Join with thousands of South Carolinians as they clear the beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes and swamps of aquatic debris. The cleanup, organized by the SC Sea Grant Consortium and the SC Dept of Natural Resources takes place in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup coordinated by The Ocean Conservancy. Once the Sweep is over, The Ocean Conservancy tallies all the debris data. This data helps us to learn the sources of the litter so we can stop pollution before it starts.
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This show is for events in coastal South Carolina, highlighting the Pawleys Island Festival and Shrimpin and Shaggin in Charleston.
Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ at Charleston Maritime Center
Put on your dancing shoes and bring the family to the 3rd Annual Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ Festival. Festival goers will delight in fresh served local shrimp dishes while listening to the classic beach music sounds of the Original TAMS… There will also be a jump castle, critters from the SC Aquarium, face painting from Merry Making Face and Body Paint and rides on The Thriller speed boat. You can also park in Mt. Pleasant and catch a discounted ride from the Charleston Water Taxi www.charlestonwatertaxi.com.
Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ has become a new lowcountry tradition that promises to bring out all that is good about our area. Proceeds from the event go to the SC Shrimpers Association, National Association of Caterers Scholarships for local culinary students and members and this year a portion of proceeds will also go to the Spirit of South Carolina.
Schedule
11:00 DJ Jim Bowers playing all the hits
1:00 Shrimp Dish Contest
1:30 The TAMS take the stage
2:30 Dance Contest
3:00 The TAMS
Food, Wine, Miller Chill , FireFly Sweet Tea Vodka will be available for purchase all day.
Advance tickets available at area BI-LO stores
Advance $9, $10 at the door and children under 10 are free
For more information visit www.shrimpin.info
The Curious Mister Catesby – Documentary Film Screening
Members of the Charleston Museum and the Coastal Conservation League are invited to a special screening of The Curious Mister Catesby, a new documentary which examines the life and the legacy of pioneering naturalist, Mark Catesby (1682-1749). Catesby’s two-volume Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands was the first extensively illustrated work on the natural history of any region in North America. Catesby’s work influenced Linnaeus and his system of classification of plants and animals, and predates Audubon’s The Birds of America by almost a century. The film will be introduced by one of the documentary’s producers, David Elliott. The Charleston Museum will display its first edition copy (one of only approximately 80 remaining copies) of Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands. Please note reservation arrangements. Reservations are required as space is limited. Priority registration will be given to Charleston Museum and SCCCL members. After September 15, registration will be opened up to the general public, so please register early!
Click here to register online or call 722-2996 x264.
Watts Up…? Mad Science Saturday in Charleston
Explore the wonderful world of electricity. Experiment with static electricity, grounding, and a Van de Graaf generator! Beware – we may turn a good hair day into a bad hair day! Every month The Charleston Museum offers a special Saturday program dedicated to providing an educational as well as exciting experience for the whole family. Join us each month for a different themed event including presentations and craft projects for children of all ages.
Free with general admission – FREE for Museum members; $10/adults, $5/children, under 3 FREE
photo credit: Peter Kaminski