Beechwood Celebrates the Holidays with Tree Lighting and The Big Beyond Concert Nov. 25
Nov. 14, 2022 — Athens, GA — The third annual Beechwood Holiday Market will open on Friday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. with a Christmas tree lighting and holiday concert by Atlanta-based band, The Big Beyond. As part of this year’s market, Beechwood is asking the community to help raise $50,000 for three Athens-based nonprofit partners: Lydia’s Place, Mercy Health Center, and The Sparrow’s Nest.
Opening night will include a giveaway sponsored by some of Beechwood’s brands, including Kendra Scott, Lululemon, Foot Palace, Your Pie, Crunch Fitness, and more. In addition to live music, visitors will enjoy food trucks, Santa photos, hayrides, face painting, s’mores, and hot chocolate.
“We are very excited to bring Beechwood Holiday Market back this year,” said David Mulkey, principal of Polias. “It’s our immense privilege to share a bit of holiday magic with our Athens friends and neighbors, and give back to our community. We want to create events that foster memories that last a lifetime for our city. Beechwood is a part of Athens’ history, and we look forward to being a part of the future.”
Additional Beechwood Holiday Market events include:
- Friday, Dec. 2: Beechwood will host an outdoor family movie night with viewings of The Grinch (2018) and Elf. Screenings will begin at 6 p.m. and run until 9 p.m. Traditional movie fare will be for purchase, and moviegoers can enjoy food trucks, Santa photos, face painting, and more.
- Friday, Dec. 9: The Holiday Market will feature a holiday concert with local Athens musician and The Voice finalist, James David Carter. To celebrate the magic of the season, hot air balloon rides will be offered in addition to food trucks, Santa photos, hayrides, face painting, s’mores, hot chocolate, and more.
- Nov. 27, Dec. 4, and Dec. 11: On Santa Sundays, Santa will visit Beechwood from 11a.m. until 2p.m. for photos and for families to drop off letters to Santa in Santa’s Post Office.
The holiday market is brought to the community by Beechwood Shopping Center and Polias Development, Beechwood’s management company. For additional information, visit beechwoodathens.com. To sign up for Holiday Market updates, text “Beechwood” to (833) 946-1799.
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About Beechwood
First opened in 1962, Beechwood Shopping Center continues to evolve into Athens’ premier in-town shopping destination and includes storefronts like Lululemon, Kendra Scott, T.J. Maxx, Ann Taylor LOFT, The Fresh Market, Foot Palace, Bath and Body Works, and more. REI Co-op will be opening in early 2023. Beechwood offers proximity to the University of Georgia, area hospitals, and some of Athens’ most iconic neighborhoods. To learn more about Beechwood and other Polias projects or to contact the team, visit Polias.co.
About Polias
Polias is an Athens-based boutique commercial real estate group representing a curated portfolio of the best restaurants, shops, and office/workspaces in the Athens, Georgia area. Polias aims to connect its thriving customer demographic with top tier local, regional, and national brands in a uniquely Athens way. To learn more about Polias projects or to contact the team, visit Polias.co.
