Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Carolina Forest Chapter’s Snake Show – Myrtle Beach, SC

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South Carolina Snake Presentation at 7PM after chapter meeting at 6PM in the science room at the Academy For Arts, Science, and Technology. 895 International Drive, Academy for Art , Science, & Techn
for more info call  843-602-4749 or visit  www.wildlifeaction.com

ZZ Top In Concert – St Augustine, Florida

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Don’t miss seeing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends ZZ Top at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre! ZZ Top’s music is instantly recognizable, eminently powerful, profoundly soulful, and 100 percent American in derivation. They have created lasting hits such as “Sharp Dressed Man”, “Legs”, and “Tube Snake Boogie”.
Location: St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Hours: gates open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Ticket prices are $39.50 to $75.
Local Phone: 904.471.1965
Other Phone: 904.209.3751

www.staugamphitheatre.com

Celebrate Historic Preservation Month at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel – Georgia

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The Jekyll Island Club Hotel and the National Trust for Historic Preservation is celebrating Historic Preservation Month in May.The Hotel plans a guided Open House Tour of the major buildings with commentary about the architecture and many memorable events that have occurred here.
Open in 1888 as an exclusive hunting club for the nation’s most prominent financiers and industrialists, the Jekyll Island Club continues to have a unique history and yet one that affects all of us to this day. The guide will relate the story from the earliest days through 2008.
Visit Glynn County’s National Historic Landmark, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. The guide takes you on a tour of the Hall of Mirrors, the Grand Dining Room, Crane Cottage and more as she comments about the Club’s history and architecture. A reception follows the tour. Meet in Palm Court

Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 Call 800-535-9547 for more information.

What To Do in St. Augustine May 2 – 4, 2008

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There’s always a lot to do in St. Augustine when it comes to art, culture and histor, and this weekend is no different. Here are the events we put on our wish list.

The First Friday Artwalk is always a lively and colorful street festival that you need to visit if you happen to be in the area. Participating galleries in downtown host an open house offering visitors a chance to look at the latest art while enjoying wine and hors d’oeuvres. Local artists are often in attendance to talk to visitors, and live music is performed around town. First Friday Artwalk takes place on Friday May 2, 5:00 pm – 21.00 pm.

Gamble Rogers Festival returns, this time the popular music festival takes place at St Johns county Fairgrounds on May 2,3,4. Six stages and a variety of music from local to national. Call 904-826-3297 or visit www.gamblefest.com

You’re always surrounded by history in St. Augustine, and on Saturday May 3rd you also have the chance to experience history up close. Come see muskets and cannons fired by re-enactors at Fort Matanzas. Take the ferry out to Rattlesnake island for a real life weapons firing demonstration. It’s sure to be a hit with the whole family. The historic weapons firing demonstration happens at 10.30 am and 3.30 pm. For more information about the fort and the event, please call 904.471.0116

There’s a lot more going on. For more ideas about what to do in St. Augustine, visit www.CoastalCompanion.com or contact St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau at 800-653-2489.