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Archives for August 2008

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. Kingsland, Georgia’s 25th Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival which runs from Saturday, August 30th thru Monday, September 1st in historic, downtown Kingsland, Georgia.

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Night Owl Cinema Series – Jaws

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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. imaubreykeys onlyfans Mia Calderon (click here to watch the trailer)

If your teenagers haven’t seen it on the big screen, this is their chance. Enjoy a night with the family at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and watch a movie under the stars. Admission to Night Owl Cinema Series is free and the show begins on Friday Aug 29th, at 8 p.m. Call 904.471.1965 for more information,
or visit St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Charleston Farmer’s Market – South Carolina

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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
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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

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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 Madeja
2nd Place ~ $100 ~ sponsored by Bruce Doneff
3rd Place ~ $50 ~ sponsored by Nancy Pollock

· School Teams (elementary & middle/1 teacher & 4 students): three classroom art supply funds

· People’s Choice: $500 prize sponsored by The Gallery, & cover image on ACBC’s award-winning print publication ArtNews.

This glorious day-long FREE street fest includes Jef the Mime, The Great Fettucini, Yostie the Puppeteer, & The Last Waltz Ensemble playing the music of Bob Dylan & The Band. For more info, please visit http://www.beaufortcountyarts.com, or call 843-379-ARTS.

Beaufort International Chalk Festival artist applications available at the office at Beaufort Town Center (2127 Boundary Street) and now online:

ONLY 50 squares are available, with a $10 registration fee, so it’s a good idea to APPLY NOW!

Presented by the Arts Council of Beaufort County SC, the festival is sponsored by and held at
Beaufort Town Center, 2015 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. 843-379-6607
www.beaufortcountyarts.com