Who can resist a good debate? Even if you’ve had enough of political debates, check this one out. This is a different kind of debate. Here you can satisfy your passion for great seafood chowder at the Conch House Marina’s celebrated annual Great Chowder Debate. More than 30 area restaurants will compete to see who has the best chowder – each special entry is available for tasting with taste tickets sold for $1 each. An astounding variety of chowders will be available – from local favorites like the Menorcan chowders to an assortment of New England chowders – made with clams, conch, lobster, scallops and crab and laced with secret concoctions of herbs and spices. The event starts at noon and runs throughout the day. All proceeds benefit the Shriners’ Hospitals for Crippled Children. The Conch House Marina is located at 57 Comares Avenue in St. Augustine.
Conch House Marina, 57 Comares Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008
904.829.8646
A Night of Storytelling – Jekyll Island, Georgia
Milbre Burch, A Night of Storytelling at Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Georgia. Master storyteller Milbre Burch of Columbia, Missouri, performs a concert of her finest stories for this event that begins at 7:30 p.m: “A Haunting Good Night – Scary Stories for Adults.” This is a rare opportunity to hear one of the nation’s most distinguished tellers. An internationally known storyteller, award-winning recording artist, published poet and writer, and respected teacher of her craft, Burch is a storyteller in every sense of the word. She was nominated for a Grammy Award in February in the category, “Spoken Word for Children.â€
Ms. Burch has appeared at the National Storytelling Festival numerous times and received a “Storytelling Oscar,†the Circle of Excellence Award, from the National Storytelling Network in 1999. In addition she has been featured at spoken word and theatre festivals across the nation and in twelve European cities. Ms. stepdaughter mumia112 Burch has performed with the Lincoln Center Institute in New York, the Music Center on Tour, the Performing Tree and the University of Phoenix in California. In addition she has been a teaching artist for the National Conversations Project of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Her work in designing and implementing a now-ten-year-old storytelling residency at the Walden School in Pasadena, California, has been lauded as a national model at education conferences across the country. Following her performance at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel is a dessert reception where the audience may meet the artist. This event takes place on Friday, October 31, 2008 at 7:30pm
$15.00 per person
Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllislandclub.com
Greater Jacksonville Agriculture Fair
The Greater Jacksonville Agriculture Fair invites you to join us as we annually celebrate our heritage, culture and community, by providing good wholesome family fun, great entertainment, friendly competition and educational experiences for the whole family! The Fair is where agriculture, industry, education and recreation unite in a cooporative effort for twelve days to dynamically portray the resources and accomplishments of the Jacksonville area.
All concerts are free with fair admission: $8 Adults, $5 children 6-12 and seniors. VIP seating available for an additional $12 for some shows.
Oct., 29 Justin Moore, 8 p.m.
Oct. 30 James Otto, 8 p.m.
Oct. 31 Eric Church, 8 p.m.
Nov. 1 Southbound, 8 p.m.
Nov. 2 Mint Julep, 8 p.m.
Nov. 3 Jason Michael Carroll, 8 p.m.
Nov. 4 Lee Brice, 8 p.m.
Nov. 5 Phil Vassar, 8 p.m.
Nov. 6 Poco, 8 p.m.
Nov. 7 Everlife, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 8 Natural Truth, 8 p.m.
Nov. 9 Upright ‘08 Christian Rock Festival, 1 p.m.
Visit www.jacksonvillefair.com for more information and the complete schedule.
Georgia-Florida “Frat Bash” on Amelia Island
At the Grand Pavilion. Dance & Party with two of America’s all-time favorite recording acts …the legendary Tams and “The party band of the south”, The Swingin’ Medallions!
Menu includes: Open Bar, Sautéed Gator Tail, Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwiches, Hot Dogs & Pasta Salad.
No one under 21 will be permitted. Public Welcome! For tickets information, call 904-491- 4646.
Amelia Island Plantation’s Halloween Carnival
Enjoy a family carnival complete with hayrides, carnival games, candy, food, costumes and more!
From 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm, the Haloween Carnival will take place at The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. For more information, call (904) 491-4646.