Restaurant Week on Amelia Island

We recently received this great tip from Amelia Island. If you’ve been thinking about taking out the family or friends for a nice dinner after the holidays, Restaurant Week in Amelia is going to be a great time to try out some new places on the island. And Amelia Island has an excellent selection of good restaurants. During the week, a select number of places offer a special three course meal at a fixed price. Prices range from $19 - $29, which sounds like a good deal for a complete three course meal.

Call ahead to the restaurant to find out more details about the menu and the price.

The list of restaurants is located in the press release below:

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (Dec. 31, 2008) – With an irresistible mix of eclectic dining experiences, Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island is pleased to announce its first-ever Restaurant Week. The new program which runs January 25 through February 1, 2009, will offer area residents and visitors a fixed menu, including three courses and a beverage, ranging from $19 to $29. Additionally, diners may enter to win a “Year of Dining,” with 12, $50 gift certificates to be used once a month for an entire year.

“Our barrier island is home to more than 40 distinctive restaurants, offering everything from fresh-from-the-docks seafood to an authentic mix of extraordinary cuisine,” said Gil Langley, President & CEO of the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Dining is such an important element of our guests’ experience. It’s great to begin 2009 with this exceptional offering.”

Participating Restaurants include:

• Baxter’s Restaurant - (904) 277-4503 - Steakhouse
• Beech Street Grill - (904) 277-3662 - Fine Dining
• Brett’s Waterway Café - (904) 261-2660 - Casual Seafood & Steak Dining
• Café Karibo - (904) 277-5269 - Eclectic American Cuisine
• The Crab Trap - (904) 261-4749 - Seafood
• España Restaurant & Tapas - (904) 261-7700 - Spanish & Portuguese Cuisine
• The Frisky Mermaid - (904) 261-3300 - Bar & Grill
• Gennaro’s Italiano - (904) 261-9400 - Italian Cuisine
• The Golf Club of Amelia - (904) 277-8015 - Three Course Lunch
• Jack and Diane’s - (904) 321-1444 - Steakhouse
• Le Clos - (904) 261-8100 - French Cuisine
• Marina Seafood Restaurant - (904) 261-5310 - Casual Seafood Dining
• O’Kane’s Irish Pub & Eatery - (904) 261-1000 - Irish Cuisine
• Thyme Restaurant - (904) 261-3827 - Italian Cuisine
• The Verandah - (904) 321-5050 - Casual Dining

For more information visit www.ameliaisland.com.

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10K Mud Run Event in Jacksonville

National Multiple Sclerosis Society—North Florida Chapter
Announces Plans for a New Fundraising Event
–Inaugural ‘Mud Run’ Event Planned for February—

Jacksonville, FL (December 9, 2008)—The North Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS-NFL) will add a new fundraiser to their roster of events beginning in 2009. The MS Mud Run Jacksonville will be held February 28, 2009, marking the first time an event of this type will be held in Northeast Florida, announced Jennifer Lee, President of NMSS-NFL.

The MS Mud Run Jacksonville is a 10K, boot camp-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 job very well. “The point is not to finish fast, but to finish with style,” said Lee.

“Mud Runs and similar events have been established in many cities around the country and have been quite successful, with thousands of people participating” added Lee. “We thought this type of event would be a great addition to our fundraising efforts and provide a terrific entertainment opportunity to participants and spectators alike here in Northeast Florida. And it’s a perfect tie-in to the MS positioning of “Join the Movement.’”

NMSS-NFL is well known for its Walk event in the Spring and its Bike event in the Fall. These events, with others, helped the Chapter raise $2.2 million for MS programs and research during 2008.

The MS Mud Run Jacksonville will be held on a parcel of open property at Cecil Commerce Center, from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM on February 28, 2009. Food and beverage vendors will be available and entertainment is planned throughout the day to provide a festival atmosphere for the event. A registration Web site will be available beginning January 1, 2009 at www.mudrunjax.com. Registration fees are $40 per person and each participant will agree to raise a minimum of $100 for NMSS-NFL. Simple online fundraising tools will be available to participants to help them make the fundraising easy.

Volunteer opportunities and event sponsorships are available for individuals and companies wanting to become involved. For information about volunteering, sponsorships or the event in general, visit www.nationalmssociety.org/FLN or call (904) 332-6810.

St. Augustine Region Farmers Market

December 13, 2008
8:30 am	to	12:30 pm

There will be produce, music, food, crafts arts and more available! Come join us this Saturday at the St. Augustine Region Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre parking lot
1340 A1A South, St. Aug.
www.staugamphitheatre.com/farmers.php

Handel’s Messiah - St. Augustine, FL

December 14, 2008

Enjoy the multitude of talent that the St. Augustine Community Choir presents in their annual performance of excerpts from Handel’s Messiah at the Cathedral Basilica located at 38 Cathedral Place.

Call 904.824.2806 for more information.

Uptown Saturday Night in San Marco’s Shopping District - St. Augustine, FL

December 27, 2008

This is one of the most popular events in the Old City — Uptown Saturday Night! From 5 to 9 p.m.,  galleries, antique stores and shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine’s San Marco Shopping District stay open.  Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy live music, refreshments and other activities in a party-like atmosphere . The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for the event. The event is sponsored by the San Marco Avenue Merchants Association.

Call 904.824.3152 or visit our website www.getaway4florida.com for more information.

