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.
Exhibition Opening – Ponte Vedra, Florida
This is a creative, fun way to meet your neighbors and enjoy fantastic art!The Celebration Continues: Additional Selections from the Artist Members
January 18 at the Ponte Vedra Cultural Center. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Private reception for the Renaissance Society. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Open to the public
Juried by artist Jo Sinclair, this exhibition features additional entries from our juried members exhibition. Chris Wilson will perform blues guitar while The Twisted Martini serves creative libations and The Chef’s Garden presents delectable hors d’oeuvres.
Innovative Young Professional Group – Ponte Vedra, Florida
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (January 11, 2008) Join the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach and the World Affairs Council in celebrating the launch of an exciting new organization called the Young Advocates for Cultural Awareness (YACA) on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.
Orange County Choppers (OCC) To Take Part In “Australia Day Chall
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 Challengeâ€, 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.
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Appoints General Manager
AMELIA ISLAND, Fl. — January 10, 2008 — Mike Spino has been appointed General Manager of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival (AICMF), Katharine B Monahan, President of the Festival’s Board of Directors, announced today. Spino will be responsible for all operations of the highly regarded, multi-week event, including planning, venue preparation, sales, public relations and administration. Monahan noted “Mike brings proven management skills and a genuine love for chamber music to the Festival. We are pleased to bring him into our organization.”