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The new Mount Pleasant Pier in is open and Shaggin’ on the Cooper is back. Take your sweetheart by the arm and head to the pier for a romantic evening under the stars, where you can dance the night away on Saturday, May 22, 7 – 11:00 p.m.
Dance the night away under the stars at the new Mount Pleasant Pier while enjoying live classic oldies and beach music performed by Palmetto Soul.
Beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Â Gates open at 7pm. Live music begins at 8pm.

Only 800 tickets will be sold, no advance purchase. But tickets ($10 per person) will be available for purchase at the Pier shop beginning at 4pm on the day of each event.

For more information, visit www.ccprc.com

The 2010 Jacksonville Craft and Import Beer Festival promises to be even bigger and better than last year. Beer enthusiast from the area will gather at the Veterans Memorial Arena to taste over 200 beers from 35 different breweries. Many local restaurants are participating at the beer festival and serving great food to pair with the craft brew.

This festival allows you to sample some of the absolute best beers in the world, but you’ll also have an opportunity to learn more about the beer and the business of brewing. At the beer festival you will get an inside look at the industry and be put on the short track to becoming a beer aficionado or even a brewmaster.

The beer fest also hosts a silent auction and other prize give-aways with proceeds going to the Southside Businessmenâ€™s Club Charities.
In addition, there will be live music performances as well.

The festival is a one day event, Friday May 21st, 2010, Â at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. VIP starts at 5:30pm and general admission starts at 7pm, going until 10pm.

Click here to buy your tickets to Jacksonville Beer Festival now from Ticketmaster.