Coastal Companion

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Art in the Park – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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If you’re interested in art, and want to experience regional artists in an outdoor setting – this is the event for you. This show has been organized by the Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild for for – believe it or not – thirty something years. It’s a judged art show in an outdoor setting. Click here for directions to Chapin Park.

Chapin Park, 1400 N. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach SC 29577
For more information call 843-448-7690 or visit the website for more details and application forms www.artsyparksy.com

Palmetto Bluff Introduces 173-Acre Equestrian Facility – Bluffton, SC

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Palmetto Bluff, a 20,000 acre recreation and residential development near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, has introduced a 5-star level equestrian facility for use by guests at the 5-star Inn at Palmetto Bluff as well as residents of the area. Having this type of equestrian facility is rare for resort properties.

Palmetto Bluff has introduced Longfield Stables, an impressive 173-acre equestrian facility that will be available at the 20,000 acre residential and recreation community and for guests at the 5-star Inn at Palmetto Bluff.
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Come to Savannah for the Fiesta Latina

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Click here to read about Fiesta Latina 2009 in Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is celebrating the summer with a great fiesta for everyone taking place June 21st at Rousakis Plaza on River Street downtown Savannah.  A full day of Latin-American stage performances, traditional food, arts & crafts and children’s activities, representing a broad cross-section of Latin American cultures.
Free admission courtesy of the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs. In addition to the fabulous music line-up, enjoy delicious Hispanic cuisine, games, children’s activities; mural painting, face painting; storytelling and much more!

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Old Time Country Dance – Savannah, GA

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Presented by the Savannah Folk Society at 8 p.m. at Oatland Island, 711 Sandtown Road
Featuring Glow in the Dark String Band. Cost: $7; $5 SMFS members
Call 912-786-6953 or www.savannahfolk.org for more information.

From Slave to Sharecropper – Charleston, SC

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The Charleston Museum celebrates the opening of its new special exhibition From Slave to Sharecropper: African Americans in the Lowcountry after the Civil War with a reception on Thursday, June 12 at 5:30 pm – 7:30pm. Be among the first to view this powerful new exhibit, chat with the exhibit curator, Carl Borick, and enjoy Lowcountry cuisine and cocktails. Reservations by June 10. Register online or by calling 722-2996 x264. $20/member, $30/non-member.

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