It is safe to say that festival season is in full swing, just look at our list of upcoming events. It won’t be difficult to find something fun to do, but it will be difficult to choose where to go.
Yoga in the Park – Metropolitan Park, Jacksonville
September 10, 2o11
This inaugural event on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8:00 am – 2 pm will feature world-renowned Guru Yogi Amrit Desai and Chandrakant John Heister. The group yoga session overlooking the St. John’s River will be followed by an enlightening speech by Yogi Desai. Funds generated from the event will benefit In the Pink…a boutique for women living with all types of cancer, a local non-profit 501c3 organization. Admission is $10. Call (904) 372-0029
9 -11 Heros Run Jacksonville
September 10, 2011
The 2011 9/11 Heroes Run is bringing communities together throughout the country this September 11th. Our goal is to never forget the sacrifices of all of the Heroes of September 11th – veteran, first responder, and civilian.
September 10, 2011 at 6PM at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall
Race costs: 5K: $25/Person – 1 Mile Fun Run: $15/Person
Family Rate: $50.00 (minimum of 3 family members, maximum of 6)
Northeast Florida Beer Cup – Florida Theatre, Jax
September 15, 2011
This is the inaugural Northeast Florida Beer Cup, a new fundraiser featuring the region’s top craft brewers serving a variety of tasty ales, lagers, stouts and more. Plus there will be live music and we’ll be serving eats from favorite area pubs.
The event will be held at the Florida Theatre. The list of participating brewers and restaurants is growing, but here are those confirmed; Intuition Ale Works, Mojo #4, Engine 15, Sweetwater, Bold City, French Fry Heaven, River City Brewing Co., European Street, Hornsby’s Hard Cider, Green Room Brewing.
Event Time: 6:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $35 (Advance); $40 (Day of Event) The event benefits Dreams Come True. More info at 904. 389-3622 . Click here for tickets.
QuiltFest of Jacksonville
September 22 – 24, 2011
Quiltfest 2011 is the largest all-volunteer quilt show in the Southeast featuring over 400 quilts,Raffle Quilts from the 7 Sister Guilds, Quilt Sales, Silent Auction, Kids Corner, Free Demonstrations,Quilt Appraiser and Charity Corner. The event takes place at the Prime Osborne Convention Center. For hours and show information, visit the website.
MOSH After Dark – Jacksonville, Fla.
September 22, 2011
Learn about the stars shining over Jacksonville while enjoying a live musical performance under the stars of the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium. The museum will open at 6 p.m. for guests to explore; a star show will take place in the planetarium at 7 p.m. immediately followed by a live musical performance; and rooftop stargazing and wine tasting will be from 8 to 9 p.m. Music Under the Stars is part of MOSH After Dark and is a collaboration between the MOSH and Friday Musicale.
Call (904)396-MOSH for more information.
Spirit of America – Veterans Memorial Arena
September 23 -24, 2011
The 2011 Spirit of America schedule will bring more than 300 active duty Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington to the cities of Washington, D.C., North Charleston, S.C., and Jacksonville, Fla., this September.
The history of the nation will come to life through historical reenactments, musical entertainment and precision military drill.
Historical accounts, taken directly from Soldiers’ letters and diaries, provide the story line for this powerful drama, designed to entertain while presenting the history and development of the U.S. Army from its origins through the wars, conflicts and missions that have molded the Army and the nation.
Spirit of America performances are open to the public and admission is FREE, but tickets are required.
Ticket reservations are accepted by mail order, in person at the box office, and through Ticketmaster for a nominal service fee. There is no limit to the number of tickets you may request and seating is open and filled on a first come, first serve basis.Visit the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Box Office during normal business hours to request tickets.
Ticketmaster orders incur a convenience/handling fee. To order through Ticketmaster, go to www.jaxevents.com, click on the Ticketmaster icon, or call 1-800-745-3000.
Festival di San Marco – Jacksonville, Fla
September 24, 2011
Festival di San Marco is a free fine arts festival that will take place September 24, 2011 in beautiful San Marco, Jacksonville. Come out and enjoy San Marco’s rich heritage, live music, prizes, food, fun and even a kid’s zone for children of all ages. Call (904) 860-6170 for more information or visit their website for updated info and a video to watch.
Fall Home and Patio Show
September 29 – October 2, 2011
No matter what kind of project you have planned, a trip to the Home & Patio Show is always a good idea. Here you can find the answers and talk to experts to get advice for your improvement or design questions.
With close to five hundred companies in the home improvement industry under one roof, you’ll save both time and money. You can also learn or get useful tips from experts during the many seminars happening during the event. This event takes place at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. Call 904-730-3356. To buy tickets with a $5.00 discount, enter the promo code PRIME and click here to order.
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