South Carolina Aquariumhttp://www.scaquarium.org/members/newmember.htmlJoin the South Carolina Aquarium for a Members-only celebration of the major new exhibit, Camp Carolina. Enjoy an evening packed with interactive fun and activities: roasted hot dogs on the terrace, special programs and shows, a make-your-own trail mix snack station, arts and crafts activities and more. Packed with fun for the whole family and plenty of excitement for the kids, this is one camping trip you don’t want to miss! Come back for S’MORE fun! Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:00:00http://www.umipacificgrille.com/Umi1240index.htmlJoin Myrtle Beach’s Umi Pacific Grille Executive Chef Bradley Walton and the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative’s Megan Westmeyer for an exotic five-course meal featuring one of a kind sustainable seafood dishes and select wine pairings. Winner of the 2007 Saté Restaurant Award for innovative cuisine in the Southeast, Chef Walton creates both an edgy and environmentally friendly dining experience. The evening’s meal will feature: a Wild American Shrimp experiment prepared to discover the unique flavors of shrimp paired with a Simi Sauvignon Blanc; a Warm Shrimp “Ceviche” Trio which includes a white shrimp paired with local ingredients, toasted rice omelet with a Kim Crawford Dry Riesling; Vine Ripened Shrimp-Chilled Cucumber Soup: tomato, melon, white soy cucumber soup, lemongrass poached pink shrimp served with Wild Horse Pinot Noir; Southern Shrimp Que: roasted red pepper polenta, wilted mustard greens, sweet barbecue sauce, candied pepper bacon, brown shrimp and end the evening with a Lemon Custard: a sake infused strawberries, almond tuile and wasabi pop rocks with a Robert Mondavi Winery Moscato d’Asti.Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:00:00Enjoy a special day filled with activities, fun and excitement for the whole family. On the third Saturday of the month, the South Carolina Aquarium will offer an extra dose of interactive excitement for visitors to enjoy. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:00:00http://www.scaquarium.org/visit/tickets.aspxKick off this weeklong celebration of all things shark with the South Carolina Aquarium! Families can discover the truth about sharks as they sit in on shark themed educational shows and interactive activities. Talk to scuba divers as they tell their tales in “Encounters of the Deep” or hear tips on how to survive a shark attack from the experts. Want to help care for a shark of your very own? Adopt and support the Sand Tiger shark at the aquarium and receive a customized Shark Week adoption certificate and a special onetime offer toy shark! Upon arrival, don’t forget to sign up for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Great Ocean Tank, an up close and personal look at the sharks in the aquariums 350,000 gallon exhibit. The South Carolina Aquarium, Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Discovery Channel will celebrate Shark Week July, 27 – August 3, 2008. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:00:00Enjoy one more day of cool fun just before school starts at the South Carolina Aquarium's Last Day to Play! Featuring a special one-time only appearance by Patrick, everyone's favorite starfish from SpongeBob SquarePants! Have your photo taken with Patrick; learn about super sponges with crafts and activities; explore the brand new Something's Fishy Kids Play Zone. Enjoy a special day filled with activities, fun and excitement for the whole family. On the third Saturday of the month, the South Carolina Aquarium will offer an extra dose of interactive excitement for visitors to enjoy. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:00:00Join the South Carolina Aquarium Education team on the beach for a fun day of discovery and learning! Help the educators search the sand and waves for shells, sea life and more. Learn how to use a seine to collect fish, crabs and maybe even a small shark. Get up close with cool creatures and learn fun facts before returning them back to the sea. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:00:00On Saturday, September 6, the South Carolina Aquarium will conduct a volunteer orientation from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. From divers to Aquarium mascots, the South Carolina Aquarium's Volunteer Program is comprised of hundreds of diverse, enthusiastic individuals who serve in a variety of positions and departments. Volunteers have the opportunity to interact with hundreds of visitors each day, reach into the discovery tank, assist visitors or serve as an Aquarium Ambassador at community events. Enthusiastic youth volunteers, ages 16 and older, interested in marine biology can volunteer as exhibit guides. These youth volunteers have the opportunity to work in the discovery lab and at interpretive carts.Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:00:00Enjoy a special day filled with activities, fun and excitement for the whole family. On the third Saturday of the month, the South Carolina Aquarium will offer an extra dose of interactive excitement for visitors to enjoy. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:00:00Enjoy a special one-time only appearance by SpongeBob SquarePants! Have your photo taken with SpongeBob, make sponge crafts and more. Enjoy a special day filled with activities, fun and excitement for the whole family. On the third Saturday of the month, the South Carolina Aquarium will offer an extra dose of interactive excitement for visitors to enjoy. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:00:00Celebrate fresh, local seafood as you sample creations from the area’s best chefs at this free outdoor event with fun for the whole family. Rate the offerings of more than a dozen of Charleston’s finest chefs as they compete in sustainable seafood cook-off competitions and share their skills in free cooking demonstrations. Enjoy beers and wines, buy fresh shrimp right off the boat and learn how our seafood choices today can ensure fish for the future. This family friendly harbor side event features children’s activities, live music and much more. Catch the excitement of the fifth-annual High School Recipe Contest as student finalists from throughout the state face off to prepare their original dishes for a judging panel of culinary experts. The top three juniors and seniors will be offered scholarships of up to $12,000 to Johnson & Wales University. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:00:00On Saturday, November 1, the South Carolina Aquarium will conduct a volunteer orientation from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. From divers to Aquarium mascots, the South Carolina Aquarium's Volunteer Program is comprised of hundreds of diverse, enthusiastic individuals who serve in a variety of positions and departments. Volunteers have the opportunity to interact with hundreds of visitors each day, reach into the discovery tank, assist visitors or serve as an Aquarium Ambassador at community events. Enthusiastic youth volunteers, ages 16 and older, interested in marine biology can volunteer as exhibit guides. These youth volunteers have the opportunity to work in the discovery lab and at interpretive carts.Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:00:00