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SEWE Soirée

The Party: Wildlife enthusiasts, oyster fanatics, and BBQ aficionados alike gathered in the Visitor Center Bus Shed for the SEWE Soirée, a laid-back affair where jeans and boots were the new black tie. The event, part of the 36th Southeastern Wildlife Exposition’s festivities, catered to all tastes, offering bites from both land and sea; Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q served up their famous “whole hog pig pickin,’” and piles of fresh oysters were ripe for the cracking at communal tables. Complementing the mouth-watering food selections were an open bar and a dancefloor where guests got down to a high-energy performance by seasoned musical act Second Nature. Highlight: Strangers becoming friends as experienced schuckers assisted novices in cracking open their first oysters Overheard: “Do you think Jack Hanna is here?” Beneficiary: Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

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Party-goers flooded the Visitor Center Bus Shed for an evening of music, dancing, and dining.Shannon Mikell, Bebe Pickett, Katie King, and Johnny CrosbyABC News 4's Erica Scripa and Emily GraceySecond Nature, the event’s entertainment, is no stranger to SEWE after playing at its events for over 10 years.Guests mingling throughout the open-air party spaceWhitney Morrison and Bonnie BennettJim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q served up their signature smoked goodsChad and Michaele Frampton with Lindsay and Stephen JacksonAlberto Martinez, Colleen West, Nancy Keller, and Becky MartinezFresh local oysters were served by the bucketful and quickly devoured by hungry shuckers.Emily and Ryan Andersen with Brian and Kristen FoxJim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q prepared small plates featuring their smoked pork for the massesIn addition to signature BBQ dishes, Jim 'N Nick's offered up an array of tasty hors d'ouevres.Guests gathered around communal tables to dig into heaps of steamed oysters.Tanosha and Jerone JenkinsErin Doyle, Spencer Shealy, Kelsey Graham, and Katelyn SeaseSecond Nature brought the house down with a set of originals and covers of classic beach jams.Classic banana pudding with vanilla wafers served as a sweet finish.

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