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DECEMBER DECEMBER December 21-23 Apex Theatre Studio Presents It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The beloved American holiday classic will come to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful night. The performance by Apex Theatre Studio is at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall each evening at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com December 29 North Florida Women’s Chorale Christmas Concert The North Florida Women’s Chorale presents its annual Christmas performance at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine featuring cradle songs and carols. The event is free and open to the public. 38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine 904-806-7781 www.womenschorale.org December 29 Donna the Buffalo at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Distinctive, groove-heavy and danceable American roots music group Donna the Buffalo with a soulful electric American mix infused with elements of Cajun/zydeco, rock, folk, reggae and country. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the performance is at 8 p.m. Admission is $28 and $25. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com December 31 Beach Blast Off This annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display and entertainment at St. Johns County Pier Park will ring in 2018. The event features family friendly activities, including a kid’s zone, photo booth, food vendors and live music. The event is from 5-10 p.m., and the fireworks display is at 8:30 p.m. A parking and shuttle service is available. Visit the website for the entertainment schedule and shuttle service information. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 904-669-5670 www.sabevents.com December 31 New Year’s Eve Soirée and Anniversary Party Bring in the New Year with live music, champagne toast and balloon drop in Lightner Museum’s historic pool area. The Lightner Museum will be celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Alcazar Hotel and 50th anniversary of the Lightner Museum. Visit the website for additional information. 75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org 33