New Year's Eve revelers looking for an innovative way to greet 2010 will find fun, laughs and memorable excursions in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches. From fireworks at the beach to balloon drops for kids, this is the place for celebrating the New Year's arrival. For example:Beach Blast Off at St. Augustine Beach! Kick off 2010 in seaside style at this...
They're sleek, elegant and fast. They are the graceful but industrious greyhound dogs. Just when you thought--what else is there to do inbetween the Everglades to the west, and the celebrity-spotted nightclubs along the beach to the east? Plenty, including the Flagler Dog Track in Miami. If you're a modest gambler that's more intimidated by the 24 hour energy of smoke-filled Vegas, then...
For the art novice or the uninducted-to-Miami -Society, Art Basel can be overwhelming especially as you read the scores of newspaper and online stories leading up to the event and the daily coverage. Celebrity-studded events at South Beach hotels, high-tootin' gallery names and corresponding high-flutin' names of their owners. Do not fret with worry. Even the average person can elate in this event,...
Art Basel Miami Beach, 2007For lovers of culture and art aficionados in South Florida, the first few days of December is like Christmas, blanketing the South Beach and neighboring areas with art pieces and exhibitions from the world's top galleries. It's the 8th Annual Art Basel Miami Beach--the sister art show to the original Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland and considered the "Olympics...
St. Augustine events this weekend
St. Augustine Celebrates British Heritage
Monday, November 30, 2009 St. Augustine's British heritage will be celebrated in grand style on December 4 and 5 when British Night Watch and Grande Illumination return to the Oldest City. One of the most colorful and exciting events of the holiday season, the 35th annual presentation of Grande Illumination and British Night Watch will feature an entertaining and educational blend of pageantry and authentic historical presentations...
Weekend activities in St. Augustine Florida
This Weekend in St. Augustine
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Friday, November 13Zac Brown Band at St. Augustine AmphitheatreHead over to the Amphitheatre for a live performance by the Academy of Country Music award-winning Zac Brown Band. The performance is part of the band's The Breaking Southern Ground Tour with friends Nic Cowan, Levi Lowery & Sonia Leigh. The show takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre,1340 A1A South in...
Another seed has sprouted into a flourishing cultural event in downtown Miami for all ages.The Miami Book Fair International kicks off this Sunday, November 8- 15, while the actual streetfair is November 13-15. With a dizzying array of books ranging from comics to escape -from- reality fiction and hard-core nonfiction, there's something for everyone.Browse the endless rows of book spines and covers at...
Pope John Paul II Film Festival Miami Dade
Pope John Paull II Film Festival coming to Miami
Thursday, October 29, 2009 Here is news of an inaugural and wonderful event. You know November 2 is All Soul's Day. Enjoy several uplifting films that speaks to all races and faiths that may move you to begin charity well before Christmas. Help a neighbor, friend or even your neighborhood in some small way. Anyone can move mountains! A young man who grew up in the birthplace...
Halloween Bash Vizcaya
Christine's Memorable Night at Vizcaya Halloween Bash
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Sexy Black witch and Sexy White AngelCan you imagine a Halloween costume party without Ghosts and goblins? Why? Well that means covering up the flesh and this party is about less. It's Miami, the weather is hot and this is the hottest Halloween party in all of South Florida. But there were plenty of wily witches and daring devils and things that go...
It would be difficult to imagine a more appealing location for ghostly fun than the Nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida. With nearly 450 years of history, ancient narrow streets, two cemeteries with graves dating back hundreds of years, a brooding Spanish fortress and endless stories of roaming spirits and things that go bump in the night, it's the place to be for...
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: October 23-25 ST. JOHNS COUNTY FAIRGet a taste for St. Johns County's agricultural heritage by enjoying exhibits, food, fun, and entertainment! Livestock, good things to eat, music, midway rides, and plenty of performances and activities for the whole family are the mainstay of the Fair. Spotlight entertainment includes live performances on Friday and Saturday by Katie Gillard, ET Swings...
There are only a handful of events that stand out as THE SOCIAL EVENT in South Florida where you don't have to be filthy rich, well connected or half naked to get access and still partake in the festivities and rub elbows with Miami's socialites. Best of all-- no yawning at the end of the evening as a result of a standard, stuffy...
South Florida is a mini mecca of cultural and artistic activities and events. Foreign films are increasingly popular, winning awards worldwide. Now, South Floridians have the opportunity to be the first to view French Films not released in the US at large.Presenting ... France Cinema Floride11 new French films 2009Unreleased in the U.SMiami: Nov 6-8, 2009Boca Raton: Nov 13-15, 2009East Coast PREMIERECOCO –...
Friday: October 16ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH OKTOBER FEST 2009!Experience Bavaria at the largest outdoor beer sampling festival in North Florida. This fun-filled evening will feature unlimited samples of more than 80 beers from around the world, a 45-foot Ferris wheel, carnival games and two large tents providing German food and entertainment - including the Heidelberg Hotshots & the Bavarian Bad Boys and six pairs...
Halloween downtown Ft. Lauderdale
The Freaks, Geeks, and Obamas Come out At Night!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Halloween is the biggest night out for all Floridians and Ft. Lauderdale ranks in the Top 5 city list. The coolest costumed and plain-clothes characters come together for a Halloween Block Party hosted by nine favorite Fort Lauderdale haunts, including Tarpon Bend, Himmarshee Bar & Grille, Side Bar, Coyote Ugly, Dicey Riley’s, Fat Cat’s, Briny’s Irish Pub, Limoncello and TMex, Saturday, October 31...
Himmarshee Bar and Grille Ft. Lauderdale
Review Himmarshee Bar and Grille
Saturday, October 10, 2009 Tonight was a continued dinner birthday celebration with family. The Himmarshee Bar & Grille in downtown Ft. Lauderdale came recommended and the evening was perfect for the 30 minute drive from downtown Miami. The restaurant is located in a revitalized area near the Broward Theater of Performing Arts. Himmarshee is a hot spot for post-theater goers, after-work power elites, and locals looking for...
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: October 9-1112th ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVALJoin in a fun-filled weekend showcasing St. Augustine's Greek heritage where everyone can be Greek for the weekend. Enjoy a delicious assortment of Greek foods, pastries and beverages or stock up on imported Greek foods from the Bakaliko. Sip on Greek beers and wines at the Taverna and shop at the Agora (Greek market) for...