Coastal Companion

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Antarctica at IMAX World Golf Hall of Fame

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Cool Off This Summer with “Antarctica” at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater

St. Augustine, Fla. (May 24, 2008) – The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater will feature a classic IMAX film, “Antarctica,” beginning Friday, June 6 – a film sure to give audiences a chill in the heat of summer. The film will run at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

“There are some specific IMAX films audiences continue to enjoy year after year,” said Jack Peter, Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the World Golf Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater. “‘Antarctica’ is one such film that remains entertaining to viewers of all ages and offers a strong educational component, qualities that are very important in our theater’s programming.”

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Coastal Jazz Present the Will Goble Group – Savannah, GA

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(Savannah, GA) The Will Goble Group, Will Goble- upright bass, Dave Potter- drums, and Austin Johnson- piano… all natives of North Carolina, have been captivating audiences with a sultry and seductive jazz that pours out onto the city streets and fills in the gaps between various jazz genres. The accomplished trio has been playing together for years and considered by some to be a wonder that has yet to be fully discovered.

Mr. Goble performs throughout the United States; both as part of his trio and also as a much in-demand bassist for other musicians. He boasts a full, dark sound,
a strong desire to swing, and the commitment to support his fellow musicians
in any ensemble. Mr. Goble has appeared as a sideman with Grammy award-winning pianist Marcus Roberts and with numerous other notable artists, including Vincent Gardner, Wycliffe Gordon, Kevin Bales, Scotty Barnhart, Barry Green, Philip Harper, Jason Marsalis, Takana Miyamoto, and Stephen Riley among others. He currently performs frequently as a member of the David Guidi Quartet, as well as the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet.

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Opening Reception for “Vanishing Landscapes” – Charleston, SC

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This year’s theme will showcase works of South Carolina artists in two dimensions, three dimensions, and photography related to the state of our planet and its environment. Some of SC’s finest artists have created works in the show addressing these issues. Their works confront problems of climate change, disappearing wetlands, air and water quality, the effects on wildlife due to vanishing habitats, and the like. The exhibit will also feature the creation of a Tibetan Sand Mandala and a unique site specific installation and related documentary called Ten Trees (see Piccolo Spoleto program book page 81 or visit www.piccolospoleto.com for more information). If you love your Mother (Earth), then don’t miss this show.

Special Festival Hours: 10:00AM-5:00PM

City Gallery at Waterfront Park
34 Prioleau Street, Unit A
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843-958-6484

The Palmetto Acoustic Series – Charleston, SC

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Don’t miss this unique music series that’s going on over the summer in downtown Charleston.

The Palmetto Acoustic series is held at the Communications Museum, housed in the Elliot House circa 1803, located on the College of Charleston campus in the historic district of downtown Charleston, South Carolina. The venue is truly unique and intimate and blends well with the museum setting.

Each show features singer/songwriters performing an hour of their original music. Artists enjoy this performance space as it allows them to connect with the audience without distraction.
May 22nd performance:
8pm: Barnard Sisters
9pm: Jennifer Daniels

June 5th performance:
8pm: Neil Cribbs
9pm: The Near Misses

June 19th performance:
8pm: Crowfield
9pm: Joe Iadanza