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Sustainable Seafood & Brew Event – Charleston, SC

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BREW WITH A VIEW: A SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD DELIGHT

On Tuesday July 13, 2010, the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, SC, it’s time for another Sustainable Seafood event – this time the event will include craft brews as well. It will be a special night where you get to indulge in seafood and special brews at the Riverside terrace overlooking the Charleston Harbor at the South Carolina Aquarium. All the fun is for a good cause, because proceeds from the event will go towards the South Carolina Aquarium’s conservation and education programs.

The special evening will feature sustainable seafood prepared by five of Charleston’s finest chefs, drinks, and a magnificent view. You get to taste a variety of sustainable seafood dishes prepared by the chefs from Fleet Landing, Pearlz, Slightly North of Broad, the Restaurant at Middleton Place and the Boathouse. In addition, there will also be a selection of beer samplings, courtesy of Highland Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery and Full Sail Brewing Company.

Tickets for the evening are $25 per Aquarium member, $35 per Aquarium non-member, and all guests must be of ages 21 or older. Advance reservations and payment are required. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (843) 577-FISH (3474).

Hootie & The Blowfish Concert – Charleston, SC

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Hootie & The Blowfish – In Concert at the Family Circle Cup

The Family Circle Cup
Daniel Island, SC

Come out to the Lowcountry’s biggest party on August 11, 2010,  when Charleston’s favorite band returns for the eighth consecutive Homegrown Concert.  This concert is always sold out, so don’t hesitate or wait – you need to buy your tickets today! (Link at the bottom of this post!)

The band has asked fans to bring school supplies to the event.  All school supplies are donated to local schools.

Hootie & the Blowfish,  Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Darius Rucker, and Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, have sold more than 25 million albums since they started back in 1994.  The band established the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation to support children of South Carolina through supporting school music programs.

Doors: 6:00pm
Show: 7:00pm

Click here for tickets!

Summer Wine Strolls at Middleton Place in July

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How about spending a relaxing Wednesday evening at one of Charleston’s most beautiful gardens? In July the popular Summer Wine Stroll at Middleton Place takes place on July 7, July 14, and July 21.

Enjoy a leisurely walk through America’s oldest landscaped gardens while sampling a variety of summer wines at Middleton Place. During each wine stroll Middleton Place will host the wine tasting in a different garden location.

Wine tasting in the gardens of Middleton Place takes place on Wednesdays from from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00 per person and reservations are not required for the event.
Summer Wine Strolls every Wednesday through September.

For more information visit www.middletonplace.org or call (843) 556-6020.

Concerts in the parks in Charleston, SC – July 2010

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Looking for something fun to do in Charleston in July? Choose from shagging on Folly Beach pier to beach music, a concert with reggae music or bluegrass under the Bridge.  There are some great music event in Charleston County Parks coming up in the month of July.

Moonlight Mixer
July 16, 7 – 11 p.m.
Folly Beach Fishing Pier

Come to Folly Beach Fishing Pier where DJ Jim Bowers will spin the hottest oldies and beach music around so you and your significant other can dance the night away under the stars.

Only 600 tickets will be sold for this event. Call (843) 795-4FUN (4386) for more information. Tickets: $10/$8 CCR Discount/$10 on-site if still available
Check out our special page for Moonlight Mixer

REGGAE NIGHTS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES CHARLESTONReggae Concert Series – Jahfe
July 17, 7:30 – 11 p.m.
James Island County Park

This concert features traditional roots reggae mixed in with a new school attitude. The Reggae Nights concert series takes place in the county parks in the Charleston, SC area all summer long. No advance tickets will be sold. Band subject to change.  Saturday, July 17, 7:30-11 p.m. James Island County Park. $8 or 5 Greenbax/Free: Gold Pass Holders and ages 12 & under.

For more concert dates check out our special page for Reggae Nights

Shaggin' on the cooperBluegrass Under the Bridge – Common Ground
July 31, 7 – 11 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Pier

At the new Mount Pleasant Pier you can listen to some of the best music Charleston has to offer, with bluegrass band Common Ground.   Beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Only 800 tickets will be sold for this event. Advance purchase is recommended. There will be no refunds issued or rain dates scheduled for this event. Call (843) 795-4FUN (4386) for more information.

Saturday, July 31, 7-11 p.m. Mount Pleasant Pier. Ages 3 & up. Tickets: $10/$8 CCR Discount/$10 on-site if still available

These concerts are organized by the Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission. For more information, call (843) 795-4FUN (4386) or visit  www.ccprc.com.

Music on the Green in July – Freshfield Village

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This is a free concert series called Music on The Green Concert Series at Freshfields Village, located between the crossroads of the two islands of Kiawah Island and Seabrook in the Charleston area.

For the month of July Freshfields Village will rock out with live music in a free concert series. Enjoy great music and after-hours shopping.

Friday, July 2, 6pm – 9pm – The Coconut Grove Band begins the Village’s celebration of the July 4th weekend with Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, True Blue Standards and popular island tunes. Bring a chair or blanket.

Sunday, July 4th, 3pm – 6pm – Feel the beat of the islands with the Island Trio, who bring people to their feet with a mix of Calypso, Reggae, Beach and Rock & Roll.

Friday, July 9th, 6pm – 9pm – The David Archer Band returns to the Village crowds that love them, playing Rthymn & Blues, Rock & Roll and other tunes that prompt guests to dance the night away.

Friday, July 16th, 6pm – 9pm – Known all along the Carolina coast and a Lowcountry favorite; singer, songwriter Shrimp City Slim performs modern Blues to his own original tunes.

Friday, July 23rd, 6pm – 9pm – Originally known as a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, the Rum Punch Bandits expand their music to include Beach, Classic and Tex-Rock. A seven piece band first played at the Village in November 2000. Bring a chair or blanket and welcome Rum Punch Bandits back to the Green.

Friday, July 30th, 6pm – 9pm The whole family will enjoy the evening to the max when The Maxx hits the stage with hits from the 50s, 60s 70s and 80s. Nostalgia, and then some.

Visit Freshfield Village for more