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Beaufort Named Among Top 25 Small City Arts Destinations

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American Style’s cover story of “National Treasures: Top 25 Cities for Art,” now includes Beaufort, SC as #14, the city’s first time ranking in the top 25, above Aspen, CO, Laguna Beach, CA, and Naples, FL.

The Arts Council of Beaufort County lead the charge to raise ratings for both Beaufort and Hilton Head. “Hitting #14 this year is huge, because last year Beaufort County was an also-ran, which was good to move us up to have a button for the most recent online vote. This process of moving up in national recognition is a result of our aggressive marketing campaign, and lead us to this auspicious accolade,” said J.W. Rone, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Beaufort County. “Next year, Beaufort County goes for two.” The Arts Council of Beaufort County is a not-for-profit service organization that promotes and nurtures the arts here and now with programs such as the Get Your Art Out emerging artist initiative and the Beaufort International Chalk Festival.

For more information, visit www.americanstyle.com and www.beaufortcountyarts.com

Georgia’s ‘Village Sentinel’ Is Nation’s Largest Live Oak

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40 champs among 733 on National Register of Big Trees

Georgia’s national champion Village Sentinel live oak stands alone at the pinnacle of its species in the 2008-2009 National Register of Big Trees after besting a Louisiana co-champ that had reigned since 1976. Georgia has 40 titleholders among the 733 trees crowned as national champions in the 2008-2009 National Register of Big Trees.

The biennial listing of the largest known trees of 826 species is maintained by American Forests, the nation’s oldest conservation group, and sponsored by The Davey Tree Expert Company.

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Cultural Film Series – St. Augustine, Florida

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Gypsy Cab, the St. Johns Cultural Council, and the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival have joined forces to present a new Cultural Film Series beginning on Monday, April 28. (See flyer below for more info.) The  series will  serve as a benefit for the SJCC.

Space is limited so reservations are highly recommended.   Please call Gypsy Cab at 824-8244 to reserve your spot.  We will also be selling tickets during Uptown Saturday Night at the SJCC’s Art Advocate Gallery located at 76 B San Marco Ave.

Bon appetit and see you at the movies!

Take the Water Taxi from St Marys to Fernandina Shrimp Festival

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The Taxi departs from St. Marys waterfront at 10.00Am and thereafter on even number hours until last taxi at 6.oo pm. The boat leaves Fernandina to St. Marys at 11.00am and thereafter on odd hours until last departure at 7.00pm. The fare is $15.00 toundtrip. Call  904-261-9972 for more information and reservations.

Dinner and a Movie – St. Augustine, Florida

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Gypsy Cab and the SJCC have teamed up to present the first movie for their Cultural Film Series.
The Big Bad SwimDinner and a movie opens with a comedy, “The Big Bad Swim”, a 2006 American independent film. A portion of the $25 per person ticket price will benefit the St. Johns Cultural Council and support its operations. Come out, support a great cause, see a great movie, and eat a great dinner ! Dinner starts at 6:00p.m. with the movie starting at 7:00p.m. For reservations and more info call: 904-824-8244.