Enjoy weekend before holiday

Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:01 a.m.
UPDATED: Friday, March 23, 2012 8:35 p.m.

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Photo by Brad Nettles /Elena Lynn with "The Neon Ninjas" performs during the Girls Rock Charleston Summer Camp Showcase.

Next weekend, many of us will be spending time with our families, laid up on the couch trying to sleep off our turkey hangovers or battling hordes of people shopping for Christmas presents. So take the opportunity to get out and about this weekend, have some fun and enjoy some great music.

Girl power

Brittlebank Park will be occupied once again noon-4 p.m. Saturday. But this time it's to support Girls Rock Charleston!, a nonprofit organization for Lowcountry girls that promotes self-confidence, expression and acceptance through music.

To help raise money for its annual summer camp, Girls Rock Charleston! is hosting "Gourds, Glue, BYOKazoo," a fall festival combining music, crafts, games, art and more.

During the festival, you can make your own kazoo and check out other do-it-yourself craft booths hosted by local artists and businesses, get your face painted, play a game of cornhole or participate in a cupcake walk.

Local women musicians will be performing throughout the afternoon. The lineup includes The Local Honeys, Britt Beckwith, and The Royal Tinfoil.

A donation of $5 for admission is suggested. Brittlebank Park is on Lockwood Drive. Visit www.girlsrock charleston.org.

Home Team celebration

Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ in West Ashley is celebrating its fifth anniver- sary beginning at noon Saturday.

The party will feature pork platters and all-you-can-eat oysters for $5 as well as $5 drink specials.

In addition, the event will include live music from Jim Marshall, members of Junkyard Angel and other special guests. And don't worry about missing your football game: Home Team's HDTVs will be tuned to SEC and ACC games.

Home Team is at 1205 Ashley River Road. Visit www.hometeambbq.com.

Blueberry jammin'

Blue Pearl Farms in McClellanville is hosting another Blueberry Jam 2:30-7 p.m. Sunday.

The event is free to attend and includes live performances by Jefferson Ross, Rusty Cole, The Reckoning, Bringers of the Dawn and others.

Food, including steamed Bulls Bay oysters, shrimp tacos and blueberry cookies, will be available to purchase, as will a variety of craft beers, wine and soft drinks.

Get a jump on holiday shopping by visiting the local artisans and crafters who will sell a variety of merchandise.

Blue Pearl Farms is at 9760 Randall Road. Visit www.bluepearlfarms.com.

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