Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Bike Week Rolls into Daytona Beach, Florida

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Daytona Beach is the home of Bike Week, one of the largest motorcycle events in the country. This year the event takes place from February 29th to March 9th. Maybe it’s the mild winter, or the beautiful beach, or the fun event that keep people returning to Daytona year after year. Bike Week has been a tradition here since January 24, 1937, which was the inaugural running of the Daytona 200.

Bike Week has changed into a 10-day festival throughout Volusia County in Florida. There are hundreds of events for enthusiasts to enjoy. featuring motorcycle shows, exhibits, concerts and street festivals. The event also features the prestigious Daytona 200 championship motorcycle racing event which showcases the world’s best sports bike racers. Bike Week has been previously designated a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event.Bike Week welcomes hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts every year.

For more information, visit www.officialbikeweek.com or call Daytona Beach Area CVB 1-800-854-1234.

Night Owl Cinema – Back to the Future

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The Night Owl Cinema series at St. Augustine Amphitheatre presents the movie: Back to the Future (1985) with Michael J. Fox. This is a great movie for the whole family, and it’s free.

The Amphitheatre is located on Anastasia Island next to Anastasia State Park and Recreation Area at 1340C A1A South. Click here for directions. Friday, February 29, 2008 8:00 pm

Ben Folds – Savannah, Georgia

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Although mostly noted for his prowess as a pianist, Ben Folds is also a talented multi-instrumentalist who serves as a studio drummer for other musicians in his current hometown of Nashville. His songs recall fellow piano men Billy Joel and Sir Elton John, with a extra infusion of energy and sardonic wit. After the breakup of Ben Folds Five, Folds went solo in 2001 with Rockin’ the Suburbs. His tours are famous for his solo act as “a man and a piano, often having the audience become involved by “playing” the accompanying instruments. And although Folds catalog of songs is a mile deep, his live shows never fail to include fan favorites from The Ben Folds Five days, such as “Philosophy,” “Brick,” and “Army”. His latest discs are Supersunnyspeedgraphic the LP, a compilation of songs originally released on EPs, and a live concert CD/DVD of a performance staged in front of a Nashville audience as MySpace’s first-ever live webcast.

Tickets are $35, plus applicable service fees, available by calling 912-525-5050

Rhythm and Ribs Festival – St Augustine, Florida

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Smack your lips and stomp your feet at this annual festival featuring championship BBQ dishes from around the country. A variety of outstanding entertainment throughout the weekend will be presented. Rhythm and Ribs will take place at Francis Field on Castillo Drive in St. porn videos maiababeee Augustine.
Friday 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $2 for adults, $1 for children 12 & under
Call 904.829.7102 or visit the website for the Rhythm and Ribs Festival for more details.