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Archives for May 2008

Juneteenth Celebration at Telfair – Savannah, GA

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Thomas Owen House Savannah Georgia

This series of programs celebrates African-American history, heritage and culture in remembrance of Juneteenth. The week includes a lecture and workshop, walking tours, an evening performance and a Family Day at the Owens-Thomas House. Free admission courtesy of the City of Savannah. Juneteenth Celebration
Presented by the Telfair Museum of Art.

June 9, 6-8pm
Workshop: African American Genealogy
Dr. Barnetta McGhee White
2nd African Baptist Church, 123 Houston St.
Dr. White is an acclaimed lecturer, genealogist, and author of numerous articles and publications on the subjects related to African-American genealogical research.

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13th Annual Savannah Asian Festival – Savannah, GA

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SavannahCome experience fascinating Asian culture during this popular annual Savannah Asian Festival presented by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs. The festival takes place on June 7thm 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center. It is one of Georgia’s largest Asian celebrations, featuring a full-day of live stage performances, martial arts demonstrations, authentic cuisine, cultural displays, arts & crafts and more.
And as an extra plus, admission to the festival is Free!
For more information cal 912-651-6417 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts

Antarctica at IMAX World Golf Hall of Fame

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Cool Off This Summer with “Antarctica” at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater

St. Augustine, Fla. (May 24, 2008) – The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater will feature a classic IMAX film, “Antarctica,” beginning Friday, June 6 – a film sure to give audiences a chill in the heat of summer. The film will run at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

“There are some specific IMAX films audiences continue to enjoy year after year,” said Jack Peter, Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the World Golf Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater. “‘Antarctica’ is one such film that remains entertaining to viewers of all ages and offers a strong educational component, qualities that are very important in our theater’s programming.”

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Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island Makes Top 10 Beaches

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Coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman, Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research is known as “Dr. Beach”. He has put together a list of Top 10 Beaches since 1991. Fifty criteria are used to evaluate the beaches, including water and sand quality, as well as facilities and environmental management, as part of the National Healthy Beaches Campaign.

Here is the 2008 list:

TOP 10 BEACHES 2008

  • 1. Caladesi Island State Park in Clearwater/Dunedin, Florida
  • 2. Hanalei Beach Kauai, Hawaii
  • 3. Siesta Beach Sarasota, Florida
  • 4. Coopers Beach, Southampton, New York
  • 5. Coronado Beach, San Diego, California
  • 6. Main Beach, East Hampton, New York
  • 7. Hamoa Beach,Maui, Hawaii
  • 8. Cape Hatteras,Outer Banks of North Carolina
  • 9. Cape Florida State Park,Key Biscayne, Florida
  • 10. Beachwalker Park,Kiawah Island, South Carolina