Things To Do in South Carolina – September
September always kicks off with a busy Labor Day Weekend packed with fun events and lots of things to do all over the coastal region. But that’s not the end of it. In actuality, it’s the beginning of Fall festival season – just take a look at the massive list of festival, events and happenings [...]
Jacksonville in May 2011
Summer is almost here and there is no shortage of fun things to do on the coast this month. May is usually an action-packed month. We’ll start out with two popular festival that technically start in April, but I wanted to add them to the list anyway to make sure you don’t forget. World [...]
MOSH Jacksonville Planetarium Opens Veterans Day Weekend
The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium at MOSH (the Museum of Science and History) in Jacksonville, Florida, is re-opening after the renovation. The wait is almost over! The Grand Opening Celebration of the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium is scheduled for November 11th through 14th. The opening will begin a new chapter in the Museum of Science & History’s 59-year history [...]
Things to do in South Carolina – September 2010
Another Labor Day weekend has passed, but September has a lot more to offer in South Carolina. It’s a great time of year to spend time outdoors, to visit festivals or hang out with friends. This is also the month when the big arts event of the year kicks off in Charleston, yes, it’s time [...]
Museum Free Day on September 25, 2010
Every year the Smithsonian Magazine organizes a free museum day. This year Museum Day is on September 25, 2010. This is how it works. You have to visit the magazine’s website and fill out a short form and pick your museum. You can then print out your ticket The ticket is good for free admission [...]
Museum Mile Weekend – Charleston, SC
Museum Mile in Charleston, South Carolina is an area in historic downtown with lots of museums and cultural sites. As you know, the city of Charleston is rich in history, so the museum density in downtown comes as no surprise. No matter where I go, I always seem to miss out on some of the [...]
Fall Festival and Events in Charleston 2010
Charleston, South Carolina , is the perfect place to visit for a weekend getaway. The beautiful city with its international flair and southern charm, makes it the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend. Charleston is also known for its many restaurant and renown chefs. The city even boosts to popular food festivals every year; BBT [...]
MOSH $5 Fridays now includes weekends – Jacksonville
Five dollar Fridays at MOSH has become a great success in Jacksonville, Florida. Now the Museum of Science & History is introducing $5 Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) starting on Saturday, August 6 through Sunday, October 17, 2010. So if you haven’t been to MOSH yet, here’s your chance. The five dollar Fridays promotion, which launched [...]
Things to do in South Carolina – August 2010
August is the hot month, but even so most of us enjoy going to the beach, grilling out, and spending time outdoors. There is no shortage of live music event, festivals and happenings going on during the month of August. Here are a few tips for fun things to do in August in South Carolina. [...]
Five Dollar Fridays at MOSH in Jacksonville, Fl
Five dollar Fridays at MOSH starts this week. Beat the summer heat on Fridays in July and August where it’s a cool 72 degrees. Every Friday from July 2 to August 27, 2010, admission to MOSH is only $5. MOSH will also extend its hours until 8 p.m. (Note: Additional discounts or coupons are not [...]
Juneteenth at Telfair
JUNETEENTH AT TELFAIR – Savannah, Georgia June 14-19, 2010 Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom In June, the Telfair proudly presents its third annual Juneteenth Festival, celebrating the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. This year’s event focuses on the roots of African music as well as its impact on American music. [...]
National Maritime Day – St. Augustine, Florida
Celebrate National Maritime Day at the St. Augustine Lighthouse on Saturday May 22, 2010. with a musical program entitled Let the Waves Roll High! Explore the history of the historic light station and at 3 p.m. set sail to a shanty hear bold tales and foc’sle tunes suitable for he entire family while learning about [...]
Myrtle Beach Family Fitness Festival 2010
This is the first year for Myrtle Beach Family Fitness Festival & Fun Run. The event is scheduled for April 30-May 2, 2010 in Myrtle Beach, SC. The focus point for the festival is The Market Common and the area will feature fitness activities, vendors, live entertainment featuring national recording artists playing children’s music and [...]
