The holiday season is in full swing in Apalachicola. Santa has visited the children here in town and on the Island as well as in Eastpoint and Carrabelle. In celebration of the Season, we have some classic selections from Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas Album. If you prefer, you can turn off the music or change the volume using the controls on the player at the bottom of this section.
Artemis Gallery has some great reductions on their fall and winter clothing right now and it's a great place to pick up gift ideas for the holidays as well as bargains.
We have a brand new display of hand thrown pots by artist Hank Goodman, cozy lady's pajamas and icon painter Frances Beeland Frakes has produced some very special Christmas cards based on the Adoration of the Magi by Fra Angelica.
We also have a shipment of market baskets woven of river grass by the men, women and children of the Fra Fra tribe in Northern Ghana for the ecosensitive as well as the stylish.
There will be a Community Christmas Program at Historic Trinity Church in Apalachicola on Sunday December 16. The Bay Area Choral Society, the First Methodist Church Bell Choir, the Eastpoint Church of God Women's Quintet, and the Riverkeeper Quartet will fill the church with sounds of the season. The finale has become an anticipated tradition: The Choral Society and audience singing the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah! Admission donation $2.00. Starts at 4:00 p.m.
The new Waterstreet Hotel is offering a two night holiday package on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25.
The package includes a Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at a local church followed by a holiday reception and a visit from Santa Claus! He will be loaded with gifts for the kids and lots of holiday cheer.
On Christmas Day, Waterstreet will deliver a complete turkey dinner with all the trimmings right to your door!
All of the above is only $489 for a family of four! Additional person charge is $75. Call toll-free 888-211-9239, or 850-653-3700.
Many Restaurants, Inns, and Hotels around town are offering special New Year's packages.
Waterstreet Hotel is offering a special New Year's package, including a bottle of champagne, an elegant dinner for two at Apalachicola's award-winning Magnolia Grill. He'll include champagne and party favors as the midnight hour approaches.
You can sleep late New Year's Day, enjoy the games and relax on a private veranda. At 4:00 PM there will be a Community Pig Roast on the hotel premises with smoked pork, Hoppin' John, salads, veggies, desserts, iced tea and soft drinks. All of the above is only $217 per person based on double occupancy and includes all fees, taxes and gratuities! Bring your friends - A two bedroom condo suite accommodating 4, and including dinner at the Magnolia Grill is only $172 per person based on 4 people.
Call toll-free 888- 211-9239, or 850-653-3700.
If you need to rest up before hitting the road, stay over on January 1, 2008, for just $125.00!
Chef Ian Williams at Verandas says he plans to create a party atmosphere and there will be extra special presentations for your favorite dishes that evening. Verandas will be serving till ??? Call 653-3210 for reservations.
The Owl Cafe will be serving a special four course dinner for only $55. There are no special seating times, but reservations are strongly recommended. The Owl will be serving till 11 p.m. Call 653-9888 for more information.
Chef David Carrier of Ave Sea at the Gibson is planning a Black Tie & Blue Jean Ball On New Year's Eve from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
The evening will be an extravaganza of Avenue Sea's fine cuisine, and there will be live music by The Eric Culberson Blues Band from Savannah, Georgia.
There will be dancing under the stars, games on the lawn, a champagne toast at midnight, and Apalachicola's first New Year's Eve ball drop! The cost of the event is$120 per person, tax and gratuity included. For reservations, please call Avenue Sea at 653-2193.
Chef Eddie's Magnolia Grill is throwing a New Years party featuring Sir Charles Atkins, The King of the Blues. There will be party favors and a big oak bonfire in the fire pit.
Chef Eddie is preparing a six course meal with a variety of entrees planned.
There will be two seatings, 6 and 6:30 p.m. for dinner only ($69.95), and two seatings, 8 and 8:30 p.m. that include dinner, entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight ($89.95).
Call ahead for reservations at 653-8000.
Larry Covell at the Wheelhouse Restaurant, 313 Water Street is planning a festive evening.
There will be music beginning at 9 p.m., so come prepared to dance in the New Year to the rockin' sounds of "Accrue"! Music cover charge $10.00
Seating for dinner begins at 5pm. Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. The evening's special menu features prime rib or stuffed grouper, veggies and dessert. Included in the package are party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. The party ends at 1am.
For more information or reservations call 653-8860. Seating for dinner is limited to 60 people, so call early.
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