Coastal Companion

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Franklin Ashley Quartet Audience in Gaillard – Charleston, S.C.

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Piccolo Spoleto Presents the Piccolo Harbor Cruises….
A unique opportunity to experience fine Jazz and more while you enjoy a beautiful summer evening cruising the Charleston Harbor. This is your chance to take in some of the most breathtaking views of the Lowcountry.
A renowned professor of theatre at the College of Charleston with a true love for jazz, Franklin has played for several U.S. presidents and in Manhattan. Enjoy a unique night of straight ahead jazz. Boarding at 7:30pm, cruise begins at 8:00pm.

Fountain Walk Dock
360 Concord St., Downtown Charleston
General Admisson $15

Take the Water Taxi from St Marys to Fernandina Shrimp Festival

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The Taxi departs from St. Marys waterfront at 10.00Am and thereafter on even number hours until last taxi at 6.oo pm. The boat leaves Fernandina to St. Marys at 11.00am and thereafter on odd hours until last departure at 7.00pm. The fare is $15.00 toundtrip. Call  904-261-9972 for more information and reservations.

Charleston Harbor Fest 2008 – Charleston, S.C.

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In 2002, a few wooden boat enthusiasts at the South Carolina Maritime Foundation decided to create an event to highlight Charleston’s rich maritime history and bring folks to the waterfront. The success of this event has blossomed over the last five years into an annual, harbor-wide celebration of the sea. What in past years was called the Charleston Maritime Festival has now been renamed to reflect the increased scope of attractions and the expansion of the festival grounds. Charleston HarborFest will be held May 16-May 18, 2008.

The Charleston Maritime Center will serve as the hub to this three-day extravaganza, with activities and attractions stretching north to Liberty Square, south to the Passenger Terminal at the foot of Market Street, and west into Ansonborough Field (depending on construction schedules). As evidence that this event will truly permeate the harbor, plans are being developed for additional attractions across the Cooper River in Mt. Pleasant as well as on the water between the two municipalities.

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