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Things to do in South Carolina in July

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There are lot of events and fun happenings in coastal South Carolina during the month of July 2011. One of our favorite cities to visit is Charleston, SC, and there is never a shortage of things to see in Charleston. Here are a few of the events.

 

CHARLESTON

Shaggin’ on the Cooper

July 9, 2011
Shem Creek Boogie Band is performing at the  Mount Pleasant Pier during the Shaggin’ on the Cooper

Reggae Nights

July 9, 2011
Mystic Vibrations is playing in Wannamaker Park. Click here to read more about Reggae Nights.

Palette and Palate Stroll

July 15, 2011
Fine art and food connoisseurs will gather in Charleston to stroll through the historic downtown area, tasting food from twelve of the finest local restaurants inside twelve prestigious galleries.  More details available on our page for Palette and Palate Stroll in Charleston, SC.

Moonlight Mixer

July 15, 2011
Come to Folly Beach Pier where Jim Bowers of 1340 The Boardwalk will be spinning the hottest oldies and beach music. Read more about Moonlight Mixers here.

Reggae Nights

July 16, 2011
Da Gullah Rootz – James Island Country Park. Read more about Reggae Nights in Charleston.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND

HarbourFest Hilton Head Island

One of the best way to spend a summer evening is at HarbourFest. This event has become a signature event during the warmer season at Shelter Cove Harbour. HarbourFest offers live entertainment every night of the week, and there’s even fireworks. All events at HarbourFest are free and open to the public. HarourFest takes place from April through September. Click here to read more.

MYRTLE BEACH

Hot Summer Nights Myrtle Beach

Spend an evening or two on the Boardwalk in downtown Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. There is live music, entertainment and much more — even fireworks. Read more about Hot Summer Nights here.

BEAUFORT

Beaufort Waterfestival

July 15 – 24, 2011

The festival has a little bit of everything from Water Craft Sports, and fishing events, to air show, arts & crafts, pageant, Blessing of the fleet, lots of sports events, live music and more. Just take a look at the massive schedule of events – click here for more about Beaufort Water Festival.

 

In August

Hootie and the Blowfish Concert

 

Free Family Film – Mt Pleasant, SC

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Free Family Film this Summer at the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and Pier!

This summer, a series of free family movies will be screened outdoors. The movie night is held at the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and Pier, the first of the series will be a 2010 Oscar award-winning family film presented on Saturday, June 26.

Bring chairs and spread out on the park’s Great Lawn to enjoy an evening movie on the giant inflatable screen.

Parking fees of 50 cents per hour will apply during the movie. Drinks, treats and snacks will be available for purchase at the pier’s Riverwatch Cafe, and on-site vendors will sell kettle corn, boiled peanuts, Italian ice and beverages. At the foot of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge, stretching out into the Charleston Harbor, the scenic Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and Pier will be a great spot to bring the family to enjoy an evening under the stars in the cool harbor breeze! This event is presented by the Town of Mount Pleasant and the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission.

All movies begin at 9 p.m. on select Saturdays throughout the summer and early fall.

It looks like the organizers has made a list of great movies for us to watch again – and for the younger ones to enjoy for the first time ever. Just take a look at the impressive list below!

Movie dates at the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and Pier are:

  • June 26 – The Blind Side
  • July 24 – E.T.
  • August 14 – City Slickers
  • September 18 – Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
  • October 2 – Rudy

Bring friends and family out to enjoy a free films under the stars! The Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and the Mount Pleasant Pier are located at the foot of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge at 71 Harry Hallman Blvd. For further details or info on movie showings, visit www.ccprc.com/movies or call 843-795-4FUN (4386).

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


Shaggin' on the cooper

Gullah Heritage Celebration – Mt Pleasant, SC

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The National Park Service and the Town of Mount Pleasant present a Gullah Heritage Celebration

Ann Caldwell
Ann Caldwell

Gullah Heritage – Ann Caldwell

The National Park Service, in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, is sponsoring a series of free cultural programs at Charles Pinckney National Historic site to celebrate the Gullah Heritage.

The Gullah people of the Lowcountry preserve a culture rich in African influences. Gullah has its own unique culture and its own language. The Gullah culture was developed on plantations in the area where enslaved Africans and African-Americans were the vast majority.
Participants include Ann Caldwell and the Magnolia Singers, spirituals; William Rouse, sweetgrass baskets.

Gullah Heritage Celebration – Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

March 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, 1254 Long Point Rd.,
Mt. Pleasant

For more info call (843) 881-5516 and visit www.nps.gov/chpi .