Coastal Companion

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Killer Sheep at St Marcos Theater – Jacksonville, Florida

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KILLER OF SHEEP, Sunday, January 20th – 1PM screeening at San Marco Theater in Jacksonville. Killer of Sheep examines the black Los Angeles ghetto of Watts in the mid-1970s through the eyes of Stan, a sensitive dreamer who is growing detached and numb from the psychic toll of working at a slaughterhouse.

Killer of Sheep was shot on location in Watts in a series of weekends on a budget of less than $10,000, most of which was grant money. Finished in 1977 and shown sporadically, its reputation grew and grew until it won a prize at the 1981 Berlin International Film Festival.
Killer of Sheep examines the black Los Angeles ghetto of Watts in the mid-1970s through the eyes of Stan, a sensitive dreamer who is growing detached and numb from the psychic toll of working at a slaughterhouse.

Orange County Choppers (OCC) To Take Part In “Australia Day Chall

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 10, 2008 – Pre-game entertainment at the “Australia Day Challenge” will now include a special presentation from the stars of the Discovery Channel series American Chopper. In addition, local television sports director Sam Kouvaris and a dream child from Dreams Come True will also be on hand to help with the presentation. The “Australia Day Challenge”, a historic meeting of the Leeds Rhinos and the South Sydney Rabbitohs, is hosted by the Jacksonville Axemen and JEDC Sports & Entertainment and will be held at UNF’s Hodges Stadium on January 26, 2008.  (Click here to read our previous post about Australia Day Challenge) Russell Crowe and his team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, recently hosted the American Chopper crew while they were in Australia doing research for the Australian-themed motorcycle. The OCC team, including the famed Teutuls, will travel to Jacksonville to take part in the “Australia Day Challenge” and, prior to the game, will present a thank you gift to Crowe and the South Sydney Rabbitohs for Russell’s hospitality to the Teutuls.

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Night of the Living Dead Creator Speaks Out – Jacksonville, Florida

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The famous movie “Night of the Living Dead” is turning 40 years. Friends of the Fest in Jacksonville is celebrating the big birthday with a special “Talkies” event on February 1st, 2008.

The horror movie will be screened in 35mm on February 1st, then on February 2nd at 9:30 the movie will be screen again while George Romero himself provides live commentary throughout the film, sort of a real-life DVD commentary track.
So, if you are a horror fan, mark your calendar for the the event of the year. But Friends of the Fest didn’t stop with the screenings. They went all out and arranged an exclusive dinner for 25 hardcore fans with the legendary filmmaker George Romero. This sounds like a great Christmas gift for the horror movie fan – buy your tickets today because these tickets will disappear fast!

Check out the Talkies website (thetalkies.net) for tickets and more information.


The Great Atlantic Seafood Festival – Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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If you like fried, boiled, grilled, or blackened seafood, you’ll love it at this year’s festival! Come out and enjoy some of Florida’s finest seafood as well as music, rides, arts & crafts, and games for the whole family!

Sea Walk Pavillion, Jacksonville Beach at 12 noon – 10pm on Saturday March 15, 2008
(904) 249-3972 or visit the website.

Aeros, The Illusion of Flight – Jacksonville, Florida

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The explosive fusion of gymnastics and modern dance come together in a visceral collection of exciting choreography that is innovative, creative and powerful. This high flying production is the union of famed choreographers David Parsons (Parsons Dance), Moses Pendleton (Pilobolus) and Daniel Ezralow (MOMIX), This breathtaking theatrical experience is comprised of Olympic Romanian gymnasts performing acrobatic showpieces, daring and elegant duets and humorous group skits that showcase the vivid imagination of the creators.

High-flying daredevil skills performed with impeccable timing in stunning costumes by these dynamic athletes produce a colorful performance that is the best family entertainment coming to North Florida this year!

“AEROS captures the visceral thrill of Olympic gymnastics, caresses it into a more intimate level and glories in the natural grace of the human body!”
– San Francisco Chronicle

Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $34-$42, Students: $10
Visit www.Aeros.org for more information