Meet Author Terri Godwin - North Myrtle Beach, SC
April 30, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Art & Entertainment, Coastal Happenings, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| May 1, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
Terri Godwin, the author of Natasha’s Joy, will discuss the life-changing experience that inspired her to make the ultimate sacrifice—the donation of a kidney to her sister Natasha.
North Myrtle Beach Library Branch, 799 2nd Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC
843-249-4164
www.natashajoy.com
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Artist of the Month Exhibit: Suzanne Gaff - Myrtle Beach, SC
April 30, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Art & Entertainment, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The photography of Suzanne Gaff will be featured this month. The theme of her exhibit is “Flower Power“. Also, artwork by other local artists is available.
The Loft at Howard Gallery, 532 broadway Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
5/1/2008 - 5/30/2008. Phone: 843-626-3118
First Wednesday Art Walk - Jacksonville, Florida
April 30, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Art & Entertainment, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Jacksonville
| May 7, 2008 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| June 4, 2008 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| July 2, 2008 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| August 6, 2008 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Lace up your walking shoes and enjoy an evening in beautiful downtown Jacksonville as you join hundreds of participants in our monthly self-guided Art Walk! With over 40 downtown venues - most within a 6 block radius participating, there is something for everyone. Feel the energy as you view the creative talent of Jacksonville artists. You’ll also listen to live music, enjoy free food & drink samples, and you can even get your portrait drawn by a caricature artist. Pick up your map at Art Walk Headquarters and get ready for a fun evening out!
Visit the Art Walk website for more information.
or call (904) 634-0303
Night Owl on Cinema Series - St Augustine, Florida
April 30, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Coastal Happenings
| May 9, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (1971) with is screened on Friday, May. 9, 2008 at 8 pm. Enjoy a night with the family in the open at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Florida’s newest outdoor arts and cultural venue. Admission to Night Owl Cinema Series is free and open to the public.
Call 904.471.1965 or visit www.staugamphitheatre.com
St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Music By the Sea Concert Series - St Augustine
April 30, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Music, St Augustine
| May 7, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| May 14, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| May 21, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| May 28, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Come to St Augustine Beach every Wednesday evening during the summer season.
Bring your chair to enjoy a live performance while enjoying local flavors from Sea Oats Café. Concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion on A1A Beach Blvd. Admission is free and feature dinners are under $10.00.
904.347.8007
www.staugbchcivicassoc.com
May 7th - it’s jazz and swing with SAHS Jazz Ambassadors at St. Augustine Beach Pavilion.
May 14th -Navy Band TGIF plays Dixieland
May 21st - Chaos Theory with jazz and Groove
May 28th - Those Guys, Rock & Roll and Easy Listening
Community Chorus Masterworks Concert - St Augustine, Florida
April 30, 2008 by etalentino
Filed under Coastal Happenings, Florida, Music, St Augustine
| May 4, 2008 | ||
| 3:30 pm |
Enjoy the St. Augustine Community Chorus’ final show of the season with a choral presentation of diverse works from classic requiems and masterful oratorios. The concert takes place at 3:30 p.m. at the Ancient City Baptist Church on Sevilla Street in St. Augustine.
Ancient City Baptist Church, Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
904.794.5181
Hours: 3:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 per person
Family Fitness Weekend - Crescent Beach, Florida
April 30, 2008 by etalentino
Filed under Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Kids, Sports Event, St Augustine
| May 3, 2008 | to | May 4, 2008 |
Publix Family Fitness Weekend takes place Saturday, May. 3 – Sunday, May. 4, 2008
at Crescent Beach, FL
Get the whole family into shape when Publix presents the St. Augustine edition of it’s Family Fitness program. Enjoy a fun filled weekend competing in a series of family sporting events including a Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon, Open Water Swim, Kids Sprint, 5K walk/run and an In-Line Skate Race. This weekend-long fitness event is a Florida qualifier for the “Best of the US Amateur Triathlete Competition’s”. All events take place from Beacher’s Lodge at Crescent Beach.
Location: Crescent Beach- Beachers Lodge
Registration varies per event.
For more information visit the website www.familyfitnessweekend.com
Historic Weapons Firing - St Augustine, Florida
April 30, 2008 by etalentino
Filed under Attractions, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Historic Site, History & Heritage, St Augustine
| May 3, 2008 | ||
| 10:30 am | to | 3:30 pm |
Take the National Park Service’s ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas – the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons at the fort.
Location: Fort Matanzas National Monument
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
904.471.0116
13th Annual Gamble Rogers Festival - St Augustine, Florida
April 30, 2008 by etalentino
Filed under Attractions, Coastal Happenings, Festivals, Florida, Jacksonville
| May 2, 2008 | to | May 4, 2008 |
Join the happy crowds at this annual three-day celebration of the music, stories and dance that made Gamble Rogers famous. There will be six stages of continuous music with performances with a special Saturday night performance. Friday night admission is $25 and includes a free fish dinner. An all-day and night Saturday pass is $40. A day-only Saturday pass (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is $25 and a Saturday evening pass is $25. Admission for Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is $25. A full weekend pass is $60 in advance and $75 at the door. Children under 12 are free with a paid adult (excluding Saturday night’s performance, when admission for children is $10).
Location: St. Johns County Fairgrounds
Directions: 7 miles west on I-95St Johns Fair Grounds, State Road 207, St. Augustine, FL 32033
904.208.5210
paul@gamblefest.com
www.gamblefest.com
Concerts in the Plaza - St Augustine, Florida
April 30, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Art & Entertainment, Attractions, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Music, St Augustine
| May 1, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| May 8, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| May 15, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| May 22, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| May 26, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| May 29, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Bring your chair and enjoy an evening concert in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitucion while enjoying the cool breezes under a canopy of live oaks as you enjoy this week’s concert featuring Moderate Chop Ensemble. The concert is from 7 to 9 p.m. and is free to the public.
Location: Plaza de la Constitucion
Directions: Downtown St. Augustine
Hours: 7 to 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Local: 904.825.1004
Phone: 904.825.1000
www.plazaconcerts.com