SPANISH PATHWAYS
Amelia Island Museum of History
Sept 11 – Dec 7, 2007
Beginning with the early Spanish exploration of Florida in 1492, Spanish Pathways examines the numerous effects of Spanish culture on Florida from 1492 through 1992.
Mind Your Manners – Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Accepts Most Mannerly City Lifetime Achievement Award
(Charleston, SC) – Mr. William Stewart, Marjabelle Young Stewart’s husband, has given his blessing in the honoring of his wife’s memory to Ms. Cindy Grosso, owner of Charleston School of Protocol, so that she may continue his wife’s legacy. Ms. Grosso will take over the responsibility of compiling the annual Most Mannerly Cities list.
Crazy Quilts Comes to Gallery S.P.A.C.E – Savannah, Georgia
Contemporary Crazy Quilt Collection Comes
to Gallery S.P.A.C.E.
SAVANNAH, Ga. – A vibrant display of handmade quilts created by members of the Georgia Quilt Council, Inc., will be on display at the City of Savannah’s Gallery S.P.A.C.E. Aug. 13 through Sept. 28. The exhibit, “Crazy Quilts for Modern Times”, will showcase a collection of contemporary Crazy Quilts — patchwork quilts of pieces of cloth of various shapes, colors, and sizes, sewn together in an irregular pattern. Works on display will range from traditional intricate handwork to contemporary interpretations, building on the irregular patchwork
and decorative embellishments that emerged with the Crazy Quilt style during the late 1800’s. Complimenting the Crazy Quilts
will be other quilting styles from Savannah collections, including full-sized quilts, clothing, hand- and machine-quilted items and embroidery works.
Suns Top 300,000 Fan Mark for Fifth Consecutive Season – Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FLA – The Jacksonville Suns have surpassed the 300,000 mark in attendance this season, marking the fifth consecutive year the team has reached that mark.
Animated Character Inspires Alec Baldwin to Speak Out for Manatees
Amidst a busy, demanding schedule that rarely lets up for a moment, prominent Hollywood actor and producer Alec Baldwin set aside some time recently to help Florida’s imperiled manatees. Donating both his time and talent to Save the Manatee Club, the Golden Globe winner of NBC TV’s Emmy award-nominated comedy series 30 Rock, recorded several audio public service announcements in a Manhattan studio.
Save the Manatee Club had contacted Baldwin after The Simpson’s 2005 season opener, “Bonfire of the Manatees,†where he starred as the animated guest voice of “Caleb Thorn,†a biologist who is passionate about protecting manatees. At the recording session, Baldwin remarked, “Who thought that, like my Caleb Thorn character, eventually I’d be saving manatees, too!â€
The 30-second radio messages, which are currently being distributed to stations nationwide, promote manatee awareness, and urge the public to get involved and help the beleaguered marine mammals.