Your ultimate guide to the coast
We just had to catch this train before it left Jacksonville. The Disney Train for the movie “A Christmas Carol” just made a short one-day stop at the Amtrak station in Jacksonville. I and thousand of my closest friends found out and we all gathered at the station to take a sneak peek at the 3D movie with Jim Carrey and all the cool behind-the-scenes stuff.
Read more about the Disney Train tour to the coast
Trust me, there is a better way… I have just uploaded three new episodes of the weekly show for you, one for each state in our are; Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.
We are now using a new video player, and you get a chance to test it out and see what you think about it.
Take a look and don’t forget to send me a note and let me know what you think. I have also added a new toolbar at the bottom of the webpage to help you navigate our site.
More improvements are coming, keep you eyes open.
Have a great weekend!
I have just uploaded new episodes of the weekly show for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia.
This week we’re also testing a new video player. You can check out the new video player here! Let us know what you think about it. Keep in mind, we’re still working on moving and updating the video library, so more videos will be ready for you next week!
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Coastal Companion produces three episodes a week of our weekly show where IÂ presents my top pick for each state.
Savannah Jazz Festival takes over Savannah on September 20 – 27, 2009. The festival offers a wide variety of jazz, from Dixieland, traditional swing, straight-ahead and bop to melodic standards, Latin rhythms and funky down-home blues. The best in international, national, regional and local jazz talent will gather in Savannah, Georgia. There are many live performances, jam session and also film screenings. Free and open to the public.
912-675-5419
www.savannahjazzfestival.org
SUNDAY-SEPTEMBER 20, 2009
514 Martin Luther King Boulevard. Savannah, Georgia 31401. Phone: 912.231.2385
5:00 PM-KICK-OFF Jam Session located at Blowin’ Smoke.
MONDAY-SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
at Blowin’ Smoke, 514 Martin Luther King Boulevard. Savannah, Georgia 31401. Phone: 912.231.2385
7:00 PM Film (Directed by-Hannah Rothschild):The Jazz Baroness
TUESDAY-SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
at Blowin’ Smoke, 514 Martin Luther King Boulevard. Savannah, Georgia 31401. Phone: 912.231.2385
7:00 PM-Howard Paul
WEDNESDAY-SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
at Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31419
7:00 PM-International Groove Conspiracy
8:00 PM-The FlyCats
9:00 PM-Longineu Parsons & Flight of the Vultures
THURSDAY-SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St., Historic District, Savannah, GA, 31401
7:00 PM-Eric Culberson Blues Band
8:15 PM-Shane Pruitt Group
9:30 PM-Mose Allison- with Ben Tucker
FRIDAY-SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St., Historic District, Savannah, GA, 31401
7:00 PM-Savannah Arts Academy SkyeLite Jazz Band
8:15 PM- Groove 8
9:30 PM-The University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of JB Scott, featuring Ed Calle
11pm After Festival Jam Session at Blowin’ Smoke
SATURDAY-SEPTEMBER 26, 2009
Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St., Historic District, Savannah, GA, 31401
3:00 PM-The Jazz Corner All-Stars
4:15 PM-J.B. Scott’s Swingin’ All-stars
5:30 PM-The CJA Hall of Fame All-Stars
7:00 PM-Grace Kelly
8:15 PM-Ben Riley Trio-featuring guitarist Jim Hall
9:30 PM-The Savannah Jazz Orchestra featuring Doug Carn with Oliver Nelson Jr.-Conducting
11pm After Festival Jam Session at Blowin’ Smoke
SUNDAY-SEPTEMBER 27, 2009
Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St., Historic District, Savannah, GA, 31401
Savannah Youth Jazz Festival
4:00 PM-Savannah Arts Academy SkyeLite Jazz Band
5:00 PM-Coastal Jazz Association All-Stars
St. Augustine Cycling Festival 2009
If you love to watch Tour de France and bicycle racing on TV, this is your chance to experience the same excitement live. If you’re a devoted cyclist you definitely don’t want to miss this event. Come to St. Augustine to watch – or maybe even to ride – in a real bicycle race.
The festival is a two-day event on Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th, 2009.
Bicycle Expo
The expo takes place at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Saturday noon to 7pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Here you can test ride bicycles from a number of manufacturers and shop for bikes, cycling apparel, accessories and training services.
Food and beverages will be available. Hang around for a free Endless Summer at the Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. in the evening.
The Criterium
Saturday, June 12 from 11 a.m. until 6:30 PM.
The Criterium, aka “Critâ€, race will take place on a brand new challenging 0.6 mile course around the St. John’s County Office Complex.
This is an exciting bike race for spectators! Watch the most intense of bike races with competitors riding at 25mph plus and skillfully turning corners. The Criterium race is held on a short course.
Time Trial
Sunday, September 13. Registration beings at 6:30 am with racing beginning at 7:30.am.
The Individual Time Trial, aka “ITTâ€, race will take place on a brand new course at Bartram High School in St. Johns, FL.
The Individual Time Trial is a road race in which cyclists race “alone†against the clock, drafting is not allowed. Starting times are at equal intervals, usually 30 seconds to 1 minute apart.
Road Race
Sunday, June 13 beginning at Noon.
The Road race will take place on a brand new course in St. Johns, FL and the start/finish line is at Bartram Trail High School.
To get more information or to register for the racing events, visit www.floridacycling.com.
20th Annual Endless Summer Watermelon Ride
On Sunday, Sept. 13th, the 20th Annual Endless Summer Watermelon Ride takes place. This is a classic one-day cycling event perfect for experienced road riders, touring, intermediate and beginner cyclists alike.
Ride distances are 35, 56, 68 and 104 miles and primarily traverse lightly traveled country roads.
The ride is presented by the North Florida Bicycle club and is fully supported with well-stocked rest stops, SAG vehicles, bike shop mechanics and motorcycle escorts.
