Oyster Shell Bagging Event – Brunswick, Georgia
G.E.O.R.G.I.A. Shell Bagging Event in Brunswick, Georgia
The University of Georgia’s Marine Extension Service coordinates a community-based oyster restoration project called GEORGIA (Generating Enhanced Oyster Reefs in Georgia’s Inshore Areas). This program recycles oyster shell to create new oyster reefs, and enhances stewardship and public awareness of the importance of oyster reef habitat along the Georgia [...]
Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival Video
Report from the Beach Music Festival, Jekyll Island, Georgia, 2008. Free Beach Blast concert with the Swinging Medallions. Read our previous post about the Beach Music Festival on Jekyll here.
Where the River Ends Book Signing, St Marys, GA
Thursday, September 25th
“Where the River Ends” Book Signing – Location and time to be determined
Author Charles Martin will be in downtown St. Marys signing copies of his new release “Where the River Ends”. Released only a few weeks ago, the novel is currently in the top 35 on the New York Times best sellers [...]
Special Report – Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Georgia
To read about the 2009 Catfish Festival in Kingsland, GA, click here!
Special Report for the upcoming Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Camden County taking place on Labor Day Weekend. Joe Talentino from Coastal Companion met with Tonya Rosado, Executive Director from Kingsland CVB to get more details about the festival.
Georgia Coastal Companion Weekly
Weekly show from Coastal Companion about Upcoming events in Georgia Aug 25 – 31, 2008. This week’s show highlights the Labor Day Beach Bash on Tybee Island, Blue vs. Grey Summer Celebration at Fort Pulaski in Savannah, and the Catfish Festival in Kingsland.
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Labor Day Beach Bash on Tybee Island
Blue vs. Grey Summer Celebration Savannah
Catfish [...]
Florida Coastal Companion Weekly
Weekly show from Coastal Companion about upcoming events on the coast of Northeast Florida. This episode is for the week of August 25 – 31,2008 highlighting First Annual Songwriter Festival, Fernandina on Amelia Island, St. Augustine’s 443rd Birthday and improv comedy with Mad Cowford in Jacksonville.
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First Annual Songwriter Festival, Fernandina, Amelia Island
St Augustine’s 443rd [...]
South Carolina Coastal Companion Weekly
Weekly show from Coastal Companion about Upcoming events in South Carolina. This show is for the week of August 25 – August 31, 2008 for coastal South Carolina, highlighting the Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival in Myrtle Beach. Also the Barbecue and Bluegrass festival at Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston and the River [...]
Make a Kite and Fly a Kite on the Beach – Fernandina, Florida
Free Kite Workshop at Fort Clinch, Fernandina/Amelia this weekend on August 30th at 10 am. Create a kite and practice your flying skills on the beach. The program will begin with a short introduction to the history and basics of kite flying.This could be a great day out for the whole family.
Event is FREE with [...]
Arts and Medicine Family Day – Jacksonville, Fl
Medical illustration, drawing demonstrations, and science inspired activities for kids of all ages. You can also enjoy live music. The event takes place at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida.
Admission is free.For more information, please call (904) 355-0630.
Downtown on Tap – Jacksonville, Florida
Make a Scene Downtown presents Downtown on Tap on August 28th 5-8 pm. This event takes place Downtown Jacksonville From Bay St. to Adams St. Stop by your favorite downtown bars for drink specials, DJ Chill Will, giveaways and more!
Meet Jaxon DeVille and the Roar Cheerleaders in Jesse Plaza from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The [...]
Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Georgia
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6th Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival in Kingsland
If you want to experience a festival in true Southern Style, how about the traditional Catfish Festival in Kingsland taking place on Labor Day weekend? This festival serves up southern-fried catfish with a side of country music. [...]
Concerts in the Plaza with Gatorbone in St. Augustine, Fl
The best way to spend Thursday nights in St. Augustine. Concerts in the Plaza is a free event, this week on Thursday August 28th you can enjoy a concert with Gatorbone , “newtime, original 7 folk” 7:00p.m. Free.
Concerts in the Plaza, downtown St. Augustine
For more information, call 904-825-1004 or visit the website
www.plazaconcerts.com
Night Owl Cinema Series – Jaws
This is the movie you need to see before you head to the beach. After watching Jaws on the big screen you’ll think twice about dipping your toes in the ocean again. Don’t miss this opportunity to watch the classic movie “Jaws” on the big screen. This was Spielberg’s first big hit movie. [...]
