An evening of jazz flavors, smooth sounds and cool people hosted by “Jazz Man†Na’im Rashid. It’s an experience of relaxing music, beverages and a unique atmosphere. Na’im and the Jazz Band welcomes you to bring your instrument or vocals and Jam with the band. Or just bring your “Ear on Jazzâ€! Admission is $10.00 at the door!
www.ritzlavilla.com
Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum
Archives for October 2008
Voted “best of†Ghost Tours Locally and Nationally – St Augustine
Ghost Tours of St. Augustine
(Saint Augustine, FL) – Based on voting by the public, Ghost Tours of St.Augustine has been voted Best Ghost Tour in Saint Augustine by the St. Augustine Record’s annual poll, #1 Ghost Tour in Florida by Monthly Magazine and voted 7th Best Ghost Tour in the nation by Haunted America. The original walking tour “A Ghostly Experience†has been featured on numerous television
shows on the Travel and Discovery Channels, such as “Secrets,†“Sightings,†“Montel Williams†and more. These two new awards add to a host of previous honors, proving people are not fooled by imitators.
Ghost Tours of St. Augustine, presents a spine tingling, bone chilling night to remember for Halloween. This year the fright night will include a walk, ride and scare tour. Nightmares will be included for some free of charge along with an appendage or two. The Halloween activities will be Friday October 31st starting at 7PM:
“Insanity†begins at the north end of St. George Street at the Ghostly Experience Store. Your Ghost Host will take you on a brief stroll by St. Augustine’s famous cemetery, dropping you off at the trolley for a ride through town and some ghastly tales. Disembark at Potter’s Wax Museum for a guided tour with a unique host. Beware of the sculptor, he’s been working so hard that he’s come down with a case of cabin fever and Insanity is starting to set in. Reservations are suggested for this tour and the terror will last approximately 90 minutes.
Those who prefer a walking tour may want to test the fortitude of their fear factor with “A Ghostly Experienceâ€. The guide will lead the group by candle light through the quaint, but eerie streets telling stories about murders, sightings, unexplained deaths, and tales about being buried alive. Enjoy
visiting cemeteries, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, residential properties, the fort, and of course unmarked cemeteries. Reservations are suggested for this tour and the terror will last approximately 60 minutes.
If your sea legs need a workout, come aboard the 72-foot schooner Freedom for “Ghost of the Matanzasâ€, an interactive experience out on the dark night waters where a spectral pirate captain tells tales, provides you with grog and rations, and won’t make you walk the plank as long as you co-operate. Reservations are suggested for this tour and the terror will last 60 minutes.
Ghost Tours of St. Augustine guides you through the quaint pathways of old Saint Augustine every night of the year presenting stories of the paranormal and supernatural from the archived vaults of the ancient city. Stories from “A Ghostly Experience†are also available in books, CD, cassette tape and videotape that may be purchased online or at Ghost Central located 2 St.George Street Unit 101.
For more information about special Halloween programs, including prices and tour times, call 904-829-1122 or 904-825-0087 ext. 208
More Halloween in Charleston Events
A few more events from Charlestons Rec Department:
McMahon Park Playground Haunted House
October 22-30 7-10pm
McMahon Park Playground
Ages 12 and up. $5 for Haunted House; $3 for hayride, October 30 only. Call 724-7332 for more information.
Halloween Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament
Sunday, October 26
Maybank Tennis Center
All levels of play
Call 406-8815 for more information
Night Fliers
Wednesday, October 29
4-5pm Free
Tiedemann Park Nature Center
Call 965-4002 for more information & to RSVP
Bocce Invitational
Thursday, October 30
10am-1pm
For people with special needs
Free
West Ashley Park
Call 769-8284 for more information
Trick or Treat in the Park
Friday, Ocotber 31
For Ages 12 & under
4pm-6pm Free
Hampton Park
Enjoy Music, games, costume contest and trick or treating!
Rain location: City Gym
Call 724-7336 for more information.
Click here for other halloween in Charleston events
Fish or Treat at the South Carolina Aquarium
Beauty and beasts in all shapes and sizes will join the aquatic animals at the South Carolina Aquarium’s annual Halloween event: Fish or Treat. Member’s can “fish or treat†throughout the Aquarium, enjoy divers of the deep lurking in the Great Ocean Tank, boogie at the monster mash dance party and join in many other ghoulish games. Families are invited to come dressed in their most creative costumes and participate in our costume contest. Tickets are $5 for Members. Reservations are required. For more information, call (843) 577-FISH (3474) or visit scaquarium.org.
Fish or Treat: A Member’s Only Event
Thursday, October 30, 2008
5:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Georgia vs. Florida Football Classic – Jacksonville, Florida
Click here to read our 2009 post about Georgia Florida Football Classic – Jacksonville
The anticipated Georgia vs. Florida Football Classic events takes place October 27-November 1, 2008
Game Day is on Saturday November 1 with Kickoff at 3:30 p.m.
It’s the greatest football event of the year for both Bulldogs and Gators fans! Join the party that attracts fans from all over to Jacksonville. Don’t miss the Championship Dreams Festival (the home of interactive games and autograph sessions with sports greats), Suncoast RV City, Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and much more.
