The Seabrook Island Photography Club will be having a Portrait and Macro Photography Workshop on October 15th at 6:30 pm at the Lake House.
Everyone is invited to bring their cameras and learn more about taking portrait and close-up photos. The workshop will be hosted by Bill Nelson and Charles Measter.
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How would you like to see London theatre productions for $20, without needing to buy a transatlantic plane ticket? NT Live, the UK National Theatre’s project bringing the best of British theatre live from the London Stage to cinemas around the world, is finally coming to Charleston!
34 West Theatre Company at 200 Meeting Street has announced screenings of a wonderful series of plays, beginning on November 1st and 2nd with ‘Hamlet’, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Visit 34 West Theatre Company’s website at http://www.34west.org (click on ‘Screenings’) for more information, tickets, as well as the rest of the season’s productions.
To learn more about NT Live, go to ntlive.com. You’ll see that there are hundreds of venues around the country that host their productions, but this is the first in our area.
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31st Annual MOJA Arts Festival
The streets sway with the captivating rhythm of African music, while the smell of Caribbean cuisine permeates the air during this 10-day celebration of Gullah culture named for the Swahili word meaning “one”. Please go to http://www.mojafestival.com/home/ for the complete line up of events.
(Photo Credit: Charleston Visitors website)
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hursday, September 17th, Virginia Beach will be the first speaker of the Seabrook Island Natural History Group’s Fall 2015 Evening Programs.
She is the author of “Rice & Ducks” which records the history of the South Carolina rice lands, a landscape that stretches all the way from the Pee Dee River to the Savannah. It is a story full of interesting and memorable characters, and unlikely allies. They include English Lords, Proprietors, southern plantation owners and slaves, northern industrialists, powerful U.S. Senators, daring scientists, media magnates, Trappist monks, and Wall Street financiers.
Refreshments – 7:00 PM Program – 7:30 PM Location – Lake House
All Seabrook Island residents and guests are welcome. There is a $5 donation for non SINHG members. Information about future programs and SINHG membership can be found at the SINHG web site, sinhg.org.
Gary Fansler
The Turtle Patrol will inventory nests 65 and 66 Monday at 4 PM. Both nests are located on Zone 4 north of boardwalk 1 near the last “dog sign”.
Hope to see you there!
Terry Fansler
Calling all car enthusiasts! Arrive in your favorite ride and join us for Cars and Coffee at Freshfields Village on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The free event will feature antiques, classics, exotics, concepts and any other cool cars. Coffee and other refreshments available for purchase by Java Java Coffee House.
If you have any specific questions about the event, please contact Bruce Stemerman at bstemerman@gmail.com or John Wilson at jrwilson749@msn.com.
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The Scottish Society of Charleston, Inc., a non-profit organization, promotes Scottish heritage, history and customs through the conduct of ongoing events in the Lowcountry which educate our youth and assist other Scottish-American organizations. The games include Piping and Drumming Competitions, Highland Dancing competition, Scottish Country Dancing, Highland Wrestling, Border Collie Demonstrations, Genealogy, Celtic and Clan Tents, and Children’s Games. New this year, the games will include Women’s Athletic Competition, Fiddling Competitions and beer served by Highland Brewery. This event will be held at Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant. Saturday, September 19th, 9am-5pm, with a games after-party at 6pm. For tickets and information, go to http://www.charlestonscots.org. So, get your kilt on and come out for the games!
(Photo Credit: the Charleston Scots website)
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Sanctioned by The National Steeplechase Association, the Cup has become one of the premier sporting events in the Carolina Lowcountry, offering spectators the opportunity to experience live horse racing at its finest. This event includes a Ball which will be held Friday, November 6th 7-11pm. Go to https://charlestoncup.net for tickets and information on each event. This racing event will be held at the Plantation at Stono Ferry on November 8th
(Photo credit: The Charleston Cup website)
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Shag the night away! For those who know the South Carolina state dance, the Edisto Music and Shag Fest is one of the highlights of the summer. This three-day festival at Bay Creek Park next to the Edisto Marina gets dance partners on their feet throughout the weekend with live entertainment by many local and regional acts and shag competitions. Starts noon on Friday and ends noon Sunday at 3702 Dockside Road, Edisto Island, Free. For information go to www.edistochamber.com
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The Low Country HogFest will be held September 4th and 5th at 4704 Dorchester Road (behind Harley Davidson).
Low Country Hog Fest is a community event complete with a sanctioned Kansas City Society BBQ contest, live music, kid’s zone, custom car show, tattoo contest, beard & moustache contest, wing eating contest, and corn-hole tournament to benefit MUSC Children’s Hospital. One of the many ways to get involved is through the Adopt –A-Hog program. Concrete hogs were adopted by businesses, organizations, and individuals and decorated earlier in the summer. Come out and see the hogs on display, taste BBQ, drink beer, listen to music – – all to benefit MUSC Children’s Hospital for more information, go to www.lowcountryhogfest.com
(Photo credit: Post & Courner Sep3, 2015)
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Did you know that the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission offers a diverse variety of activities, camps, festivals and events throughout the year. Activities are for the young and not-so-young! They host bird walks, teach kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing, archery and rock wall climbing, to name a few. They offer first aid training, basketball clinics, adventure camps for kids and so much more. Please go http://www.ccprc.com/calendar.aspx to view their calendar of activities and events or to http://www.ccprc.com/index.aspx?nid=1458 to request a catalog of the County’s Parks & Recreation programs. This is a great source of activities if you have people visiting!
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