Coastal Companion

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The Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival – Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Amelia-Island-Jazz-FestivalIf you like hot jazz music, Fernandina Beach, Florida, is the place to be October 7 – 14, when the 2007 corinnaLes DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival takes place. Mark your calenars, and let all your friends know, because you don’t want to miss this popular event. To find out more visit the Amelia Island Jazz Festival  website for each day’s events and ticket prices.

Amelia Park Bandstand, Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach.
904.504.4772
Admission: Free
Sunday, October 7 – Sunday October 14, 2007 – 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com

Skidaway Marine Science Day – Savannah, Georgia

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skidaway marine science day

Adults and children alike will have the opportunity to be marine scientists for a day at the Skidaway Marine Science Day on Saturday, October 13. Visitors will learn about new scientific discoveries, peer behind huge aquarium tanks and explore a real research ship between noon and 5 p.m. on the Skidaway Marine Science Campus at the north end of Skidaway Island.

The campus-wide open house event is open to the public and admission is free.

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Savannah Film Festival to honor Michael Douglas and Charlie Rose: Other announced honorees include Vanessa, Lynn and Corin Redgrave, Milos Forman, William Friedkin, Brett Ratner and John Sayles

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film-cameraSAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah College of Art and Design announced that it will honor two-time Academy Award-winner Michael Douglas and Emmy Award-winning journalist Charlie Rose at its milestone tenth annual corinnaSavannah Film Festival, Oct. 27–Nov. 3.
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Rock Shrimp Festival – St. Marys Georgia

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Visit historic downtown St. Marys for the Annual Rock Shrimp Festival with lots of fun for the whole family. The festival includes 5k/10k races, parade, entertainment, street dance, food concessions, arts and crafts booths and of course delicious rock shrimp dinners. 912.882.4000