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This year plan to
rekindle your Christmas Spirit in
Downtown Heritage Perth
2004 Prince of Wales Award Winner (National Heritage Award for Architecture Preservation)
Enjoy the charm of
An Olde Fashioned Christmas
27 November 2004.
Let the town take you back to the early 1900's with it's Festival of Good Cheer
Plus enjoy a whole month of Christmas entertainment and good cheer before and after November 27.
Kick off your Holiday Season in Down Heritage Perth. Whether you are looking for that perfect gift or inspiration, Downtown Heritage Perth has what you need for the holidays, with great shopping for books, music, art, toys, clothing, shoes, furniture, electronics, jewellery, home, bath and garden, and so much more.
Stores will have extended holiday hours, Sunday Shopping, and friendly knowlegable service all within the 5 square downtown blocks.
This time of year downtown Perth is a wonderland of twinkling lights and holiday cheer.
Visit Perth on the 27 November for the Olde Fashioned Christmas, and plan to attend some of the other special events during the month leading up to Christmas.
- Perth Museum - open house with roasted chestnuts, cider & cookies. Noon to 5:00PM (11 Gore Street)
- Town Hall - Bandstand - Chris Whyman, 2004 World Champion Town Crier issues an official proclamation and will hold a workshop. 11AM (80 Gore Street)
- Around Town - carol singers, musicians, Town Crier, merchants in period costumes, seasonal specials at restaurants.
- Crystal Palace - Special Christmas Perth Farmers' market. 10AM - 2PM.
- From the Hand Of Man - Perth Museum - an exhibit of 19th century handmade tools and folk art. (11 Gore Street)
- Quilts and Quilted Items - McMartin House - the Lanark County Quilters Guild show and sale. 10AM to 1PM (125 Gore Street)
- Kris Kringle Kraft Fair - Perth Lion's Hall - unique Christmas gifts. 11AM to 4PM
- Christmas by the Tay - Tay river Gallery - art show (28 Wilson Street W.)
- Louise Pitre - P.&D.C.I - a music concert presented by the Perth Performing Arts Committee. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. (13 Victoria Street)
- Craft Show - Civitan Club - refreshments, Christmas cakes, 50 Vendors. Noon to 4PM (Civitan Club - Hwy 43)
- Festival Of Lights - Crystal Palace - See the uniquely decorated Christmas Trees. Fireworks, hot cider. Free for the whole family 6PM to 8PM. (Crystal Palace - Tay Basin)
- Yuk Yuks, Dinner and Show - Codes Mill - perfect for a small business Christmas part or an evening out. (17 Wilson St. E)
- Snowflake Bazaar - St Andrew's Church - craft show. 11AM to 1:30PM (1 Drummond St. W.)
- The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged!) - Studio Theatre - presented by Barn Door Productions 8PM (2PM on Sunday). (63 Gore Street E)
- Evening Santa Claus Parade - Downtown - with the theme Christmas Bells. Beautiful light displays. 5PM to 7PM.
- Perth Museum open House - featuring Bell Ringers and Joan Stephenson Bowes demonstrating the uses of gingerbread. Noon to 5PM. (11 Gore St. E.)
- Nick of Time Art and Craft Show - McMartin House - 10AM to 4:30PM (125 Gore St. E.)
- Crystal Palace Open House - more chances to see the uniquely decorated Christmas Trees. 6PM to 8PM on Fridays, 1PM to 3PM on Saturdays. (Crystal Palace - Tay Basin)
- Men of the Tay Choral Performance - St. John Roman Catholic Church - 2PM
- Table Centrepieces Workshop - Perth Museum - Sylvia Vanoort will create traditional Christmas centrepieces 1PM to 3PM (pre-registration is required). Demonstration 6:30PM (11 Gore Street E)
- Ambush - Codes Mill - musical show. (17 Wilson St. E.)
- Mama Mia - St. James Church Hall - presented by the Perth Academy of Musical Theatre. 7PM. (12 Harvey Street)
- Cantata - St, Andrew's Church - 7:30 PM (1 Drummond St. W.
- Open House - Perth Museum - featuring Widow Wilson in the kitchen baking Christmas Goodies, the spinners guild and tinsmith Bruce Strader making old-fashioned Christmas decorations and candle holders out of tin. Noon to 5PM. (11 Gore Street E)
- Open House - Inge Va - (6 Craig St.)
- A Christmas Carol - Studio Theatre - A Museum Fundraiser presenting a dramatization of the Dicken's classic by John Huston, along with the Thorny Issues singing favorite carols. Tickets for this Museum fundraiser can be purchased at the Perth Museum 1PM. (63 Gore St. E.)
- Jack and the Beanstalk - P.&D.C.I - a theatrical production by the high school drama club. 2PM (13 Victoria St.)
- Gift of the Magi and A Child's Christmas in Wales- First Baptist Church - recitations by Reverend Franklin Morgan. 7PM (17 D'Arcy St.)
- Drama Workshops - Studio Theatre - with John Huston for area students. (63 Gore Street E)
- Open House - Perth Museum - with cider and cookies in the 1840s kitchen. Noon to 5PM. (11 Gore Street E)
- Christmas Dance - Perth Legion - music by ESP. 8PM. (26 Beckwith St. E.)
