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Award-winning Documentary Screening – Jacksonville, Fl

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The Award-winning Documentary “Africa’s Daughters” is screening on December 7th at the San Marco Theater in Jacksonville.
This documentary is the winner of the Atlanta Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Documentary, “Africa’s Daughters” . The film captures the inspiring journey of two Ugandan girls with one big dream: to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.

Local filmmaker Natalie Halpern will be present at the screening and available for a Q&A afterwards.
Tickets are $10, and the money will go to help Ruth and Hoctavia, the two girls in the film, pay for college in Uganda. Visit the website for more information.

Breakfast with Santa at MOSH Jacksonville

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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.

Art & Antique Show in Jacksonville

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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

First Wednesday Art Walk in December – Jacksonville

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First Wednesday Art Walk on December 3rd in downtown Jacksonville.

This is the popular monthly self-guided art walk in downtown Jacksonville. The event happens every first Wednesday, so lace up your best walking shoes and come to an art extravaganza and join hundreds of art lovers. Over 40 downtown venues participate, most of them are located within a six block radius. You get to view the creative talent of Jacksonville artists, listen to live music and you can enjoy free food & drink samples. You can pick up your map at Art Walk Headquarters and get ready for a fun evening out!

North Bank, Headquarters at 100 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 634-0303

New Year’s Eve Spectcular – Jacksonville Riverfront, FL

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beautiful patriotismNew Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular Midnight Downtown Jacksonville Presented by The City of Jacksonville Count down to 2009 with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River to light up the night sky and celebrate the New Year. Fireworks will be shot from one barge in front of The Jacksonville Landing and another barge in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The fireworks can be viewed from the Northbank and Southbank

For more information call (904)630-3690 or visit our website at http://www.coj.net/