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On October 29th, 2010, Darius Rucker is coming to St. Augustine, Florida for a concert at the Amphitheatre.
Rucker will release his second country album:
Charleston, SC 1966
Darius become popular as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. In 2008, Rucker began a solo career in country music. But now Darius is coming to St. Augustine for his own concert.
Crosby, Stills and Nash (CSN) is a folk rock group made up of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. Maybe the group is even more known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY) when joined by Neil Young.
The super group are famous for their vocal harmonies, political activism, and long-lasting influence on music. All four members have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Now CSN comes to Jacksonville, Florida on September 25, 2010.
Buy tickets for Crosby, Stills & Nash now!
Festival season goes into swing as soon as life goes back to normal i.e. the kids go back to school. One of the busiest weekends is of course Labor Day Weekend (click here to read our previous post about Labor Day events in Florida). For the remainder of the month of September, here are a few ideas for things to do in Northeast Florida.
Music by the Sea Concert – St. Augustine Beach, Florida
Sept 8, Sept 15, Sept 29
On two occasions in September – the 8tth, 15th and 29th – you have an opportunity enjoy live music on the beach.
Artrageous Artwalk Fernandina – Amelia Island, Fl
September 11, 2010, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalks. Meet the artists and enjoy a vast array of fine art. This month the featured artists at the Island Art Associaion co-op gallery is the Fiber Group. The gallery is located at 18 N. 2nd Street. For more information call 904-277-0717
Cycling Festival – St. Augustine, Fl
Sept 11 – 12, 2010
Are you interested in finding a more planet friendly mode of transportation – or do you just like bicycles? If so, this is a festival you don’t want to miss. The Cycling Festival takes place on September 11 – 12, 2010, at St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
Visit the Cycling Festival website
From bicycle touring to an exposition of bike vendors and food, this second annual event features North Florida Bicycle Club’s Endless Watermelon Ride; Vendors from local bicycle shops and bike manufacturers; Adult and Children’s Bicycle Safety Course; and performances by two live bands, Pili Pili and Trap Door.
Florida Heritage Book Festival – St Augustine, Fl
Sept 24 – 25,2010
This is the 3rd Florida Heritage Book Festival in the first city. If you are interested in writing or just love reading, this is a literary event for you. Best-sellers, writers’ workshops, authors in schools and Literary Legends are just some of the favorites of this preeminent event.
Wings and Wheels at Craigs Airport
Sept 25 from 10 – 4 pm
This is a dream come true for boys and girls who love machines. This festival combines “wheels†such as cars and trucks to “wings†– the airplanes. Read more about the event in our previous post - just click here.
Uptown Saturday Night – St Augustine, Fl
Sept 25, 2010 from 5-9 pm.
Get ready for a party after dark – or should we say at dusk? The Uptown Saturday Night is one of St. Augustine’s most popular recurring events taking place at the end of the month in San Marcos Shopping District. Antique stores, art galleries, and others remain open from 5 – 9 p.m.
St Augustine Garrison at Fort Mose
Experience living history demonstrations conducted by authentic colonial Spanish reenactors on the last Saturday of each month. The demonstration take place at 11 a.m.
Fort Mose State Park is located off US 1 North
Fort Mose State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, FL 904.823.2232
Home and Patio Show – Jacksonville, Florida
Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2010
At the Jacksonville Home & Patio Show you can find all kinds of products for your home. Come to this show or take a look at new products, listen to experts or participate in workshops, get ideas and inspirations for your next renovation project, find out about hurricane season must-haves, cool gadgets and find the best home improvement deals. More than 500 vendors will give guests a chance to see, touch and feel the hottest in home products- and go home with ideas and tips that can be put to immediate use.
Click here to visit our special page for the Home and Patio Show in Jacksonville
Other Jacksonville stories:
David Allen Coe in Jacksonville in September
Black Crowes perform on the coast
Crosby,Stills and Nash comes to Jacksonville, Florida
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Charleston, South Carolina , is the perfect place to visit for a weekend getaway. The beautiful city with its international flair and southern charm, makes it the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend. Charleston is also known for its many restaurant and renown chefs. The city even boosts to popular food festivals every year; BBT Wine & Food Festival in the spring and Taste of Charleston in the fall.
Take a horsedrawn carriage ride around the historic district, and let your guide tell you about the fascinating history of Charleston. When you have limited time to explore, a guided tour is well worth paying for. You’ll get a great overview and you’ll be able to easily figure out where you want to return to for more details. You might also want to stop by the visitor center downtown for maps, brochures and more details.
There’s always a lot happening in Charleston, but here is the list of the big annual events coming up this fall.
2010 MOJA Arts Festival
A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts
September 23 – October 3, 2010
A Swahili word meaning “One,†MOJA is recognized for its ability to bring people together through a celebration of Western and world cultures. Highlighting African-American and Caribbean fine arts, MOJA will showcase everything from gospel, dance, poetry, storytelling, theatre, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food, and more. For more information, call (843) 724-7305 or visit www.mojafestival.com.
Museum Mile Weekend in Charleston
September 25 – 26, 2010
Charleston is rich in history and culture, and the city has several museums. Â If this history is something you love, or you want to visit the museums, don’t forget about this special weekend. You can visit the museums at a reduce rate during this time. Read all about it on our page for Museum Mile Weekend.
34th Annual Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens
September 23 – October 24, 2010
This event is sponsored by the Preservation Society of Charleston. Visitors tour breathtaking gardens, private homes, churches and public buildings showcasing architecture from the early Georgian period to the 20th century. The tours explore Charleston’s neighborhoods which emanate with a culture that started in the Colonial area. For additional information, go to our special event page for Fall Tour of Homes and Gardens, Charleston please call (843) 722-4630 or visit www.preservationsociety.org.
Taste of Charleston
October 8 – 10, 2010
The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association hosts this three-day gastronomical extravaganza highlighting lowcountry cuisine. It features some of Charleston’s finest, nationally recognized chefs. In addition to opportunities to sample the chefs’ creations, the event features an Iron Chef Competition, wine and beer classes, an art walk and live music.
Please visit www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com or call
(843) 577-4030 for more information or read more on our Taste of Charleston page
Toby Keith is one of the country music industries most consistent hitmaker – and one of the most hardworking artists around. He has sold more then 30 million albums and somehow at the same time he has also managed to be one of the top touring artists for a decade. He has been honored by BMI for 63 million broadcast performances, and he’s not slowing down anytime soon.
Now this mega-star is coming to the coast on September 5, 2010, he’s performing at the St Augustine Amphitheatre. You don’t want to miss this concert, it’s not everyday we have big names like this visiting. Don’t wait, because this is going to be a very popular event, so reserve your tickets today.
Click here to buy tickets for Toby Keith in St.Augustine
