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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
• 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• 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
• Shem Creek is known as one of the best spots in town for waterfront dining and fun! Start your day off with a fishing charter from Water’s Edge. Once you get back, you’re in the middle of pub crawl heaven! Start your crawl off with some freshly shucked oysters at the only waterfront oyster bar in town, Shem Creek Bar & Grill, then head to Red’s Icehouse to wash down those amazing oysters with a frosty beer during their Happy Hour from 4-7 pm. Don’t forget about Vickery's. They just opened their new Cue Room that has brand new pool tables! Grab your friends…you’re day is planned! www.shemcreeksc.com
• Looking for a new place to enjoy a beer, a bite and bosom-buddiness? Come out to Sullivans. Poe's Tavern pours 18 draught beers along with lots of snacks, sandwiches, salads and soups... even fish tacos. Dunleavy's Irish pub serves up lunch, dinner, lots of Guiness and features live music on Tuesdays and Sundays (no credit cards accepted). Seels on Sullivans is a fish camp and bar and serves up dee-lish seafood and is open for lunch and dinner (as well as breakfast if you want to get started early). All sit within a block of the briny blue!
• Located on the Isle of Palms, Morgan Creek offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the Intracoastal Waterway and surrounding Lowcountry marshes from their waterfront dining rooms and the Upperdeck Bar & Grill. The Upper Deck serves lunch and dinner daily. Sunday's feature Brunch with dishes of Crabcake Benedict to Oyster Poboys plus their Fabulous Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar with dozens of embellishments for your beverage.• One of the best parts of going to Folly Beach is enjoying a meal or drink in one of the laid back eateries and pubs in its small downtown area. On Center Street, you'll find places like the Drop Inn Bar and Deli, Rita's Seaside Grill, Folly Beach Crab Shack, Woody's, Planet Follywood, and Taco Boy. This is a great place for a club crawl. Dress code? Tshirts and flip-flops!
• There's a new restaurant at the newly remodeled Holiday Inn on Folly Beach... it's called Blu and it has been getting high marks for its cuisine and its environmental awareness. Blu was recently awarded Platinum certification, the highest level possible by the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative. The program is designed to promote the use of local and sustainable seafood in South Carolina restaurants. Blu is one of six restaurants in Charleston with Platinum certification. The Sustainable Seafood Initiative is guided by an interdisciplinary and diverse Steering Committee ensuring the program balances the needs of the environment with the world population’s need for seafood.
• Looking for the perfect place to yell, scream and have a rollicking good time watching the World Cup this summer? Madra Rua is preparing the perfect environment and can't wait to see you there! In the meantime, open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, and on a nice day, enjoy their outdoor patio. Great Irish and American food!
• You Can’t Stop the Beat! Based on the cult John Waters film Hairspray and set in 1960’s racially divided Baltimore, Hairspray tells the story of “pleasantly plump” Tracy Turnblad, a girl with a big heart, big hair and an even bigger passion for dancing. When the Corny Collins Show announces a dance competition for America’s next teen dance star, Tracy jumps at the chance to achieve her dream. Tracy must break down barriers of race and class, win the affections of heart throb Link Larkin, and spend the night in jail. Featuring a rousing score that includes the musical hits “Good Morning Baltimore”, “You Can’t Stop the Beat”, and “The Nicest Kids in Town”, Hairspray will have the Historic Dock Street Theatre rocking and rollin’ like never before. Presented by Charleston Stage at Sottille Theater.
• The Charleston Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert overlooking the lake at Smythe Park on Daniel Island. Island residents and visitors are invited to pack a picnic and spend a spring evening with family and friends on the shaded banks of the lake while enjoying the harmonic sounds of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Prizes will be awarded for the most elaborate and creative picnic spreads, including $500 to the charity of choice to the winner. Judging will start at 6:30 pm and the concert will begin at 7:30 pm.
• How do you express your creative side? The North Charleston Cultural Arts Department provides a variety of programs and services that help make North Charleston a great place to live, work, and play. A vast array of multi-discipline arts, cultural, and history initiatives touch the lives of an average of 95,000 program participants each year, with an additional 200,000 people served through public facilities. Examples include: Dinner Theatre Series for adults, Children’s Theatre Series, Ongoing classes and workshops in all arts disciplines, Musical entertainment and art demonstrations at the North Charleston Farmers Market, Visual Art and Drama Summer Arts Camps for children ages 5-13 and the North Charleston Arts Festival. www.northcharleston.org
• North Charleston Coliseum presents: Women of Joy May 14; The Swell Season May 22; Bare Naked Ladies June 5, 2010; Daughtry with special guests Lifehouse & CAVO June 6; Clash at the Coliseum June 11; Peter Frampton August 3; Lowcountry Jazz Festival September 4, 2010; Liza Minnelli September 24; Tim Conway & Friends October 17; Legally Blonde November 2; Anthony Bourdain November 12.
