Join a costumed interpreter as he describes how Carolina Gold rice was planted on Low
Country plantations, and learn about the African origins of rice and its cultivation in South Carolina in the 18th and 19th centuries. Participants, if they desire, may get down and dirty in the demonstration rice field and assist with the planting! Traditional methods will be employed beginning with the May planting through the September harvest. Regular Admission. (843) 556-6020
Archives for April 25, 2008
Poetry in St. Augustine, Florida
In the Poetry Zone’ featuring readings, a panel workshop and open mic will be held Saturday, April 26, from 1-5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Main Library, 1960 North Ponce de Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine. The program features poets Robert Batie, Bonny Barry Sanders, Peter Schoeffel and Kay B. Day. Topics covered by the panel will include self and traditional publishing, crafstmanship, and using social media such as blogging to build your platform. The program honoring National Poetry Month is sponsored by the Ancient City Chapter of the Florida Writers Association and the Friends of the Main Library. Admission is free. Click here to read more about the event.
Mary Poppins Screening – Jacksonville, Florida
The movie – Mary Poppins (1964) – combines a diverting story, songs, color and sequences of live action blended with the movements of animated figures. Belle Delphine onlyfan Mary Poppins is a kind of Super-nanny who flies in with her umbrella in response to the request of the Banks children and proceeds to put things right with the aid of her rather extraordinary magical powers before flying off again. The screening series held at the Main Library featuring films created from children’s literature. Read the books & watch the movies. Reading level is 9 and up – though the titles will be favorites for everyone! Refreshments and activities to follow the film. April 27th, 2:30 PM at
Jacksonville Public Library – Main Librarym 303 North Laura Streetm Jacksonville, FL 32202
In the Auditorium – Conference Level
Beach Bum Weekend – Tybee Island, Georgia
This year, Tybee’s world famous Beach Bum celebration is bigger than ever. Join us for the Beach Bum Parade beginning at 6pm on Friday, May 16th.
Immediately following the parade the festivities continue with free live entertainment under the stars in Memorial Park from 8 to 10 pm. The party will include food, drinks and live music.
The celebration continues Saturday May 17th, from 4 to 9 pm with the Beach Bum Luau, featuring free live island entertainment, hula hoop & limbo contest, children’s activities & more. For more details, please visit www.tybeefest.com.
SCAD presents annual fashion show with John Galliano – Savannah, Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah College of Art and Design will honor fashion legend John Galliano at the college’s annual fashion show Saturday, May 17, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley and SCAD President Paula S. Wallace will present Galliano with the André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8 p.m. show.