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2011 Charleston Christmas Guide
Late November and December
HO HO HO!

  The 2011, Christmas Charleston festivities will take place from the last bit of November through December.  Searching for activities to do in Charleston area during the Holiday Season?  You may be thinking, where should I hold my Christmas Party? Or, what plays, musicals, dinners, and Christmas concerts are going on? 

  Charleston during the Christmas season, boosts your holiday morale.  Portions of King Street are decorated with trees, lights, goodwill dingers, and are strictly foot traffic only.  Marion Square will offer all sorts of Christmas festivities including; the Budweiser Clydesdales, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Santa clause, and other such holiday events.

  Theatres and music halls in Charleston will also be in full stride featuring Christmas plays, musicals, and live concerts.  The Nutcracker, choirs, and Christmas music on local radio will put you that-much-more in the Christmas mood.

  Need guidance on where to book a Charleston Christmas party this year?  There are quite an abundance of bars, restaurants, caterers, and banquet facilities in Charleston from which to choose, and we'd be happy to assist.  Start planning your Charleston Christmas and holiday parties with the professional help of our Event Coordinator. 

  Now, my favorite part, Charleston Christmas celebrating and dinner!  What restaurants and bars are offering specialty Christmas favorites?  Peruse below! 

Charleston Christmas Dining and Holiday Parties

Mad River Bar & Grille
32B Market Street
Charleston, SC
843.723.0032
location
holiday bookings
(Book by November 15th and receive 15% off)

  Start your planning early and receive an incentive! Book your Christmas or holiday party at Mad River this year and receive 15% off! Choose from several dining and drink packages which will suite friends, family, and co-workers best! 

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Club Light
213 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.722.1311
location
holiday bookings

  Do your co-workers and friends love to dance, drink, and have loads of fun?  Great combination in our opinion!  If you answered "yes", make Club Light your holiday or Christmas party destination this year.  Usually, open just on the weekends and some Thursdays, Club Light will open for holiday parties all week long during the month of December!

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"A Christmas Carol" Dinner
at Circa 1886 Restaurant
149 Wentworth Street
Downtown, Charleston, SC
843.853.7828
reservations

  "A Christmas Carol" will be told by Tim Lowry on the evening of Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30PM in Circa's dining room.  Circa 1886 restaurant, located in the Wentworth Mansion, will offer a four (4) course menu inspired by the Charles Dickens Christmas story.  This is the 10th year running for the Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol" dinner,  which always gets one in the holiday spirit.  Pair that with the innovative local cuisine of Chef Marc Collins, themed to fit the novel, for quite an entertaining evening.  Price is $70 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

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Poogan's Porch Restaurant
72 Queen St
Charleston, SC 29401
843.577.2337
11:30AM-8:00PM
reservations

  Poogan's Porch Restaurant, on Queen Street in Charleston, SC, will be showcasing a four course feast on Christmas Day.  They will also be offering traditional Christmas favorites.  Savor Christmas recipes with a little low country flair! 

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Charleston Grille
Inside Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street,
Charleston, SC 29401
843.722.4900
reservations

  Do you live in Charleston and don't really want to cook this year on Christmas?  Or, are you traveling (business or pleasure) during the holidays and need a reservation?  Choose from traditional favorites prepared by Chef Weaver and the staff at Charleston Grille.

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Charleston Holiday Christmas Plays, Concerts, and Events

Charleston Harbor Sleigh Ride Aboard The Thriller
Shem Creek (in front of Vickery's, whose address is below)
1401 Shrimp Boat Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843.276.4203
Dec., 1 - 31 (Except Christmas)
details
$40/Adult, $30/Children

  Ooh, this sounds fun!  I am going to do this one myself!  "All aboard" the Thriller Charleston, a speed boat with seating for 43 people, for a Christmas cruise around the low country's harbor, rivers, and estuaries. The big yellow jetboat will transform from a thrill ride into a nice calm, but still quick, evening of holiday spirit.  It is a 1 hour tour and begins, depending on the evening, at 3, 4:30, and 5PM.  Sip on hot chocolate, listen to Christmas carols, and cozy up with warm water proof blankets for this fun Charleston, SC Christmas event.  Cruises will take place through the month of December in Charleston.  Advanced reservations are available.

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Nutcracker Ballet
Gaillard Auditorium
77 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC 29401-3506
843.723.7334
Sat., Dec. 10 - Sun., Dec. 11
3PM & 7PM
tickets

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Charleston Christmas Special
Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.416.8453
Dec. 19th - 18th
website
$32.50/Adults, $29.50/Seniors, $29.50/Military, Students/$26.50, $19.50/Kids 12 & under .

  Broadway performers, Brad and Jennifer Moranz, take the stage at the Charleston Music Hall, with 20 talented performers, in this Christmas time tradition in the low-country.  Charleston Music Hall is the venue, December 9 - 18th are the dates for this all new and revamped Charleston Christmas event.  To find out more just visit the events official website. Advanced tickets are available and recommended.

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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony On Marion Square
Marion Square
Corner of King and Calhoun Streets
843.724.7305
Sat., Dec. 4
4:30PM - 6PM
details

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Holiday Festival of Lights
861 Riverland Drive
James Island, SC
Fri., Nov. 11 - Sun., Jan. 1
843.795.7275
Evenings
details