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Beach Music Festival – Myrtle Beach Mayfest

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It’s finally time for the grand opening of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 12 p.m. in conjunction with the Beach Music Festival in Myrtle Beach.

Beach Music Festival
Come out and meet the star from TLC “The Cake Boss” himself, Buddy Valestro, as he creates a giant flip flop cake. The Beach Music Festival is part of the month-long Mayfest celebration in Myrtle Beach, SC. The event features free concerts with Ben E. King, the Coasters, the Embers and other bands. The Beach Music Festival in Myrtle Beach ends with fireworks.

Schedule of Events:
Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Downtown Myrtle Beach
Ocean Blvd. between 8th Ave. N. and 9th Ave. N.
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ~ FREE

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina10 a.m. Official Kick Off to the Beach Music Festival
Food Vendors Open – Arts/Crafts Vendors Open

10 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. Live Entertainment by The Embers
from Raleigh, NC. The Embers have been playing a mix of rhythm and blues and heart and soul for decades.

11: 30 a.m.-12: 45 p.m. Live Entertainment by Jim Quick & Coastline from Wilmington, NC. Coastline performs an eclectic blend of soul, blues, and rock.

12 Noon – 12:30 p.m. Boardwalk and Promenade Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on the boardwalk between 8th & 9th Ave. N.

12:30 p.m.- 1 p.m. Gigantic Flip-Flop Cake Reveal with Buddy “The Cake Boss” Valastro sponsored by Vineyard Vines

1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Character Meet & Greet with Buddy “The Cake Boss” Valastro

1 p.m.- 2:15 p.m. Live Entertainment by Billy Scott & The Party Prophets from NC. The Prophets have performed classic beach music across the southeast.

2:30 p.m.- 3:45 p.m. Live Entertainment by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs from Charlotte, NC. Maurice Williams is one of the most extraordinarily durable figures in the history of classic rhythm-and-blues and rock ‘n roll.

4 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. Live Entertainment by Mark Roberts & The Breeze from Georgetown, SC featuring the best in Dance, Funk, Rock n Roll, Motown, Beach Music, and some Country.

5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. Live Entertainment by The Coasters
performing classic doo-wop and R&B.

7 p.m.- 8:15 p.m. Live Entertainment by The Catalinas from Charlotte, NC performing classic and original beach music.

8:45 p.m.- 9:45 p.m. Live Entertainment by Ben E. King
Possessing one of the most elegant baritone voices ever, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alumnus Ben E. King’s imprint on the musical landscape is so indelible that an optimum barometer has been set for countless aspiring performers.

FIREWORKS TO FOLLOW IMMEDIATELY AFTER LAST PERFORMANCE!

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Approximately 1 mile of the 1.2 mile boardwalk is complete and open to the public. The boardwalk is currently open from just north of the 14th Avenue Pier to Fourth Avenue North.
The remaining section of the new boardwalk project, from Fourth Avenue North to just south of the Second Avenue Pier, will take a little longer to be completed.

The mile-long Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade traverses from the 14th Avenue to 2nd Avenue Piers in Myrtle Beach. The boardwalk will provide oceanfront views of the pristine beachline and is divided into three different sections.

The northernmost portion will wind down from the 14th Avenue North Pier to Plyler Park.
The mid-section will be located from Plyler Park to the former Pavilion Amusement Park site at 8th Avenue North and will encompass more of a carnival-like atmosphere with oceanfront dining and businesses. The southernmost end of the boardwalk leading up to the 2nd Avenue pier will have a meandering oceanfront park.

Turtle Crawl and Nest Fest on Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Every year the sea turtles return to our beaches to lay eggs. The season lasts from May – late August. Turtle Crawl May 10 – May 15, 2010, is a week-long event that celebrates the sea turtles and the beginning of the nesting season while raising awareness and funds for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island.

Nest Fest Beach Fest –  Jekyll Island Beach Deck
Nest Fest takes place on Saturday May 15th, 2010, from noon to 4 p.m. at the beach deck on Jekyll Island, GA. During Nest Fest  can learn more about the fascinating sea turtles, their habitat, and other creatures that make their home along the Georgia coast.  Kids will enjoy crafts, games and activities including the always popular Kids Turtle Crawl beach races.

There might even be a release of a rehabilitated sea turtle at the event.

The Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl Triathlon

Even if you’re not participating, you might enjoy watching the exciting competition consisting of an open water swim, biking and ending with a run.

The Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl Triathlon:

  • Full Triathlon – 1.5 Mile Swim, 40k Bike, and 10k Run
  • Sprint Triathlon – 600 Yard Swim, 20K Bike, and 5K Run

& 5K Fun Run/Walk.
Register on www.gamultisports.com!
A portion of the proceeds benefits the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island.

turtle crawl and nest fest jekyll island, georgia

SCHEDULE FOR TURTLE CRAWL EVENTS DURING THE WEEK

Monday May 10th  – 5:30 pm – 7pm: An Evening with the Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Meet Dr. Terry Norton, Director of Veterinary Services at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, as he discusses the Center’s accomplishments over the past year and gives updates on patients that were rehabilitated and released. After, enjoy mingling with the Georgia Sea Turtle Staff on the front lawn. Cash bar and dessert reception available. Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

Free  with Paid Admission to the Center. Reservations recommended. To register for An Evening at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, please call the Georgia Sea Turtle Center directly at 912-635-4444.

