Coastal Companion

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SCAD Fashion Grad competes in “Project Runway”

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April Johnston
April Johnston, fashion designer

2010 SCAD fashion grad and Savannah resident April Johnston is to be a competitor in upcoming season of “Project Runway”.

At 21 years old, April will be the youngest of the 17 contestants, the largest number of designers in the show’s history. And the Savannah resident is the only contestant from the South.

“Everybody at SCAD is thrilled for April. We’ll all be glued to our sets,” says School of Fashion Dean Michael Fink. “If her provocative and powerful senior collection is any indication, we’re confident she’ll create some exciting and intriguing clothes.”

April’s senior collection was inspired by deconstructed halls, old asylums and abandoned morgues. Her SCAD Style Lab mentor, Zac Posen, guided her through the creation of her collection. The result was a theme of dark beauty—black and grey designs whose beauty was found in the detailed textures.

“Project Runway” premieres on Lifetime Network Thursday, July 29 at 9 p.m. EST.

April Johnston's SCAD Senior Collection
April Johnston's SCAD Senior Collection

Shrimp in downtown Fernandina, Florida

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Shelly, shrimp sculpture Fernandina Beach, Florida
Shelly, shrimp sculpture Fernandina Beach, Florida

Fiberglass shrimp sculptures, each whimsically decorated by a local artist have been installed in the Fernandina Beach area and on Amelia Island.  Each shrimp sculpture is unique with its own individual personality.

Shrimp Expressions  is a community art project to benefit Micah’s Place Domestic Violence Center.  But in September the Shrimp will retreat to a temporary home to rest and get freshened up because  it’s time for them to find new homes.

On  October 16, 2010, the shrimp sculptures available for purchase will be auctioned at Micah’s Place  spectacular ShrimpElation Celebration.

Tickets to the auction will go on sale to the public in August. If you would like to take part in this fun-filled evening, please call (904) 491-6364, ext. 100 to make your reservation.

Click here for a downloadable  map in pdf format  – locate the shrimp in downtown Fernandina

shrimp sculpture, Mongoose - Fernandina Beach, Fl
Moongoose, Fernandina Beach, Fl

Every Woman’s Arts & Craft Festival – St Augustine, Fl

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This is the 12th year this popular arts and crafts festival returns to St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion.  Here you will find a variety of hand crafted items made by local artists. You’ll find painting in oil, acrylics and watercolor, beaded and semiprecious stone jewelry, stained glass, hand-poured scented candles and soups, home decor items, prints, garden art, natural beauty products and much more.

The event was founded by Marianne Campbell and Malorie Shannon over 12 years ago. It has grown from a small neighborhood summer event to an annual festival at the beach, and now an annual holiday festival has sprouted out of the effort as well.

Every Woman’s Art & Craft Festival takes place at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and works are moderately priced.

For more information, visit www.everywomansart.moonfruit.com

Jazz in the Park with Silver Lining

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On July 25, 2010, the Silver Lining, the Savannah-based trio, is performing at the fourth Jazz in the Park concert of the season in the Golden Isles. Silver Lining blends the sounds of Brazilian, traditional, contemporary, and Latin jazz with influences from blues, rock, Americana, and swing, featuring the vocals of Jackson Evans and Maggie Evans.

Jackson and Maggie Evans, Silver Lining

The Jazz in the Park seaside outdoor concerts are always scheduled at high tide (for maximum breeze and bug-free comfort). The concert with Silver Lining takes place on Sunday evening, July 25, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Simons Lighthouse lawn.

Visit our special events page for more information about the summer concert series Jazz in the Park at St. Simons Lighthouse

Sustainable Seafood & Brew Event – Charleston, SC

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BREW WITH A VIEW: A SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD DELIGHT

On Tuesday July 13, 2010, the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, SC, it’s time for another Sustainable Seafood event – this time the event will include craft brews as well. It will be a special night where you get to indulge in seafood and special brews at the Riverside terrace overlooking the Charleston Harbor at the South Carolina Aquarium. All the fun is for a good cause, because proceeds from the event will go towards the South Carolina Aquarium’s conservation and education programs.

The special evening will feature sustainable seafood prepared by five of Charleston’s finest chefs, drinks, and a magnificent view. You get to taste a variety of sustainable seafood dishes prepared by the chefs from Fleet Landing, Pearlz, Slightly North of Broad, the Restaurant at Middleton Place and the Boathouse. In addition, there will also be a selection of beer samplings, courtesy of Highland Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery and Full Sail Brewing Company.

Tickets for the evening are $25 per Aquarium member, $35 per Aquarium non-member, and all guests must be of ages 21 or older. Advance reservations and payment are required. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (843) 577-FISH (3474).