Barbie Perkins-Cooper, Author

Living Life in the Country As A Writer, Photographer


PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival, Myrtle Beach, November 26-28 The South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival is an indoor show that draws fans from throughout the eastern half of the United States and Canada for a “Who’s Who” array of traditional bluegrass talent. MYRTLE BEACH, SC, November 2, 2015 – …

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For Immediate Release October 6, 2015 (843) 913-1453 The Calvin Gilmore Theater is open and ready to entertain! The Calvin Gilmore Theater extends deepest sympathies to those affected by the recent flooding in South Carolina. Fortunately, The Calvin Gilmore Theater was not damaged in any way and our parking lot is free and clear. The …

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For Immediate Release August 24, 2015 (843) 913-1453 Macintosh HD:Users:jgwatkins:Dropbox (GilmoreEntertainment):Logos:CalvinGilmoreTheaterLogo_LR.jpg Editorial Note: Interview opportunities available, contact Jordan Watkins at 843-913-1453 or jwatkins@gilmoreentertainment.com. High Res Images available for download here: http://www.gilmoreentertainment.info/Other/GloriaGaynor/ Gloria Gaynor at The Calvin Gilmore Theater August 30 Gloria Gaynor will appear at The Calvin Gilmore Theater on August 30 for an exclusive …

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High Res Images available for download here: http://www.gilmoreentertainment.info/Other/GloriaGaynor/ Gloria Gaynor at The Calvin Gilmore Theater August 30 Gloria Gaynor will appear at The Calvin Gilmore Theater on August 30 for an exclusive concert. Gloria and her band are bringing her critically acclaimed performance to the stage with all of her biggest hits—“Never Can Say Goodbye”, …

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A story I published in 2002 about the “Charleston Gatekeeper, Mr. Philip Simmons. Simmons was an amazing man to interview and meet. I still remember the passion held in his eyes. Now, we in the Charleston community remember him as a legacy. A tall, humble man with kind eyes and a pleasant voice. One of …

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For Immediate Release April 1, 2015 (843) 913-1453 Editorial note: High res photos available at http://www.gilmoreentertainment.info/Other/Jack-Hannas-Into-the-WIld-Live/ Jungle Jack Hanna Brings Into the Wild LIVE! To Myrtle Beach The Calvin Gilmore Theater • June 14, 2015 – Tickets on sale now – America’s most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna, brings his three-time Emmy Award-winning television series …

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PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From McKenzie News Service (long and short version provided) View this press release online with photos: http://mckenzienewsservice.com/news/Myrtle-Beach-International-Film-Festival/index.htm 10th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival Billed as “The East Coast’s Answer to the Sundance Film Festival” Billed as “The East Coast’s Answer to the Sundance Film Festival,” the Festival boasts …

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For Immediate Release Gilmore Entertainment, The Calvin Gilmore Theater November 12, 2014 Media Contact: Jordan Watkins, Director of Marketing (843) 913-1453 JWatkins@GilmoreEntertainment.com Low res photo attached, high res photos available at the link below: http://www.gilmoreentertainment.info/Public/ThunderAndLight/ New Production Launched in Myrtle Beach, Thunder and Light, Featuring All That! Calvin Gilmore, the groundbreaking producer and director that …

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For Immediate Release October 29, 2014 Media contact: Jordan Watkins Director of Marketing Gilmore Entertainment 843-913-1453 jwatkins@GilmoreEntertainment.com http://www.TheCarolinaOpry.com Photos available here: http://www.gilmoreentertainment.info/Other/AllThatPanthersGame/ TCO’s All That! Cloggers were featured halftime entertainment during Sunday’s Carolina Panther’s Game The much-publicized and very popular All That! clogging group, who appear nightly at The Carolina Opry at The Calvin Gilmore …

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For Immediate Release – Garrison Keillor to Kick Off a New Myrtle Beach Performing Art Series at The Calvin Gilmore Theater Tabby Yagle Oct 8 Immediate Release October 8, 2014 (843) 913-1453 High Res Images available for download here: http://www.gilmoreentertainment.info/Other/GarrisonKeillor/ Garrison Keillor to Kick Off a New Myrtle Beach Performing Art Series at The Calvin …

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