The ladybug street tile is a symbol against “senseless violence” in The Netherlands and is often placed on the sites of deadly crimes, according to Wikipedia.
Staff reports | Some 150,000 ladybugs will be released July 23 at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in what has become the Lowcountry’s largest release of the environmentally friendly insect. It’s an event where kids can have fun and win prizes, too.
The Third Annual Ladybug Release will begin at 9 a.m. An hour later, a red Volkswagen beetle, resembling a gigantic ladybug, will arrive to signal the time when children can receive containers of ladybugs. The event ends at 2 p.m.
Children dressed in ladybug costumes will vie for prizes during a costume contest. Categories will be children under 2, 3 to 6, and 7 and older. Face-painting, storytelling and other interactive activities are planned.
Car pooling and early arrival are encouraged. General garden admission is required to participate. Adult admission is $15 and children six to 12 is $10. Children under six are free. To expedite entry into the gardens a cash only table will be placed at the ticket booth.
Ladybugs are natural predators to harmful insects such as aphids, scale insects and other smaller insects, Chris Smith, Magnolia’s Nature Center director, said.
Karen Lucht, Magnolia’s special events and festival coordinator, said this year’s event will feature almost two dozen fun nature displays and interactive demonstrations. The organizations that will be represented are:
In other good news:
Rockin’ the River concerts are back. North Charleston will present the family-friendly outdoor concert series at Riverfront Park featuring Lowcountry bands over the next five Thursdays.
Admission and parking are free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Bands start at 6:30 p.m. and play until 9:30 p.m. Food trucks, beer and wine vendors, and a kid’s zone adds to the fun. Bring your lawn chairs. No coolers allowed. On tap:
- July 21 – Super Deluxe
- July 28 – Reggae Night with The Dubplates
- August 4 – Dave Matthews Tribute Band
- August 11 – Ellen Drive
- August 18 – Departure, The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band.
Latin beats at Kiawah. The Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) will kick off the Town of Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council’s new season August 7 by bringing Latin beats to Kiawah Island oat the East Beach Conference Center. Celebrating Latin Jazz will be a concert featuring one of Charleston’s premier vocalists, Quiana Parler, along with Latin-born guest percussionist, Gino Castillo. The diverse program will include fiery rhythms of salsa, cha-cha, samba, and bossa nova tunes. Tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $10 for children (17 years and under). There will be one performance at 7:30 p.m.
- For more information and to purchase tickets visit: http://jazzartistsofcharleston.org/event/celebrating-latin-jazz-kiawah/
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