Coastal Companion

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The Green Party at the Museum – Charleston, South Carolina

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The Charleston Museum invites you to an early celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the coming of Spring! This event is held in conjunction with the Clothes to Dye For exhibit quarterly focus on GREEN. The Green Party will feature live Irish tunes by Frank and the Paddywagons, Irish beer tasting, curator chats in the exhibit area, “green” heavy hors d’oeuvres, and beer & wine. The Carolina Ladies Aid Society will be back dressed in many splendid shades of green 19th century clothing. Get in the spirit and wear your favorite fashions in shades from minty green to olive drab. Reservations required.

$20/member, $25/non-member
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First Friday Art Walk – St Augustine, Florida

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Join one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries. Tours begin at Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. For more information, call 904.829.0065 or visit www.staugustinegalleries.com.
Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Hours: 5 to 9 p.m.
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Clothes to Dye For: Curator-Led Tour – Charleston, South Carolina

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Join the curator of Clothes to Dye For: Colorful Textiles from the Charleston Museum Collection or Museum staff for a guided tour of the exhibit. Learn about four centuries of garments worn by Charlestonians and dyeing processes used to achieve these rich shades and hues. These curator-led tours of Clothes to Dye For are available the first Thursday of the month throughout the exhibit run.

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Volunteer for the Dolphin Project – Savannah, Georgia

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The Dolphin Project needs volunteers to collect data and photograph the dorsal fins of Coastal Georgia dolphins for research. Especially needed are boats and their captains for quarterly surveys. Enjoy wonderful weekends on the water, with great people and Georgia dolphins! Required, basic 90-minute training sessions will be held at Armstrong Atlantic University in Savannah on March 8th at 9:00AM. Training is required for the next TDP survey scheduled for April 19-20th. For more directions and information call: Barbara @ 843-342-9816 or go to www.thedolphinproject.org

Myrtle Beach Loves Canada – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Every March, the Myrtle Beach area celebrates its Canadian – and American – visitors, in a event called Can-Am Days. During Can-Am Days there are lots of events to choose from – concerts, receptions, a St. Patty’s Day parade, sporting events, car shows and much more.

From March 8-16, the Myrtle Beach area will welcome its Canadian and American visitors with an eight-day line-up of family-fun activities, giveaways and welcome receptions taking place in and around some of the area’s newest attractions. Last year, more than 200,000 visitors enjoyed the festival that attracts not only Canadians but also snow birds from Northern states.


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