St Augustine Lighthouse Festival 2010
St Augustine Lighthouse Festival is a much anticipated event every year. Find out more about all the activities and the Michelob Ultra Twilight 5K Run.
First Wednesday Art Walk, Jacksonville, FL – February 2010
Art Walk in February in downtown Jacksonville, Florida Check out our First Wednesday Art Walk Jacksonville, Florida, page and watch our video and download this month’s map. February 3, 2010: Ladies Night February is the month of Valentine’s Day and the theme for this month’s art walk is “Ladies Night”, lots of special treats for [...]
Georgia Super Museum Sunday, Feb 7, 2010
Georgia Days Super Museum Sunday Offers Free Access to Area Museums and Historic Sites The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) in conjunction with area museums and historic sites invites everyone to participate in and enjoy Georgia Days Super Museum Sunday on February 7, 2010, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. Don’t miss this once-a-year event, as [...]
Marilyn Monroe: Life as a legend exhibit – Jacksonville, Fl
Marilyn Monroe: Life as a Legend is a travelling exhibit hosted by MOCA – the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. The exhibit highlights the life of the beloved actress Marilyn Monroe by featuring the works of over 50 artists including Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bert Stern. In 1999 the American Film Institute [...]
From Monroe to Ocean, Architecture and Jazz. Explore in Jacksonville, Fl
The Beaches Museum & History Center present the work of award-winning architect, William Morgan, Jan. 16 through Feb. 13, 2010. Maintaining that there is no such thing as primitive architecture but only primitive means, Morgan relates buildings and human activity to the ecological context, thus revealing the universality of phenomena while also advocating creative freedom. [...]
Telfair Art Fair 2009 – Savannah, GA
The Telfair Art Fair is one of Savannah’s most popular fall events. Held under a large, lighted tent adjacent to historic Telfair Square, this annual event showcases a variety of original art for sale, with something to suit every budget and taste. The 15th Annual Telfair Art Fair from November 14-15, 2009, on Savannah’s historic [...]
Free Admission on Museum Day
On Saturday September 26th, 2009, many museums will participate in the Smithsonian Free Museum Day. The Smithsonian is free every day, and in the spirit of sharing history with everyone the Smithsonian magazine has again organized its free museum day around the nation. To get your free admission, go to the event website, and fill [...]
Fall Film Series MOCA – Jacksonville, Florida 2009
Hosted by Café Nola@MOCA All films start at 8:30pm Café Nola hosts a special series of films hand picked by its staff. Every month has a special theme and each night features a special menu and drink specials. $5 MOCA members/ $7 non-members; $2 discount for dining in Café Nola @ MOCA before the show [...]
5th Annual Fashion Forward: Destination – Jacksonville, Florida
Put your best fashion-foot forward and come to an Up & Cummer event on Friday, September 18th at 7.00 pm. It’s the 5th Annual Fashion Forward: Destination at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville, Fl. The event is a tribute to the designs of featured local fashion designer Caroline Long who has [...]
Cosmic Concerts at MOSH – Jacksonville, FL
Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Cosmic Concerts combine a full-color laser projection system and hundreds of special effects on the planetarium’s 60-foot dome with an 18,000 watt sound system to immerse visitors in a total visual and auditory music experience. The soundtrack for the programs are recorded and played back digitally, allowing for [...]
ArtSquared in Savannah July 24th – 26th, 2009
ArtSquared Savannah July 24th – July 26th Savannah is a city of history, romance, charm and art – and even more so during the event ArtSquared Savannah July 24th – July 26th, 2009. Friday, July 24, 2009 On Friday evening, City Market kicks off the event and becomes the Art & Soul of Savannah. Galleries [...]
The Crown Jewels – Royal Exhibit to Amelia Island, Florida
The British royal family has a long history and tradition. Part of the tradition is embodied in the British Crown Jewels. The Crown Jewels have been kept at the Tower of London since 1303. The Crown Jewels are kept in a part of the Tower known as Jewel House, where armed guards defend them. While [...]
