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Summer Wine Strolls
Every Wednesday, May through September
Website: www.middletonplace.org


Back by popular demand, and better than ever, Summer Wine Strolls at Middleton Place begin Wednesday, May 7th and will continue through September. This year, the wine tastings will be held every Wednesday evening, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., and will include an assortment of fine cheeses. Cost is $10 per person. In addition, the Wine Strolls have become so popular that two tasting tables are planned for this season.

Enjoy strolling through America's oldest landscaped gardens while sampling a variety of summer wines. Each week the wine tastings will move to a different garden location. Featured wines will be available for purchase through the Middleton Place Restaurant. Wine Stroll participants are urged to make advance reservations for dinner at the Middleton Place Restaurant. For dinner reservations, call (843) 266-7477.

For additional information on Summer Wine Strolls, call (843) 556-6020 or visit the website at www.middletonplace.org.

LPGA Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika
May 26-June 1, 2008
Location: RiverTowne Country Club Mt. Pleasant

Website: www.ginntribute.com

The $2.6 million Ginn Tribute hosted by ANNIKA will be played for the second-consecutive year at RiverTowne Country Club in Charleston, S.C., May 26-June 1, 2008, with inaugural champion Nicole Castrale looking to defend her title

Charleston RiverDogs : New York Yankees Affiliate Class A

04/03/2008 - 09/01/2008

Location: The Joe
Web Site: http://www.riverdogs.com/schedule

Charleston Farmers Market

04/12/2008 – 12/21/2008
Location: Marion Square

The Twentieth Annual Charleston Farmers Market will operate every Saturday from 8:00am until 2:00 pm, from April 12 – December 21, 2008. A special Holiday Magic Market in Historic Charleston will operate during the month of December.

The Charleston Farmers Market is available each Saturday morning in the beautiful Marion Square, between King and Meeting Streets at the edge of Calhoun Street. The park at Marion Square has long been the center of festive activities, and is the perfect tranquil setting for the Farmers Market. Nestled beneath beautiful trees with plenty of room for families to gather and children to play, the Farmers Market comes to life each Saturday morning and offers an abundance of the freshest local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers. While strolling the Charleston Farmers Market, a delicious breakfast, brunch or lunches are available while listening to a variety of live entertainment.

The Farmers Market also offers an amazing assortment of juried arts and crafts, providing the best selection and most talented local artisans. The celebrated Charleston Farmers Market is produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs and is dedicated to the support and advocacy of Lowcountry Farmers and Growers.

CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET WEEKLY FEATURES INCLUDE:

The Lowcountry’s Finest Local Produce * Artisan’s Alley * Ask a Master Gardener from the Clemson Extension Service * FacePainting * Pony Rides for Children * Jump Castles * Vendor Demonstrations

Spoleto Festival
05/23/2008 – 06/08/2008
http://www.piccolospoleto.com/

The combination of historic Charleston's old European charm and the world-class Spoleto Festival USA together produce a unique and impacting synergy for all who come to the city by the sea to experience this magnificent international multi arts festival. But what really adds the ingredient of magic to the mix is Piccolo Spoleto, which provides access to the festival for Every Person, especially children. Focusing primarily on artists of the Southeast region, Piccolo Spoleto is the perfect complement to the international scope of its parent festival and its 700 events in 17 days, transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Piccolo Spoleto's traditional

AirTran Service
From May 24, 2007

Charleston, SC will welcome AirTran. AirTran’s service will begin on May 24,and travelers can begin booking on February 22. AirTran offers connecting service to cities including Washington, DC, Boston and New York, as well as west coast destinations including San Francisco, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Travelers can get more information at www.airtran.com or by visiting www.chs-airport.com.

For a complete Spring in Charleston schedule, visit www.charlestoncvb.com.