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Features

Sculpture Awards Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens

Sculpture Awards Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens

LUNA by Richard Blake, Clay for Bronze The Annual Awards Exhibition is the National Sculpture Society’s most popular exhibition – and no wonder. The sculptures on display range from the traditional to the otherworldly, and include everything from portrait busts and figures, to animals, both domestic and wild....

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A Day in the Life of Lincolnville Through the Eyes of Children

A Day in the Life of Lincolnville Through the Eyes of Children

A Day in the Life of Lincolnville Through the Eyes of Children Next Exhibit in St. Johns County Rotunda Gallery Have you ever wondered how a child views the town they live in? A new exhibit in the St. Johns County Rotunda Gallery will present a unique look of Lincolnville as seen by its younger residents. Opening...

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Beaufort Water Festival Last Weekend

Beaufort Water Festival Last Weekend

The water festival is the biggest festival every year in Beaufort, South Carolina. This is the last week of the festival, and it all comes to an end this weekend. The schedule includes a wide variety of events from arts & craft market, air show, grande parade, boat parade and blessing, dog demonstrations and much...

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Strangers on a Train – Brunswick, GA

Strangers on a Train – Brunswick, GA

Alfred Hitchcock, director Alfred Hitchcock is the master of suspense. Now you have an opportunity to see on of Hitchcock’s most acclaimed but rarely screened classics. The classic Strangers on a Train from 1951 is screening at the Historic Ritz Theatre in Downtown Brunswick on Thursday, July 22, at 7:00 p.m. The...

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SCAD Fashion Grad competes in “Project Runway”

SCAD Fashion Grad competes in “Project Runway”

April Johnston, fashion designer 2010 SCAD fashion grad and Savannah resident April Johnston is to be a competitor in upcoming season of “Project Runway”. At 21 years old, April will be the youngest of the 17 contestants, the largest number of designers in the show’s history. And the Savannah resident is the...

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Music

Jazz in the Park with Silver Lining

Jazz in the Park with Silver Lining

On July 25, 2010, the Silver Lining, the Savannah-based trio, is performing at the...


McIntosh County Shouters Raise the Roof – Savannah, GA

McIntosh County Shouters Raise the Roof – Savannah, GA

McIntosh County Shouters The McIntosh County Shouters are making a special appearance...


Hootie & The Blowfish Concert – Charleston, SC

Hootie & The Blowfish Concert – Charleston, SC

Hootie & The Blowfish – In Concert at the Family Circle Cup The Family...


Rubben Studdard & Clay Aiken in Jacksonville

Rubben Studdard & Clay Aiken in Jacksonville

The second American Idol competition in 2003, became a memorable race between two...


Weird Al Yankovic

Weird Al Yankovic

“Weird Al” Yankovic is without doubt the most known modern song parodist....


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Food

Good News – it’s National Tequila Day

Good News – it’s National Tequila Day

Perfect Pear Margarita Tequila aficionados on the coast rejoice! I have found the...


Palette and Palate Stroll in Charleston 2010

Palette and Palate Stroll in Charleston 2010

This week it’s time again for the popular Palette and Palate Stroll in Charleston,...


Sustainable Seafood & Brew Event – Charleston, SC

Sustainable Seafood & Brew Event – Charleston, SC

BREW WITH A VIEW: A SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD DELIGHT On Tuesday July 13, 2010, the South...


Cow Appreciation Day – Get a Free Meal

Cow Appreciation Day – Get a Free Meal

Everyone likes free stuff, but how far would you do to get a free meal? Last year...


Summer Wine Strolls at Middleton Place in July

Summer Wine Strolls at Middleton Place in July

How about spending a relaxing Wednesday evening at one of Charleston’s most beautiful...


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