Charleston Farmer’s Market – South Carolina
The best place to find fresh local produce, crafts, or just enjoy food and entertainment is the Charleston Farmers Market on Saturdays. Head to Marion Square in Charleston to visit the market.
Marion Square
843-724-7305
For more information visit the City of Charleston website
The 2008 Charleston Farmers Market Poster, “Tomato Seed,” was created by Lisa Shimko.
Beaufort International Chalk Festival – South Carolina
Nationally-known master chalk artist Lee Jones from Orlando will be featured at the festival on Saturday Nov 1, 2008 . Lee will also conduct a FREE Street Painting Workshop two weeks prior to the festival.
Competition Categories:
· Students (ages 16+): three scholarships to school of choice
· Community Artist (15+):
1st Place ~ $250 ~ sponsored by Carol [...]
Beach Boogie and Barbeque Festival in Myrtle Beach, SC
This is the ultimate labor day weekend celebration with two days of live concerts. The Beach Boogie and BBQ festival is also home the official barbeque competition of South Carolina and includes a competitive eating BBQ Sandwich Eating Championship. You can also take a free boat ride on the lake, participate in a 5K [...]
Summerville Art Walk and Concert Cancelled
The concert and Art Walk scheduled for tonight in Downtown Summerville has been cancelled tonight due to inclement weather. The concert featuring Bobby Alvarez from Plane Jane will be postponed to a later date.
Work in Progress – The New Coastal Companion Website
Please excuse the mess while we’re uploading our brand new website. We’re still working on the last few finishing touches, so please be patient with us while we’re getting everything in order.
Everything should be up and running smoothly after the weekend!
Thanks for being patient with us.
Blue Monday Jazz & Wine Concert – Amelia Island, FL
Get ready for the Amelia Island Jazz Festival with a tribute to the music of Nat “King” Cole by Les de Merle Band. Blue Monday Jazz & Wine Concert takes place on Monday August 25th at 7 pm at Intercoastal Wine Company in historic downtown Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, FL. Seating is limited, so [...]
Patriots Point and Congressional Medal of Honor Society Sign New Five Year Agreement
CHARLESTON HARBOR, SOUTH CAROLINA – The Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Patriots Point Development Authority have signed a five year extension of the license that ensures the Medal of Honor Museum and the offices of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society will be housed on board the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown at Patriots [...]
2008 River Festival – Lands End, SC
Beginning, Friday, August 29th at 5:00, we will have a good ole fashioned fish-fry featuring local entertainment.
On Saturday, August 30th from at 11:00am until 7:00pm, an all day festival of singers, dancers, musicians and storytellers will entertain visitors. There will be craft vendors and food vendors offering a variety of hand-made crafts and delicious Lowcountry [...]
Hawkfest 2008 – Hilton Head Island, SC
On Saturday August 23rd Hawkfest returns to Hilton Head Island, SC. This is a back-to school kickoff celebration for the whole family and a fundraiser for the public school system.
It includes a 5K run, great food, entertainment, watermelon and pie eating contests, waterslides and games for the kids, and a casino tent for adults.
For more [...]
Medicinal Plants Program – Hilton Head Island, SC
A presentation on the plants, trees, shrubs, flowers and roots grown mainly in the Lowcountry will be given by Dr. Jeanne Audet on Aug 20th at 3 p.m. at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. A discussion will take place on how they were used as medicines by the Native Americans and those that [...]
Colonial Game Night: Skittles – St Simons Island, Georgia
Visit the Fort and learn how to play the old colonial game skittles. You can also hang out at the fort and watch the sunset over the marsh.
Fort Frederica, 6515 Frederica Road on St Simons Island, Georgia
for more informatin, visit Fort Fredericas website or call (912) 638-3639 www.nps.gov/fofr
The Beat Goes On in Savannah, Georgia
Take a trip down memory lane with this entertaining performance and remember the big hair, the funky fashion and most of all the music. From the creators of the hit shows Lost in the 50’s and Jukebox Journey comes this new hit musical that covers all of your favorite songs from the 60’s, 70’s and [...]
