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2012 SEWE Brochure

See the weekend schedule & highlights at a glance . . . .

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Let's Do Lunch at Halls

Delicious three-course lunch by Halls Executive Chef

SEWE teams up with King Street Marketing Group for the next Let's Do Lunch in Charleston event, Friday, February 10 at Halls Chophouse. It's a delicious three-course lunch by Halls Executive Chef Matthew Niessner to benefit our wildlife conservation and awareness programs. Tickets are $30. To order: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/222733

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SEWE Featured Local Menus

Incredible Menus Catered to Friends of SEWE

Tristan Hosts Wild Game Dinner in Support of SEWE

Thursday, Feb 16  •  7 p.m.

Chef Nate Whiting has teamed up with Goat. Sheep. Cow. and Vidalco Wine for a five ... MORE



Canvas Covered

Van Wechel's progression of Moose Pond

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SEWE 2012 Poster

"Morning Graze" by SEWE 12 Featured Artist Dustin Van Wechel

The poster for SEWE 2012 by Featured Painter Dustin Van Wechel of Gilbert, AZ, has been unveiled. Entitled "Morning Graze," the piece depicts two American bison grazing on a grassy hill in the morning sunlight with mountains behind.

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Thanksgiving Recipe

Sweet Potato Biscuit Stuffing

Sweet potatoes are a staple at Thanksgiving but that shouldn’t keep the cook from mixing it up. If you need a little kick for your traditional side dish, try our Sweet Potato Biscuit Stuffing complements of Artful Entertaining, the official SEWE cookbook.

Sweet Potato Biscuit Stuffing

1 ¼ cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup (1 stick) butter

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Recipe from Artful Entertaining

Seafood Papaya Salad with Papaya Dressing
Cookbook

Seafood Papaya Salad with Papaya Dressing

Recipe from Artful Entertaining, the Official SEWE Cookbook. Recipe submitted by VIP Benefactor, Barbara Scott.

-14 to 16 ounces torn salad greens

-2 large papayas, peeled, chopped

-1 large pineapple, peeled, chopped

-1 1/2 pounds peeled cooked shrimp

-1 pound lump crab meat, drained

-4 to 6 small lobsters, cooked, peeled, sliced

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September Newsletter

V....Vaughan in the Artist Spotlight

Click link to read the September Newsletter

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Congratulations to James Griffith!

Grand Prize Winner of the Jack Hanna Raffle


We are so pleased to announce that James Griffith is the grand prize winner of the Jack Hanna raffle. He will receive a trip to Columbus Zoo which includes: airline tickets to/from Columbus, OH from any city AirTran serves, hotel accomodations, meeting Jack Hanna and a special zoo tour. 

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August Newsletter

SEWE Names Executive Director

Click link below to view the August Newsletter

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July Newsletter

Jack's Back

Click here to read our July newsletter. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook for daily and weekly updates.

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SEWE '11 Poster

Order yours today

SEWE is proud to show off our new poster for 2011, Southern Covey by Featured Artist Eldridge Hardie.  Unframed posters are $30.  Order today through the SEWE Store online or by calling (843) 723-1748.

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Latest Newsletter

Stay up to date with SEWE \'11

Follow this link to view the most recent SEWE Newsletter https://app.e2ma.net/app2/response/overview/207093362/

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival

SEWE Partners with Charleston Green Fair

Tuesday, April 20th from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.


Click here to learn more and purchase tickets http://wildandscenicsc.eventbrite.com/


Join Charleston Green Fair, Half-Moon Outfitters and Charleston City Paper in recognizing 40 years of Earth Day at this celebration of films at theHippodrome Theater in downtown Charleston, next to the Aquarium.  Five short films will be pres ... MORE


Edisto Island Serpentarium Expands

The Edisto Island Serpentarium has plans to expand in the fall

Click below to read article

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/may/03/serpentarium-planning-expansion/

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2011 Kids for Conservation Winners

Winners Announced!

Many thanks to the students and teachers who participated in the 2011 Kids for Conservation competition. SEWE is so impressed by the talent and quality of the entries and looks forward to sharing them with the public February 18th - 20th. In the poster competition alone we received 117 entries! We are pleased to announce the 2011 Kids for Conservation winners. Congratulations!

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Sonoco Recycling Awards SEWE

2011 Awards Ceremony
Sonoco

During SEWE '11, SEWE and corporate partner Sonoco Recycling teamed up and recycled two tons of material. On Wednesday, June 29, Sonoco is awarding SEWE along with six other events for our efforts at the Lowcountry Leaders in Event Recycling 2011 Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to Lowcountry Cajun Festival, Charleston Battery, Lowcountry Oyster Festival, Charleston Wine & Food Festival, and Cooper River Bridge Run on your recycling efforts.

