On Sunday you can join the cast of the Style Network’s hit reality series “RUBY” and watch the season two premiere in Savannah. The Style Network inspirational weight-loss reality show series stars Savannah native Ruby Gettinger. Ruby herself will of course attend the event as well. There will be a brief Q & A [...]
The Old City is the perfect spot to celebrate the nation’s birthday. There is always a lot going on in St Augustine, and the city is always well worth a visit. Take a stroll in the historic downtown district, enjoy the many quaint shops and restaurants and the atmosphere, before heading to the waterfront for [...]
Here is the latest episode of Coastal Companion’s Weekly show.
Find out what our pick of the week is for South Carolina – and find out what our viewers suggested for Jourth of July.
Make sure to send us your suggestions for your favorite events for South Carolina. Right now, we’re working on August and September. Just [...]
Ice Skating & Family Activities all weekend
Make a family day of fun for the Fourth of July, and start already on Friday with lots of activities for the family. Come to the Veterans Memorial arena between noon and 9 p.m for arts, crafts and interactive games including: Rock Climbing Wall, Dance Dance Revolution, Inflatable Twister, [...]
The Ritz Theater in downtown Brunswick used to be the place to go for movies. The Ritz remained on top for more than 50 years, from the earliest days of silent film up to the 70’s. This is one of those wonderful old theaters reminding you of Hollywood hay days with deep red velvet, gold [...]
Celebrate the Fourth! Dine outdoors and serve a fabulous make-ahead menu.
Looking for inspiration for your Independence Day Dinner, take a look at this easy to make and tasty dishes.
Star-Studded Starter
Start with a sassy salsa of in-season sweet, plump Northwest cherries paired with peppers, onion and cilantro! Serve cracker-like crisps – cut from pita breads using [...]
Visit St Johns Town Center Farmers Market for fresh vegetables, plants, organic food and much more. This is one of Jacksonville’s newest farmers market. It takes place on Fridays from 3 pm to 8 pm.
Click here for the calendar entry for St Johns Town Center Farmers Market
Savannah is turning up the heat when Fiesta Latina returns to Rousakis Plaza on Saturday June 20th.
Many of the 20 different countries that make up Latin America are represented at this event. First and foremost, there will be lots of music. Live DJ’s and bands will bring salsa, merengüe, cumbia, norteño, bachata, reggaetón and more [...]
Summerville’s own 4th of July celebration is called the Red, White and Blue on the Green. This event brings back an old fashioned Independence Day Celebration and focuses on event suitable for the whole family.
Like most other 4th of July celebrations, Summerville also puts on a parade – but this parade is different. This parade [...]
Start your 4th of July celebration early this year with fireworks on Thursday July 2nd. The fireworks show is schedule to start after dark.
You can actually turn Thursday into a full-fledged Independence Day extravaganza at the World Golf Village by combining the fireworks show with dinner and a BIG movie. Enjoy an All-American buffet [...]
If you like beer, and want to learn more about beers and brewing, come to the 2009 Jacksonville Craft and Import Beer Festival. Here you have the opportunity to sample over 30 different breweries with over 200 beers to taste. There’s also great food to go along with your beverages. Local restaurants are serving up [...]
When you’re visiting St. Augustine, don’t miss the free concerts on Thursday nights. It’s the best way to enjoy a beautiful summer evening.
For the 19th year, St. Augustine continues with the free Concerts in the Plaza series. This popular event is said to be “the best way to spend a Thursday night in the Old [...]
During the summer you can take your whole gang to the cinema for selected free screenings at Regal Cinema. Regal Entertainment Group has a nine week long Free Family Festival going on at selected theatres, now for the 19th year.
Participated theatres show G and PG rated movies for free on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at [...]
The British royal family has a long history and tradition. Part of the tradition is embodied in the British Crown Jewels. The Crown Jewels have been kept at the Tower of London since 1303. The Crown Jewels are kept in a part of the Tower known as Jewel House, where armed guards defend them.
While the [...]
Let the cool sounds of Selah Dubb soothe your soul and enjoy a concert with Reggae Nights, the Summer Concert Series of the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission.
Selah Dubb recorded four albums in 2008 and the band has played over 120 shows in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Their original music is described [...]
We just received news that two sandbar sharks at the South Carolina Aquarium are moving out. The sharks were probably not unhappy with the accommodations; we suspect the decision came from above. What we found out is that actually the sharks have been donated to Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach, so there is nothing fishy [...]
English raiders attack St. Augustine, Florida.
On Saturday, June 6, English pirates lead by Sir Francis Drake will once again decende on St. Augustine in an authentic re-creation of Drake’s Raid of 1586.
On June 7, 1586, Drake’s 23 ships and 2,000 Englishmen attacked the city with cannons from Anastasia Island. The next day, they stormed through [...]
Celebrate Gullah Geechee heritage and culture at the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival.
This is the largest showcase of sweetgrass baskets in the Lowcountry. Local basket makers will show their skillful creation alongside unique handmade quilts, paintings and crafts.
But this festival offers a lot more than arts and crafts. You can also enjoy a variety of Gullah [...]
Home Team BBQ opened a new location on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolinad with a Pre-Opening Celebration.
There was food, and music, and lots of fun.
Friends and family enjoyed a sampling of the expanded menu, complimentary cocktails and music by Blue Plantation.
This year we celebrate the Johnny Mercer centennial. Johnny Mercer was born in Savannah in 1909. He wrote lyrics to 1,700 songs – out of those 100 or so were hits and four nominated for awards. His most famous are probably “Moon River” and “Days of Wine and Roses”. He was a co founder [...]
Friday June 12th at 6 p.m. there is a free concert in Town Square featuring The U.S. Air Force Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble. The Celtic Ensemble will delight crowds with a blend of contemporary music and traditional Celtic music. Performing on traditional instruments such as the Irish flute, tin whistles, button accordion and bodhran, the [...]
The City of Jacksonville invites you to “Make A Scene Downtown” on Thursday, June 4 at a street festival on Bay Street (between Newnan and Ocean streets) featuring Happy Hour at the Ivy Ultra Bar beginning at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by the George Aspinall Band and AIA, the official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show will [...]
National Running Day to Unite the Country Through Events and Activities from New York to San Diego on Wednesday, June 3
Major U.S. running organizations to host local events as part of national effort to get Americans moving.
New York, April 1, 2009—The United States running industry today announced an unprecedented unified effort to launch the inaugural [...]