Cracker - The Last Cowboys of Florida Film Screening at MOCA

December 4, 2008

8:00 pm

Cracker: The Last Cowboys of Florida is screening at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Jacksonville.

Yes, there are cowboys in Florida! Real live roping and riding cowboys, and they have been on the scene for over 250 years. In fact, Florida vies with Texas as the number one cattle-producing state in the USA. Filmed over a course of three years, the director, Victor Milt, soon realized that the life of the Florida cowboy was changing, disappearing before our very eyes. The explosion of land values has forecast an end to large scale ranching and a major loss of wilderness in Florida. This Jacksonville Film Festival favorite, captures the beauty of the old ways, many of which have not changed in hundreds of years with the drama of encroaching civilization. It’s a beautiful and important film documenting America in the throes of change. Receiving standing ovations at festivals everywhere, it is a must-see for any Floridian.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville has partnered with the Jacksonville Film Festival to give Northeast Florida residents the opportunity to see award-winning independent and foreign films from national and international film festivals. The Fall film series concludes this Thursday night at the Museum of Contemporary Art located at 333 N Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. FILMS AT MOCA will continue in February featuring the best in international cinema.
Victor Milt 2008
Run time: 75 min. | USA

The Museum Of Contemporary Art - Jacksonville
333 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL, 32202 USA

$6 for Members; $8 for Non-Members
For more information about MOCA including programs and hours, please visit on-line at http://www.mocajacksonville.org

Breakfast with Santa at MOSH Jacksonville

December 6, 2008
8:30 am	to	10:30 am
December 13, 2008
8:30 am	to	10:30 am

Come to the Museum of Science & History for a relaxing “Breakfast with Santa”! Three continental breakfast sessions are offered on December 6 and 13, beginning at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 a.m. “Breakfast with Santa,” includes Museum admission. Tickets for the holiday event is $12 for adults; $10 for children 3-12; and $3 for children 2 and under.
Reservations and pre-payment are required; space is limited. Please call 396-MOSH, ext. 230 for more information.

St. Johns County Festival of Trees at World Golf Village to Open

St. Johns County Festival of Trees at World Golf Village Set to Open December 5
Opening Night to Feature Activities for Families, Photos with Santa and More
St. Augustine, Fla.

The 2008 St. Johns County Festival of Trees at World Golf Village is set to officially open Friday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. The fourth-annual holiday event, free and open to the public, will showcase decorated trees and wreaths throughout the St. Johns County Convention Center, adjacent to the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.

Opening night activities will include a celebratory ribbon cutting at 6:15 p.m. by Melinda Bergbom, Campaign Chairman, United Way of St. Johns County, and Derek May, Publisher of The St. Augustine Record (Empty Stocking Fund), along with Mark Schwantner, General Manager of the Renaissance Resort and St. Johns County Convention Center.

Additional happenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. will include kids’ cookie decorating, courtesy of the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will add to the festivities with visits and photo opportunities and The Village Church choir will perform a variety of holiday tunes throughout the night in the atrium of the Renaissance Resort.

The festival will showcase trees and wreaths decorated by a variety of companies and organizations throughout the convention center. The event will run through Sunday, Dec. 14 and all proceeds from public monetary votes (minimum $1 bid) as well as a silent auction will benefit two local charities – the United Way of St. Johns County and The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund.

The event will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the final day, Sunday, Dec. 14. For more information on the St. Johns County Festival of Trees, visit the December events calendar at www.wgv.com.

The 2008 St. Johns County Festival of Trees is presented by the World Golf Village Associates: Grande Villas at World Golf Village, Honours Golf, the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village and the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Art & Antique Show in Jacksonville

December 3, 2008

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December 6, 2008

The 2008 Art & Antiques Show in Jacksonville opens its doors on December 3rd with the Benefactor Preview Reception and Opening Night Party and continues through December 6th with a heartwarming children’s fashion show.

This year marks the 32nd year of the popular Art & Antiques Show, which has been recognized as one of the premier antiques and decorative shows in the United States. The show is a benefit for Wolfson Children’s Hospital and features 54 exhibitors and galleries and five renowned lecturers.

Show Hours: Thurs. & Fri., 11 am – 6 pm; Sat., 11 am – 5 pm

Show Admission: $15; Admission & Lecture: $30

Guest Lecturers Series: Thurs., 10 am Renny Reynolds Event and Garden Design, A Gardener’s Dream

Fri., 10 am Charles Faudree Interior Designer, Charles Faudree’s Interiors

Fri., 1 pm Myrna Schkolne Staffordshire Expert, Mirth & Mayhem: Staffordshire Figures 1810 – 1835

Sat., 10 am P. Allen Smith Garden Designer Living in the Garden Home, Holiday Tips and Projects

Special Events Opening night party Dec. 3, 7 – 11 pm; Circus Parade Children’s Fashion Show Dec. 6 1:30 pm
The Show takes place at the historic Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, located at 1000 Water St.

INFO: (904)202-2886

Santa’s Garden Celebration - St. Augustine, FL

December 13, 2008

Bring the entire family to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in the beautiful setting of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The Santa Celebration takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features holiday activities for children including movies on a big screen, hands-on arts and crafts, and sing-alongs and a gingerbread house contest. There will be complimentary hot chocolate and peppermint white hot chocolate, plus food vendors, a holiday plant sale, wreath and ornament making, live entertainment and fresh Christmas trees for sale.

For more information please call 386.446.6783

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