Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!
from your friends at Coastal Companion
White Lighting Ceremony – St Marys, GA
Santa will arrive to downtown historic St Marys where it will be time for the lighting of the Christmas tree to announce the beginning of the holiday season.
Solano Cycle Scooter Rally 2007 – St Augustine, Florida
Scout on a scooter during this fun scavenger hunt and scooter ride through St. Augustine. Bring your own scooter or you can rent one to take part in all the fun. Participants will receive a list of riddles that must be solved by visiting more than 40 area restaurants and businesses where they receive a [...]
Historic Weapons Firing Demonstration – St Augustine, Fl
Take the National Park Service’s ferry on Saturday, Nov. 3, to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas – the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons at the fort.
Fort Matanzas National [...]
Savannah Film Festival honored John Sayles
John Sayles Honored on Oct. 29 Followed by Screening of the Movie “Honeydripper”
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The 10th annual Savannah Film Festival, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design and sponsored by Memorial Health, the Savannah Morning News, the City of Savannah and The Talking Phone Book, presented John Sayles with a Lifetime [...]
Jepson Center’s First Saturdays for Kids – Savannah, GA
This monthly youth program includes studio art workshops (available by advance reservation, 790-8823 or stifelt@telfair.org). Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St.
Annual Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Carolers – Brunswick, GA
Annual Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Carolers, Mayor Bryan Thompson reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” 5:30pm. Machen Square, Downtown Brunswick Historic Brunswick Business Association. 554-1900, www.downtownbrunswickga.com.
Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire : A Tribute to Johnny Cash – Brunswick, GA
Rockabilly Hall of Famer Rusty Evans and his band Ring of Fire have been burning up stages across the country with this rollicking tribute to country music icon Johnny Cash. With a voice of rolling thunder and a spirit like gentle rain, Rusty Evans delivers the irresistible Johnny Cash signature sound in world-famous songs [...]
Open House at the Spa – Ponte Vedra, Florida
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – Time will stand still this November at the Spa at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. The resort’s award-winning spa boutique will host a series of free open houses to showcase youth-enhancing products.
From serums to correct the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and aging to gels and boosters to [...]
Savannah Blues Festival – Georgia
Martin Luther King, Jr. Arena
November 3, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Downtown Merchants Christmas Open House – St Marys, GA
The shops in Downtown St Marys are open late to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.
Call 912.882.4000 for more information.
Halloween Film Showing – Brunswick, GA
“Plan 9 from Outer Space,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Brunswick. Presented by Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association, Comcast and Turner Classic Movies. Admission: $5. Call 912-262-6934.
Classic Car and Truck Show – St Augustine, Florida
Rev up your weekend Friday, Nov. 2 – Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at the 6th Annual St. Augustine Cruisers’ Car and Truck Show at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds. Not only can you see all years, makes and models of vehicles, there will be live entertainment, games, music, food and more. Vehicle registration starts at [...]
27th Annual Lincolnville Festival – St. Augustine, Fla
Celebrate St. Augustine’s rich African-American cultural heritage at the 27th annual Lincolnville Festival. One of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, more than half of Lincolnville’s buildings date from the late 19th century. Funds raised from the festival will be used for exhibits at the Fort Mose Museum. The festival kicks-off on Friday with live R&B music, [...]
James Island County Park Nov-Dec Hours
During November and December, James Island County Park will close to
all incoming visitors at 4:30pm. Guests must exit the park by 5pm.
Normal sunrise-to-sunset privileges are not available to Pass holders
at James Island County Park in November and December so staff may
prepare for the Holiday Festival of Lights.
All parks and
facilities (except the Campground & Holiday [...]
Tybee Island Christmas Parade – Georgia
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a parade to get into the spirit. When it’s Christmas on Tybee it’s also time for The Tybee Island Christmas Parade . The parade features a variety of colorful and creative floats from Tybee businesses and residents. Visit www.tybeefest.com for more information.
Historic Downtown Brunswick Street Fair – Brunswick, GA
Visit downtown Brunswick for a traditional street fair. Art, antiques, crafts, food, entertainment. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun Noon-5pm. Newcastle St., Brunswick Historic Brunswick Business Association. 554-1900, www.downtownbrunswickga.com.
Tybee in the Fall Art Show – Tybee Island, GA
Arts and crafts festival Featuring unique and original art from more than 30 artists. On the main street of Tybee, in Memorial Park from 10:00 to 5:00. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Mary Ingalls 912-655-9812 and Douglas Jones 912-713-8647. Artists and food vendors welcome.
November 10th to 11th, 2007
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
or visit the website [...]
Little St Simons Island Voted Number One
LITTLE ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA — The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island has been voted number one in the United States in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for 2007. Little St. Simons Island took top honors in the Mainland U.S. Resorts category and ranked number 22 in the world in the Best [...]
Gardens at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida
Bob Chabot, Director of Horticulture & Facilities at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, will discuss the master plan for the Zoo’s Gardens, the conceptual ideas for the Asian Gardens, and the many types of plants that are used.
$15 for Zoo members; $20 for non-members. Reservation required on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Click here for registration form. [...]
Clean Air Day at the MOSH – Jacksonville, Florida
Join the Museum of Science and History and the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Protection Board for this free-admission day that will teach visitors about the importance of keeping the City’s air clean. “Clean Air Day” will start at 10 a.m. and will end at 4 p.m.
Fall Open All Breed Horse Show – Jacksonville, Fl
Clay County Fair Grounds, Sponsored by NFAHC Nov 3 2007 – 7:00am- 8:00pm
Visit the website for more information.
First Friday Art Walk – St Augustine, Fla
Join one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries. Tours begin at Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a [...]
5th Annual Fernandina Beach Lighted Holiday Parade – Florida
Ring in the season with a holiday parade presented by the Southside Neighborhood Association. The parade starts at 6 p.m. All entries must feature lighting. For more information, call (904) 261-3248.
Charleston Climbs Higher in the Rankings Among Top American Travel Destinations
Charleston, SC — For the fifteenth consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine honored Charleston as a Top 10 travel destination in the U.S. Charleston was honored with a # 3 slot. Only San Francisco and New York City ranked higher. Last year, Charleston ranked # 5 in the poll.
According to [...]
