Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Twisted Tango – Charleston, South Carolina

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Charleston Ballet Theatre Presents South Carolina’s World Class Professional Dance Company
Twisted Tango Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm
North Charleston Performing Arts Center

A Sensual and Electric Night of Dance
“red-hot bravura…sexy, menacing and mysterious” Dottie Ashley The Post and Courier
Tickets on sale now!

Tickets $27.00 for Adults & $22.00 for Youths (21 yrs. & younger) plus applicable fees
Tickets are available at the Coliseum Ticket Office, Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster Outlets (including select Publix grocery stores), or charge by phone at (843) 554-6060.
www.coliseumpac.com

Beaufort Named Among Top 25 Small City Arts Destinations

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American Style’s cover story of “National Treasures: Top 25 Cities for Art,” now includes Beaufort, SC as #14, the city’s first time ranking in the top 25, above Aspen, CO, Laguna Beach, CA, and Naples, FL.

The Arts Council of Beaufort County lead the charge to raise ratings for both Beaufort and Hilton Head. “Hitting #14 this year is huge, because last year Beaufort County was an also-ran, which was good to move us up to have a button for the most recent online vote. This process of moving up in national recognition is a result of our aggressive marketing campaign, and lead us to this auspicious accolade,” said J.W. Rone, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Beaufort County. “Next year, Beaufort County goes for two.” The Arts Council of Beaufort County is a not-for-profit service organization that promotes and nurtures the arts here and now with programs such as the Get Your Art Out emerging artist initiative and the Beaufort International Chalk Festival.

For more information, visit www.americanstyle.com and www.beaufortcountyarts.com

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

The Ginn Tribute hosted by Annika – Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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The best LPGA women golfers in the world will once again come to RiverTowne Country Club in Mt. Pleasant in May of 2008 to compete in The Ginn Tribute hosted by ANNIKA. With one of the richest purses, $2.6 million, on the LPGA Tour, the second year of this 72-hole tournament promises to be as exciting as the inaugural event held in 2007 and won by Nicole Castrale in a sudden-death playoff. For tickets and information, visit www.ginntribute.com or call 843-849-2380.

“I look forward to working with Ginn Resorts once again as we will host another first class LPGA tournament in a wonderful community”, said Annika, tournament host. “Our first year, in 2007, was a tremendous success and I know our event in 2008 will be even bigger and better.”

The 2007 Ginn Tribute hosted by ANNIKA saw Nicole Castrale earn her first LPGA title. Castrale defeated Lorena Ochoa in a sudden-death one-hole playoff to win the $390,000 paycheck.

South Carolina’s First Annual Green Living Festival – Charleston, S.C.

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Health for your Body, Home, Mind & the Planet~Naturally on May 16-17, 2008 at the Shrine Convention Center. With over 60 Exhibitors/Sponsors and Speakers plus food, shopping and more, showcasing environmental and healthy-living businesses and services.  The first Annual Green Living Festival is  two-day event celebrating what is good for you and good for the earth. Hours are Friday, 12-7pm and Saturday, 10am-6pm. Cost is $7/day (only $5 with $2 off coupon in Natural Awakenings-Lowcountry) or $10 for both days (only $8 with $2 off coupon).

Shrine Convention Center
176 Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant
843-821-7404