Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Valentine’s Day Weekend Tips from Joe

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We have just launched a Coastal Companion segment of our TV show “I Know Jax”. The weekly show broadcasts on CW 17 on the First Coast, in Camden County and Glynn County and surrounding areas and reaches approximately 675,000 households. Coastal Companion has it’s own segment in the show where we take a look at upcoming events, festivals and other happenings in the coastal area of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

In this episode Joe is taking a look at what to do for Valentine’s Day. 

Going forward we’re going to highlight fun places to visit and talk about what you can do with friends and family. You can watch the complete episodes of I Know Jax online, just click here. I Know Jax inspires you to explore. Savannah Westin Hotel, Georgia

Labor Day Weekend in South Carolina

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Traditionally Labor Day is the holiday to say “goodbye” to Summer and “hello” to Fall.  For us here in the south, the warm weather will linger well after Labor Day weekend, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to turn down an opportunity for a party.  Especially if the party involves lots of fun for the whole family.  This weekend there are lots of festivals to choose from in the low country involving the beach, live music and also good food.

 

First Friday on Broad

Come join in and have a “Hot time on Broad”. On the first Friday of every month the merchant association on Broad Street hosts an art event.

Barbados comes to Charleston

“Barbados Comes Back to Charleston” is a five day celebration taking place in various locations in Charleston, SC, from September 1-5, 2011. The event highlights the shared history and heritage of Barbados and Charleston.

There are lots of events scheduled from an open air market, live entertainment and a gala and a lecture.  For more information about events, times and to purchase tickets, visit www.barbadoscharleston.com.

 

Low Country Jazz

Jazz has always held a special place in our hearts here on the coast. The Low Country Jazz Festival on September 3, 2011, is quickly becoming a highly anticipated event in the Carolinas attracting festival attendees from North, South Carolina and abroad. More details on our special events page for the Low Country Jazz Festival.

 

BBQ and Bluegrass Festival

South Carolina is known for its delicious barbeque recipes. During Labor Day weekend you can enjoy mouth-watering South Carolina BBQ at Boonehall Plantation on Sunday September 3, 2011, while enjoying live music. This event has become a Lowcountry tradition, and no wonder.
BBQ and Bluegrass were meant for each other!
 

Lowcountry Wine and Beer Festival

On Sunday, September 4, you can sample more than 20 wines from around the globe, craft beers and a Lowcountry buffet from Hege’s Restaurant on the Village Green at Freshfield Village. The event takes place from 4 until 7 p.m.
An African safari, oceanfront condo vacation at Seabrook Island and other items will be up for bid at a silent auction while the Cobblestone Quartet performs live jazz music. All proceeds will support Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, which provides free medical care to those in need on Johns, James and Wadmalaw islands.
 
Freshfields Village, 149 Village Green Lane John’s Island, SC 29455.
Call 843.768.6491   or visit www.Freshfieldsvillage.com for more information.

Beach, Boogie and BBQ – Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach always celebrates the end of the summer season with a big party combining three of our favorite pastimes – Beach fun, music and good food!
 
 
 
 

Great Cocktails for Memorial Day Weekend

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Many of us have friends or family coming to town for Memorial Day weekend. For many of us a cold beer is a Memorial Day staple and works well with your barbeque or picnic. But some of us opt for a party in the backyard for the weekend, and these cocktail recipes could come in handy if you want to try something different. Just get ready to shake things up and impress the in-laws or your friends with more than just your bocce ball skills.

Here are some refreshing summer cocktails everyone will enjoy.


1800 Tequini

¾ oz. 1800 Silver Tequila
½ oz. Dry Vermouth

Stir with ice, strain into martini glass, garnish with a lime

Blue Keys
3 oz. Three-O Citrus Vodka
½ oz. Blue Curacao
1 oz. Lemonade

Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass
Garnish with a lemon wedge

Cherry Temple
1 ½ oz. Three-O Cherry Vodka
4 oz. Ginger Ale
Splash of grenadine

Mix in a glass filled with ice and garnish with a cherry