2008 Old Fashioned Christmas

Main Events

Friday, November 28th
Lighting of the Square

Saturday, November 29th
Santa Claus - Visitors Center (1:00pm - 6:00pm)

Sunday, November 30th
Santa Claus  - Visitors Center (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Friday, December 5th
Gallery WalkMerchants Open House - Begins at 5:00pm
Kiwanis Luminaries - Dusk

Saturday, December 6th
Santa Claus - Visitors Center (1pm-4:30pm)
Award Presentation to Merchants for Decorations - 4:0
Old Fashioned Christmas Parade - 5:00pm
Lighting of the Tree - 6:00pm

Sunday, December 7th
Santa Claus - Visitors Center (1:00pm - 5:00pm)

Saturday, December 13th
Santa Claus - Visitors Center (1:00pm - 6:00pm

Sunday, December 14th
Santa Claus - Visitors Center (1:00pm - 5:00pm)

Saturday, December 20th
Santa Claus - Visitors Center (1:00pm - 6:00pm)

Sunday, December 21st
Santa Claus - Visitors Center (1:00pm - 5:00pm)
Gallery Walk  -  “Peace on Earth” - 5:00pm

Other Events

Holiday Art Show and Sale at the Olde Cannery Art Center
Nov. 14, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Opening Reception
November 15 through December 21, 2008 
Thursday – Sundays 11:00am - 5:00pm.
Art Center is located at 61 Enota St., Dahlonega, two blocks off the Square next to the Old Town Jail and features originalartwork from local artists. Proceeds from sales help promote art in Lumpkin County.  www.dahlonegaarts.org

The Frog Hollow Company
We have Father Christmas at the studio 11/29, 12/5, 12/6 from 10:00am-5:00pm.  Appointments are required for the photo sessions. 706-867-9576

Complimentary Mulled Wine & Cookies
Upstairs Downstairs will offer complimentary mulled wine and cookies every Saturday from Thanksgiving through Christmas from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Holiday & Classical Selections Performed on Keyboard by T. Smith
Sat. Dec. 6th & Dec. 20th from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Upstairs Downstairs will feature live music by Tee Smith. Mr. Smith holds a Masters Degree in Piano Performance from Georgia Southern University.  Stop by to enjoy holiday and classical selections performed on keyboard.

Christmas Stories at the Fudge Factory
Saturday 11/29 and Sat. 12/6 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Vera LeFevre tells Christmas stories in the Fudge Factory

The 1940’s Radio Hour (A Holiday Musical)
at the Historic Holly Theatre
The Historic Holly Theater will present “The 1940’s Radio Hour” as its holiday musical, with performances at 8:00pm on December 4-6, 11-13, and 18-20 and at 2:00pm on December 7 and 14.  Return to 1942 America during the holidays with a live broadcast of “The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade” from the Hotel Astor’s Algonquin Room and get caught up in the spirit of that bygone era through pop tunes like “Strike Up the Band” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” while the show unfolds!

Judy Linn on Guitar at Paul Thomas Chocolates
Friday, Dec. 5th from 4:00pm - 6:00 p.m.
Judy Linn plays guitar with vocals at Paul Thomas Chocolates. 39 S. Chestatee Street (706)864-6333

Emerald Rose at Cranberry Corners
Dec 5Th 7:00 pm Emerald Rose
Free Concert by National Recognize Celtic Band Emerald Rose.  Also, December 4Th and 5Th Pajama Party Sale. Wearyour jammies and receive 25% discount on most everything. Check it out.

First Baptist Church of Dawsonville Choir in Hancock Park
December 6th at 3:00pm
First Baptist Church of Dawsonville adult choir performs Christmas favorites, celebrating the Splendor of Christmas

Dahlonega Baptist Church Golden Bells Handbell Choir in Hancock Park
December 6th at 4:00pm
Dahlonega Baptist Church's Golden Bells handbell choir performs traditional Christmas Carols and Hymns

North Georgia Chamber Symphony Orchestra Concert at St. Luke’s Catholic Church
December 6th, at St. Luke's Catholic Church  at 7:30pm. 
Performing Christmas music as well as 5 parts of the Messiah, Panis Angelicus, and sing-along.

