2008 River Festival - Lands End, SC
August 19, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Coastal Happenings
| August 29, 2008 | ||
| 5:00 pm | ||
| August 30, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am |
Beginning, Friday, August 29th at 5:00, we will have a good ole fashioned fish-fry featuring local entertainment.
On Saturday, August 30th from at 11:00am until 7:00pm, an all day festival of singers, dancers, musicians and storytellers will entertain visitors. There will be craft vendors and food vendors offering a variety of hand-made crafts and delicious Lowcountry cuisine.
located just off of Lands End Road (Lands End Woodland Beach Drive), six(6) miles south of Penn Center on St. Helena Island.
Call for more information call (843)838-4503 or visit the website.
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Summerville D.R.E.A.M. Hosts Free Concert Featuring Bobby Alvarez
August 18, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Art & Entertainment, Coastal Happenings, Music, South Carolina, Summerville
| August 21, 2008 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Lead Singer of Plane Jane, one of Charleston’s favorite groups!
August 18, 2008, Summerville, SC – Join us for some summertime fun as Summerville D.R.E.A.M. hosts a free community concert featuring Bobby Alvarez. The concert will be held on Thursday, August 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Hutchinson Square in Historic Downtown Summerville. Read more
Hawkfest 2008 - Hilton Head Island, SC
August 18, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Coastal Happenings
| August 23, 2008 |
On Saturday August 23rd Hawkfest returns to Hilton Head Island, SC. This is a back-to school kickoff celebration for the whole family and a fundraiser for the public school system.
It includes a 5K run, great food, entertainment, watermelon and pie eating contests, waterslides and games for the kids, and a casino tent for adults.
For more information call 689-4938 or click here to view the poster for Hawkfest 2008.
Medicinal Plants Program - Hilton Head Island, SC
August 18, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Coastal Happenings, Hilton Head Island, Nature, South Carolina
| August 20, 2008 | ||
| 3:00 pm |
A presentation on the plants, trees, shrubs, flowers and roots grown mainly in the Lowcountry will be given by Dr. Jeanne Audet on Aug 20th at 3 p.m. at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. A discussion will take place on how they were used as medicines by the Native Americans and those that still are used today in modern mainstream medicine. A brief history of the Native Americans in this area, and the pharmacopeia formed over the years and the role of the medicine man will be part of the presentation. Reservations may be made by calling the Museum at 843-689-3033 ext 221 for this $5.00 per person program.
Colonial Game Night: Skittles - St Simons Island, Georgia
August 18, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Attractions, Coastal Happenings, Georgia, Golden Isles, Historic Site, History & Heritage, Kids
| August 23, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Visit the Fort and learn how to play the old colonial game skittles. You can also hang out at the fort and watch the sunset over the marsh.
Fort Frederica, 6515 Frederica Road on St Simons Island, Georgia
for more informatin, visit Fort Fredericas website or call (912) 638-3639 www.nps.gov/fofr
The Beat Goes On in Savannah, Georgia
August 18, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Art & Entertainment, Attractions, Coastal Happenings, Georgia, Music, Savannah
| August 20, 2008 10:00 am | to | August 30, 2008 10:00 am |
Take a trip down memory lane with this entertaining performance and remember the big hair, the funky fashion and most of all the music. From the creators of the hit shows Lost in the 50’s and Jukebox Journey comes this new hit musical that covers all of your favorite songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s! From beach blankets to the BeeGees, it’s three decades of Big Hair and Big Fun!
Savannah Theatre 912.233.7764
Absolutely Andrew - Hilton Head Island, SC
August 18, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Art & Entertainment, Coastal Happenings, Hilton Head Island, Music, South Carolina
| August 19, 2008 8:00 pm | to | August 23, 2008 8:00 pm |
| August 24, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
Seven Tonys, three Grammys, an Oscar, two International Emmys, seven Olivier Awards and a Golden Globe. It’s no wonder Andrew Lloyd Webber is hailed as one of the great musical geniuses of our times. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is proud to highlight this extraordinary talent and present Absolutely Andrew.
This all Andrew Llloyd Webber revue celebrates the British superstar’s biggest Broadway hits, including Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This will be an unforgettable evening of music and memories. The concert performances are scheduled from August 19 to 24, 2008.
A Musical Tribute to the works of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
August 19-23, 2008 • 8 pm and August 24, 2008 • 7 pm
Tickets for the event are $60, which includes a $5 facility fee per ticket.
14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head, SC 29928
843-842-2787 or 888-860-2787
www.artshhi.com
Visit the Farmers Market in North Charleston - South Carolina
August 18, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Charleston, Coastal Happenings, Food, South Carolina
| August 21, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| August 28, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
If you are looking for fresh vegetables or fruit, there’s no better place to go shopping than your local farmers market. Every Thursday the Farmers Market in North Charleston features fresh, locally grown produce, as well as herbs, jellies, jams and other delicacies.
The Farmers Market offers many special events including cooking demonstrations, nutrition classes and free health screenings. The Farmers Market also has a playground for the kids and fun activities such as face painting, pony rides, jump castle and much more. There are picnic tables in the shade available where you and your family can enjoy your meal. So plan for a Thursday at the market.
Farmer’s MarketThe City of North Charleston and the City of Hanahan sponsor the North Charleston/Hanahan Farmers Market.
The Farmers Market North Charleston/Hanahan is open every Thursday from mid-April to mid-October from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m at Westvaco Park. It is located at the corner of Remount Road and North Rhett Avenue, convenient to I-526, Rivers Avenue, and I-26.
For more information, call (843) 745-1028
CQ’s To Host First Sustainable Seafood Initiative Dinner In Hilton Head, South Carolina
August 18, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Coastal Happenings, Food, Hilton Head Island, News, South Carolina
| August 26, 2008 | ||
| 6:30 pm |
A five-course meal featuring certified Wild American Shrimp at CQ’s Restaurant.
Join CQ’s, a AAA Three Diamond Award winning restaurant and the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative for a lighter new approach on certified Wild American Shrimp with a five course meal on Tuesday August 26, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ’s combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. This dinner is the third of the Sustainable Seafood Initiative’s summer series featuring certified Wild American Shrimp. During the dinner guests will learn about the sustainability of and differences in flavor among species of shrimp harvested in the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Executive Eric Sayers has designed a stunning menu to compliment the flavor profile of local, South Carolina shrimp.
Gullah Geechee Nation International Music and Movement Festival - Charleston, SC
August 18, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Art & Entertainment, Charleston, Coastal Happenings, Festivals, History & Heritage, South Carolina
| August 22, 2008 | to | August 24, 2008 |
Gullah/Geechee Artisans Reconnect Culture Through Crafts
The Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival™ brings together authentic Gullah/Geechee artists from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida in a major showcase of the artistic skills of Gullah/Geechees that teach how their visual arts, music, dances, and songs connect to their ancestry in Africa. Over the course of three days in historic Charleston, SC in the Gullah/Geechee Nation, people will be able to purchase traditional items and participate in a number of performances and interactive educational workshops. The events will be at different locations on Friday, August 22, 2008. However, the main events will be held Saturday, August 23, 2008 and Sunday, August 24, 2008 at the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Drive from Noon to 7 pm.
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