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Garden of the Coastal Plain to Host Fifth Annual Rhythm & Brews Benefit
September 25, 2014

The Garden of the Coastal Plain at Georgia Southern University, 1505 Bland Avenue, will hold its fifth annual Rhythm & Brews Benefit on Thursday Oct. 9 from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets are $35 for members of the Garden and $40 for non-members. Available by visiting
www.georgiasouthern.edu/garden/events or by calling 912-871-1149, ticket prices increase to $45 for everyone after Monday, Oct. 6.
“We invite you to join this year’s festivities for a night of extraordinary dining, beer and wine tasting,” said Carolyn Altman, director of the Garden of Coastal Plain. “Band
Missionary Blues will provide the tunes and The Beaver House will be serving up some good, old-fashioned Southern fixins for both community members and Georgia Southern family to enjoy.”
Garden member Doug Smith has been attending the fundraiser for years. “I come back because I enjoy the different brews and bands. It’s just a good time to get out and meet people in the community,” Smith said.
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Missionary Blues Band[/caption]
Missionary Blues is a Savannah-based, juke joint style blues band. They cover genres from traditional blues to juke-joint dance party stompers and New Orleans-influenced melodies. The band was formed in 2013. Its members include Mike English on vocals and guitar, Rigel Crockett on bass and vocals and Micah Goodman on drums and vocals. Sista Rae Rae often joins the band on harmonica, adding a contemporary twist to the band’s sound.
Listen to their music.
Altman is confident that this year’s event will outshine the previous years. Her favorite aspect of Rhythm & Brews is that it always proves to be unforgettable.
“Rhythm & Brews is the Garden at its best. There’s nothing better than great people enjoying good food and having a wonderful time in a beautiful place,” Altman said.
The Beaver House has been serving Statesboro's favorite classic Southern-style meals since 1989. Modeled after Mrs. Wilkes restaurant in Savannah, The Beaver House offers visitors a unique boarding house restaurant experience.
Both garden members and non-members are invited to attend the benefit. Tickets include one plate of food and unlimited beverages. All guests must be at least 21 with proper I.D. to attend. All proceeds support the Garden.
To purchase tickets and to learn more, visit
www.georgiasouthern.edu/garden/events or call 912-871-1149.