Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Flag Day on the Coast

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Today, you might see more flags flapping in the coastal breeze. Flag Day in the United States is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that date in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

According to Wikipedia, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day In 1916. I n August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.

Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, though on June 14, 1937, Michigan became the first (and only) U.S. state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday.

Concerts in the Plaza: July – St. Augustine, Florida

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The Concerts in the Plaza series, now in its 18th year, has become one of the St Augustine’s favorite annual events and is said to be the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine.

Concerts in the Plaza brings a variety of music to St. Augustine’s historic downtown all summer long – from Bluegrass and blues, jazz and country, swing and folk, to old time and popular rock. The concerts take place outdoors in the Gazebo in the historic Plaza de la Constitución.

All concerts are free of charge and those attending may wish to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

For more information and directions to the Plaza de la Constitución, call 904.825.1004 or visit www.plazaconcerts.com.

July 3 The Restless Kind variety country
July 10 Spektra classic rock
July 17 The Elizabeth Roth Band ‘60’s, ‘70’s & ‘80’s rock and roll
July 24 Tuesday Night Squad experimental funk & jazz
July 31 Triple Rock Blues Band good time blues

Concerts in the Plaza in June – St Augustine, Fla

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Concerts in the Plaza brings a variety of music to St. Augustine’s historic downtown all summer long – from Bluegrass and blues, jazz and country, swing and folk, to old time and popular rock.
The concerts take place outdoors in the Gazebo in the historic Plaza de la Constitución. The Concerts in the Plaza series, now in its 18th year, has become one of the St Augustine’s favorite annual events and is said to be the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine.

All concerts are free of charge and those attending may wish to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

For more information and directions to the Plaza de la Constitución, call 904.825.1004 or visit www.plazaconcerts.com.

June 19 – Big Pineapple Hawaiian/jazz
June 26 -The Limits ‘60’s rock & roll

A Day with Nature – St Augustine

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Enjoy the many natural and cultural treasures that Anastasia State Park has to offer. This event will be carried out with a combination of programs such as birding and eco walks, information booths, seminars, and hands on nature crafts, nature games for kids, native plants, and natural foods.
This event takes place at Anastasia State Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 28th.
Admission: $5 per vehicle

Saturday, Jun. 28, 2008

Call 904.461.2033 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia

‘Night, Mother – Savannah, GA

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‘Night Mother, is a play by Marsha Norman, presented by Savannah Actor’s Theatre
8 p.m. at the Savannah Actor’s Theatre, 703D Louisville Rd. June 19th – June 29th
For tickets or more information, please call 912-232-6080 or visit www.savannahactorstheatre.org