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Jacksonville Symphony Plays Elton John Music

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Jeff Christmas, conductor is the conductor when your Jacksonville Symphony performs in a tribute to one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music. Hear some of Elton John’s greatest hits, such as “Bennie And The Jets,” “Rocket Man,” “Your Song,” and “Tiny Dancer,” with the exceptional voices of Jean Meilleur and the amazing piano work of John Regan, backed by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

Prior to the concert on Saturday, October 11, OPUS (the JSO’s young professionals group) will host a free pre-concert reception for members of OPUS, Up and Cummers, Jacksonville Scene and MOCA Contemporaries. Pre-concert reception will be held in the Davis Gallery at the Times Union Center and will include free beer and wine and appetizers for members and up to one guest. Others outside of this membership are welcome for a $5 charge.

The Night Ride by Bicycle – Jacksonville

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The Night Ride is a Free day long celebration of the bicycle and it’s rider. All events are Free to all that attend and are held throughout Riverside and Five Points.

Jacksonville has never had a bike event like this. Bike Jax hope you and your family will make plans to attend this first of its kind groundbreaking event on October 11th throughout Five Points and Riverside.
Click here to view the map of the ride.
for more information visit www.thenightride.blogspot.com

Dogtoberfest in Jacksonville

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Bring your dog to Metropolitan park to Trick or treat! Join the trick-or-treat walkathon, carnival midway, costume contest, K-9 demonstrations, vendors,and fun. Walk as an individual or form a “pack” and walk as a team. Dogtoberfest takes place on October 11th, from 9:00am – 2:00pm

Please call (904) 338-9039 for more information about the event.

Cummer Museum Free Tuesday

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Visit Cummer Museum and Gardens for AT&T Free Tuesdays. The Cummer is open to the public, free of charge, every Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. Visitors can view the museum’s Masterworks collection, stroll the historic riverfront gardens and experience Art Connections. www.cummer.org

Sponsored by AT&T

Little River Shrimp and Jazz Fest, South Carolina

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Little River Shrimp and Jazz Fest + October 11th & 12th, 2008

Held annually on Columbus Day Weekend, the Shrimp and Jazz Fest is quickly becoming the attraction of the year in Little River! Located on the historic waterfront in beautiful Little River, SC this festival provides a family oriented party that is fun for all ages. Entertaiment includes arts and crafts vendors, live Jazz music all day and, back by popular demand, the famous Shrimp Cookoff!
843-249-6604
www.shrimpandjazzfest.org