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American Traditions Competition Quarterfinalists

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Savannah Music Festival Announces Quarterfinalists
for the 15th Annual American Traditions Competition

Select vocalists vie for more than $30,000 in cash awards and other prizes in four-day event

SAVANNAH, Georgia – The 15th annual American Traditions Competition returns to its original venue, the historic First African Baptist Church, for this year’s final round at Savannah Music Festival. The illustrious four-day vocal showcase hosts 33 singers from around the United States between March 26 and 29, 2008. Judges narrowed the field of talent to these gifted vocalists after receiving the greatest number of applicants in the last five years.

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Coastal Companion Weekly Special Edition–Australia Day Challenge

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Jacksonville has a become an international hot spot this week. The two visiting rugby teams, Leeds Rhinos from UK and South Sydney Rabbitohs from Australia have arrived and with them lots of fans and media from all over the world.On Wednesday a press conference was held at the Jacksonville Landing in downtown. Both teams enjoyed lunch on board the yacht from Ginn Resorts before the press conference. South Sydney Rabbitohs Executive Chairman Peter Holmes a Court confirmed that his business partner, Russell Crowe, will attend the game on Saturday. But Russell Crowe is not going to be the only celebrity in town. The Teutuls from the TV series American Chopper will also be at the game to present their gift to Russell Crowe before kick off. Famous Australian golfer Greg Norman and his family will also be attending the game. 75% of the tickets to Saturday’s game are already sold. Fans from 41 states are coming to Jacksonville for the big game. So if you are in Jacksonville this weekend, don’t miss out, but make sure to buy your tickets now. Tickets are available at www.jaxaxe.com.

Savannah Swing Central Draws Over 3240 High School Students

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Aspiring young musicians to perform, study with and watch performances by esteemed clinicians including Marcus Roberts, Wycliffe Gordon, Jeff Clayton, James Ketch and Marcus Printup

Savannah, Georgia – Savannah Music Festival (SMF) has selected twelve outstanding high school jazz bands from across the nation to participate in its expanded high school jazz band program, SWING CENTRAL, which takes place April 3-5, 2008.  This year, the well-established three-day workshop program features some of the country’s finest high school jazz bands going head-to-head for $13,000 in cash awards. “The students and I are excited about the opportunity to hear other bands that are working hard and are dedicated to the music,” says New World School for the Arts Jazz and Instrumental Studies Professor, Jim Gasior. “We are thrilled with the lineup of performers and educators that will lead the clinics and workshops.”

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Sidewalk Sale – Summerville, South Carolina

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Recharge after the holidays! Merchants in Summerville, SC, will be opening their doors and displaying wares outside on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Historic Downtown Summerville.

Participating merchants are:

·Carolina Memories, 805 North Cedar Street, 843-875-6240

·Community Christian Store, 118A East Richardson Avenue, 843-871-1225

·East Winds, 134 South Main Street, 843-875-8985

· In High Cotton, 126 South Main Street, 843-875-7922

· Maggie Rose, 130 South Main Street, 843-871-6745

· Marigold’s Home and Vintage Treasures, 102 Short Central Avenue, 843-851-2828

· Ooh La La Beauty Boutique, 208 South Magnolia Street, 843-813-0077

· People, Places and Quilts, 129 West Richardson Avenue, 843-871-8872

· Piazza Home, 117 Short Central Avenue, 843-873-8015

· Sarah’s View, 117 East Richardson Avenue, 843-832-3800

· Teal, A Swanky Boutique, 143 Short Central Avenue, 843-851-8470

· The Finishing Touch, 100 South Main Street, 843-873-8212

· This Whole House, 106 East Doty Avenue, 843-851-8030

· Top Drawer Accoutrements, Inc., 106 East Doty Street, 843-276-3394

· Under the Palm, 100 Central Avenue, 843-261-7256

For more information, call co-chairs, Debbie Maccario at 871-6745 and Heather Leiterman at 873-8212 or contact the Summerville D.R.E.A.M. office at 821-7260.

Charleston Boat Show This Weekend

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This event is the Lowcountry’s biggest boat show and sale featuring more than 90 boat lines representing the latest models, many offered at discount prices. Thirty of the region’s leading dealers will be on-site to showcase a multitude of powerboats including: sport cruisers, motor and express yachts, sport fishing boats, center console fishing boats, bass boats, bow riders, deck and aluminum boats, ski and pontoon boats, runabouts, bay boats, shallow water flat skiffs and family cruisers.

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