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Celebrate the Solar Eclipse at Freshfields

As the solar eclipse makes its path across Charleston, come out and celebrate this rare celestial event at Freshfields Village. On Monday, August 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. visitors will enjoy a variety of family friendly activities, music, drinks and more on the Village Green. Free eclipse glasses will be available for the first 100 guests. Additional glasses will be available for purchase at retail locations throughout the Village. EclipseParty

The festivities kick off at 1 p.m. with a free, 45-minute Sun Salutations yoga class led by the team at STUDIO 33. Attendees should bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

From 1 to 4 p.m., let your creativity shine with our Solar Sidewalk Art Contest. Sign up on the Village Green to create your best chalk drawing on the streets of Freshfields Village. Prizes for best solar themed drawings will be awarded to one winner in each age group (Under 5; 5-8; 8-12; and 12+). Chalk will be provided.

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New Opening in Freshfields Village

Bluemercury, a cosmetics and spa retailer, has just opened in Freshfields Village, occupying the space once held by the ice cream shop.

Bluemercury will be showing a selection of beauty products including their proprietary brands in skincare. In addition to retail products, clients can be pampered at their in-house spa, home to such treatments as the Oprah approved Oxygen Facials, glycolic peels and waxing services.

This is the Company’s second location in the area- the first is located on King Street in Charleston.

-Barbara Burgess, Tidelines Writer

Ron Rash at Indigo Books 4-6pm on July 31

Notice: the correct time for this event is 4pm-6pm. On Monday, July 31, acclaimed South Carolina author Ron Rash will be at Indigo Books for a book signing. He has written six books including the PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestseller Serena and five collections of poems. Of his six short story collections, he has been the finalist for the PEN/Faulkner award, won the Frank O’Conner International Short Story award, and twice been the recipient of the O. Henry prize. Always an entertaining speaker, you can see him between 4 and 6pm.

-Submitted by Charles Bebko

Photo credit: amazon.com

Freshfields Village Music on the Green – Travis Allison Band – July 28

Join us Friday evening July 28, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for a complimentary concert on the Village Green! This week’s concert features variety of rock, acoustic and Americana hits by Travis Allison Band. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

The Travis Allison Band’s soulful three-part vocal harmonies, piano, organ, electric and acoustic guitars, harmonica, drums and bass fuse to create a live Americana rock n’ roll show like no other…and one helluva good time! The TAB blends a variety of original material with choice cover tunes at over 150 shows a year along the eastern seaboard.

Photo credit: Travis Allison band website)

-Tidelines Editor

Freshfields Village Starlight Cinema – Sing – July 26

Join us on the Village Green at 8:30 pm on July 26, 2017 for a free movie under the stars featuring Sing. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

SING: PG; 108 min; 2016
A koala impresario stages a gala singing competition in order to save his theater, and the contest attracts the attention of such musically inclined animals as a harried pig mom, a teenage gorilla, a shy elephant and a punk porcupine.

(Poster image: Wikipedia)

-Tidelines Editor

Ron Rash at Indigo Books

On Monday, July 31, acclaimed South Carolina author Ron Rash will be at Indigo Books for a book signing. He has written six books including the PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestseller Serena and five collections of poems. Of his six short story collections, he has been the finalist for the PEN/Faulkner award, won the Frank O’Conner International Short Story award, and twice been the recipient of the O. Henry prize. Always an entertaining speaker, you can see him between 2 and 4pm.

-Submitted by Charles Bebko

Photo credit: amazon.com

Freshfields Village Music on the Green – The Strumdogs – July 21

Join us Friday evening July 21, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for a complimentary concert on the Village Green! This week’s concert features local Charleston band, The Strumdogs. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

The four piece band covers the best of Classic and modern rock with scountry and your favorite dance tunes.

(Photo credit: Strumdogs Facebook page)

-Tidelines Editor

Freshfields Village Starlight Cinema – Pete’s Dragon – July 19

Join us on the Village Green at 8:30 pm on July 19, 2017 for a free movie under the stars featuring Pete’s Dragon. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

PETE’S DRAGON: PG; 102 min; 2016

A boy lives in the woods with a dragon as his caregiver, until a forest ranger finds and adopts him. However, his newfound happiness is threatened by a man who wants to hunt down his magical friend.

(Poster image: Wikipedia)

-Tidelines Editor

Swim Across America: Kiawah Island Open Water Swim and Clinic – July 22-23

Swimming enthusiasts, including Olympians, kayakers and volunteers will take part in Swim Across America’s inaugural Kiawah Island Open Water Swim. The open water clinic and swim will feature participants that fundraise for cancer research. The money raised will benefit the eight named Swim Across America labs at world-renowned beneficiaries.

Swim Across America is a national non-profit that runs swimming-related events throughout the country to support cancer research at the most highly recognized hospitals and institutions. To date, more than $65 million has been raised nationwide over the last 30 years and more than 100 Olympians have participated in SAA events.

Saturday, July 22nd, 2017. Freshfields Village Shopping Center on Kiawah Island will host Swim Across America Day from 2-6 PM. The event will include live music, Olympian appearances, sponsor games, a raffle and participating discounts from stores and restaurants.

Sunday, July 23rd, 2017. The Open Water Swim will take place from 8 AM – 10:30 AM., followed by post-swim festivities from 11 AM to Noon.

LOCATION: Night Heron Park, Kiawah Island Pkwy, Kiawah Island, SC 29455

-Tidelines Editor

Freshfields Village Music on the Green – Three Sheets Island Band – July 14

Join us Friday evening July 14, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for a complimentary concert on the Village Green! This week’s concert features the best in island, beach, country and more from the Three Sheets Island Band. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

(Photo credit: Three Sheet Island Bank Facebook page)

-Tidelines Editor

Freshfields Village Starlight Cinema – Jungle Book – July 12

Join us on the Village Green at 8:30 pm on July 12, 2017 for a free movie under the stars featuring Jungle Book (2016). Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

JUNGLE BOOK: PG; 105 min; 2016

A panther leads a human boy on a trek through the jungle in order to reunite him with his kind. Along the way, the boy encounters a lazy bear, a devious snake and an orangutan who dreams of controlling fire.

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

-Tidelines Editor

Freshfields Village Music on the Green – Diverse Groove – July 7

Join us Friday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on July 7, 2017 for a complimentary concert on the Village Green! This week’s concert features Motown, Rock, Top 40, Beach & more by Diverse Groove. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

Known nationwide for their high-energy and first-class showmanship, this band provides an unmatched non-stop show from the second they hit the stage. Truly living up to their name, Diverse Groove performs every genre of music. Their song list includes Top 40, Beach music, Motown, R&B, Rock, Dance, and Reggae. You name it!

(Photo credit: ECE Entertainment website)

-Tidelines Editor