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Archives for August 2008

Absolutely Andrew – Hilton Head Island, SC

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Seven Tonys, three Grammys, an Oscar, two International Emmys, seven Olivier Awards and a Golden Globe. It’s no wonder Andrew Lloyd Webber is hailed as one of the great musical geniuses of our times. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is proud to highlight this extraordinary talent and present Absolutely Andrew.

This all Andrew Llloyd Webber revue celebrates the British superstar’s biggest Broadway hits, including Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This will be an unforgettable evening of music and memories. The concert performances are scheduled from August 19 to 24, 2008.

A Musical Tribute to the works of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
August 19-23, 2008 • 8 pm and August 24, 2008 • 7 pm

Tickets for the event are $60, which includes a $5 facility fee per ticket.

14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head, SC 29928
843-842-2787 or 888-860-2787
www.artshhi.com

Quilts In Bloom at The Charleston Museum – South Carolina

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If you are interested in quilting and quilts, this exhibit will be a great inspiration for new ideas.
As part of an ongoing rotation of quilts from the Charleston Museum’s permanent textile collection, the Museum has eleven new quilts on exhibit. Spanning over 150 years of Charleston quiltmaking, each piece offers a unique interpretation of a floral theme. Nature was a constant source of inspiration for quilters, and especially Charleston quilters. All types of flowers became the subject of quilt patterns – pieced, appliquéd and embroidered. These floral quilts will be “in bloom” through the end of 2008. For more information, please call 722-2996 or visit www.charlestonmuseum.org [Read more…]

Visit the Farmers Market in North Charleston – South Carolina

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If you are looking for fresh vegetables or fruit, there’s no better place to go shopping than your local farmers market. Every Thursday the Farmers Market in North Charleston features fresh, locally grown produce, as well as herbs, jellies, jams and other delicacies.

The Farmers Market offers many special events including cooking demonstrations, nutrition classes and free health screenings. The Farmers Market also has a playground for the kids and fun activities such as face painting, pony rides, jump castle and much more. There are picnic tables in the shade available where you and your family can enjoy your meal. So plan for a Thursday at the market.
Farmer’s MarketThe City of North Charleston and the City of Hanahan sponsor the North Charleston/Hanahan Farmers Market.

The Farmers Market North Charleston/Hanahan is open every Thursday from mid-April to mid-October from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m at Westvaco Park. It is located at the corner of Remount Road and North Rhett Avenue, convenient to I-526, Rivers Avenue, and I-26.
For more information, call (843) 745-1028

CQ’s To Host First Sustainable Seafood Initiative Dinner In Hilton Head, South Carolina

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A five-course meal featuring certified Wild American Shrimp at CQ’s Restaurant.
Join CQ’s, a AAA Three Diamond Award winning restaurant and the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative for a lighter new approach on certified Wild American Shrimp with a five course meal on Tuesday August 26, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ’s combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. This dinner is the third of the Sustainable Seafood Initiative’s summer series featuring certified Wild American Shrimp. During the dinner guests will learn about the sustainability of and differences in flavor among species of shrimp harvested in the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Executive Eric Sayers has designed a stunning menu to compliment the flavor profile of local, South Carolina shrimp.

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Gullah Geechee Nation International Music and Movement Festival – Charleston, SC

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Gullah/Geechee Artisans Reconnect Culture Through Crafts

The Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festivalâ„¢ brings together authentic Gullah/Geechee artists from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida in a major showcase of the artistic skills of Gullah/Geechees that teach how their visual arts, music, dances, and songs connect to their ancestry in Africa. Over the course of three days in historic Charleston, SC in the Gullah/Geechee Nation, people will be able to purchase traditional items and participate in a number of performances and interactive educational workshops. The events will be at different locations on Friday, August 22, 2008. However, the main events will be held Saturday, August 23, 2008 and Sunday, August 24, 2008 at the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Drive from Noon to 7 pm.
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