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Savannah Folk Music Festival, Georgia

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The 18th Annual Savannah Folk Music Festival takes place on October 12, 13 and 14, 2007.

The Festival will begin with its traditional “Folkfest in City Market” from 7:00 to 11:00 PM on Friday, Oct. 12th. The Folkfest features a variety of Savannah’s top folk performers making joyful sounds in a number of folk music styles and genre. The evening also features part one of the “Noteworthy Art” auction, the sale of several Gretsch guitars, some signed by celebrities and others transformed into unique art objects by leading Savannah artists.

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a Storied Place: Writers in Residence Program – St. Augustine, Fla.

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Enjoy a literary evening with author Enid Shomer who will be reading from her most recent book; Tourist Season: Stories. The reading, followed by an interactive talk, will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in Flagler College’s Gamache-Koger Classroom, located in the Flagler College Student Center in St. Augustine. Admission is free.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007

Call 904.819.6443 for more information.

Hay Days in St. Marys Coming Up – St. Marys, GA

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Haydays in St. MarysFall has once again come to St. Marys and with that the celebration of the harvest season with the annual “Hay Days” event. Hay Days kicks off October 13th and continue through November 3rd. The quaint downtown district of St. Marys will be transformed into a beautiful fall display. Storefronts and historic homes emblazoned with pumpkins, scarecrows, hay bales and flowering potted mums will enhance the harvest season scene.

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Free Concert wih Savannah Jazz Orchestra – Georgia

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The Coastal Jazz Association of Savannah will present a special concert featuring the Savannah Jazz Orchestra for Senior Citizens which will be held on the 3rd floor at the Savannah Civic Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2007.
The Savannah Jazz Orchestra, is a 16-piece big band including trumpets, trombones, saxophones, piano, bass and drums. It is comprized of the region’s top musicians, under the co-leadership of trombonist, Teddy Adams and saxophonist, Randy Reese.

Read about the event here

Charleston Corn Maize – South Carolina

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Legare Farms welcomes you to our annual “A Maze in Maize” and the Pumpkin Patch. We are packed with family oriented activities and can’t wait to see you at our farm! Please come out to Johns Island and visit a family owned and operated working farm.

* Pick your own pumpkin!
* Take a scenic hayride!
* Try your hand at the Balloon Launch!
* Hit a pumpkin, win a pumpkin.
* Make your own Scarecrow!

Plus many, many more activities! Last, but certainly not least…..”An Amazin” Maze in Maize.” We have cultivated a unique problem solving opportunity the likes of which Charleston has never seen! The maze is 5 Acres of twists and turns, guaranteed to stump even the best of folks which is why we dare you to come out and give it a go. Don’t worry folks, we haven’t lost anyone …yet! Don’t forget to bring your kiddie wagons and cameras ( there are tons of picture taking opportunities at our farm)! For an even more challenging course, try ” An Amazin’ Maze in Maize” by moonlight! This is the most challenging corn maze in the Charleston area! Note: Please bring your own flashlights and mosquito repellent! If you forget your flashlight, we will have them for rent at the concession stand.

Concessions available in our large picnic area. Ample free parking available.

October 1-30, 2007
Fri. 3 to 10, Sat. 10 to 10, Sun. 1 to 6
Legare Farms, Johns Island
843-559-0788