Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Art Walk in St Augustine, Florida

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This is one of St. Augustine’s most popular on-going cultural events. The First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine offers the latest art exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries – plus, great food courtesy of the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association. Tours start at Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery, 131 King Street. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. As an extra bonus St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer art walkers a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries. The San Marco Theatre across from Ripley’s Believe or Not! provides free showings of the historical St. Augustine film Cradle of History.
Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008

Call 904.829.0065 or visit www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com

Church Tour in Jacksonville, Florida

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Take a tour of seven Downtown historic churches, all built prior to 1925 on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 1-5 p.m in Jacksonville, Florida. Tickets can be bought at the Main Library, where the tour starts. Each church will have a guide available who will tell you about the architectural and historical significance of the church. Tour participants can walk the tour, and trolley service is also provided along the route.

The following seven churches are participating:

First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Historic Mt. Zion AME Church
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral
St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church

Tour begins and ends at the Main Library. Tickets are $5 per person (children 12 and under admitted free) and will go on sale in November. Twenty percent of all ticket sales will benefit the Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition.

Parking:
•Street parking is free
•Free parking is available at First Baptist’s #1 garage on Laura Street between Church and Ashley Streets.

For more information: Contact Michelle Brooks at 904-451-3344 or visit www.downtownjacksonville.org

F̻te des Artisans РCharleston, SC

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Enjoy an evening with a French Flair at The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA). Visit the Charleston’s hottest new district rich in culture and cuisine. Urban warehouses, historic structures, silent auction, French market fare and exquisite craftsmanship. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet ACBA’s rising Artisans and tour their workshop. Please join ACBA at it’s Building Campus at the Navy Yard at Noisette – now home to the most promising building artisans in the world and become an ACBA supporter during this years Fall Fundraiser!

  • Dine French Market Fare
    Enjoy Festive Cocktails
    Bid on Fabulous Silent Auction Items
    Craftmanship
    Tour Student Workshops

11/06/2008

Navy Yard at Noisette
Ten Storehouse Row, 2120 Noisette Blvd. North Charleston
www.buildingartscollege.us
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Cost/admission price:$50 in advance, $60 at the door

Attire: Business Casual or French Fabulous
Silent Auction!! 843-577-5245