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You’ve had a good run, 2011, but it’s time for 2012 to take over. And since the only way to celebrate the calendar turning over is with a blowout party, the Lowcountry offers plenty of places to wet your whistle, gather with loved ones and send 2011 packin’.
New Year’s Ball Drop from the Harbour Town Lighthouse: 7 p.m. and midnight. Live entertainment in The Quarterdeck; 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. Visit www.seapines.com for details.
New Year’s celebration at the Arts Center: 9:30 p.m. Ring in 2012 at the Arts Center with a special performance of “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Laugh in the New Year and enjoy complimentary champagne, party favors and a midnight New Year's countdown with the cast of “The Drowsy Chaperone” following the show. Tickets are $65. www.artshhi.com
New Year’s Eve Party at Kingfisher: The Earl Williams Band rocks 2011 out the door at the Kingfisher. Call 843-785-4442 for details.
New Year's Eve Bash at the Smokehouse: Cranford & Sons will ring in the new year. Call 843-842-4227 for details.
"Noon" Year's Eve Party at the Sandbox: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Want to celebrate the New Year without staying up till midnight? Head to The Sandbox for a family fun event guaranteed to kick off your New Year on the right foot. Featuring: Special Games, activities including a bounce house and a chance to play in the "snow.” fun arts & crafts, lunch, party favors and a balloon drop at noon. Event price: $10 each for adults. Children under 2 free.
New Year's Eve Date Night at Hilton Head Health: 5:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. Enjoy a four-course gourmet meal while learning skills to bring to your own healthy kitchen. Stuffed shrimp crab cakes, roasted beet salad, beef tenderloin and apple crisp are all on the menu, along with wine pairings and sparkling toast. $225 per couple, call 843-785-3919.
New Year’s Day
Bluffton New Year’s Day Polar Bear 5K: 9 a.m. Jan. 1 at Berkeley Place on Buckwalter in Bluffton. The 3rd Annual Bluffton New Year’s Day Polar Bear 5K will start and finish at Cinemark in Bluffton, taking participants down Buckwalter Parkway, onto the Bluffton Parkway, through Buckwalter Place, running around the Care Core building and then back to finish at Cinemark.
All participants in the Polar Bear 5K will receive a colorful race T-Shirt. The event will also include an award ceremony and post-race celebration.
Entry fee of $25 must be postmarked by Dec. 27. Fee on race day is $30. Proceeds benefit Bluffton High School’s cross country team and Bluffton Fins swim team.
Visit www.bearfootsports.com for more information.
