Fountain Inn Christmas 2011

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The Spirit of Christmas Past 2011 Christmas Parade Wednesday, December 7, 5pm Music Club Tour of Homes Sunday, December 4, 2pm - 5pm $10 / Advance tickets sold at The Chamber Carriage Tours Thursday - Sunday, December 8-11 Thursday - Sunday, December 15-18, Adults $7, Children ages 10 and younger $5 Tree Lighting at City Hall grounds • Thursday, December 8, 6pm, FREE “Brinner” with Santa Ft. Inn Activities Center • December 10, 5pm, $3 Outdoor Ice Skating December 7-11 and December 15-23, $7 “A Wonderful Life” presented by FIRE at the Fountain Inn Center for Visual and Performing Arts • December 1-4, and 8-11 “Sounds of the Season” by Greenville Concert Band Friday, December 16 Christmas at the Center by Ft. Inn Chorale & Orchestra featuring Handel’s “Messiah” • Saturday, December 18 www.FtInnArts.org www.FountainInnChristmasFestival.com www.FountainInnChamber.org 864-862-2586 102 Depot Street

Winter Coat Drive

for the James Monroe Mission — All coat donations can be dropped off at the Chamber office.

We prefer new coats or very slightly worn coats for children, women, and men.

All sizes are needed.

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Things to do in Fountain Inn at Christmas All throughout December you can find something to do in the City of Fountain Inn to get you in the Christmas Spirit! Enjoy the Christmas Parade, Breakfast with Santa or a classic everyone loves – A Wonderful Life, playing at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Be sure and mark your calendar so you don’t miss any of the exciting activities!

The Faces of Christmas!

Paisley’s • 115 North Street Thursday, December 8 • 6:30-8pm Friday, December 9 • 7-9pm Friday, December 16 • 7-9pm Free face painting by professional artist Lee Dillingham.

Only at the “Inn”, Live Nativity Fountain Inn City Hall • 200 North Main Street Friday, December 16 & Saturday, December 17 • 5:30pm-9:30 pm

“Baking Memories” Sweet Catherine’s • 111 South Main Street Sunday, December 18 • 4pm A children’s event. Make an heirloom ornament and more.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Reserve your space by calling 864-862-0777. $5 per person.

INN Art Gallery 111 North Main Street December 7 following the parade • 8pm December 8-11 • 5:30-9:30pm; December 15-18 • 5:30-9:30pm Watercolors, acrylics, and oil paintings on display.

Some art available for sale!

“Sweet Holiday Wine Tasting Dinner” Sweet Catherine’s • 111 South Main Street Saturday, December 10 Five course meal with a different wine at each course!

Reservations only by calling 864-862-0777. $40 per person.

The Style of the Holidays Total Image • 123 North Main Street Saturday, December 17 • 7pm Fashion show plus guests are invited for Santa’s favorite coconut cake from Depot Street Dessert!

“The Spirit of Christmas Past Experience” Friday, December 9 Meal, Horse Drawn Carriage Ride and a performance of “A Wonderful Life”. $40/35/30 Adult/Senior/Child.

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“Christmas Dinner at Kimbrell’s” 127 North Main Street For three consecutive weeks in December, Kimbrell’s will display beautiful dining room furniture which will be set and dressed by three different families using their very own holiday china!

Children’s Story Telling of Traditional Christmas Stories Book Quest • 108 South Main Street Friday, December 9 and Friday, December 16 • 6:30pm Children will receive a free copy of A Plantation Christmas and A Christmas Classic by Julia Peterkin of South Carolina

Christmas Quilt Display I Declare • 107 South Main Street December 8-11 & 15-18 • 5-9:30pm The Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild of Mauldin will showcase a variety of specialty Christmas items.

Pictures With Santa & More The Fountain Inn History Center • 102 Depot Street December 8-11 and December 15-18 • 6pm-9:30pm

Jewelry Making Suzie’s Handcrafted Jewelry • 121 North Main Street December 8-11 & 15-18 Make a special gift for that special someone!

Holiday Train Spectacular 111 North Main Street Featuring eight collectable layouts!

December 7 following the parade • 8pm December 8-11 • 5:30pm-9:30pm December 15-18 • 5:30pm-9:30pm “Inn” Town, Cindy Lou from Whoville in person!

Lads and Lasses • 101 Trade Street December 8-10 and December 15-17 • 5:30-8pm “Brinner” With Santa (Breakfast served at dinner = “Brinner”) Fountain Inn Activities Center • 610 Fairview Street Saturday, December 10 • 5pm Tickets may be purchased at Lads and Lasses located at 101 Trade Street, or call 864-862-3301.

