Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Hurry – Get Your Ticket for Dinner and a Movie!

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We’ve heard rumors that there are still a few tickets left for our July 28, Dinner and a Movie, held at the Gypsy  Comedy Club on Anastasia Blvd.. The Grand, a comedy by writer/director Zak Penn, is set around an international poker tournament and stars Werner Herzog, Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, and Ray Romano. The ticket price ($25 plus tax and tip) includes a buffet dinner, a movie, and a $5 donation (thanks) to the St. Johns Cultural Council.  Dinner starts at 6p.m. and the movie starts at  7:00p.m. Read more about the event here .

Call  now to reserve a seat: 824-8244.

Sounds on Centre – Fernandina, Florida

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The Historic Fernandina Business Association is proud to present SOUNDS ON CENTRE. This free community concert is held the First Friday of each month from March through October in the historic downtown on Centre Street between 2nd & Front from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. This month’s band is Out of Hand so bring a chair, your dancing shoes (just in case) and a smile and song in your heart.

For additional information, visit www.downtownfernandina.com

Fort Clinch Union Garrison – Amelia Island, Florida

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Living history interpreters recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War between the States. Activities may include powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, as well as soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen. For details call (904) 277-7274.

The Art of Spoken Word – Jacksonville, Florida

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Spoken Word is a monthly event for artists, writers, and others who enjoy poetry, storytelling and music.
The lobby of the Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum is transformed into a casual cafe for live open-mic performances by local poets, playwrights, orators, musical vocalists and anyone who has words to share.
For more information about the event please call (904) 632-5555 or visit the website at www.ritzlavilla.org.

Talbot Critter – Jacksonville, Florida

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Join a park ranger to learn about the species that inhabit the natural communities of the undeveloped barrier islands of northeast Florida. The program will take place at pavilion one on Little Talbot Island. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with regular park admission.

For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org.