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Holiday Showhouse

1259 Wavecrest CircleLocated on the Peninsula, a community of Fairvue Plantation



November 3-November 18 Holiday Design Home 2007 Nashville Lifestyles and Sumner Lifestyles are joining with Fairvue Plantation to present the first Holiday Showhouse to benefit the Junior Service League of Gallatin. Situated on the Peninsula of Fairvue Plantation, the spectacular home was built by Hughes-Edwards Homes, LLC and each room is decorated by local designers. Proceeds from this event provide essential support for the women and children of Gallatin through organizations such as CAP (Children Are People, Inc), CASA, TRAC House and Friends of the Library. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. They can be purchased at The Red Tulip, Whitney’s Interiors, Patricia Jane’s, Slender Wrap of Hendersonville, Perkins Drugs, The French Shoppe and Essence Lighting. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The show house is closed to the public on Mondays. For more information, contact Cindi Givens at 452-1431 or visit http://www.jslgallatin.org/.

Tickets & Hours:

Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Beginning mid-October, tickets can be purchased at:
The Red Tulip
Whitney’s Interiors
Patricia Jane’s
Slender Wrap of Hendersonville
Perkins
French Shoppe
Essence Lighting
Show House Hours:
November 3 - 18, 2007 (closed to public on Mondays)
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 4pm
Thursday 10am to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 1pm to 4pm





November 19 11th Annual Christmas for Kids Benefit Concert Charlie Daniels and friends Rodney Atkins, Taylor Swift and others perform at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville at 7 p.m.

This charity event, along with the Tour Bus Show, raises money for the Christmas for Kids organization. Proceeds are used to escort children from 25 area schools for a day-long excursion aboard country music stars’ luxury tour buses to Wal-Mart where they are accompanied by a volunteer to participate in their own Christmas shopping spree.

Tickets and additional information are available at http://www.christmas4kids.org/ or call (615) 453-2434.




November 1-December 31 HolidayFest The Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce presents HolidayFest, an information tool to provide local residents and visitors the opportunity to plan their weekends in Hendersonville. The Chamber’s website (http://www.hendersonvillechamber.com/) will include a calendar with dates for everything from parades to live nativities. Shopping guides can be obtained after November 1 at the Chamber office, online at Isurfsumner.com or the Chamber website. For more information, please contact Cassie at the Chamber office at (615) 824-2818.

November 17 Puttin’ on the Dog Fall Gala Presented by and benefiting the Sumner County Humane Society at Historic Spring Haven Mansion in Hendersonville. Silent auction, food, entertainment, door prizes and tour of the mansion. Tickets are $25. Contact Sandra Cherry at (615) 394-8903 or Elaine O’Day at (615) 264-2616.

November 17 Christmas Harvest Craft ShowGallatin Civic Center at 210 Albert Gallatin Avenue. (615) 451-5911.

November 22 Indian Lake LoopThanksgiving Day 5K at Drakes Creek Park in Hendersonville. For more information call (615) 822-3898.November 29City Christmas Tree LightingDowntown Portland at 6 p.m. (615) 325-9032.

November 30 Christmas Lights Up the Y Holiday craft fair at the Sumner County YMCA. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the gym. Contact Katie Hastings at (615) 826-9622.

November 30-December 2 Who Fest Hendersonville, as the sister city of Whoville, will have a three day “Whofest” for you to enjoy. Friday, November 30 begins the celebration with a gingerbread competition, tree lighting, boat parade and St. Nicholas Ball. It ends on Sunday, December 1 with the 25th Anniversary Christmas Parade, where Cindy Loo Woo essay winners and Cindy Loo Woo look-alikes are highlighted. Shuttles to all boutiques and photo opportunities will be available from Saturn of Rivergate. Call Keller Williams Real Estate Company in Hendersonville at 822 or event coordinator, Linda Evjen, at (615) 517-5714 for more information.

November 30 and December 1 St. Nicholas Market Craft Fair and Gingerbread Competition Our Lady of the Lake Church in Hendersonville will host its first gingerbread competition in conjunction with St. Nicholas Market, a craft fair to be held at the church. The gingerbread competition will be held on Friday, November 30, and the entries will be judged and on display throughout the event. The gingerbread creations will be each be auctioned and sold at the St. Nicholas Ball on Saturday evening. For entry forms, registration information or tickets to the ball, please contact (615) 824-3276.

November 30 and December 1 Sumner County Holiday Heritage Tour of Homes Tour county-wide historic homes and sites decorated for the holidays. Special group rates, packages and activities. (615) 230-8474.November 30Hendersonville Tree Lighting CeremonyCity Hall at 5:30 p.m. Contact (615) 822-1000

November 30-December 1 Cragfont Christmas Open House The Mansion will be decorated in the style of the early 1800s. Self guided tour, with guides stationed to answer questions about the various rooms. Refreshments will be served and entertainment provided as our holiday gift to the community. Free and open to the public. Open house is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. (615) 452-7070.
December 1 Christmas on the Creek The 7th Annual Lighted Boat Parade begins at 6 p.m. at Mallard Point in Hendersonville on Old Hickory Lake. Boats will travel from Mallard Point to Sanders Ferry Park. An after party will be held at Anchor High Marina (128 River Road in Hendersonville) beginning at the conclusion of the parade. Tickets to the party are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Contact Andrea Smith at (615) 390-2382 or visit http://www.hendersonvillejuniorchamber.com/.

