Coastal Companion

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Ladies Sing The Blues in Savannah, GA

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A musical anthology that showcases 50 years (1922-1972) of classic torch songs performed by some of the most entertaining female vocalists in Savannah. Selections include: Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man, Stormy Weather, Summertime, God Bless The Child, Cry Me A River, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Funny Girl, One Less Bell To Answer, How Do You Mend A Broken Heart? and many more.
And as an extra plus, the ticket includes an old-fashioned ice cream social with a “Make-Your-Own-Sundae” Bar to cool you off in the summer heat.

Savannah Community Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Dr.
912-898-9021

Swing Away at 2008 Beach Music Festival Golf Tournament – Jekyll Island, GA

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On Friday, August 15th, participants can play in the 2008 Beach Music Festival Annual Golf tournament. As an extra bonus, all participants receive two tickets to Friday night’s Swingin Medallions concert with many prizes available for the winning players. Tee times begin at 9:00am until 11:00am at the Indian Mounds golf course. Registration is $80 per player with lunch provided by Morgan’s Grill.

Don’t miss out on all the fun at the Friday night shag contest, hosted by the Golden Isles Shag Club, and the FREE beach concert Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. The 25th annual Beach Music festival is sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority, Georgia Tourism, Coca Cola, Bacardi, Corona, and Comcast.

For tee times call 912-635-2368 or contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.

Jack Nicklaus’ PGA Championship Trophy to be Added to Featured

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St. Augustine, Fla. (August 5, 2008) – The World Golf Hall of Fame’s current special member exhibition, “Jack Nicklaus: Golf’s Golden Champion,” will be enhanced with a new group of items beginning the week of August 18. The addition will include Nicklaus’ 1980 PGA Championship trophy – representing his fifth and final PGA Championship – in addition to a variety of other items reflecting the golfer’s storied career.

Within the exhibit, visitors can view the MacGregor Tommy Armour irons Nicklaus used in his 1963 PGA Championship win as well as his winner’s plaque from the same year. Nicklaus won the PGA Championship a record-tying five times (1963, 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1980), matching a record previously set by Walter Hagen in the 1920s. Nicklaus also enjoyed 14 top-five finishes in PGA Championship competition, the most of any player.

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Community Market in St. Marys, Georgia

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The community market takes place on Saturdays at 206 Osborne St., St. Marys (Tribune & Georgian Parking Lot) in downtown St. Marys. Purchase home grown and homemade items from local vendors. For more information call 912-882-8111 or visit www.smcmarket.com