Santa’s Workshop for Children Suzie’s Handcrafted Jewelry • 121 North Main Street December 9 & 17, 5:30-9:30pm Children can make, wrap and take. Cost: $3.

New Twist to BINGO…..Holiday Style!

Depot Street Café • 10 Depot Street December 10, 6:30pm Desserts and Coffee to Eat, Cakes and Truffles are BINGO Treats!

By reservation only. Call 864-862-4545.

All Inclusive Dinner Depot Street Café • 10 Depot Street December 9 & 16 for $17.95.

By reservation only. Call 864-862-4545.

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Why Spend Christmas in Fountain Inn?

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The City of Fountain Inn has celebrated The Spirit of Christmas Past since 1990.

The horse-drawn carriage rides have been a signature feature as they have toured many visitors along our historic Main Street and Inn Circle neighborhood. This year, Inn Circle will host the carriages as homes dress for the holidays. Children will especially enjoy a new feature along the route, as one home is transformed into Whoville where they will see familiar characters and will search for the Grinch along their ride. Our Parade, Brinner with Santa, Outdoor Ice Skating Rink, Nightly Entertainment, Holiday Tour of Homes, Live Nativity, and many Children’s Activities make the city the INN place for the holidays.

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Give the Gift of Art Surprise your friend or loved one with a gift of arts this Christmas. Choose from below or customize your own gift with tickets to any of the great shows or classes at the Fountain Inn Center for Visual and Performing Arts!

Call the box office, visit us online, or stop by to take advantage of any of these great gift ideas!

PERFORMANCES:

Baby Boomer Comedy Show January 20, 2012 • 7:30

Winner of the Branson Comedy Festival and hilarious theatre event where fellow baby boomers and veteran comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader are sure to keep you laughing!

FIRE presents The Drowsy Chaperone February 16-26 • 7:30 (Sundays at 3:00)

A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, The Drowsy Chaperone boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be entertained.

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra February 4 • 3:00 and 7:30

The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements.

Forever Irish Show with Andy Cooney March 3 • 7:30

Andy Cooney was christened by The New York Times as “Irish America’s Favorite Son”. With his outstanding voice and dynamic stage presence makes him a favorite with audiences. This year he brings with him the Irish Sopranos. Don’t miss this wonderful celebration of the Irish culture.

Sierra Hull and Highway 111 March 9 • 7:30

Sierra Hull is the rare soul to make it through these years entirely unscathed. Having appeared with Alison Krauss and more, Sierra will surely delight our audiences.

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES: POTTERY KINDERART THE STORY FEAST MUSICAL THEATRE JAM MARCH TO A DIFFERENT BEAT

864-409-1050 | www.ftinnarts.org | 315 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn

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Drama & Musical Theatre THE STORY FEAST: FOR BRAVE KNIGHTS & BRAVE PRINCESSES (Grades K-1-2) In a kingdom far, far away, there was a shining castle, and every year the bravest of knights and the bravest of princesses came to tell their stories of great and funny adventures at the Story Feast.

They would tell of dragon battles, sword fights with courageous challengers and magical visits to enchanted forests. Each brave knight and brave princess will create a story set in medieval times and act each part out for the Story Feast. Students will create their own characters and costumes, and together we will write a script and make a fabulous show to share with our friends and families.

TUITION: $75 per month.

Now Registering for Spring 2012 The Fountain Inn Arts Academy offers classes in the visual and performing arts including acting, dance, drawing, musical theatre, music including voice, piano, flute, trumpet, French horn, saxophone, and violin, painting, pottery, and more for children, teens, and adults. Here is a small sample of what we offer.

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AMAZINGLY MIXED UP SUPERHEROES (Grades 3-5) Have you ever wondered what would happen if Optimus Prime and Annie met in Cinderella’s Castle? In this class, students will have the opportunity to create their own mix-ups of characters and locations as they stretch their imagination to the limit creating their own original play. We’ll create superhero costumes and masks and invent worlds where your hero saves helpless creatures and entire planets from menacing forces. TUITION: $75 per month PERFORMANCE LAB (Grades 5-8) Students will explore the dramatic process through movement, dialogue, music, improvisation, mask construction and character work to bring a story to life. TUITION: $75 per month.

MPROVING IMPROV (Ages 15 to Adult) Students will explore the difficult world of improvisatoin through movement, dialogue, music, and working short form improvisation. TUITION: $10 per week.

SING DISNEY (AMONG OTHERS) (Grades K - 3) Work with your favorite Disney and select Broadway songs to learn the fundamentals of singing. Create and explore characters through classic musical moments. We’ll focus on imagination, coordination, body and vocal awareness. TUITION: $75 per month.