December 1 St. Nicholas Ball Our Lady of the Lake Church will host the St. Nicholas Ball featuring live entertainment and auction of gingerbread houses. 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception and dinner at 8 p.m. Dress is festive Christmas attire. Tickets are $50 per person. Proceeds benefit Our Lady of the Lake and Samaritan Association. Call OLOL at (615) 824-3276, Keller Williams at (615) 822-8585 or Event Chair, Lynda Evjen at (615) 517-5714.

December 1 The Mantles of Rose Mont Rose Mont Restoration Foundation will host this gala event at the Rose Mont mansion at 810 South Water Avenue in Gallatin from 6 to 9 p.m. The mantles of the mansion will be decorated by local florists and retailers and the evening’s entertainment will be provided by local talent. Wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres will be served. All proceeds will be used toward the continued restoration and maintenance of Rose Mont. Reservations will be available until Monday, November 26 and are $25 per person. For more information call (615) 452-1461.

December 1 White House Christmas Parade and Holiday Extravaganza Christmas parade, pictures with Santa, Christmas tree lighting, hot beverages and sweets. The parade starts at White House City Park. For more information call (615) 672-3937.

December 1 Yulefest at Mansker’s Station Experience a 1780 Christmas on the frontier. Caroling, wagon rides, tours of the fort and Bowen house. Hours are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and admission is free. (615) 859-3678.

December 1-2 Christmas at the Beech Craft show at Beech High School sponsored by the DECA Club. Contact the school at (615) 824-6200 for times and booth information.

December 22 5th Annual Hendersonville Christmas Parade “A Christmas Wonderland” presented by Keller Williams Realty. Proceeds will benefit Hendersonville Samaritan Association. Parade will begin at 2:30. For more information call (615) 822-8585.

December 2 Portland Christmas Festival and ParadeParade begins in downtown Portland at 2 p.m. (615) 325-9032.

December 2 Cragfont Christmas Open House The Mansion will be decorated in early nineteenth century fashion. Visitors take a self-guided tour, with guides stationed to answer questions about the various rooms. Refreshments will be served and entertainment provided as our holiday gift to the community. Free and open to the public. Open house 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (615) 452-7070.

December 7 and 8 Coin ShowWinter coin and currency show. Gallatin Civic Center gym at 210 Albert Gallatin Avenue. (615) 868-9456.

December 8 Gallatin Christmas Parade“Christmas Through the Decades—Scenes from Christmas Past”. Parade begins in downtown Gallatin at 2 p.m. To participate or for more information call (615) 452-4000.

December 8 Sumner Crest Winery Christmas Open House. Victorian caroling with The Caroling Troubadours from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.. (615) 325-4086.

December 8 Frostbite 5K and Fun Run, sponsored by Chick-Fil-ASumner County YMCA in Hendersonville. 5K begins at 8 a.m. and the 1 mile fun run begins at 8:45 a.m. Have milk and cookies with Santa at 8:30. All race participants will receive a long sleeve t-shirt. Contact Dana McAdams at (625) 826-9622 for registration information or go to http://www.active.com/.

December 8 Santa Claus in Portland Visit Santa at the Portland Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to noon. (615) 325-9032.

December 9 Portland’s Christmas Tour of Homes Tour beautiful homes decorated for the holidays. For more information call (615) 325-9032.

December 10-14 Portland’s Home and Business Christmas Decorating Contest. (615) 325-9032.December 13Jazz Night on the SquareUpstairs Loft at Amber Leaf, 112 Public Square, Gallatin. 7:30 p.m. (615) 230-0303.

December 13 Jazz Night on the Square Upstairs Loft at Amber Leaf, 112 Public Square, Gallatin, TN 7:30 pm (615) 230-0303

December 17 Christmas for Kids Tour Bus Show The public has the opportunity to tour the buses of some of their favorite country music stars. Approximately 50 buses will be on display from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Hendersonville (weather permitting). A variety of country artists will be on their buses to sign autographs. The event raises money for the Christmas for Kids organization. A small donation is requested at the door. For additional information go to http://www.christmas4kids.org/ or call (615) 453-2434.


Gift Shop Holiday Open Houses

Gallatin

Sumner Farmers Co-op 450 Red River Road (615) 452-1755 Open House November 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Melanie’s Custom Framing 435 East Main Street (615) 452-6227 Open House November 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Perkins Drugs and Gift Shoppe 532 Hartsville Pike (615) 452-6111 Open House November 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Roxanna’s Closet 100 Westland Avenue (615) 452-4416 Open House November 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.


The Red Tulip 1483 Nashville Pike (615) 206-1395 Open House November 10 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and November 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Whitney’s Interiors and Specialty Gifts 1176 Gallatin Pike (615) 451-0213 Open House November 10 and 11

Hendersonville

More Than Floors 709 West Main Street (615) 824-3223 Open House November 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

One Man’s Treasure 157 Old Shackle Island Road (615) 264-1221 Open House November 15 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Over the Top Boutique 336 West Main Street (615) 338-4940 Open House November 4 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Patricia Jane & Company 149 Bonita Parkway 264-2377 Open House November 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Santa will be on site for pictures Sunday, November 4, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Stone Angel 760 East Main Street (615) 826-7766 Open House November 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The French Shoppe 240 East Main Street (615) 824-9244 Open House November 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Trendy Trunk 203 North Anderson Lane (615) 264-0448 Open House November 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Portland

Occasions 103 West McGlothlin Street (615) 325-9500 Open House November 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

White House

Home Sweet Home Gifts and Décor(615) 672-9428Open House November 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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