Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

This Weekend the Annual Duke Ellington Concert – Savannah, Georgia

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Featuring The Savannah Jazz Orchestra w/Sam Skelton
The Coastal Jazz Association presents a tribute to Duke Ellington on Sunday, April 27, 2008 which will feature special guest saxophonist, Sam Skelton .  As a woodwind doubler, Mr. Skelton is well versed in any genre of music. His grasp of saxophone, clarinet and flute has enabled him to remain very busy in live performance as well as in the studio.

This event will be celebrating the legacy left by one of America’s greatest musicians/composers for what would have been his 109th birthday (born April 29, 1899).

Every year The Savannah Jazz Orchestra, under the co-leadership of Teddy Adams and Randy Reese, features both unfamiliar compositions and special guest artists as a part of enhancing the genius of every Ellington concert.

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Charleston Greek Fest 2008 – South Carolina

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The Charleston Greek Fest is a decades-old tradition of culture and entertainment.

Come join us in a celebration of life, music, good food, and friendship!

This year’s festival includes:
* Delicious Greek food (gyro, kebob, mousaka and more!)
* Greek wines and beverages
* Greek music (two live bands!)
* Folk dance performances
* Cultural exhibits and shops
* Church tours highlighting ecclesiastic history, music, art, and prayer
* 700+ car parking area with continuous shuttle service to festival grounds

Entrance Fee: $3.00 per person
(College students $1.00, children under 12 free, also Mothers free on Sunday – Mother’s Day)
(Door prize: chance to win an one-night stay at Charleston Place Hotel, with Champagne, and a Continental Breakfast at the Palmetto Cafe. Package worth $545.00 with the drawing taking place at 4 pm on Sunday. Need not be present to win.)
All proceeds benefit the Greek Orthodox Church and its charities.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
30 Race Street
Phone: 843-577-2063
Web Site: http://www.greekorthodoxchs.org/greekfest


North Charleston Art Festival – South Carolina

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This multi-discipline festival features local, regional and national artists. The free two-day main event includes 40 performances, art and photo exhibits, hands on children’s activities, art and fine craft booths, food and more. An array of free and ticketed events throughout the city round out the festival week: plays, concerts, storytelling, workshops, exhibits, street parties and more.

Phone: 843-745-1087
www.northcharleston.org

Savannah Shakespeare Festival – Georgia

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An evening of intriguing interpretations of scenes and sonnets from the master playwright, performed by local theatre and spoken word groups. Free courtesy of the City of Savannah. Savannah Shakespeare festival takes place in Forsyth Park. Phone: 912-651-6417

ACC Baseball Championship – Jacksonville, Florida

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Come out and enjoy some of the best collegiate baseball in the country for the last year before the championship, which has called Jacksonville home for the past three years, heads to Boston in 2009
05/21/2008 – 05/25/2008
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville: 301 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL.
Phone: 904-358-2846