MY MUSICAL VOICE (Grades 4-6) Learn and perform musical theatre pieces that emphasize the art of storytelling through music and song. Explore your personal vocal instrument and learn to make strong interpretive choices. Experiment and share feedback in a supportive environment as you develop vocal technique and artistic discipline. TUITION: $75 per month.

MUSICAL THEATRE JAM (BY AUDITION ONLY) (Grades 7-12) Hone your skills and strengthen the techniques needed to succeed in the highly competitive world of musical theatre. Using both contemporary and classic Broadway material, students will be taught healthy vocal/singing production and deepen their understanding of character development while learning to seamlessly combine these disciplines. Audition preparation for musicals will be included. Advanced beginners and experienced students welcome. TUITION: $75 per month.

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IGNITE (JR.) YOUNG SHOW STOPPERS (Grades 1-5) or IGNITE (JR.) AMBASSADORS (Grades 6-12) This show chorale introduces students to the world of vocal performance. Includes performance shirt, music, professional instruction, involvement in one concert and one community outreach performance each semester. Begin learning skills necessary to prepare them to perform on stage. Class begins January 9 and ends May 21. TUITION: $50 per month. *5th graders may be accepted into “Ignite Jr. Ambassadors” at the discretion of the director.

Visual Art Classes MULTI MEDIA Students will develop drawing and painting skills using direct observation and imagination. Line, color, shape, perspective and composition will all be explored. Mediums include pencil, charcoal, watercolor and acrylic paint. Emphasis will be placed on finding and developing a personal style. Meeting weekly for two hours each class. TUITION: $75 per month (student must provide supplies).

IGNITE REPERTORY SHOW ENSEMBLE (Grades 9-12) This highly selective, audition only show ensemble gives its members an opportunity to collaborate and perform. It is designed for singers with exceptional vocal talent and production experience to bring it to the stage! Blending a mentor-student collaborative model IGNITE will create a diverse performance program to highlight solo and ensemble work utilizing the IGNITE Band. IGNITE will prepare two solo concerts and one community outreach performance per semester. Semester fee includes Performance attire; materials/music; and rehearsal shirt. Meetings begin January 9 and run through May 21 with a mandatory weeklong summer camp. MEMBERSHIP FEE: $60. *Some rehearsals may be extended for choreography. Advance notice will be provided.

KINDERART (4K & 5K) This eight (8) week class is designed to open the door to the wonderful world of art for children ages 4 & 5. Using a variety of media, children explore their creativity. Children enjoy learn how to enjoy the visual arts with hands on experience.

TUITION: $150 per session (includes supplies).

POTTERY (HAND-BUILT & WHEEL) This eight (8) week class is designed for beginners or experienced potters who want to expand their experience with clay. Students gain a solid foundation or stretch their abilities in the hand building process, working with extruders, slab rollers, and all kinds of tools and textures. Explore using underglazes, a potter’s wheel, focusing on wedging, shaping, trimming, simple glazing techniques, and studio safety. No prior art experience is required.

TUITION: $180 per session (includes supplies).

INTRODUCTION OR ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH OLIVER YU (13-Adults) This five (5) week course helps students explore camera controls and functions; use creative composition; vary shutter speed for action and aperture for depth of field. Practice and critique are essential elements of the class. Begins January 9. TUITION: $100 per session (student must supply digital camera).

MARCH TO A DIFFERENT BEAT (Grades 3-12) This class would introduce students to STOMP and mix it with other non-traditional percussion work. Students will learn how to express rhythm through movement. Classes begin January 9.

Excellent for the beginner. TUITION: $75 per month.

VOICE & INSTRUMENTAL PRIVATE STUDY OPTIONS Students can join at anytime. All lessons are given in 1/2 hour increments on a weekly basis. TUITION: $100 per month.

• Voice for Study (7-Adult) by arrangement • Clarinet for Study (7-Adult) by arrangement • Trumpet for Study (10-Adult) Mondays 2:30-6:30pm • Flute for Study (10-Adult) Mondays & Wednesdays 3-6pm • French Horn for Study (10-Adult) Mondays 2:30-6:30pm • Violin for Study (5-Adult) Mondays 2-4:30 pm • Piano for Study (8-Adult) Mondays & Wednesdays 3-6pm • Saxophone for Study (8-Adult) by arrangement

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Emile Pandolfi at Christmas November 25 More shows to see!

A Wonderful Life December 1-11 Sounds of the Season Featuring Greenville Concert Band December 16 Christmas at the Center Featuring the Fountain Inn Chorale & Orchestra December 17 For more information call 864-409-1050 or visit us online at www.FtInnArts.org

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