Come to Flagler county & enjoy our un-crowded beaches, some of the best golf courses in the nation, magnificent parks, and this year, an extraordinary backdrop to Great Jazz. Spend a few days, or a full week listening to the likes of Freddy Cole, Eddie Henderson, Javon Jackson and more in a setting that leaves nothing to be desired.
Pirates Auditorium Matanzas High School Pirates Auditorium 3535 Old Kings Road North Palm Coast, FL 32137. Call 386 437-0106 for more information.
World of Nations Celebration – Jacksonville, Florida
From May 1-4, Jacksonville celebrates its cultural diversity at the World of Nations Celebration, presented by the City of Jacksonville. Metropolitan Park transforms into a multi-ethnic marketplace of cuisine, crafts and entertainment of people from throughout the world. With more than 30 countries represented, the festival provides a unique look into cultures from across the globe. Log on to www.coj.net or call (904) 630-3690 for more information.
Beaches Parade – Jacksonville Beach, Florida
This yearly event returns to Downtown Jacksonville Beach on April 27th at 2.00pm.
Call (904) 247-6236 for more information or visit Jacksonville Beach website.
Butterflies – Up Close and Personal – Jacksonville, Florida
The 7th Annual Butterfly Festival, a celebration of gossamer-winged creatures takes place on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 5 p.m. Have a close encounter with native Florida butterflies.
Activities will include a butterfly release, live music, delicious food, guest lecturers, butterflies, vendors and fun things for children to do! Our guest will be able to roam the nature trails, shop at the booths and learn about the different environmental agencies from our community!
Also, Flights of Fancy Butterfly House reopens May 1, at Tree Hill Nature Center.
Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Rd. Jacksonville FL,32211
Call (904) 724-4646 or visit www.treehill.org
Jacksonville Film Festival at the Landing – Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Fla. (April 14, 2008) The Jacksonville Film Festival season will begin in style with a website launch and media kick-off celebration for the public this Friday, April 18, at The Jacksonville Landing.
“Gator Country” radio DJ Amadeus will preside over the evening’s festivities, which will begin promptly at 5:30pm and last until 7:30pm. After the unveiling of the festival’s new website, trailers and short films will be shown from nearly 30 of the films that have been confirmed. In the main courtyard, attendees will be treated to live performances by the bands “Str8 Up” and “Out Of Hand.” Signature “Film Festival Cocktails” will be available, courtesy of Bacardi and Grey Goose.