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Archives for May 2008

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Old Fort Jackson Bicentennial – Savannah, Georgia

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Saturday, May 17th CHS will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Old Fort Jackson National Historic Landmark.  The event is Free and open to the public beginning at 5pm and running to 9pm.

There will be Fireworks, Music, Cannon Firings and of course Cake!
All-American foods such as burgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase (all proceeds going to support OFJ—Georgia’s Oldest Brick Fort). This event is generously sponsored by the Savannah River Pilots!
For more information, please call the CHS events information/reservation line at (912) 651-3673.

Piccolo’s Annual Block Dance – Charleston, South Carolina

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Piccolo’s annual Reggae Block Dance is moving to a new location in 2008…Marion Square!  That’s right, the Piccolo Spoleto Reggae Block Dance that draws over 10,000 people is moving to the heart of the urban center of Charleston and will be more exciting than ever!  A Cuban Block Party the middle weekend of the festival will also be in Marion Square.  Parking is convenient at this new venue with several parking garages within easy walking distance of the park.  Of course King Street is home to Marion Square so you’ll be able to do some shopping right there adjacent to the park, have dinner or just head to the block party to buy some international festival food from the vendors on-site.

REGGAE BLOCK DANCE
Saturday, May 24, 2008 from 7-11pm
SLICE International headlines this annual outdoor music event favorite!  Enjoy the pulsating rhythms of the Caribbean as Piccolo brings African drumming, dance and reggae music to Marion Square.

CUBAN BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, May 31, 2008 from  7-11pm
The Jazz Artists of Charleston bring the sounds and flavor of Cuba to Marion Square with a concert featuring the Garage Cuban Band, followed by headliner Havana Son.

Internationally Acclaimed Stars to Perform At Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival

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Internationally acclaimed violinist Robert McDuffie will kick off the 2008 season of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival May 30, and a grand gala featuring the renowned American String Quartet will bring the Festival to a resounding conclusion on June 15 at the Ritz Carlton-Amelia Island. In between, area residents and visitors will delight to the music of such Amelia Island favorites as cellist Lynn Harrell, pianist Valentina Lisista and violinist Jennifer Koh.

Tickets, which go on sale April 15, can be purchased via credit card on-line at the Festival’s website www.aicmf.com, or by calling the Festival office at 904/261-1779.

Photo: Jennifer Koh

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Blackwater Paddle – Savannah, Georgia

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After basic canoeing instruction, your WiSE naturalist will lead the way downstream past tall tupelo and cypress. Their spring green foliage and dark trunks reflect perfectly in the mirror-dark water. We’ll be on the lookout for turtles, herons, and noisy kingfishers diving for their next meal. Maybe we’ll be lucky enough to spot swallowtail kites soaring overhead. There’s beauty around every bend. Fee of $35/person includes canoe, paddle, and basic instruction. Group size: 6-18. Meet in Rincon, GA. Reservations required.
www.wilderness-southeast.org
912-236-8115