If you are interested in quilting and quilts, this exhibit will be a great inspiration for new ideas.
As part of an ongoing rotation of quilts from the Charleston Museum’s permanent textile collection, the Museum has eleven new quilts on exhibit. Spanning over 150 years of Charleston quiltmaking, each piece offers a unique interpretation of a floral theme. Nature was a constant source of inspiration for quilters, and especially Charleston quilters. All types of flowers became the subject of quilt patterns – pieced, appliquéd and embroidered. These floral quilts will be “in bloom” through the end of 2008. For more information, please call 722-2996 or visit www.charlestonmuseum.org [Read more…]
Beauties of America National Pageant – Myrtle Beach, SC
If you’re noticing a lot of beautiful young women in Myrtle Beach August 21th – 24th, it might have something to do with this event. The most beautiful women are going to gather at the convention center for the Beauties of America Pageant. This pageant will crown the 2008 national queens at this year’s event.
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, call 513-218-5074 or visit www.beautiesofamerica.com for more info.
Ancient Ships – Jacksonville, Florida
There are very few documents or pictures of ancient ships with the exception of illustrations on coins minted at that time. The Ancient Ship exhibit (July 1 – Sept 29, 2008) features depictions of ancient ships on coins from the Greek, Roman and Phoenician eras, along with detailed models of early modern ships and manuscripts related to famous sea battles.
In addition the exhibit shows three special famous early modern ships, the “U.S.S. Constitution” (See photo ), the “H.M.S. Victory” and a Spanish Galleon of the type used in the Invincible Armada of 1588.
Admission is Free.
Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 101 West 1st Street, Jacksonville, Florida 33206
(904) 356-2992