Coastal Companion

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SCAD presents “To Never Sleep Again…,”by artist Cat Chow

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Savannah College of Art and Design presents “To Never Sleep Again…,” an exhibition by New York-based artist Cat Chow, Feb. 24-March 27, at Pei Ling Chan Gallery, 322 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The exhibition will culminate in a performance presented in conjunction with the SCAD-Savannah Gallery Hop March 27, 6:30 p.m. at the gallery, with a reception from 6-8 p.m. The exhibition, performance and reception are free and open to the public.

Cat Chow is an artist, designer, educator and performer. She creates conceptual works, often transforming the mundane into poetic contemplations of materiality. Elegantly simple in form, yet complex in construction, her labor-intensive work, which began as a series of garments, is fascinating for its intricacy and use of common materials in unexpected ways.

“To Never Sleep Again…” features work from Chow’s diverse creative practices that span sculpture, craft and design. The exhibition focuses on Chow’s innovative use of materials and highlights her intricate, repetitious and often meditative artistic process of converting common items such as keys and fasteners into compelling conceptual works of art. The title of the show suggests the seemingly endless acts of labor that have become a signature of Chow’s meticulous handwork.

Chow’s performance on March 27 has been created specifically for “To Never Sleep Again…” The performance will blur the boundaries between music, performance, architecture, fashion and dance, and will showcase Chow’s diverse background as a performer, costume designer, musician and dancer. The performance will last approximately 20-30 minutes.

For more information, e-mail exhibitions@scad.edu or visit www.scadexhibitions.com.

The Amelia Island Pirate Run

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The morning was cold, very cold, but as soon as the sun came up, the weather was perfect for running. The Pirate Run 5K and 10K takes place in Fernandina every year and is organized by the Amelia Island Runners.

This year the new race headquarters was located at St. Peter’s Church. This is a very well organized event. There are pirates in customes cheering the runners at almost every street corner. The beautiful course goes through town out on the Greenway at Egans Creek.

This year I ran with my sister, Camilla, who is visiting from Sweden. This was her first 5K ever. First-timers received a special medal and she was lucky enough to win a basket of coffee.

After the race, there was a post-race pancake breakfast. The atmosphere at this event is very friendly, and if you’re looking for a fun and unusual race on the coast for next year, this is one experience you don’t want to miss.

Florida Winery Wins Again

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ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – The San Sebastian Winery of St. Augustine, FL and Lakeridge Winery of Clermont, FL have done it again! Winning a total of fifteen awards at the 21st Annual International Wine and Juice Competition held at the Florida State Fair; both wineries continue to demonstrate the success they have enjoyed since their first entry at the Florida State Fair back in 1988.

Taking home the gold were two of San Sebastian’s top selling wines, Port, their top selling dessert wine and Vintners White their second top selling table wine. Coming in a close second and winning the silver were San Sebastian’s Vintners Red, Blanc De Fleur, and Cream Sherry and Lakeridge’s Southern White and Blanc Du Bois. Achieving the bronze are San Sebastian’s Stover Reserve, Blanc Du Bois, and Castillo Red and Lakeridge’s Crescendo Special Reserve, Blanc Du Bois, Chablis, Stover Reserve, and Cuvee Blanc.

Both San Sebastian Winery and Lakeridge Winery offer complimentary tours and wine tastings seven days a week. Their wines are also available for purchase at participating Publix, Target, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sweet Bay, World Market, Fresh Market, Wine Warehouse, Total Wine and More, Winn-Dixie, and Albertsons stores throughout Florida. San Sebastian and Lakeridge wines have always been produced by “green” standards, and dedicated to remain stewards of our environment. For more information please visit www.lakeridgewiney.com or www.sansebastianwinery.com

157 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 826-1594
www.sansebastianwinery.com

Bonnie Raitt Reschedules Savannah Concert

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Bonnie Raitt Reschedules March 18 Concert in Savannah Due to Dire Family Emergency

Savannah, Georgia – Due to a dire family health emergency, Bonnie Raitt has rescheduled her March 18 concert at the Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah for October 16, 2009. In an official statement from her management, Raitt relayed that she is “very sorry and regrets any inconvenience to her fans.” The highly anticipated return of Bonnie Raitt to Savannah is now scheduled for Friday, October 16 at 7:30 pm. The Randall Bramblett Band will open the show.

Tickets will be reissued and mailed in April for those who plan to attend the rescheduled concert on October 16. On the night of the rescheduled concert, only tickets with the October 16 date will be accepted. For those who cannot attend the October 16 concert, refunds and exchanges will begin on Tuesday, February 24 through the SCAD Box Office by emailing tickets@scad.edu, calling 912-525-5050, or in-person at 216 East Broughton Street. Ticket buyers who are uncertain about their contact information on file should also contact the box office. Refund transactions must take place through the box office on or before March 18. After March 19, all remaining non-refunded tickets will be reissued with the October 16 date. Exchanges are only good on other SMF 2009 shows. For those who wish to exchange Bonnie Raitt tickets for other SMF 2009 performances, a 10% discount will be applied to accommodate for any inconvenience caused by this rescheduling.

Savannah Music Festival takes place March 18 – April 5, 2009. For more information or questions, visit www.savannahmusicfestival.org, email maria@savannahmusicfestival.org or call 912-234-3378 x105.

Oscar Party in Jacksonville

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Jacksonville Film Events, the presenters of the Jacksonville International Film Festival is proud to announce it’s 3rd annual Oscar Viewing Party taking place February 22nd 2009 at the newly renovated FIVE POINTS Theatre – 1028 Park Street in Jacksonville Florida. Doors open at 7:00pm. The telecast begins at 8:00pm. Celebrate with us the most important night of the film industry as we watch the Oscars on a giant movie screen!

Walk down the red carpet as the search lights hit the sky and you are greeted by giant Oscar statues. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and soft drinks courtesy of The Five Points Theatre, special cocktails by Bacardi products, beer from Bold City Brewery and great food! Live entertainment by Dance Works with a very special Bollywood performance choreographed by by Rujuta Vaidya (choreographer of the two Slum Dog Millionaire dance performances at the actual Oscars)

Join us and our sponsors, Jacksonville.com / The Florida Times-Union, The Five Points Theatre, Bacardi Products, Brands and Events, Havana-Jax Café, PRI, Toe Photo, Bold City Brewery, and Dance Works.

Advance tickets are available for $25.00 on line at filmfestival.jacksonville.com or by telephone at 904.633.9399. Tickets at the door on the day of the event are $35.00. Five special VIP tables of ten are also available for $35.00 per person or $350.00 a table. Each table will be decorated based on the five nominated films; Milk, Slum Dog Millionaire, Frost/Nixon, The Reader and The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. (Proceeds will support the Jacksonville International Film Festival).

Prizes will be given for the Most Glamorous Couple, Best Bollywoodcostume, Most Fabulously Dressed Gay and Lesbian Couples, Sexiest Seniors and Best Celebrity Look- Alike. Win DVD’s of Oscar nominated and winning films from the past and the present.