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Marine Life in 4-D at the South Carolina Aquarium The South Carolina Aquarium is unveiling some exciting new attractions this year, including a 4 dimensional experience. The 4-D, 52 seat theatre, is expected to open in April and show educational films that create not only a visual experience but a physical experience as well. The theatre will be equipped with interactive chairs that produce sensory effects including water, vibrations, and a variety of scents. The first film expected to be shown is Planet Earth: Shallow Seas, a condensed version of the acclaimed television series. The aquarium will also introduce 5 new sharks to their tank, raising their total to 10. Make sure to stop soon and let the aquarium introduce their new albino alligator, one of only 50 in the world, in the swamp exhibit. www.scaquarium.org
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Dinner at the Movies? Why have dinner and a movie when you can have dinner at the movies! Cinebarre is a movie theater that plays current movies and offers restaurant style food, beer and wine, both before and during the movie. Specials throughout the week include ½ priced appetizers on Mondays, $5 movie tickets all day on Tuesdays, $2 domestic drafts and $3 premium drafts on Wednesdays and ½ priced pizza on Thursdays! cinebarre.com
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A Different Kind of Theatre Terrace Theatre was awarded the 2009 Best Movie Theatre in Charleston and was listed in the New York Times as the "Theatre to Visit in Charleston". They show the best of independent and foreign cinema as well as cutting edge 1st run commercial films. In addition to serving up standard movie fare like popcorn and soda, they offer imported and domestic beer and wine…over 50 varieties! Plus gourmet Perugina & Lindt chocolates and exotic treats are available. www.terracetheater.com
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