Gate River Run in Jacksonville 2010
The Gate River Run in Jacksonville, Florida, is the largest 15K in the U.S. and this year it will once again served as the official USA 15K Championship.
The 33rd Annual Gate River Run on March 13, 2010, is set to be the biggest and best event ever.
In 2009, more than 18,000 runners and walkers participated [...]
Riverside Arts Market Re-Opens for Spring 2010
Winter has definitely left the coast – and a sign of spring is the re-opening of the Riverside Arts Market (RAM) on Saturday March 6, 2010. The Riverside Arts Market is located next to the St Johns River and here you’ll find local arts and crafts, produce, flowers, and you can watch entertainment on stage [...]
First Wednesday Art Walk in Jacksonville March 3, 2010
Maybe winter has finally left Florida, about time I say. I checked the weather report today and it says that the weather for Wednesday is partly cloudy but with a high temperature of 55 F, so we should be OK for the art walk.
The theme for March 3, 2010: Rock ‘n’ Roll, so you don’t [...]
Scottish Games & Festival 2010 Jacksonville, Florida
This popular festival promises to bring a “wee bit o’ Scotland” to the coast, with bagpipes, music, dancing and more.
The Northeast Florida Scottish Games & Festival include Kilted Golf Tournaments, Pub Crawls, Kirkin‘ o‘ the Tartans, Whiskey Tasting, Parades of Tartans & Ceilidh (Scottish Musical Evenings).
There’s also live entertainment with a variety of groups such [...]
World Class Service at Jacksonville Airport
We always loved flying from Jacksonville, it’s quick and easy to get in and out at the airport.
So we were not surprised when we read this press release about the customer service at Jacksonville Airport, Florida.
Jacksonville International Airport’s Customer Service
Recognized as Among the Best in the Industry
Two New Surveys Show JAX Providing World-class Service [...]
MS Mud Run Jacksonville 2010
National Multiple Sclerosis Society—North Florida Chapter Holds Second Annual “MS Mud Run Jacksonville”
The MS Mud Run Jacksonville is a 10K, military-style obstacle course race, with most of the obstacles surrounded by (or consisting entirely of) mud. Individuals, teams of two and teams of five will compete for prizes and the satisfaction of a doing a dirty [...]
Breast Cancer Marathon – Jacksonville, Florida
The big marathon with takes place in Jacksonville, Florida every year in February. This is the third time for 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer.
Race Weekend Schedule
Friday, February 19, 2010
Health & Fitness Expo
Hours 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida
On-site registration and packet pick-up are available [...]
First Wednesday Art Walk, Jacksonville, FL – February 2010
Art Walk in February in downtown Jacksonville, Florida
Check out our First Wednesday Art Walk Jacksonville, Florida, page and watch our video and download this month’s map.
February 3, 2010: Ladies Night
February is the month of Valentine’s Day and the theme for this month’s art walk is “Ladies Night”, lots of special treats for ladies. You don’t [...]
The Black Eyed Peas Tour comes to Jacksonville, Florida
Three-time Grammy Award winning recording artist, The Black Eyed Peas announced today that Ludacris will be joining opening act LMFAO on their highly anticipated world tour. Described as the ultimate Black Eyed Peas party experience, it also marks the first time that the group – will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie – is united for a [...]
Marilyn Monroe: Life as a legend exhibit – Jacksonville, Fl
Marilyn Monroe: Life as a Legend is a travelling exhibit hosted by MOCA – the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. The exhibit highlights the life of the beloved actress Marilyn Monroe by featuring the works of over 50 artists including Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bert Stern.
In 1999 the American Film Institute ranked [...]
A Chorus Line comes to Jacksonville, Florida
Can you dance? If you do, auditioning for a part might be something you’re used to, but for most of us, this is unfamiliar territory. To perform on stage and to become a star is a dream for many dancers. An audition is a chance of a lifetime, all your training, hard work, sweat and [...]
The 2010 SEC Gymnastics Championship – Jacksonville, Fl
The Southeastern Conference has awarded the 2010 SEC Gymnastics Championship to Jacksonville, Fla., SEC Commissioner Mike Slive announced today. The championship will be hosted by the Gator Bowl Association.
