Coastal Companion

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Restaurant Week comes to Charleston, SC

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Great news for those of us who love food. Several Charleston area restaurants will participate in the Hospitality Association of South Carolina’s statewide Restaurant Week, January 11 – 17, 2010. This is the first time a restaurant week is being held in Charleston.

The city has an impressive culinary scene worthy of showcasing, so we think it’s a great idea. Those who participate will have an opportunity to sample special discounted dinner menus from over 30 participating Charleston area restaurants, ranging from casual to fine dining.

Tickets are not required; however, reservations are strongly advised. For more information and list of participating restaurants, please visit www.restaurantweekcharleston.com.

New Year’s Eve for the family – Charleston, SC

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Marion Square in Charleston, South Carolina with lots of fun and activities for the whole family. This is perfect if you have family visiting town, or if you have younger children celebrating New Year’s with you. Head to downtown Charleston and Marion Square for an evening out on the town. The festivities begin at 4:00 pm and end with fireworks at 10:15 pm.

On the main stage – entertainment from drumming to sing-a-longs and at 8:00 pm the headliner “Total Package” takes the stage.
Fireworks at 10:15 pm!!

Kidsfest Under the Tent
There’s a special tent at Marion Square for kids with everything from face painting, arts and crafts, balloon art and sing-a-longs.

At 4:50 pm a bagpiper will lead the way to the Second Presbyterian church for free concerts. At 5:00 pm there’s a special concert for kids called “The Velveteen Rabbit”

  • 6:30 pm Baroque Splendor: music of Bach, Handel, Vivaldi
  • 8:00 pm Chamber Music of Charleston
  • 9:00 pm, Brass Concert performed by Charles Towne Brass with Julia Harlow

This event is presented by the City of Charleston.
The concerts take place at Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street.
For more information call (843) 724-7305

Charleston Tree Lighting 2009

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Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and Santa Claus will light the magnificent the official City of Charleston Christmas Tree of Lights, in Marion Square. Enjoy entertainment by The Company Company, Charleston Community Band, Ashley River Unichorus, Charleston Development Academy, Dance Carolina, plus some wonderful surprises!

Sat. Dec. 5, 2009 from 4:30-6:30p.m.
Marion Square, Calhoun & King Streets
Admission is free!
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First Friday’s on Gallery Row on Historic Broad Street in Charleston – December

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The Broad Street Merchants Association hosts “First Fridays on Broad” on Friday, December 4th, from 5pm – 8pm. Come out and celebrate “Christmas in Charleston” by enjoying fine art and refreshments in the boutiques, fine art galleries, and bodegas on Gallery Row.
Stroll from one gallery to another while enjoying Christmas lights and southern charm.

COCO VIVO Fine Art & Design will highlight a special art show featuring the work of plein air artist Roger Milinowski of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Hamlet Fine Art Gallery will feature new paintings by Stephanie Shuler Hamlet, Kellie Jacobs and Melinda Lewin of St. Simons Island. The mother and daughters spent a week recently at St. Simon painting on site or en plein air with renown pastel artist, Albert Handell from Santa Fe, also featuring new copper frogs by Charles and Zan Smith.

Edward Dare Gallery will be featuring new work by Beth McLean during the month of December. The gallery will also be showcasing new pottery tableware and garden accessories for the holidays.
The Spencer Art Gallery at 55 Broad street will be hosting a reception for an exhibit of new art works by Marlene Rosenthal entitled “Charleston Shadows” and The Spencer Art Gallery at 57 Broad Street will be hosting a reception for Anne Thames exhibit entitled “New Works”.
Mary Martin will be hosting a workshop for Randall LaGro on Dec 1,2,& 3rd. LaGro is known for his intuitive poetic expressionism.

Participating merchants for Historic Broad Street on December 4th, 2009 from 5 pm – 8pm.include: Ellis-Nicholson Gallery, Hamlet Fine Art, Edward Dare Gallery, COCO VIVO, Mary Martin Fine Art, UTOPIA, Atmah Ja’s, Spencer Galleries, Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art, Martin Gallery, SCOOP Studios, Jake’s, Blind Tiger and the Oak Steak House.

For information please contact Charlestongalleryrow.com or for questions, please call Stephanie Hamlet at 843-722-1944.
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The Battle of Secessionville – Charleston, SC

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The Re-enactment of The Battle of Secessionville is the focal point of Living History Weekend every November at Boone Hall Plantation. Hundreds of re-enactors help bring the battle alive that occurred 145 years ago — on June 16, 1862. Confederate soldiers at Fort Lamar on James Island kept Charleston from being seized by Union forces and despite being outnumbered by Union soldiers by more than 2-to-1, Confederate forces were able to prevail. The win marked the last time the Federal Army would attempt to capture Charleston by land.

The name Secessionville did not come from the secession of South Carolina, but for an earlier attempt of some plantation owners to rebel.

The re-enactment, serves to remind visitors about this pivotal battle and to honor the lives lost. Proceeds from the battle re-enactment go to preservation efforts for the H.L. Hunley submarine and other projects initiated by the Confederate Heritage Trust.

Living History Weekend is also known as a fun and educational experience for families as Boone Hall Plantation is transformed into the color and lifestyle of the antebellum era.

The Re-enactment of The Battle Of Secessionville
Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 – 3PM
Sun. Nov. 15, 2009 – 2PM

Click here for a discount coupon on admission.  At the bottom right of the webpage there is a coupon for $5.00 off admission for this event.

TICKETS TO THE RE-ENACTMENT ARE REGULAR ADMISSION PRICES TO BOONE HALL PLANTATION
Regular Adult Admission – $17.50

Seniors – Military – AAA   $15.00
Children 6-12                    $7.50
Children Under 6 Admitted FREE With Accompanying Adult

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 13, 2009

9am-3pm   School Day Presentation

Saturday, November 14, 2009

8:30 am      Parade / Colors

9:00 am      Infantry Drill – Drill Field

9am-Noon  Black Confederate – Oak Tree

9:30 am      Medical Presentation – Confederate Camp

10:00 am    Provost Presentation – Oak Tree

10:00 am    Officers Call – Fort Lamar

10:30 am    Infantry Demonstration – Oak Tree

11:00 am    Confederate Army stacks arms on Sutler Row

11:30 am    2:00 pm – Black Oak Ladies Feed the Troops

12:30 pm    Confederate Army leaves Sutler Row

12:30 pm    Federal Army leaves Camp for Sutler Row

12:30 pm    Ladies Dress Presentation – Wall in front of mansion

1:30 pm      Weapons inspection – Confederate Camp

2:00 pm      Federal Army falls in for Weapons Inspection – Sutler Row

3:00 pm     Battle of Secessionville

4:00 pm     Armies pass in Review – Battlefield

6:00 pm     Camps close to public

Sunday, November 15, 2009

8:30 am      Parade / Colors / Change of Command Ceremony

9am-Noon  Black Confederate – Oak Tree

9:30 am      Medical Presentation – Confederate Camp

10:00 am    Provost Demonstration – Oak Tree

10:30 am    Infantry Demonstration – Oak Tree

11:00 am    Church Services – Front Porch of Mansion

11:00 am    Ladies Dress Presentation – Oak Tree

12:30 pm    Federal Army Weapons Inspection – Avenue Of Oaks

12:30 pm    Weapons Inspection – Confederate Camp

2:00 pm     Battle of Secessionville

3:00 pm     Armies pass in Review – Battlefield