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Archives for December 19, 2007

Jacksonville Film Festival – Jacksonville, Florida

December 19, 2007 by Susanne Talentino

Jacksonville Film Festival 2008 is taking place May 15th – May 18th, 2008. Visit Jacksonville Filmfestival

Website for more information or to buy tickets. You can also make your ticket purchase by calling (904) 633-9399.

Tour de Georgia 2008

December 19, 2007 by Susanne Talentino

2008 TOUR DE GEORGIA HOST VENUES

Stage 1: Monday, April 21 – Tybee Island, Ga. to Savannah, Ga.
Stage 2: Tuesday, April 22 – Statesboro, Ga. to Augusta, Ga.
Stage 3: Wednesday, April 23 – Washington, Ga. to Gainesville, Ga.
Stage 4: Thursday, April 24 – Road Atlanta/Braselton, Ga. (Team Time Trial)
Stage 5: Friday, April 25 – Suwanee/Gwinnett Co., Ga. to Dahlonega., Ga.
Stage 6: Saturday, April 26 – Blairsville/Union Co., Ga. to Brasstown Bald Mtn/Towns County, Ga.
Stage 7: Sunday, April 27 – Atlanta, Ga. (Circuit Race)

Downtown Charleston ArtWalk – Charleston, SC

December 19, 2007 by Susanne Talentino


Come join us on the 20th of December for this months’ Downtown Charleston ArtWalk.
The ArtWalk is the showcase of Downtown Charleston’s thriving art scene.
The December ArtWalk is going to be one of the best Artwalks this year – with new venues, festive holiday carolers and free KRT Trolley rides between galleries this is one you won’t want to miss. This will be a great time to pick up those last-minute Holiday gifts while enjoying wonderful works of art from local, regional and nationally-known artists.
visit Charleston ArtWalk website for more information.


Konica Minolta Gator Bowl – Jacksonville, Florida

December 19, 2007 by Susanne Talentino

University of Virginia and Texas Tech to play in the January 1, 2008 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl at 1:00 p.m. in Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. For more information visit the website at  www.Gatorbowl.com

Low Country Oyster Festival – Mount Pleasant, SC

December 19, 2007 by Susanne Talentino

The World’s Largest Oyster Roast is coming to Boone Hall Plantation. Two tractor-trailers packed with 65,000 pounds of oysters will arrive at Boone Hall Plantation on Sunday, January 27, 2008 when we’ll kick off the 25th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival. This giant oyster roast has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by the Southeastern Tourism Society.
The gates to “Oyster Fest” open at 10:30 am with free parking available.
Oysters are sold by the bucket (approximately 3-4 dozen) for market value and served with cocktail sauce and crackers. You can BYO knife and glove or you can purchase them at the event. Beer, soft drinks and other beverages will be sold.Besides fresh oysters , other food will be available from some of the area’s popular restaurants.

Activities include: the “Oyster Shucking Contest”, the “Oyster Eating Contest” and local live entertainment. Also, the winner of the “Oyster Recipe Contest” will be announced.Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House, Hollings Cancer Center, Travel Council and Charleston County Science Materials Resource Center.

Advance tickets for the 25th Annual Oyster Festival will sell for $10.00 and will be available at all Charleston area Applebee’s Restaurants and through the Association Office. Tickets can also be purchased at the event for $12.00 (kids 10 and younger are admitted free when accompanied with an adult).

Call Boone Hall Plantation (843) 577-4030 or visit the Low Country Oyster Festival website

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