Coastal Companion

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Theatre 99 Needs Your Help This Friday – Charleston, South Carolina

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Do you love being able to come to Theatre 99 year round to see world-class improv comedy 3 nights a week?  Do you love the fact that our tickets are so affordable?  Are you a fan of the nationally known performers we bring in during the Piccolo Fringe Festival and Charleston Comedy Festival? If so, Theatre 99 needs your help!

This Friday, April 18 the theater is  hosting an annual benefit. Come to Listen and Laugh Locally featuring performances by:

  • Cabaret Kiki
  • Kopaja (New Music Collective)
  • Improv comedy by Theatre 99 ensemble

And more!There will be free food, beer and wine, as well as affordable silent and live auction items. All proceeds go to Theatre 99 and The New Music Collective and will ensure you can listen and laugh locally for years to come.

Listen and Laugh Locally!

Friday, April 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Theatre 99
280 Meeting Street, (above The Bicycle Shoppe)
Tickets: $40.00  VIP ticket: $99.00
Make reservations by calling 843-853-6687 or buy your tickets at www.thehavenots.com.  Theatre 99 accepts cash or checks only.

Daniel Island Kids Triathlon – South Carolina

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Ages: 7 – 14 $30 entry fee includes race shirt. Participants will have the opportunity to compete against other children in a kid specific sprint triathlon with distances tailored to different age’s groups. Please call 216-6366 for more information. Saturday, June 21, 2008

Giant Insects at the MOSH – Jacksonville, Florida

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Just in time for summer, the kids will be anxious to explore Giant Insects opening May 23 at the Museum of Science & History (MOSH).  Robotic super insects, larger than life, will be on display for kids to explore their habitat and activities.  The exhibit is included with general admission.  Call (904) 396-MOSH or visit www.themosh.org.

Jacksonville Jazz Festival – Florida

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The eclectic sounds of jazz roll off the St. Johns River each spring in Downtown Jacksonville, where the jazz is hot and the river breeze is cool at the annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Apr. 11-13. This year’s exciting line-up includes, Terence Blanchard, Najee, Dave Koz and others. A great mix of jazz performers will take the stage at Metropolitan Park, a unique setting along the riverfront, on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. The Great American Jazz Piano Competition will take place on Friday, April 11 at the historic Florida Theatre.

Art at the Met, an art show and sale featuring many of the Southeast’s finest artists. Other events include Latitude: A Wine Tasting Experience and a Jazz Brunch on Sunday. Log on to www.jaxjazzfest.com or call (904) 630-3690 for more information.