Emerging as one of America’s premier brass quintets, Sapphire brings together five of the finest young brass players around. Members of the quintet, most from the greater Chicago area, are soloists in their own right. Their concert, which includes works of the standard repertoire as well as newly composed masterworks, appeals to audiences of all ages.
October 23, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
$15.00 per person
Reservations are required: 912-635-2600
Contact number for information: 912-635-2600
www.jekyllclub.com
Fifth Annual Sustainable Seafood Festival – Charleston, SC
Celebrate fresh, local seafood as you sample creations from the area’s best chefs at this outdoor event featuring fresh seafood and fun for the whole family. Rate the offerings of more than a dozen of Charleston’s finest chefs as they compete in sustainable seafood cook-off competitions and share their skills in free cooking demonstrations. Enjoy local beers from Palmetto Brewing Company and organic wines from Bonterra Vineyards, buy fresh shrimp right off the boat and learn how our seafood choices today can ensure fish for the future. The Fifth Annual Sustainable Seafood Festival This family friendly harbor side event features children’s activities, music and much more. Catch the excitement of the fourth-annual High School Recipe Contest as student finalists from throughout the state face off to prepare their original dishes for a judging panel of culinary experts. The top three juniors and seniors will be offered scholarships of up to $12,000 to Johnson & Wales University. Entry to the Festival at the Maritime Center is free. Seafood, beverages and other snacks are available for purchase. For more information, call (843) 577-FISH (3474) or visit scaquarium.org.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
12:00 noon — 6:00 p.m.
Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston
Pumpkin Palooza – St Marys, Georgia
This event is part of the St Marys Hay Days Celebration. This year’s Pumpkin Palooza is sure to impress! There will be more pumpkins, more prizes, more treats, more activities & even more fun for you and your family.
For more information, visit www.stmarysdda.com
Scarecrows on the Square in Summerville
Bring the family to downtown Summerville for the annual Scarecrows on the Square contest. Businesses, civic groups, schools, and individuals will have their most creative scarecrows on display from October 18-November 2 in Town Square.
Take a stroll through the rows of scarecrows and vote for your favorites! Votes are just 25 cents each, and all proceeds go to benefit Summerville D.R.E.A.M. (Downtown Restoration, Enhancement, and Management).
Sponsored by the Junior Service League of Summerville
10/18/2008 – 11/02/2008
Hutchinson Square
www.SummervilleJSL.com
Community Festival at Honey Horn – Hilton Head Island, SC
Coastal Discovery Museum to hold 9th Annual Community Festival
The 9th Annual Community Festival will be held at Honey Horn on Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th, from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
This family oriented festival will feature a haunted trail in the haunted forest presented by the Hilton Head Rotary Club and the Interact Clubs from Hilton Head High School. There always is something new that the students add to this ever expanding event! There will be inflatable rides for all ages and games, including a soccer arena with a giant ball, an obstacle course and many more. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be cooked by the Hilton Head Fire Fighters Association; with beer, wine and soft drinks available. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department will be on hand with the Ident-A-Kid program both evenings and on Saturday night they will have the canine unit and traffic units on hand. The Society of Lowcountry Magicians will be on hand Saturday only for performances at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. in the Mary Ann Peeples pavilion as part of the festival.
Admission to the festival is $10.00 per vehicle and you will receive $5.00 worth of tickets for food and activities. Admission for Museum members is free, with individual tickets available for purchase of food, beverages and activities.
For further information about the festival call Robin Swift at (843) 689-3033 ext. 224.