Wednesday May 12th – 5pm – 8pm: The Georgia Sea Turtle Center at Chic-Fil-A on St. Simons Island

Thursday May 13th – 7pm – 9pm: Movie Night
This year’s movie – A Shark Tale. Popcorn and bottled water provided. Free. Reservations Required. To register for Movie Night, please call the Georgia Sea Turtle Center directly at 912-635-4444.

Friday May 14th – 6 pm – 8 pm: Pasta Dinner with Scute (register and pay in advance)
Join your favorite Sea Turtle, Scute, for a pasta dinner before the Turtle Crawl Triathlon the next morning. After, explore the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, open late for this special occasion.  $15 per person ages 3 and older, 3 and younger Free. Reservations Required. To register for this event, call the Georgia Sea Turtle Center directly at 912-635-4444.

Saturday May 15th – 12 Noon – 4 pm: Nest Fest Beach Fest (FREE!)

For more information call 1-877-JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com

Pops at the Beach – Mother’s Day Concert at Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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POPS AT THE BEACH
It is spring, it is TPC week, and it is Mother’s Day. Cap off the week of championship golf by talking your favorite mother to the Sea Walk Pavilion on Mother’s Day. What better way to honor her than a Pops concert featuring the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performing a little night music.  An extra plus is the fact that admission to the concert is free, so you can treat Mom to lunch or dinner instead.  Just bring mom, friends, family, lawn chairs or blanket, and enjoy an evening of great music, moonlight, sea breezes and the sounds of the ocean. This is a family event, kids of all ages are welcome. Soft drinks, wine and beer, food, and dessert are available for purchase. Admission is free. The event area opens at 5:00 PM.

The City of Jacksonville Beach, Beaches Fine Arts Series, B.R.A.S.S., and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra are partnering again to bring you the annual Mother’s Day POPS AT THE BEACH concert featuring the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, May 9, 2010.

This is the 16th POPS AT THE BEACH performance by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and the 10th from the Sea Walk Pavilion stage designed specifically for the JSO by The Haskell Company. Under the direction of guest conductor Morihiko Nakahara, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at 7:30 PM performing music from the movies, the opera, Broadway and the concert hall. Maestro Nakahara is in his second season as music director of the South Carolina Philharmonic. Having served as Jacksonville Symphony associate conductor in 2007, he continues to make annual JSO conducting appearances.

The Jacksonville Mass Choir starts off the evening’s entertainment at 5:45 PM with To Michael with Love – The Songs of Michael Jackson. The group is directed by Deborah McDuffie, Artistic Director for the Jacksonville Mass Choir and its younger component, Boys and Girls Choir; and, Chair of the Fine Arts Department/Choral Director at Paxon School for Advanced Studies and Executive Director of Arts4Jax, Inc., a community performing arts foundation in Jacksonville, Florida.
There is no better way to show moms how special they are than this outstanding performance under the stars at Jacksonville Beach’s Sea Walk Pavilion.

For more information, call the hotline  (904) 247-6100 press 3 or visit  www.jacksonvillebeach.org.

MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT PROGRAM

THE JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MORIHIKO NAKAHARA, CONDUCTING A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC!
Overture to West Side Story BERNSTEIN/PERESS
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Mvt. I MOZART
Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music SONDHEIM/LOWDEN
Por Una Cabeza (Tango from Scent of a Woman) GARDEL/WILLIAMS Philip Pan, violin
Suite from Carmen BIZET Les Toreadors – Suite No. 1, Mvt. V Habanera – Suite No. 2, Mvt. II Nocturn – Suite No. 2, Mvt. III Danse Boheme – Suite No. 2, Mvt. VI

INTERMISSION

The Wizard of Oz ARLEN/SAYRE
La Comparsa (Night Procession) LECUONA
Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda PONCHELLI
Moon River MANCINI
Phantom of the Opera WEBBER/CUSTER

Beach Bum Parade 2010 – Tybee Island, Georgia

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Tybee Island Beach Bum parade is not your ordinary parade. This one is unique and special. The parade itself really understands how to celebrate the beginning of summer and is something something locals and maybe especially the younger crowd long for every year. Why? It’s simple. It’s all about fun and play.

Tybee Island Beach Bum parades is like most others consisting of floats pulled behind cars and trucks. The difference is that on Tybee this is a playful water-play event for all ages between floats and spectators lined up along Butler Avenue. Spectators arm themselves with bucket, squirt guns and other water spraying weapons. This is your chance to get wet before you even set foot on the beach!

Tybee Island is located just outside Savannah, Georgia. The parade takes place on May 21, 2010 and starts at 6 p.m.

For more information call (800) 868-2322 or click here to visit the website

Opening of the Beaches – Jacksonville Beach, Fl

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Summer is almost here – the weather is beautiful and it’s a perfect weekend to head for the beach. Every year Jacksonville Beach celebrates the arrival of summer with a big party – The Opening of the Beaches. There’s a sandcastle contest on Saturday April 24th and of course a parade at 2 p.m on Sunday April 25th.