Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 009 December 2011 | Page 7

Destinations
Raleigh Winterfest Kick Off and Ice Rink Opening 10:00pm Sat, December
3, 4pm – 10pm 400 Block of Fayetteville St. City Plaza Raleigh, NC 27601
Grab your mittens and scarves and make your way to the heart of the center
city for Raleigh’s premier holiday event. The AT&T Raleigh Winterfest is
a two-month long extravaganza featuring an outdoor skating rink with
natural ice. This family-friendly celebration of fun-filled activities at the
AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink kicks off with a memorable event in
City Plaza on Saturday, December 3. The opening celebration on Saturday,
December 3, will run from 4pm until 10pm and the rink will stay open until
11pm. Acts from headliners, local choirs and bands, dance groups, and a
multitude of other entertainers, a visit by Santa Claus, carriage and carousel
rides and a dazzling holiday tree will be featured. This FREE kickoff
extravaganza will be followed by two months of additional programming
at the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink
“The Polar Express” Dec 7 – 24, 2011 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Bryson City, NC 28713 The Polar Express comes to life when the train
departs Bryson city for a journey to our North Pole. Read along with the
magical story and meet Santa. Enjoy holiday caroling, hot cocoa, a special
treat, and a memento for the children. Daily departure times vary. Ticket
price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum! Event
runs from November 4 through December 24. Call or visit the website for
departure times. www.gsmr.com
Reynolda House Candlelight Guided Tours Dec 8, 2011 – Jan 8, 2012
2250 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 One of the Piedmont
Triad’s newest holiday traditions returns this year as Reynolda House
Museum of American Art hosts three evenings of candlelight guided
tours. Tours conclude with live holiday entertainment and refreshments.
Also, included is admission to “Modern Masters from the Smithsonian
American Art Museum,” the museum’s featured fall exhibition that has
received critical acclaim. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. www.
reynoldahouse.org
11th Annual Appalachian Christmas Celebration Dec 9 – 11, 2011 Harrell
Center and Stuart Auditorium Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 Head to the
mountains for a little Christmas cheer! Appalachian Christmas begins at
7:30pm Friday, Dec. 9, in historic Stuart Auditorium with a performance
by the Lake Junaluska Singers featuring Celtic sounds, traditional carols,
and selections from Handel’s Messiah. At 9am Saturday, Dec. 10, the doors
open on the Harrell Center for the spectacular Christmas Craft Show,
featuring the work of local Western North Carolina crafters and artists.
The musical celebration continues at 2:30pm, with a concert featuring
the Lake Junaluska Singers and Voices in the Laurel, the area’s premier
youth choir. That evening, join four-time Grammy Award winner David

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