All festival attendees are asked to voted for ONE film. Votes are tallied by each host venue then emailed to NYC headquarters. The winning film is screened in Union Square Park on Sunday, September 28, at 9:15 p.m.
1 Festival. 4 Continents. 116 Cities. 295 Venues. 12 Films.
Tickets: $12. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
The 2008 MANHATTAN SHORT will be held across Europe, North, South Central America and Australia September 21 – 28.
This year’s MANHATTAN SHORT is presented in Jacksonville by the Springfield Improvement Association and Women’s Club. Downtown – Times Union Peforming Arts Center – Terry Theater
‘Where the River Ends” – Book Signing in St Marys
The best-selling author Charles Martin is visiting. St. Marys on Saturday September 27th for a book signing event at Marianne’s in downtown. The author will read from his book Where the River Ends and sign books for fans. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with the author of this popular book.
5.00 pm – 5.30 Reading from the gazebo
5.30 pm – 6.00 pm Q & A with the author
6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Book Signing
Jekyll Island Buggy Expo (JIBE)
The Jekyll Island Buggy Expo is a kite buggy rally and fun-fly for kite buggy enthusiasts and all power and traction kiters. The staging area will be on Kite Beach in front of Blackbeard’s Seafood Restaurant. Kite buggy pilots will get a chance to cruise one of the best kite friendly beaches on the East Coast. Members of the public interested in trying their hand at power kiting are welcome to attend free demo clinics on Saturday and Sunday afternoons between 1:00 and 4:00 pm.
The event is being produced by Coastal Wind Sports, Inc. and all proceeds will benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
Angus Campbell at 912-265-1149
Registration and further event details can be found at Jekyll Island Buggy Expo website.
Make a Scene in Jax
Be seen making a scene every Thursday in September at Downtown On Tap in downtown Jacksonville!
Stop by your favorite downtown bars for drink specials, giveaways and more!
Free parking during Downtown On Tap! Andrea VillelaJax Center Garage after 5 p.m.
Located on the corner of Bay St. and Ocean St.
Courthouse West Lot after 6 p.m.
Located behind the courthouse off Liberty St. and Coastline Dr.
Both parking areas are just a short walk to Downtown on Tap participating bars. Metered spaces are free after 6 p.m.
Click here for a printable flyer with Downtown On Tap specials, parking information and more.
September 25 5-8 p.m.
Ripe for Change – Brunswick, GA
As part of the Southern Circuit Film Series, Ripe for Change is screened in Brunswick on Friday Sept 26th at 7 pm. This documentary explores the intersection of food and politics over the last 30 years, highlighting debates over agriculture and sustainability that have profound economic and environmental implications for all of America.
$5 per person per screening; Individual tickets available at box office beginning 6 pm night of show
Full Series Pass (all 6 shows) $20; Click here to buy series passes online. Current GIAHA Members get in FREE to all Southern Circuit screenings.