Old Fashioned Parade Food Booth sponsored by Kiwanis
Saturday, December 6th from approximately 11am until approximately 8pm of the same day
Kiwanis will be offering concession foods and holiday beverages. This booth will be along the parade route in the lighted Norton Real Estate parking lot.

DON'T BE A SCROOGE! TAKE YOUR SWEETIE AND A SWEET TO SEE A CHRISTMAS CAROL AND BRING HOME A BLUE RIBBON!
My Family's Holiday Dessert Contest (Same night as the LCHS "A Christmas Carol")
Located at the LCHS Auditorium on December 7th at 2:00pm
Entry Fee is $15; must be a homemade dessert and agree to provide recipe and history of dessert for publishing in a Family Connections Traditional Holiday Dessert Cookbook.  Proceeds to benefit Family Connections.

Sunday Holiday Wine Taster Brunch at Frogtown Cellars
Date: December 7, 2008  and  December 21, 2008
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm  http://www.frogtownwine.com
Enjoy 3 course Holiday meal served brunch paired with wine, plus dessert. View menu online at www.frogtownwine.com under calendar. Reservations required. Call 706.865.0687 or send email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it      700 Ridge Point Drive  $35.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Holiday Get Together Time at Lumpkin County Library
December 9, 2008  4:00pm - 5:00pm
http://www.chestateelibrary.org
Come out and be part of our 2008 Holiday party. Snacks will be provided and games will be played. Program is open to teens 11-17.  Lumpkin County Library 706-864-3668  Admission is free.

Evening Holiday Story Time & Craft
December 11, 2008   6:30pm - 07:30pm
http://www.chestateelibrary.org
Bring the whole family for a festive evening of holiday stories and crafts. Storyteller Tracy Walker will perform some seasonal favorites to celebrate the winter season. Afterwards, children can create a craft.  Lumpkin County Library 706-864-3668 Admission is free.

Mulled Wine & Dessert Friday On The Square
Friday, December 12, 2008  4:00pm - 08:00pm
http://www.naturallygeorgia.com
An evening and assorted desserts. These treats are a sure way to bring out your holiday spirit.  Naturally Georgia 90 Public Square North, Dahlonega

"Bump In the Road" String Band at Paul Thomas Chocolates
Saturday, December 13th, 2:00-4:00pm. 39 S. Chestatee, 706-864-6333

Lumpkin County High School Chorus Performs Seasonal Favorites
Sat. Dec. 6th 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy the Lumpkin County High School Chorus performing seasonal favorites in front of the Visitors Center on the Historic Dahlonega Square.

Lumpkin County High School Jazz Band
Sat. Dec. 6th 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a performance by the Lumpkin County High School Jazz Band!  Located in front of the Visitors Center on the Square.

Sleigh Bell Tour of B&B Inns of Dahlonega
Sunday, December 14,1:00pm-6:00pm
Spend the day doing a Self-Guided Driving Tour from one lovely Bed & Breakfast Inn to another in the heart of North Georgia Wine Country. Each Bed & Breakfast Inn will be decked out for the holidays and offering tours and refreshments at each stop. Tickets cost $12.00 per person and can be purchased at the Dahlonega Welcome Center at 13 S. Park Street, Dahlonega, 706-864-3513 or at participating B&B Inns.  Visit www.dahlonegalodging.com for more information.

‘Dip Your Own Peppermint Stick’ at Paul Thomas Chocolates
December 14, 2008 from 1pm-3pm
Children 10 and under come to the courtyard in front of Paul Thomas Chocolates and dip your own peppermint stick in chocolate.  Weather permitting.  No charge. 39 S. Chestatee  706-864-6333

Christmas Carol Sing Along featuring Matt Carter on the keyboard
Friday--December 19th (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
Courtyard in front of Paul Thomas Chocolates  39 S. Chestatee.  706-864-6333  (Weather permitting)

Celebration of World Peace in honor of National Peace Day
Sunday December 21, 2008 at 5:00pm. This will be a progressive dinner, beginning at Hummingbird Lane Art Gallery.