Tickets $10; available in advance at City of Rock Hill Economic Development office. Tickets available on Sun. at the ChristmasVille information tent, Holiday Market Place, or at the individual homes. Guided historic tour of Old Town free with ticket. Trolley will make stops approximately every half hour at Home Tour with last pick up at 4 PM and will drop off at City Hall Amphitheater on Black Street for the Grand Finale.Last pick up at Home Tour is 4 PM and will drop off at City Hall Amphitheater at Black Street for Grand Finale.
• The Smithsonian Institution presents “Holidays on Display” Booking Signing and Program by William L. Bird, Jr. – 1 PM - 2 PM – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street
• Homeless Theatre Stage – 1 PM - 4:15 PM – Main Street at Caldwell – Donation jar on stage. (See individual items for rainout locations)
  o 1 PM – “A Blue Grass Christmas & Hootenanny” with the Kickin’ Grass Band. (Rainout - 2:30 PM – Freedom Center - 215 E. Main Street)
  o 1:30 PM – “How the Grinch Stole ChristmasVille” – (Rainout - Freedom Center - 215 E. Main Street)
  o 2 PM – Carolina Dance Academy Competitive Team
  o 2:30 PM – Jingles The Juggler (Rainout - Holiday Market Place)
  o 3 PM – “A Blue Grass Christmas & Hootenanny” with the Kickin’ Grass Band. (Rainout - Freedom Center - 215 E. Main Street)
  o 3:45 PM – “How the Grinch Stole ChristmasVille” – Following the show, the Grinch will lead you over to City Hall Amphitheater for the Grand Finale at 4:30 PM (Rainout - Freedom Center - 215 E. Main Street)
• Senior Choreography Showcase – 2 PM – Johnson Hall at Winthrop University – $8 w/Winthrop ID; $15 general admission (Call 803-323-4014)
• Festival of Trees Holiday Wine Tasting – 2 PM - 4 PM – Center for the Arts - 121 E. Main Street – Sip while you bid. Bidding ends at 4 PM. Tasting open to the public. Sponsored by O’Darby’s Spirits.
• Photographs with Santa – 2 PM - 4 PM – Holiday Market Place - Caldwell Street – Enter through red and white striped tent past the Snow Village. $2 or free with Snow Village wristband.
• Catawba Animal Clinic Teddy Bear Surgery – 2 PM - 4 PM – York County Regional Chamber of Commerce - 116 E. Main Street
• “A Christmas Carol” – 2 PM – Old Art Printing Building (across form the Herald) - 161 W. Main Street – Ends in time for the Grand Finale – $10 adults; $8 children/seniors for matinee. (Tickets available at the door. Advance tickets recommended - call 803-324-2578 or go to www.rhcommunitytheatre.org)
• Fall One-Act Play Festival – 3 PM – Johnson Studio Theatre at Winthrop University – $8 w/Winthrop ID or $15 general admission. (Call 803-323-4014)
• Sweets & Treats With Greats & Grands – 3 PM - 4:25 PM– The City Club of Rock Hill – 140 E. Main Street – Ends in time to make the Grand Finale! – Sponsored by Westminster Towers – Limited tickets - $15. (To reserve, call 803-328-5000)
• Christmas Book Sale by the “Friends of the Library” – 3:30 PM - 5 PM – York County Library – 138 E. Black Street
• Woman’s Club Victorian Tea – 4 PM – 607 Aiken Avenue – $18 (Advanced reservations required - call 803-328-8888 - Visa/MasterCard/checks accepted)
• “Sing Noel in the Season of Light” – 4 PM – Byrnes Auditorium at Winthrop University
• ChristmasVille Grand Finale – 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM – City Hall Amphitheater on Black Street – Show opens with the dazzling Winthrop University ChristmasVille Rockhettes followed by “Christmas in Dixie” presented by and featuring excerpts from NarroWay Productions’ Broadway-style holiday show. Experience the excitement and joy of Christmas with over 30 costumed performers singing all your favorite holiday tunes, culminating with a show stopping candle-light tribute featuring a special arrangement of “Angels Among Us”. Bring blankets and dress warmly. (Rain or severe weather location: The Freedom Center Sanctuary – 215 E. Main Street)
• Service of Advent and Christmas Lessons and Carols – 5:30 PM – Episcopal Church of Our Saviour - Corner of White and Caldwell Street