Due to inclement weather the St. Marys Community Market will be closed this Saturday, January 19. The market will reopen on Saturday, January 26.
Archives for January 2008
Gullah Heriatage at Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet – South Carolina
NEW EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY AT BROOKGREEN GARDENS
INFORMS ABOUT GULLAH HERITAGE
Murrells Inlet, SC- “Cross-Continental Cultural Connections†educational display showcases stunning artifacts about Gullah and West African cultures. The exhibit opened on Monday, January 14 and runs through March 30 in the Wall Lowcountry Center at Brookgreen Gardens. The exhibit is free with Garden admission.
“The display is informative and visually appealing and includes artifacts by two Gullah folk artists of Pawleys Island,†said coordinator Ron Daise. Daise is Brookgreen’s Vice President for Creative Education and a Commissioner with the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. “It features handsome walking sticks carved by Franklin Reed of Parkersville Road and a Gullah strip quilt by Bunny Rodrigues of Gullah O’oman Shop and Museum. These and other Gullah artifacts complement ones that parallel West African cultural linkages in customs, heritage, slavery, and spirituality. Intricately hand-carved West African gourds and stools and colorful fabric arts also are displayed.â€
Fort Clinch Union Garrison – Fernandina, Florida
Living history interpreters recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War between the States. Activities may include powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, as well as soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen.
For details call (904) 277-7274.
Third Day – North Charleston, South Carolina
Third Day performs in Charleston on March 6 at 7:00pm at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Pre-Sale of tickets start on Tuesday, January 15.          Tickets are available for purchase at the Coliseum Ticket Office and Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (843) 554-6060.
Exhibition Opening – Ponte Vedra, Florida
This is a creative, fun way to meet your neighbors and enjoy fantastic art!The Celebration Continues: Additional Selections from the Artist Members
January 18 at the Ponte Vedra Cultural Center. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Private reception for the Renaissance Society. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Open to the public
Juried by artist Jo Sinclair, this exhibition features additional entries from our juried members exhibition. Chris Wilson will perform blues guitar while The Twisted Martini serves creative libations and The Chef’s Garden presents delectable hors d’oeuvres.