The 13th Annual Outback Steakhouse Georgia-Florida
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Friday, October 31 at Noon
The Jacksonville Sports and Entertainment Board created the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame to acknowledge the many great records, performances, career highlights and outstanding memories that have made the Georgia-Florida game one of college football’s great traditions.
Four outstanding individuals will join the current Hall of Fame members for their roles in making the Georgia-Florida Football Classic the storied match that it is today. For Information (904) 630-3600
Championship Dreams Festival
Saturday, November 1
Time TBD, Outside Jacksonville Municipal Stadium’s South End Zone
The Championship Dreams Festival is the free, interactive attraction taking place during the Georgia vs. Florida weekend. Interactive games and festivities include:
* Sports Illustrated/Nissan tent
* No ticket? No problem! Sit on your team’s side and watch the big game and all of the pre-and post-game hype on giant TV screens.
* Make a music video at the Dance Heads booth.
* Challenge your rival team to one of the many interactive games at the End Zone.
* Play Arm Chair Football and dunk your opposing team at the Georgia-Florida dunk tables.
* Tune in to 1010 XL and 930 AM The Fox and check out their live radio broadcasts.
* Pick up the latest Bulldog and Gator merchandise from a variety of vendors.
* Visit the Fair Catch inflatable and test your red zone defense mentality.
* Show your spirit with free face painting and temporary tattoos in team colors and logos.
* Test your knowledge about this great college match up at the Georgia-Florida Trivia Game.
* Visit one of the Georgia-Florida information booths located on Adams Street and the Championship Dreams Festival for helpful volunteers that can answer your questions. Other items include maps, schedule of events, transportation information and more.
* Food and Beverage Vendors
Beverage booths will remain open until the end of the game to accommodate fans viewing the game on the jumbotrons. Alcohol sales will cease at the end of the third quarter.
Adams Street Experience
Located on the west side of the stadium between Lot J and Lot M
* Check out the new collegiate line of PINK by Victoria’s Secret.
* Visit the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Climbing Wall.
* Sit on your team’s side and watch the big game and all of the pre-and post-game hype on giant TV screens.
* Get some free samples from Texas Pete, Eckrich’s Sausages and Rotel.
RV City Campground
Parking opens Wednesday, Oct. 296 a.m.Reserved area, Lot E
* $75 per space each day, midnight to midnight, self-contained RVs. Trash containers, dump station and security included. All RVs must have exhaust pipe extensions in parking lots.
* RV entrance will be determined by police and attendants, not on a first-come, first-served basis. Saving spaces will not be allowed.
* Cars in tow that are attached to RVs MUST be parked in Lot G and will incur the $20 per day parking charges. Auto parking is limited, first-come, first-served.
* All vehicles parked on city lots to visit Georgia-Florida campers on Friday, Oct. 31 must be removed by 2 a.m. on Saturday morning. Failure to do so will result in vehicles being towed at the expense of the owner.
RV City Entertainment and Activities Thursday, Oct. 30
7 – 11 p.m. Campground Lot E
Sing along to your favorite tunes on the Roving Karaoke Truck.
Friday, Oct. 31
1 – 4 p.m.
“Show Your True Colors”
Campground Decorating Contest
Attention campers! Don’t miss this chance to show off your team spirit and win exciting prizes. Campground visitors are encouraged to decorate their campers with the most colorful and elaborate decorations, signs, lights and banners. The sky’s the limit!
Decorations must be complete by 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. Displays will be judged at that time and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. Participants can win prizes in the following categories:
* Best Gator Spirit and 1st Runner Up
* Best Bulldog Spirit and 1st Runner Up
* Best Halloween Spirit
7 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
Kick off the big weekend with entertainment by Dueling Pianos.
Campground Mini-Mart
Forgot something at home? Stop by the RV City Mini-mart for all your tailgating needs! Located in RV City, Lot E.
RV City Restrictions No retail or commercial business allowed within the campground area without prior written approval from the City of Jacksonville.
To ensure smooth traffic flow, golf carts and motorized scooters will not be permitted in the Sports Complex area. Authorized personnel only.
Bicycles and rickshaws are permitted but will be asked to leave if they obstruct traffic. Riding on sidewalks is not permitted.
For more information, call (904) 630-3690
OTHER EVENTS AROUND TOWN
The Jacksonville Landing
Thursday, October 30
The party begins at The Jacksonville Landing with live entertainment on the Hogan St. Stage from 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Friday, October 31
Hogan St. Stage: Live entertainment from 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Courtyard Schedule: Dance music played from Noon – 2 a.m.
Saturday, November 1
The fun continues before and after the game with live entertainment.
– Hogan St. Stage: Live entertainment from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
– Courtyard Stage: Dance music played from Noon – 2 a.m.
– Game broadcast live on the outdoor jumbotron
*Please note that masks will not be allowed to be worn inside The Jacksonville Landing.
Other Fun Things To Do
The Jacksonville Fair
October 29-November 9 at the Sports Complex Area
Free gate entry to the Jacksonville Fair with a 2008 GA-FL game ticket on Saturday, November 1.
Buy advance tickets and ride wristbands onle now through October 28 and receive 20% off your purchase.
For more information visit the Georgia vs. Florida Game website.