A fantastic family event! Bring your friends and family and gather to watch over 75 units parade down Butler Avenue.
Butler Avenue, Tybee Island
This parade takes place on March 15th, 2008 at 3 p.m.
1.800.868.2322 or www.tybeevisit.com
24th Annual Blessing of the Fleet – Jacksonville, Florida
Bring the entire family to the downtown riverfront for the Blessing of the Fleet to witness many of the First Coast’s finest vessels participate in this visually stunning blessing ceremony. Have your boat blessed for the upcoming navigational season! The parade will be blessed by Father Kamal Al-Rahil of the St. George Antiochian Church.
Sunday March 16, 2008 Northbank Riverfront Park in Downtown Jacksonville. Arrive downtown by 1:30 pm
Call 904-630-3690
Aeros, The Illusion of Flight – Jacksonville, Florida
The explosive fusion of gymnastics and modern dance come together in a visceral collection of exciting choreography that is innovative, creative and powerful. This high flying production is the union of famed choreographers David Parsons (Parsons Dance), Moses Pendleton (Pilobolus) and Daniel Ezralow (MOMIX), This breathtaking theatrical experience is comprised of Olympic Romanian gymnasts performing acrobatic showpieces, daring and elegant duets and humorous group skits that showcase the vivid imagination of the creators.
High-flying daredevil skills performed with impeccable timing in stunning costumes by these dynamic athletes produce a colorful performance that is the best family entertainment coming to North Florida this year!
“AEROS captures the visceral thrill of Olympic gymnastics, caresses it into a more intimate level and glories in the natural grace of the human body!â€
– San Francisco Chronicle
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $34-$42, Students: $10
Visit www.Aeros.org for more information
73rd Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens – Georgia
Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience some of Savannah’s most beautiful gardens and homes on March 27 – 30, 2008 . This increasingly popular tour features a different Savannah neighborhood every day. Guests visit approximately six gardens which include both private homes and/or gardens during a three hour period. Tours are self-guided, so you may visit the homes in the order you prefer and walk at your own pace. Tour volunteers will be available to answer questions. Call 1-877-SAVANNAH for more information.
The Opera Tosca – Jacksonville, Florida
Puccini’s TOSCA is set amid the political turmoil of 19th-century Rome. Floria Tosca, the beautiful opera singer, finds herself torn between the painter she loves and the loathsome chief of police who holds her lover’s fate in his hands. Friendship, love, and patriotism are all tested in this magnificent melodrama filled with intriguing characters and the thrilling music of Puccini, making it a must-see.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 7:30pm
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Moran Theater, 300 West Water Street Jacksonville FL,32202
904 632-3373
Admission: $35 – 55