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Shaggin’ on the Cooper – Mount Pleasant Pier

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The new Mount Pleasant Pier in is open and Shaggin’ on the Cooper is back. Take your sweetheart by the arm and head to the pier for a romantic evening under the stars, where you can dance the night away on Saturday, May 22, 7 – 11:00 p.m.
Dance the night away under the stars at the new Mount Pleasant Pier while enjoying live classic oldies and beach music performed by Palmetto Soul.
Beverages will be available for purchase on-site.  Gates open at 7pm. Live music begins at 8pm.

Only 800 tickets will be sold, no advance purchase. But tickets ($10 per person) will be available for purchase at the Pier shop beginning at 4pm on the day of each event.

For more information, visit www.ccprc.com


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Shaggin’ on the Cooper is back for 2010 – Mount Pleasant, SC

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The new Mount Pleasant Pier in is open and Shaggin’ on the Cooper is back in 2010. Take your sweetheart by the arm and head to the pier for a romantic evening under the stars, where you can dance the night away.

Beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Gates Open
at 7pm. Live music begins at 8pm. On Saturday, March 13, 2010, the band 17 South is performing. 17 South’s music range from Motown, Beach cover tunes, and R&B.

Only 800 tickets will be sold, no advance purchase. But tickets ($10 per person) will be available for purchase at the Pier shop beginning at 4pm on the day of each event.

For more information, visit www.ccprc.com


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Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival – Charleston, SC

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It’s all about the kids, at least at the 22nd Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival in South Carolina. This festival takes place on Saturday October 18, 2009, from noon to 5 pm at the Park West Recreational Complex.

Here you will find anything that a child would want at a festival including climbing wall, inflatables, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, clowns and more.

There will also be special performances by local dance and gymnastics academies, karate schools and cheerleading squads. But wait, there’s more. Also unicyclist and juggler Mark Lippard, King of Kazoo Rick Hubbard, and Roarks Reptiles will participate.
Kids always have a great time at the Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival, and parents like the fact that admission and parking are free.

Concessions will be available for sale, with proceeds benefiting participating local East Cooper schools. The theme of this year’s festival is “Space and the anniversary of Man’s First Walk on the Moon.”

For more information, please contact Su McManus-Frost at 843-884-8517 or visit the website at www.townofmountpleasant.com.

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Taste of Charleston, 2009

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The 29th annual Taste of Charleston is scheduled for October 9-11, 2009.
The three-day celebration of Lowcountry cuisine features some of Charleston’s best chefs. There are three special events leading up to the main event at Boone Hall Plantation.

• Taste – Iron Chef Competition takes place on Friday, October 9, at the Culinary Institute of Charleston’s (CIC) Palmer Campus in downtown Charleston. This event features a head-to-head battle between local chefs in CIC’s state-of-the-art amphitheater kitchen.

• Taste of the Kitchen is held on Saturday, October 10, at the Culinary Institute of Charleston’s Palmer Campus in downtown Charleston. Celebrity chefs take the stage to show how chefs do it, also CIC chefs will take participants in the kitchens to cook hands-on. Add wine and beer classes and a Taste of the CIC buffet lunch for a full plate.

• Taste of the Arts will be held on Saturday evening, October 10, at various art galleries in downtown Charleston. This event combines Lowcountry art with the culinary arts by showcase the talents of local artists while offering guests a sampling of appetizers from Charleston restaurants.

• Taste of Charleston (Main Event) will be held on Sunday, October 11, at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant. Here you’ll find a sampling of tempting food served at more than 40 of Charleston’s finest restaurants. Additional highlights; the legendary Waiter’s Wine Race, food and wine pairings, specialty and imported beers, cooking demonstrations, the Best of the Taste contest, live bands o (complete with a petting zoo).

For more than 20 years, this event has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by Southeastern Tourism Society. More than 9,000 guests are expected, so come early and plan to stay. For more information, click here

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September in South Carolina

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Fall is always hopping with activities, from live music, seafood festivals, beer festivals, seafood festivals, art festivals and much, much more.
Here are some suggestions on fun things to do in South Carolina in September.

Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival, Hilton Head Island, SC
September 14-19, 2009

beerThe 3rd annual Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival showcases the premium attributes of beer while at the same time offering every pleasure the island has to offer. Attendees can relax and relish the sounds of jazz, enjoy beer and food pairings, taste some undeniably fabulous brew and indulge in the best seafood the island has to offer September 14-19, 2009.
Visit the website.


Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
September 18 – 27, 2009

Kicking off the music festival this year will be the 10th Annual Pawleys Island Wine Gala, a benefit for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art, on Friday, September 18th at The Carriage House at Litchfield Plantation. The festival continues until September 27th with a variety of events at different venues where food is paired with great jazz. Check out the full program and pricing here.


Reggae Nights at Wannamaker County Park, Charleston, SC
September 19, 2009

On Saturday, September 19, Wannamaker County Park hosts reggae band Ever-G.
Bring a chair or blanket and groove to the island tunes! Tickets are available at the gate for $8.00. Gates open at 7:30pm, music begins at 8:30pm.

For more information, call (843) 795-4FUN (4386) or visit our website at www.ccprc.com.


Scottish Games and Highland Gathering – Charleston, SC
September 19, 2009

Scottish Games CharlestonEvery year Boone Hall Plantation celebrates Scottish heritage and traditions with this festival. It’s a family friendly weekend with Scottish heavy athletics, piping and drumming, highland dancing, Scottish country dancing, Scottish fiddling, children’s games, and Border Collie demonstrations. For details and ticket information contact the Scottish Society at (843) 529-1020 or visit www.boonehallplantation.com for more info.

Shaggin’ on the Cooper, Mt Pleasant
September 19, 2009

Come to the new Mt Pleasant Pier for a great evening under the stars. Make sure to bring your friends and of course comfortable dancing shoes. The gates open at 7:30 pm and music starts at 8:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to squeeze out the last bit of summer! Enjoy the view over the Charleston Harbor while enjoying an icy-cold beverage, available for purchase on-site.
On September 19th, the Ocean Drive Party Band is performing. For more information visit www.ccprc.com or call 843-795-4Fun.

Fall Tour of Homes of Gardens, Charleston, SC
September 24 – October 25, 2009

fall tour_charlestonIf you’re interested in architecture and gardening, this is the tour you don’t want to miss.; You’ll get to see some absolutely stunning homes and gardens in Charleston. Visit special gardens and beautiful private homes, churches and public buildings.
More information and the video from last year available here
– Fall Tour of Homes and Garden, Charleston.

MOJA Arts Festival, Charleston, SC
September 24 – October 4, 2009

This colorful celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts takes over the city of Charleston September 24 – October 4, 2009

The festival includes visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel concert, jazz concert, poetry, R&B concert, storytelling, theatre, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food, and much, much more.
For tickets and the complete program visit the website

Charleston Green Fair
September 27, 2009

Green cloverNow you can find out how you can help save the planet. Every year Charleston puts on a special Green Fair to help you find the information you’re looking for. Make sure to bring friends and family along for a day of eco-friendly fun! Local sustainable food, music and demonstrations of the latest ‘green’ technologies. This festival highlights local businesses working to make the Lowcountry a greener place to live.
Visit www.charlestongreenfair.com or call 843-513-2655for more information.

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