The Palmetto Project presents an exhibition of photo works and posters by kids ages 6 – 15 from the Meeting Street Manor and Bridgeview Public Housing Residence. These photos and posters illustrate the children’s individual creativity as well as their insight into their community. There will be a reception Sunday, May 18 from 3 – 5 p.m. with refreshments and a multimedia presentation. The Yo Art Project is a facet of Palmetto Project programs and is presented in partnership with the City of Charleston Housing Authority, the Charleston Recreation Department, the City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Charleston County Main Library.
May 16 – June 16 at Main Library – 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805-6930
Sculpture in the South – Summerville, SC
Get up close and personal with 35 renowned artists from across the country as they present their fine art sculpture in Summerville’s Azalea Park. Discover a broad range of original sculpture from Western to wildlife, awe-inspiring to abstract. Artists demonstrate techniques and processes that show how sculpture is created. Award-winning SC barbecue served from the outdoor grill. Proceeds from this tenth annual exhibit and sale benefit public sculpture acquisition for Summerville.
Sat 10 am – 6 pm; Sun 10 am – 5 pm
Visit the Landing – Destination Deals for Jacksonville
Jacksonville in celebrating National Tourism Week by exploring Jacksonville’s “Great American Traditions”. Take advantage of special Destination Deals, May 10-June 10, 2008, and explore Jacksonville.
Click here to download the pdf.
Experiencing this extraordinary vacation destination in your own backyard is a great opportunity to have fun and educate yourself about our local attractions, restaurants, retail, nightlife hotspots, and outdoor activities. These specials run for one month, May 10-June 10, some exemptions apply.
Stop by the food court at The Jacksonville Landing May 12-15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to get a taste of tourism in Jacksonville. Visit Jacksonville Partners will have displays, activities and give-aways.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
City of Jacksonville Special Events Department
FCCJ Artist Series
Ginn Hammock Beach Resort/Ginn Sundancer Yacht
Irene Parfums & Cosmetiques Lab, Inc.
Jacksonville Film Festival
Jax4Kids.com
Preferred Traveler
Slammer & Squire and King & Bear Golf Courses at World Golf Village
SunCruz Casinos
The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer
Tree Hill Nature Center
Tour Time, Inc.
Charleston Concert Association 2008-2009 Season: The World in Performance
Charleston, SC – May 13, 2008 – Charleston Concert Association (CCA) has announced the dates for its 2008-2009 concert series. This year’s program, The World in Performance, includes a wide-range of performances including The Warsaw Philharmonic, Ballet Flamenco, Vienna Boys’ Choir Holiday Program, Joshua Bell, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet and Frederica Von Stade and Samuel Ramey. Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will be the featured artists at the Encore Event. All shows begin at 8:00 p.m.
Teen Movie Night: Nancy Drew – Charleston, SC
St. Andrews Regional Library – 1735 N. Woodmere Drive: 766-2546
Nancy Drew travels to Los Angeles with her father and stumbles upon evidence about the long-unsolved death of a glamorous movie star. Nancy’s practical nature and resourcefulness are put to the test when dealing with the self-indulgent, fast-living world of Hollywood. Rated PG; 99 minutes.