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Wild & Scenic Film Fest

Thursday, August 25

Wild & Scenic Film Fest

Thursday, August 25 from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Join the Charleston Green Fair & Half Moon Outfitters, in celebrating conservation and sustainability through film at the Hippodrome Widescreen Theater. Coastal Conservation League, Lowcountry Local First, The US Green Building Council, The South Carolina Aquarium, Earth Force & South Eastern Wildlife Expo will present six short films.

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Fresh on the Menu Recipes

Recipes from SEWE cooking demos


Grilled Duck Breast Appetizer
Jason Houser | Muse

1 6-oz. duck breast

Cumin

Sumac spice

Madeira onions

Medjool dates

Pomegranate molasses

Pomegranate seeds

Season the outside the duck breast with cumin and sumac spice. Grill until medium rare. Saute the Madeira onions and Medjool dates until soft. Place

the dates and onions in the middle of a small plate. Slice the duck breast into 6 to 8 pieces and place on top of ... MORE


SEWE ANNOUNCES FEATURED ARTISTS FOR 2012

Painter and Sculptor Chosen

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is proud to announce its Featured Artists for the 2012 event, which will mark 30 years of excellence in wildlife art, conservation promotion, and outdoor sporting pursuits. Dustin Van Wechel has been named Featured Painter, and Don Rambadt, Featured Sculptor.

Since leaving the field of advertising in 2002, Dustin has pursued his passion for painting full-time, and has won numerous awards, including the prestigious 2004 Wyoming Conservation Sta ... MORE


2010 At a Glance...

Looking back at the 28th Expo

Despite what was undoubtedly the wildest weather ever during the show weekend, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition '10 had another successful year. 

While the rain and snow did lower some totals overall, things were not nearly as negatively impacted as some feared.  Total attendance was estimated at around 30,000, down from an average year's attendance of 35,000. Even with a slightly smaller crowd, art sales improved from last year, up by 12%, and additional sales ... MORE


SEWE Sponsors the Carolina Billfish Classic

June 23 - 26
Fish Carolina Billfish Classic

SEWE is a proud sponsor of the 2010 Carolina Billfish Classic.

As the South Carolina's first multi-port billfishing tournament, The Carolina Billfish Classic promises a whole new level of billfishing. June 23 - 26, 2010 will be a weekend to remember!

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Kids For Conservation Entries

ENTRIES DUE Thursday 11/4

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is calling for entries in its 2011 Kids For Conservation poster contest. 

The contest is open to all students in 1st-5th grades (public, private and home schools) in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester County.  Some schools in the area are participating through their art programs, but parents may submit their child’s work for consideration.

SEWE’s KFC program seeks to engage all students in ... MORE


SEWE 2012 DATES: FEBRUARY 17-19

Mark your calendars for SEWE's 30th annual celebration!

With absolutely gorgeous weather and large, enthusiastic crowds, SEWE 2011 was a great success! We thank all of you who came out to join us, and hope everyone will make plans to return next year for our 30th annual expo, February 17-19, 2012. 

We are extremely grateful for all of our wonderful SEWE supporters - corporate partners, VIP program members, attendees, media, artists, exhibitors, etc.  If you have positive feedback, constructive criticism or ideas you wou ... MORE



Tell Us What You Think

Share your thoughts about SEWE '11

Have any comments or suggestions? Email sewe@sewe.com.

 

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ORDER SEWE POSTERS, T-SHIRTS & SOUVENIRS HERE

Visit the SEWE Store online.

Click here to visit the SEWE Store online. If you missed out on buying what you wanted at the show, or could not make it this year, visit the SEWE Store online.  You'll find t-shirts (this year's image and past years, sportfishing images, and SEWE logo shirts), hats, cookbooks, posters, and much more!

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Haslam Collection

Opens to Public 02/18/11

The Haslam Collection, consisting of more than 2,000 angling and sporting books published from the 17th to the early 20th, will debut in February during SEWE! Check out the article to learn more.

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/nov/03/rare-volumes-offer-insight/

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Kick Off On the Creek

Concert on Shem Creek

Our first ever kick-off concert event! Tickets include steaming hot oysters & other delicious food, open bar, and great acoustic music by Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel, and Tyler Mechem of Crowfield. Sponsored by Red's Ice House, Miller Light, Barrier Island Marine & WEZL.

Tickets $40/advance; $50/door

To order: 843-723-1748, http://sewe.com/storeitem.php?id=141

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Dock Dogs - FULL

Registration filled due to overwhelming response

Dock Dogs registration is full due to an overwhelming response! Please stay tuned for more information about the new chapter of Dock Dogs in South Carolina. 

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Advanced Ticket Orders

Want your tickets mailed? Order by 2/7

Tickets ordered by February 7 will be mailed. All other ticket ordes will be held at will call or should be purchased \"day of.\" To oder, call 843-723-1748 or http://sewe.com/tix.php.

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Fall Soiree Tickets

Friday, October 22nd

Click here to purchase your tickets to the Fall Soiree at the Charleston Visitor Bus Shed, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music by "Palmetto Soul", oysters, premium bar, silent auction, prizes, raffles, and an artwork auction.  

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