4th Annual Dog Days in the Park – Jacksonville, Florida
The 4th Annual Dog Days in the Park will take place at the Confederate Park in Jacksonville on Saturday September 19th, 2009 from 11.00 am – 5.00 pm. This is an off-leash dog park, so pack up your pets, friends and family, and head out to a fun Saturday in the park for everyone.
This event offers a lot of fun for both humans and their best friends. It’s a packed program with Disc-Connected K9, Pals and Paws Agility demo, Jumpin’ Jax flyball & paws, costume contest (for dogs), pet blessing and a Look-a-like-contest for pet and owner.
This event is a fundraiser for the Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club (SACRC).
All proceeds from the event will be used for the rescue program. Find out how you can help by visiting the website
Springfield’s off-leash dog park is located in Confederate Park at 956 Hubbard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. The dog park is on the east side of Hubbard.
(Click here for directions to Confederate Park in Jacksonville)
This is a great park for both people and pets.
Small dog play area and large dog play area, each with a separate double gate entry
Waste pick-up stations
Shade structures with benches
K9 and people water fountains
Vinyl-coated 6′ fence for all areas of the park
Charleston Green Fair 2009
The Green Fair in Charleston has grown in popularity, and no wonder. Here you can find lots of fun and interesting things about how to live green in South Carolina. The Charleston Green Fair 2009 main event takes place on September 27.
But the festival actually kicks off already on Tuesday September 22nd with a Sustainable Seafood Dinner initiative, but tickets are very limited. When we checked they were almost sold out, so if you’re interested, hurry over to the website now and you might get lucky.
On Friday September 25th it’s time for the Green Business Expo with panels and workshops. Click here for more information.
On Saturday September 26th watch the GreenFlix at the Visitor’s Centers Bus Terminal, downtown Charleston, at 7 pm.
Sunday is the big day for the big Green Fair at Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Watch the video below for a fun introduction or visit www.CharlestonGreenFair.com for more information.
Scottish Games and Highland Gathering – Charleston 2009
Charleston celebrates Scottish Heritage at the 38th annual Scottish Games and Highland Gathering. This festival has it all from athletics, to music and of course dancing.
Scottish heritage is something many Americans celebrate, which might be one of the reasons why this festival is so popular in South Carolina. The number of Americans of Scottish descent today is estimated to be 20 to 25 million, (up to 8.3% of the total US population), and Scots-Irish, 27 to 30 million according to Wikipedia. And the Scottish influence is especially strong in South Carolina.
This festival offers has a little bit of everything and is great fun for the whole family. Here you can enjoy Scottish heavy athletics, from caber toss to hammer throwing and much more. Heavy athletics is really fun to watch.
The event holds one of the largest drum and pipe competitions in the southeast! The award-winning City of Charleston Police Pipes and Drums is the host band for the Charleston Games.
As icing on the cake, there’s of course dancing as well. For the complete schedule and tickets, visit www.charlestonscots.org. The event takes place on September 19 from 9.00 am to 5 pm at Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston.
You see the brochure with the program and pricing, click here.
MOJA Arts Festival in Charleston, SC 2009
It’s time again for the annual MOJA Arts Festival in Charleston. This is a celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. Nearly half of MOJA’s events are admission-free and the remainder are offered at very modest ticket prices. The upcoming festival is scheduled for September 24 – October 4, 2009.
The MOJA Arts Festival includes visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B music, storytelling, theatre, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food, and much, much more. In addition of a wide variety of presentations, MOJA also includes an educational outreach programs in the public schools and senior outreach in senior citizen homes.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Sept. 27
•THEATRE – One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show, written by Don Evans, is Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc. offering for this year’s festival. Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain Street. Admission: Adults $20.00; Seniors/Students $15.00 with ID. September 24, 25 – 11:00am; September 26 – 3:00pm; September 27 – 7:00pm; September 23, 24, 26 – 8:00pm.
Saturday, Sept. 26
•“AN EVENING OF JAZZ UNDER THE STARS WITH LALAH HATHAWAY†National recording artist, LALAH HATHAWAY performs under the stars in a familiar romantic cabaret setting. The evening also features two of Charleston’s favorite artists–the Charlton Singleton Group and opening the evening with his usual dynamic performance style, violinist Daniel Davis. College of Charleston Cistern Yard, 66 George Street. General Admission: $25.00; College students with ID $20.00. For reserved tables, please call (843) 724-7308. 7:30pm. Saturday, Sept. 26
Sunday, Sept. 27
•A CLASSICAL ENCOUNTER – Duo recital by cellist, Kenneth Law, Professor of Cello at Converse College, Spartanburg, SC and pianist Stephen Buck performing works by Faure, Piazzolla and Rubinstein, classical composers. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau Street. Admission: $10.00. 2:00pm-3:00pm.
Sunday, Sept. 27
•GOSPEL CONCERT – “A Back Home Gospel Hour†– MOJA presents Gospel Divas, Lynn-Marie Boone, Joy Pryor, and Gwendolyn Rodgers and the Men of Gospel, Rev. Randolph Miller, Anthony Burke and Mario Desassure in an old fashioned Back Home Gospel Hour. Joining the ensemble is Javetta Campbell with a special appearance by Minister Herbert Beard. Enjoy gospel music at its best. Trinity United Methodist Church, 273 Meeting Street. Admission: $10.00. 4:00pm.
Friday, Oct. 2
•DANCE – Ballethnic Dance Company from Atlanta, GA returns to MOJA to bring the magic of dance to the stage. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street. Admission: $15.00. 7:30pm.
Saturday, Oct. 3
•R&B CONCERT – The MEHD Group presents the international recording artist, THE O’JAYS performing live on stage at the Family Circle Tennis Center.
For more information, please visit our Web site at www.mojafestival.com or call (843) 724-7305. Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island. Admission: $22.00, 30.00 & $40.00. For VIP tables, please call (843) 724-7308. Limited tables available. 7:30pm.
For more information visit the website www.mojafestival.com
or call 843-724-7305
