Coastal Companion

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First Wednesday Art walk in Jacksonville

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First Wednesday Art Walk has become one of the most popular recurring events in Jacksonville, and no wonder. It is a free, self-guided tour of Downtown Jacksonville’s galleries and museums and more. The Artwalk is held every month from 5-9 p.m. – rain or shine.

Download the Art Walk in Jacksonville Aug 5th, 2009 Map

It takes place in about 15-block radius in the Downtown area with Hemming Plaza as the focal point. It’s a great opportunity to see some of the creative talent Jacksonville has the offer.

Hemming Plaza
Give your own creativity a chance. Add your own mark with chalk to the spontaneous urban expression, “Earth Mandala.” Then it’s time to let your hair down and shake loose with drum and dance along with the EarthDrum Community Rhythms Circle, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Also visit:

* The City Kids Art Factory table
* The Friends of Jacksonville Animals, Inc.
* The Landing’s Yappy Hour table
* The Child Guidance Center’s Turtle Trail table
* Over 50 local artists

Pet Walk August 5th
Read more in our events calendar about the Pet Walk in Jacksonville

Parking
Street parking is FREE after 6 p.m. and the Downtown Garage on the corner of Adams and Clay offers FREE parking Art Walk night.

For more information call 904.634.0303 ext. 230 or visit the events calendar listing for First Wednesday Artwalk Jacksonville
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Old City Farmers Market at St. Augustine Amphitheatre

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In St Augustine you can visit the Old City Farmers Market on Saturday mornings for a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, and more. The market offers locally grown vegetables, organic food, fruits, artesian breads, pastries, flowers and plants, herbs, roasted peanuts, bonsai, and even the famous datil sauces the area is known for.
Datil is a locally grown hot pepper.
There’s also a great assortment of soups, burritos and other delicious foods so come hungry and plan to have lunch!

This market is held every Saturday, rain or shine, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre, is located 1340 A1A south, about 2 miles south of the Bridge of Lions and 1 mile north of SR 312 on A1A

Click here for the events calendar post for Old City Farmers Market, St Augustine

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Restaurant Week Returns to Jacksonville, August 17 – 23, 2009

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Eat Up Downtown is the best deal in town.  We love eating out – and very much so when it costs less.  Mark your calendar and don’t miss the Restaurant Week event in downtown Jacksonville, Florida.

For a whole week you get the chance to experience exquisite cuisine at an unbeatable price of $25 per person at participating restaurants. There’s a wide variety of restaurants to choose from on the list, from cafés to elegant steak houses, all in the downtown area.

Each restaurant offers a special, three-course dinner menu for $25 per person. So this is a great deal! Make sure to take Mom out for dinner, your family or your friends. Try a new restaurant, or visit an old favorite.

Check out the list of participating restaurants.