Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Movies in the Park at Treaty Oak in Jacksonville, Fl

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Movies in the Park at Treaty Oak on the Southbank in downtown Jacksonville returns for the spring. Come to downtown and bring the whole family to watch movies under the stars. Bring your own chairs, or blankets – and pack a picnic. Vendors will also sell concessions on site. Well-behaved pets are welcome. Admission to the screening is free. The movies begin at dusk, around 8 p.m.

  • Friday, April 16: Shrek
  • Friday, April 23: Sixteen Candles
  • Friday, April 30: Back To The Future
  • Friday, May 7: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

PARKING:
Free parking available in the Suddath garage on Flagler Street across from the Hampton Inn. Garage.  Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and stay open until 12:00 a.m.

For more information visit downtownjacksonville.org or
call (904) 630-4100.

Treaty Oak Park, 1123 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Fl

Gypsy Cab Indie Film Series in St. Augustine, Florida

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In St Augustine you can always catch a dinner and a movie on the last Wednesday of the month. Get a group of friends together and head to the Gypsy Cab where you can order a drink, relax and enjoy a film chosen especially for the Gypsy Cab audience by The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.

Doors open and dinner starts at 6p.m. Movie starts at 7p.m. Reservations are suggested. Call 904-824-8244 for reservations.
Wednesday, March 31: Macho Macho
Episode I: Fortunato spent years transporting stolen Ferraris to the Arabs. His next trip is going to be his last and pass the baton to Marcello.  An encounter forces a surprising detour.
Episode II: Giulio’s divorce plunged him into depression.  He is supposed to attend a convention in St. Petersburg, but doesn’t want to go. However, Fausto, a colleague is in no doubt: Russia is the land of easy sex.  He puts Giulio in contact with Vito, an on-line organizer of sexual tourism jaunts. Things get out of hand in this comic romp.
April 28: Life is a Banquet
May 31: Don McKay
June 30: Vince & the Fever

Rythm and Ribs Festival in St. Augustine, Fl – 2010

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As you know, spring is one of my favorite times of the year. Festival season is in full swing, the weather is beautiful and it’s a great time to spend time outdoors. If you watched my videos in the past, or followed my posts, you probably already know that I love good food – and I also enjoy good music. The Rythm and Ribs Festival in St Augustine, Florida, has a little bit of both.

The event has been voted St Augustine’s Best festival nine years in a row, so I’m not the only who thinks food and music go together like love and marriage….or maybe I should say burger and fries, wine and cheese or in this case ribs and music.

You never go wrong combining great barbeque with great live music, and last year 20,000 people agreed with me and showed up for the festival weekend.

Rythm and Ribs takes place on March 26th, 27th and 28th at Francis Field in St Augustine. This year rock n roll hall of famer Dave Mason is performing.

For more information about the festival, visit www.rythmandribs.net

Lowcountry Cajun Fest in Charleston, SC

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Zydeco Music Heats up Lowcountry Cajun Fest coming to James Island Country Park outside Charleston, South Carolina.

The 19th annual Lowcountry Cajun Festival is bringing spice and heat to Charleston on Sunday,  March 28, 2010. Experience a little bit of  Louisiana right here on the coast. The Lowcountry Cajun Fest is a fun filled day packed with live music, entertainment, food, children’s activities and more!

Lowcountry cajun festival james island county park charleston south carolinaCome hungry, and take the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cajun and Creole fare prepared by local and regional chefs. There’s even a crawfish eating contest at 2:30 p.m.

Delicious food is not the only attraction, there’ s also a lot of live music  from renowned Zydeco bands.  Taking the stage at 1:00 and 3:30 p.m. will be one of the hottest bands on the Zydeco scene, Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners. Promising to deliver hits that will get folks dancing, Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners have toured the world specializing in traditional Louisiana Zydeco music. Leroy is a throwback to first-generation Zydeco, and has an encyclopedic repertoire of Zydeco, Cajun, Blues, R&B and Country music.

Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Chas

Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Chas will perform at 2:15 and 4:45 p.m. For over 20 years, Nathan and his hard-working band have toured the world bringing their unique brand of authentic Zydeco music to fans around the globe. Uplifting and connected to its place in history, the music of Nathan Williams & the Zydeco Cha Chas is the expression of a remarkable South Louisiana family.

Other festivities include a crafter market and mechanical, inflatable and carnival games for kids. Check www.ccprc.com/cajun for a current entertainment schedule.

Admission is $10. This event is free for ages 12 and under with paying adult.  Call 795-4FUN (4386) or visit website!

lowcountry cajun festival james island county park, charleston, south carolina

The Great Atlantic Music & Seafood Festival, Jax Beach, Florida – 2010

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The Great Atlantic Music & Seafood Festival takes place on Saturday, March 20, 2010.  The motto – or the slogan –  for the  “Celebrating the Salt Life in all of us”, and that seems fitting. After all, what would life on the coast be without great music festivals and seafood festivals, and to combine the two into one event is just pure genius.  The Great Atlantic Music & Seafood Festival takes place at Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on Saturday March 20, 2010.

The event location is SeaWalk Pavilion right on Jacksonville Beach, which is a perfect location for this type of festival. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. and continues all day until 10: 00 p.m at night. Let’s hope for nice warm weather this weekend!

Another great plus that I need to mention is that this is a free festival. That’s right, there is no fee for admission. Just come to as you are to Seawalk Pavilion and hang out for 10 hours of non-stop live music by national recording artists and regional touring bands.  The performances vary from performing rock, blues, Americana, and newgrass sounds.

In addition to the non-stop music, the festival food court serves up a smorgasbord of fresh Florida Seafood anyway you like it – blackened, grilled, steamed… pick your favorite.  For those who are not fond of seafood (believe it or not, there are people like that), there’s other foods as well. And there are  ice cold beverages to quench that salty thirst.

When you get tired of the music or need a break, head over to The Festival Market. Here you’ll find unique and interesting original arts, crafts and more. There’s also lot of fun, friendly, family rides, games and activities for the kids. So bring the whole family!

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
12:30 p.m. Saltwater Grass
2:00 p.m. Chroma
3:30 p.m. Yankee Slickers
5:00 p.m. The Sarah Mac Band
6:15 p.m. kLob
7:30 p.m. Anders Osborne

For more information about the festival, visit City of Jacksonville Beach website.