• The mission of the Summerville Community Orchestra is to enrich the cultural climate of the greater Summerville area with entertaining and educational performances; and to provide opportunities for volunteer musicians to play for the pure joy of it. Upcoming performances scheduled include: Scheherazade at PICCOLO SPOLETO June 7, 2010 • 7 PM Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, Charleston Stars & Stripes July 4, 2010 6 PM Location TBA• Tired of mall shopping? Looking for unique stores and items? Spend an afternoon in downtown Summerville browsing through gift shops, clothing boutiques, children's stores, art galleries and more. Historic Downtown Summerville invites you to ArtWalk 2010 where shops and restaurants will be open late and some will have special promotions. Art Walk 2010 runs from March until September and features Live Music and Entertainment, Fine Arts and Crafts and more! 5-8 pm. www.summervilledream.org
• Start with the South Windermere Shopping Center, believed to be the first shopping center in South Carolina (how historic!) at Folly Road and Windermere Boulevard. This center features Earth Fare (organic and gourmet foods) with an indoor cafe, Starbucks, Med Bistro (great food) and more. Buy shoes, hiking gear, and other goodies at this unique spot! Travel up Savannah Highway (US 17) and find little commercial districts known for places like Gene's Hafbrau (great beer selection!) and Home Team BBQ (really tasty). Easterby’s on Ashley River Road has been voted “best fried shrimp” and shrimp dinner just $6.99!
• Take Me Out to The Ballgame, Take Me Out to the Crowd! Cheer on the Charleston RiverDogs at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Stadium, (“The Joe”) and rediscover America’s favorite pastime. With a different theme every night it’s not just a baseball game, it’s an experience. Try Wild Wednesdays for their ALL-U-CAN EAT special or Thirsty Thursdays for dollar beers, hot dogs and sliders. Stick around after the game for Firework Fridays and watch the skies over the Ashley River light up. The season opens on April 8th and runs through Labor Day weekend. www.riverdogs.com
• The Mt. Pleasant Tennis Complex has grown in correlation with the desire to pick up a racquet and ball. Once housing 12 lighted hard-courts, the complex has added three new Har-Tru Clay courts. “Since the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex is fully utilized during peak hours, the three additional courts also allow for more court availability during evening league play,” said Mount Pleasant Recreation Department Tennis Coordinator Jimmy Millar. The USTA League plays through May so check out some of their matches! www.mtpleasantrec.com
• Play the Muni! Affectionately referred to as "The Muni," The City Course opened in 1929 and it has hosted the South Carolina State Championship and remains the home of the Charleston City Amateur. The Municipal Course is a very golferfriendly course and is one of the few walkable golf courses in Charleston. With open green fronts and no forced carries except for the championship tees, it is a wonderful course for beginners, women, and seniors! The 60th Annual Men’s City Amateur Golf Championship will be held May 14th- 16th, the Ladies City Amateur Golf Championship will be held June 1st-3rd and the Senior Amateur Championship will be held November 5th-7th. www.charlestoncity.info
• Join The Regiment! The Official Supporter’s Club of the Charleston Battery Soccer Club. Join The Regiment in the E 10 section of Blackbaud Stadium during the games. The Regiment makes an effort to tailgate before Saturday evening home games. Please bring a dish to share and join us for pre-game festivities, food, and cold beverages. This season you can find us on the East Stand side of the stadium. We usually fire up the grill around 5:30 PM.
• Free Round of Golf at Crowfield Designed by Bob Spence, the championship golf course at Crowfield Golf & Country Club is truly representative of Carolina golf. Water is a major feature of the 18-hole course that stretches to nearly 7000 yards. Go on their website at {www.crowfieldgolf.com} and register to participate in their eClub. By doing so you will receive a free green fee on your birthday! Valid up to one week prior and one week after your birthday. The club regularly offer specials and golf promotions to registered members. All information is held in confidence and will only be used to provide you golf specials and promotions. www.crowfieldgolf.com