“We are excited about the opportunity to have our gymnastics championship at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena,” said Slive. “Gymnastics has been very popular in the SEC [...]
From Monroe to Ocean, Architecture and Jazz. Explore in Jacksonville, Fl
The Beaches Museum & History Center present the work of award-winning architect, William Morgan, Jan. 16 through Feb. 13, 2010. Maintaining that there is no such thing as primitive architecture but only primitive means, Morgan relates buildings and human activity to the ecological context, thus revealing the universality of phenomena while also advocating creative [...]
New Year’s Eve in Jacksonville
Ring in the New Year downtown Jacksonville
New Year’s is always a big deal in Jacksonville, and not only because of the big game. Many of us can’t wait to say goodbye to 2009 and ring in a new brighter year. Come to downtown and plan to spend the day!
Downtown Jacksonville starts its celebration early with [...]
Holiday Events for the Family in Jacksonville, Florida
Many of us have friends and family visiting for the holidays, or we have kids who are home from school. Sometimes you just need something to do that fits the whole family. We have found a few events the family can enjoy together, and these events will� get you into the holiday spirit without breaking [...]
Gator Bowl Events 2010 – Jacksonville
New Year’s means parade, fireworks and football — at least in Jacksonville, Florida. As you know, The 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl will showcase the West Virginia Mountaineers vs. the Florida State Seminoles. The big game kicks off at 1:00 pm on New Year’s Day at the stadium.
The River City is going to attract a [...]
A Christmas Carol on IMAX in St Augustine
Disney’s “A Christmas Carol,” starring Jim Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-Come, will premiere on the largest IMAX screen in northeast Florida Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. The film will be a special engagement at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater with tickets being $13 for [...]
Right Whale Festival Video – Jacksonville, Fl
The North Atlantic right whales are endangered, there are only about 350 whales remaining. These mammals are threatened by human activities.
The Right Whale Festival in Jacksonville Beach took place to celebrate the start of the calving season. The goal of the festival is to engage, inform and inspiring the community about right whales, their [...]
First Wednesday Art Walk in Jacksonville on Dec 2nd, 2009
Come to downtown Jacksonville for the First Wednesday Art walk and celebrate the holiday season.
The Art Walk in Jacksonville, Florida, is a free, self-guided tour of downtown’s galleries and museums, as well as cultural venues, restaurants and businesses.
First Wednesday Art walk takes place monthly from 5-9 p.m. – rain or shine. The Art Walk takes [...]
The Rugby movie “Invictus” and the Jacksonville Axemen
The Jacksonville Axemen are inviting all local Rugby players, supporters and fans to join them for a night at the movies on December 11 for the opening of the new Rugby movie “Invictus”. The Axemen have designed the night as a fundraiser for the Jacksonville area USO and also for the local Rugby Clubs to [...]
Fleming Island Farmers Market – Florida
Beginning December 5th, 2009, Fleming Island Farmer’s Market will open it’s doors to the local community every Saturday rain or shine!
The market will be located at the parking lot of Fleming Island Shoppes off Highway 17, at the Village Square Parkway.
For more information on this market, please email info@globalgreenup.com or call 904 236 9966/407 [...]
Jacksonville Sharks Coming to Town
The Jacksonville Sports Group held a press conference at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Stadium where they unveiled the team name for the newly formed AF1 team – Jacksonville Sharks.
Jacksonville Sharks will play their home games at the arena.
The 2010 season tickets will include nine home games and prices will start at $45.
The Arena Football 1 [...]
Jacksonville Light Parade 2009
The St. Johns River sparkles in holiday cheer during the Jacksonville Light Parade on November 28. Sailboats and other boats festively decorated for the holidays will parade down the river in the heart of Downtown. Boaters will light up the sails and dress up as Santas and wave to the crowds along the riverbanks. Don’t [...]
Santas of the Old World – Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
A most unique holiday exhibition will take place at the Cultural Center from December 2nd through December 9th, 2009, when Dannehl M. Twomey’s wonderfully creative “Santas of the Old World: Toys, Legends & Traditions” will be display. Dannehl creates Santas that appear to have been made in the 1800’s and sculpts each head individually [...]
