Coastal Companion

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New Work and Jazz. Art exhibition Opening – Ponte Vedra

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NEW WORK: Sarah Dodd, Cris Coleman, Matthew Abercrombie

This exhibition of three Northeast Florida artists will feature mixed media, drawing, painting, printmaking and photography. The distinctive vision of these emerging beaches artists boldly illustrates trends in contemporary art today.

Exhibition Opening on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Exhibition runs from October 19 – November 30, 2007
Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy music by the Jason Anderson Trio, incredible libations at The Twisted Martini bars and tasty treats created by The Chefs Garden.

This exhibition opening is free for our community due to our wonderful member support and the generous corporate support of Regions Bank, Florida Arts and Culture Division of Cultural Affairs, The Twisted Martini and Chefs Garden.

Visit www.ccpvb.org for more information

Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular – Florida

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Read about Sea & Sky Spectacular – Jacksonville, Florida 2009 by clicking here!

On Nov. 2-4, 2007, this action-packed event at the Jacksonville Beaches will feature a dynamic over-the-ocean sky show highlighted by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels along with other military and civilian flight teams. Other activities include a street festival with Aviation Alley Autograph Sessions, Kiddy Hawk Kids Area, live entertainment, displays, simulators, military apparatus and booths, interactive games and more!

Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront
Free Admission

Enchanted Forest – St. Augustine, Florida

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Young children will be able to go through a “scare-free” walking loop filled with magical fairytale scenes, music and sparkling lights, great for young children and light hearted adults. The Enchanted Forest is from 6 to 9 p.m. at Anastasia State Park and is $4 per person. Please enter the park at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre located at 1340 A1A South.

Anastasia State Park, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Enter at St. Augustine Amphitheatre
6 to 9 p.m. Admission: $4 per person

Thursday, Oct. 25 – Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007
904.461.2033

Holy Concert Series Classical Chamber Music Performance – Charleston, S.C.

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Chamber Music Charleston presents Holy Concert Series Classical Chamber Music Performance. Enjoy an afternoon of chamber music for winds including Mendelssohn’s Concert Piece for Clarinet, Bassoon and Piano and Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances arranged for Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon and Piano. The performance in this historic venue will include a post-concert introduction to the history and art of First Baptist Church. First Baptist Church, 61 Church St. on Oct. step daughter yesenia_curly 28 at 3p.m. $25. For tickets and more information, please call 843-763-4941 or visit www.ChamberMusicCharleston.org.

The Art of Decorative Dining- St. Augustine, Florida

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Learn about elegant dining displays at this presentation featuring twenty designer table settings by noted local hosts and designers displayed in five historic houses. Each setting demonstrates how to create a special and attractive tablescape using an artful mix of affordable and collectible antiques as well as treasured family heirlooms. The Art of Decorative Dining is from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth W. Dow Museum of Historic Houses (formerly Old St. Augustine Village) located at 149 Cordova Street in St. Augustine.

Admission is $50 per person and includes an elegant cocktail party with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and live music. kenneth W. Dow Museum of Historic Houses (formerly Old St. Augustine Village)
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 Hours: 5 to 9 p.m.
Admission: $50

Kenneth W. Dow Museum of Historic Houses
149 Cordova Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

904.823.9722