Coastal Companion

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Julio Cesar Chávez film – Jacksonville, FL

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This film will be playing at The New Jacksonville Landing Cinematheque. Admission is $8.00.
Julio Cesar Chávez is a documentary directed by the international actor, Diego Luna. (Y Tu Mama Tambien, Frida, MILK). It tells the story of a Mexican boxer who went from being a struggling car washer to becoming a legend. Not only do we learn the achievements of a champion, but we also peek into his everyday life. We examine the relationship of his son who has followed his father’s footsteps by achieving success on his own. Through Diego Luna’s directorial debut we are more able to understand the human, social, and political aspects of the life of one of the most important personalities of recent Mexican history.

Interviews with outstanding characters in the boxing industry, journalism, sports and politics, include
Julio César Chávez Jr. , Mike Tyson, Bob Arum, Ana Guevara, Oscar de la Hoya, Fernando Beltran, Carlos Salinas de Gortari, Don King.

For more information visit our website at www.filmfestival.jacksonville.com

The Art of Travel Film – Jacksonville, FL

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The screening of The Art of Travel is $8.00 at The New Jacksonville Landing Cinematheque
Corner Layne is on top of the world. Life seems to be going in the ideal direction until his marriage comes crumbling down at the alter. In the wake of a disastrous betrayal of his best friend and wife-to-be, Conner decides to take the honeymoon solo to Central America, the place of his mother’s birth (Maria Conchita Alonso). In Panama, he joins an expedition to travel through the Darien Gap: 125 miles of jungle in Central America. “The Art of Travel” is about the twists and turns in the jungle of life. Inside these moments are new friends and adventures, even in the wake of our darkest moments.

For more information visit our website at www.filmfestival.jacksonville.com

2nd Annual Charleston Out of the Darkness Community Walk

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The Charleston Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a short scenic walk taking place to help fund research, education, and survivor and awareness programs in the local community. This event will start at 1pm with registration, followed by a short program honoring those that have been lost to suicide and the loved ones that have been left behind by this tragedy. Proceeds will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Music, Information booths, speakers and a Memory Board will be available before and after the walk. Participants can bring a photo for the memory board.

pre-register at www.outofthedarkness.org or register on-site at 1:00 pm. Email (tysonh@musc.edu) or call Heather Tyson at (843) 792-7340 for more details.

It’s completely free to participate in the walk. If desired, walkers can raise funds that will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Registration & check-in will begin at 1 pm, program starts at 1:30 and the walk begins at 2:00pm. The event will conclude after one lap around Hampton Park with a short ceremony.

Charleston Tea Plantation 5K Memorial Run/Walk – Charleston, SC

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Charleston Tea Plantation is having a 5K Memorial Run/Walk to memorialize Theodorsa “Faye” Mitchell. She was born and lived her life on Wadmalaw Island, was a faithful church member and respected throughout the Wadmalaw community. She was employed for many years at the Charleston Tea Plantation. Ms. Faye died of lung cancer on September 23, 2006 while being treated at MUSC. We wish to donate funds raised on her behalf to MUSC for lung cancer research. We know the Wadmalaw Island residence will rally behind our efforts on Faye’s behalf. If you have any additional questions please call 843-559-0383 and ask for Stephen Fernandez.

5K Memorial Run/Walk
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
300 to 500 Registrants

Scuba Santa at South Carolina Aquarium – Charleston

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A very welcome guest from the North Pole will make special appearances in the Great Ocean Tank at select Aquarium dive shows each day from December 1 through December 20. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Santa swim with the fish! For more information call (843) 577-FISH (3474) or visit scaquarium.org.
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Monday, December 1 – Saturday, December 20, 2008
Daily at 3:00 p.m.
South Carolina Aquarium