Coastal Companion

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Christmas Made in the South – Charleston,SC

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16th Annual Christmas Made In The South – Ladson Fairgrounds
Christmas time is almost here, and there is no better way to get ready for the holiday season than to stroll the aisles for treasures at this years 16th annual Christmas Made in the South on December 5-7 at Ladson Fairgrounds!

Christmas Made in the South is an event unlike no other. Amazing craftspeople, outstanding art, unique gourmet food, and diverse entertainment to wet and satisfy every demanding appetite. Handmade, one-of-a-kind designs populate the booths that fill the festival. From leather and silk wearables to fabric bags, from dichroic glass jewelry to close-up photography of nature’s funniest and fiercest creatures.

As festival-goers mingle amid the hundreds of exhibitors, entertainment abounds. Christmas Made in the South is focused on keeping the world of fine artisans and craftspeople alive. One of the ways Carolina Shows, Inc. accomplishes this objective is by requiring the exhibitor to be there all three days demonstrating and selling their handcrafted work.

Fri. 10-6 – Sat. 10-6 – Sun. 11-5
Adults – $ 6.00 – Children 12 & Under – Free
One Admission Good for All 3 Days with hand stamp! Click here for directions
www.Carolinashows.com or call Carolina Shows, Inc. at 704-847-9480.
Click here for a printable coupon for $1.00 on admission.
12/05/2008 – 12/07/2008
www.carolinashows.com

The French Quarter Art Walk – Charleston, SC

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Discover why Charleston is ranked as one of the top ten art destinations in the United States.

Approximately 40 galleries in the French Quarter are open from 5-8, many serve wine and food and many also feature special guest artists and exhibits, live music, etc. Stroll the French Quarter and enjoy the huge variety of paintings, sculpture, prints, glass and other art forms.

For details contact the Charles II Art Gallery at 843-577-7101.
12/05/2008

For more information, please call 843-577-7101 or visit www.frenchquarterarts.com

Summerville Candlelight Christmas Tour of Homes

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The sights, sounds, & spirit of Christmas will be on display in six homes in Tea Farm. Wreath & bow making demonstrations, refreshments, & live seasonal music. Tickets will be sold in advance in the Summerville area at Guerin’s Pharmacy, Marigold’s, Sarah’s View, Interiors by Zanell, & Ace Hardware on Trolley Road, & at each home on the tour on 12/07. Tour held, rain or shine.
More information:email flowertown1207@bellsouth.net
or call 843-873-5576
Sunday, December 7, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Tickets: $25 per person

The Tybee Christmas Parade – Tybee Island, GA

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Fun, family Christmas themed parade featuring Santa Claus and other unique participants. Parade begins at Tybrisa Street at 3:00 p.m. and ends at Memorial Park. Children’s Christmas party immediately following.
December 13th, 2008 at 3:00 pm in Memorial Park, Tybee Island

The Equinox Quintet Featuring Jeremy Davis – Savannah, GA

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Equinox Jazz, featuring Saxophonist Jeremy Davis is an organization that exposes this region to our state’s contribution to “America’s most original art form.” Equinox hosts concerts that are tremendously entertaining for listeners young and old. It’s also a voyage into the history of our music heritage.

For this very special event on Sunday November 23rd at 5:00 pm, tenor-man Jeremy Davis is joined by Savannah musicians:
Rick Lollar (guitar)
Dave Potter (drums)
Will Goble (bass)
Clay Johnson (trombone and vocals)
Jeremy Davis (Saxophone)

Jeremy Davis relocated to Savannah in September of 2005. As the leader of the 20 piece Equinox Jazz Orchestra, Jeremy has headlined theaters, festivals and music venues all across the Country. Jeremy’s work as the President of the Friends of Johnny Mercer allows him to pursue his passion for the great American songbook, tradition jazz standards and jazz education.

He has shared the stage with artist ranging from David Sanborn, Ellis Marsalis, Bill Watrous, Carl Fontana, Fred Wesley and Harry Waters to George Clinton, Govt Mule, Col. Bruce Hampton, Derek Trucks and many more. Heavily influenced by Art Pepper, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Smith and Miles Davis his Equinox Jazz small combos have been equally well received in Savannah and up and down the East Coast.

For More Information: www.coastal-jazz.org or call 912.675.5419.

The concert will be held on Sunday, November 23rd at 5 pm at Four Points by Sheraton Historic Savannah – 520 West Bryan Street. (Bryan & MLK). The concert is free for Coastal Jazz Association members and $10 for non-members. Attendees who join CJA while at the concert will also be admitted for free.