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Archives for February 2008

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Itzhak Perlman – Jacksonville, Florida

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In celebration of the Fine Arts Center’s achievements in our Fifth Anniversary year and UNF’s 35th Anniversary, UNF presents this Emmy and Grammy Award-winning violinist. Mr. Perlman is beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent in composing, conducting and performing. The man who plays sitting down has never ceased to bring audiences and truly, the world, to its feet in appreciation of his gifts.
University of North Florida Fine Arts Center; 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville
Call (904) 620-2878 or visit the University of Florida website.
Admission: Grand Benefactor Tickets: $500; Benefactor Tickets: $300; Tickets: $68, $60, $48; Student Tickets: $15

Call (904) 620-2878 or visit the University of Florida website.


Rhythm and Ribs Festival – St Augustine, Florida

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Smack your lips and stomp your feet at this annual festival featuring championship BBQ dishes from around the country. A variety of outstanding entertainment throughout the weekend will be presented. Rhythm and Ribs will take place at Francis Field on Castillo Drive in St. porn videos maiababeee Augustine.
Friday 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $2 for adults, $1 for children 12 & under
Call 904.829.7102 or visit the website for the Rhythm and Ribs Festival for more details.

Dark of the Moon Tour – St Augustine, Florida

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Venture into the Keepers’ House and Tower at night, learn about the history of the St. Augustine Light Station, listen to paranormal tales and experience darkness inside the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $25 adults – $20 children

Call 904.829.0745 x207 for reservations, or visit www.staugustinelighthouse.com for details.

5th Annual Flagler College Beach Blast

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Saint Augustine, FL – The 5th Annual Beach Blast held on March 30, 2008 is the kick off of the spring for Flagler College and hundreds of people who come out to the St. Augustine Pier and Pavilion to enjoy this year’s event. The Sport Management Department’s Facility and Event management class will present the community event for all to participate.

This year’s event will be the best ever. The featuring events include a 5K Beach Run, a 2 on 2 team surf contest and a 4-on-4 co-ed volleyball tournament. The popular “Kidz Korner” will have a bounce house, face painting, and many more activities for kids.

This event takes place at St. Johns Pier and Pavilion, St Augustine Fl.

For more info please email: beachblast08@gmail.com

Brookgreen Gardens Celebrates 2008 as the Year of the Frog!

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Murrells Inlet, SC– Beginning on Leap Day, Friday, February 29th  and lasting throughout the year, zoos and aquariums across the country will join the AZA and celebrate the Year of the Frog to promote amphibian conservation. In support of this effort Brookgreen Gardens’ Lowcountry Zoo, the only AZA  accredited zoo on the coast of the Carolinas, will host a special frog program at the E. Craig Wall, Jr. Lowcountry Center on Friday, February 29th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. “The purpose of the program is to make people aware that amphibians and frogs are declining in the wild and that there are things people can do to help them to survive,” explained Andrea DeMuth, Brookgreen’s Curator of Animals. “We will have materials to hand out about the plight of amphibians  and have two aquariums, one with tree frogs and one with anoles for visitors to see.”
Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark and non-profit organization, is located on U.S. 17 between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and is open to the public daily. For more information, consult our web site at www.brookgreen.org  or call 800-849-1931.