Holiday Special Events

Spotlight Events

Downtown Vision is please to present the 4th Annual Downtown Historic Church Tour on December 4, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Tour a century of sanctuaries in one afternoon and explore the streets of Downtown with family and friends.  Volunteers will be available at each of the ten historic churches to share the architectural and historical highlights on this self-guided tour. Several churches are within walking distance and trolley service is provided along the tour route.  This great event is only $5 and free for children under 12! Kick off the last month of the year with Art Walk: Top Hats and Tails on on December 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.!  This month's theme celebrates some special Jacksonville equestrian guests!  Plus, JTA is commemorating it's 55th birthday with free rides on the Skyway.  The Riverside Trolley will be running until 12 p.m. that evening, and Bella Limo, in partnership with Cafe 331, will be offering shuttle service to five different stops Downtown.  Other highlights include equine artist Donna Grasso at Elemental Gallery and Studio, a special equestrian exhibit hosted by The Northeast Florida Dressage Club at the Carling, and works from the "Cost of Freedom" juried art show and the "Guess Who?!" fundraiser at TAC II.

Family Fun

WWE SmackDown WWE is returning to Jacksonville for the first SmackDown TV taping in four years!  Come see all of your favorite SmackDown superstars. November 23 | 6:45 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Arena Bayanihan Philippine National Dance The Bayanihan Dance Company celebrates Filipino culture through dance, dress, percussion, music and action. November 27 | 8 p.m. | Florida Theatre Jacksonville Giants v. The San Francisco Rumble For the first time ever, Jacksonville has its very own basketball team and they are taking on the 3rd ranked team in the ABA, the San Francisco Rumble! December 4 | 8 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Arena Joes v. Pros Celebrity Challenge Join Haven Hospice and the Jacksonville Suns at this inaugural challenge featuring baseball training stations, live music, and a silent auction. December 5 | 12 p.m. | Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville

Seasonal Favorites

The Alternative Gift Market First United Methodist will be selling handmade items from more than sixty countries at this unique fair. November 21 - December 5 | First United Methodist Church Christmas Made in the South Find inspiration for your own crafts, or find beautiful handmade items for gifts or your home. November 26 - November 28 | Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Advent Workshop Join in for an afternoon of candle making, wreath making, Moravian stars and other items for the Christmas season. November 28 | 1:30 p.m. | First United Methodist Holiday Runway Fashion Show Florida Bank and CIME4enterprises cordially invites you to see the extraordinary couture work of Fashion Designer, EVETEVAN. December 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Florida Bank Mayor's Holiday Festival for Senior Citizens Fun holiday activities include visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a traditional holiday dinner, live entertainment and dancing, Santa's Door Prizes and more! December 4 | 2 p.m. | Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center

I'll Be Home for Christmas by T.J. Hemphill This nationally touring stage play is full of intrigue, love, unpredictable suspense, plenty of drama and a new level of comedy. December 4 | 7 p.m. | Florida Theatre

Holiday Cheer for the Whole Family

Holiday Window Displays Holiday-themed windows will be unveiled to make Downtown Jacksonville a place to explore, shop and dine this holiday season! November 22 - January 2 | Various Downtown Locations Holiday Tree Lighting Celebrate the holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony, holiday entertainment and fireworks! November 26 | 7 p.m. | The Jacksonville Landing The Jacksonville Light Parade Whether you're a seafarer or a landlubber, you are sure to be dazzled by the annual Jacksonville Light Parade on the river. November 27 | 7 p.m. | Northbank Riverwalk Children's Holiday Story Time A local celebrity reader will bring a beloved children's story to life. After the story, children can create a holiday craft to take home with them.

December 4 | 2 p.m. | Main Library The Polar Express This timeless tale of a boy who still believes makes every child always hope to hear the ringing of Santa's bells. December 5 | 3 p.m. | Times Union Center for the Performing Arts Yappy Hour Christmas Join the Jacksonville Landing and WAPE 95.1 FM for a Yappy Hour Christmas! B.Y.O.D (bring your own dog) and come down for the final Yappy Hour of the 2010 Season! December 4 | 7 p.m. | The Jacksonville Landing

Music

Live Music in the Courtyard Live music in the Courtyard before and after the Light Parade. November 27 | 12 p.m. | The Jacksonville Landing Gary Allan Get Off On The Pain Tour 2010 With Special Guests Come to the Florida Theatre to enjoy the music of country singer Gary Allan with special guests Randy Houser and Jerrod Niemann. December 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Theatre Joe Bonamassa Enjoy the sounds of this charismatic blues-rock star and singer-songwriter of stylistic depth and emotional resonance. December 3 | 8 p.m. | Florida Theatre The Big Ticket This great festival includes The Black Keys, Chevelle, Against Me!, Anberlin, Switchfoot, and many more! December 3 | 2 p.m. | Metropolitan Park

Sounds of the Season

JYSO Free Holiday Concert Let the Jacksonville Youth Symphony Orchestra serenade you with all your favorite holiday tunes. December 1 | 7 p.m. | Times Union Center for the Performing Arts Radio City Christmas Spectacular Featuring the Rockettes Fill your heart with Christmas as the world-famous Radio City Rockettes bring their eye-high kicks and a cast and crew of over 100 to town! December 2 - December 12 | Times Union Center for the Performing Arts Annual Christmas Concert Don't miss this annual concert featuring the Jacksonville Children's Chorus, Kayo Ishimaru, and Linda Schlipf on the harp, plus soprano Irene Lumpkin. December 3 | 7:30 p.m. | First United Methodist Church Handel's Messiah Celebrate the season with this beloved oratorio from one of history's most treasured composers. December 4 | 8 p.m. | Times Union Center for the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

2010 Arts & Antiques Show Join celebrities from the worlds of entertaining, etiquette and antiques to raise funds and further community awareness of Wolfson Children's Hospital's services and facilities. December 2 - December 6 | Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Guess Who?! A Special Fundraiser to benefit participating artists & TAC This unique art show features art with "hidden" signatures.  The artist won't be revealed until the piece is purchased! December 4 | 6 p.m. | TAC II

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