Coastal Companion

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Black Maria Film and Video Festival – Svannah, Georgia

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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah College of Art and Design will host the 27th Black Maria Film and Video Festival Feb. 16, 8 p.m., at Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. The festival is free with a valid SCAD ID and $5 for the general public.

The Black Maria Film and Video Festival is an international traveling showcase of independent short films and videos, stopping nationwide at more than 55 host institutions. The festival strives to identify, showcase and reward compelling new independent media, reach audiences in a wide variety of venues and advocate exceptional achievements by diverse artists who expand the expressive terrain of film and video.
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Art Garfunkel Comes to Charleston – North Charleston, South Carolina

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Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” singer ART GARFUNKEL has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel.  His clear and resonant voice is surely one of the finest instruments in all of popular music and a time-honored friend to a world of listeners. He has also enjoyed a successful film career, published a book of poetry and just released his 12th solo album, SOME ENCHANTED EVENING.  Finally, he comes to the Lowcountry for one night only on Saturday, February 9 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

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Orange County Choppers (OCC) To Take Part In “Australia Day Chall

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 10, 2008 – Pre-game entertainment at the “Australia Day Challenge” will now include a special presentation from the stars of the Discovery Channel series American Chopper. In addition, local television sports director Sam Kouvaris and a dream child from Dreams Come True will also be on hand to help with the presentation. The “Australia Day Challenge”, a historic meeting of the Leeds Rhinos and the South Sydney Rabbitohs, is hosted by the Jacksonville Axemen and JEDC Sports & Entertainment and will be held at UNF’s Hodges Stadium on January 26, 2008.  (Click here to read our previous post about Australia Day Challenge) Russell Crowe and his team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, recently hosted the American Chopper crew while they were in Australia doing research for the Australian-themed motorcycle. The OCC team, including the famed Teutuls, will travel to Jacksonville to take part in the “Australia Day Challenge” and, prior to the game, will present a thank you gift to Crowe and the South Sydney Rabbitohs for Russell’s hospitality to the Teutuls.

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