Coastal Companion

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Charleston Greek Fest 2008 – South Carolina

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The Charleston Greek Fest is a decades-old tradition of culture and entertainment.

Come join us in a celebration of life, music, good food, and friendship!

This year’s festival includes:
* Delicious Greek food (gyro, kebob, mousaka and more!)
* Greek wines and beverages
* Greek music (two live bands!)
* Folk dance performances
* Cultural exhibits and shops
* Church tours highlighting ecclesiastic history, music, art, and prayer
* 700+ car parking area with continuous shuttle service to festival grounds

Entrance Fee: $3.00 per person
(College students $1.00, children under 12 free, also Mothers free on Sunday – Mother’s Day)
(Door prize: chance to win an one-night stay at Charleston Place Hotel, with Champagne, and a Continental Breakfast at the Palmetto Cafe. Package worth $545.00 with the drawing taking place at 4 pm on Sunday. Need not be present to win.)
All proceeds benefit the Greek Orthodox Church and its charities.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
30 Race Street
Phone: 843-577-2063
Web Site: http://www.greekorthodoxchs.org/greekfest


North Charleston Art Festival – South Carolina

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This multi-discipline festival features local, regional and national artists. The free two-day main event includes 40 performances, art and photo exhibits, hands on children’s activities, art and fine craft booths, food and more. An array of free and ticketed events throughout the city round out the festival week: plays, concerts, storytelling, workshops, exhibits, street parties and more.

Phone: 843-745-1087
www.northcharleston.org

Savannah Shakespeare Festival – Georgia

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An evening of intriguing interpretations of scenes and sonnets from the master playwright, performed by local theatre and spoken word groups. Free courtesy of the City of Savannah. Savannah Shakespeare festival takes place in Forsyth Park. Phone: 912-651-6417

Henry Flagler Remembers – St. Augustine, Florida

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Play Written and performed by Tom Rahner
April 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30p.m.
April 27 at 3:00p.m.
Tickets: $20
A Classic Theatre, Inc. production.
Flagler Room in Flagler College, 74 King St., St. Augustine.
Info: 904-829-5807

Rock and Pop Masters Series Reels in Classic Hits at the 45th Annual Shrimp Festival – Fernandina, Florida

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The Rock and Pop Masters series reels in decades of hits for the 45th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival on Saturday, May 3rd.  The event combines American staple act Orleans with rock and pop legends Joey Molland of Badfinger, Robbie Dupree and David Pack of Ambrosia.

“You could call it a Supergroup,” said Jim Smith of About.com after attending an RPM show in Weston, FL. “The show exceeded all possible expectations.  Song after song sounded as if the original band was backing the original lead singer. Best of all, these guys were having a ball.”

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