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1/3/2008 - 12/25/2008 Clematis by Night West Palm Beach, FL 561-822-1515 Clematis by Night is the Hot Spot to Chill! Join us every Thursday night in downtown West Palm Beach from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Centennial Square. This FREE weekly event features great music, mouth-watering foods, sidewalk shopping and fun in the fountain.
4/4/2008 - 11/7/2008 "FRIDAY FEST" Panama City, Florida 850-785-2554 The Downtown Improvement Board announces the Historic Districts newest signature event the 4th Annual “Friday Fest” series. This event will be held on the first Friday of each month March through November, from 6 until 10pm. “Friday Fest” features car club displays, live entertainment, extended store hours, food and craft vendors, adult beverages, children’s area and much, much, more! The excitement starts with FOUR local bands to get you in the “Thank Goodness it’s Friday” kind of mood. Continuous music and festivities will continue throughout the evening. “Friday Fest” will be held in the 200-300-400-500 blocks of Harrison Avenue and 4th and 5th Street from Grace Avenue to Luverne Avenue. “Friday Fest” promises fun for all age! Come be a part of the excitement!
5/24/2008 - 10/11/2008 Saturdays on the Suwannee Live Oak, Fla 386-364-1683 Camping, fun, entertainment at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park - spend 21 stress-free weekends on the Suwannee River for $99! Canoe, bike, horseback ride, hike, shop, relax, enjoy our SOS Cafe and top notch entertainment. Ya'll come visit us!
5/25/2008 - 10/26/2008 The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer West Palm Beach, FL 561-822-1515 The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer concert series features national recording artists, children's entertainment and treats from the Mayor. Located along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront, it’s the perfect way to unwind the weekend.
7/4/2008 - 7/6/2008 July 4 Getaway Live Oak, Florida 386-364-1683 Get Away for July 4 holiday! Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park has it all, Bubba Slide, pool, Suwannee River canoeing, hiking, great food & music (Mike Miller Band & LoCash Cowboys), mini golf, relaxation. Musicliveshere.com or 386-364-1683 for info
7/6/2008 - 12/7/2008 Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-828-5363 SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch This is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Ft Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. Listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on four stages from 11am-2pm on the first Sun. of each month.
7/10/2008 - 7/13/2008 Shakespeare by the Sea Festival Boca Raton, Fl 561-488-8069 FREE Shakespeare play "A Comedy of Errors". Nightly from 8 PM to 10 PM. Festival seating, bring a lawn chair. Vendors on site, no coolers or pets allowed. Located at 12551 Glades Rd (2.5 miles west of US 441 & Glades Rd.)
8/9/2008 - 8/9/2008 Bon Festival Morikami Delray Beach, Florida (561) 495-0233 The Morikami celebrates Bon Festival in one fun-packed evening. Highlights include rousing taiko drum performances, traditional Japanese folk dancing with audience participation, ghost stories, and a street fair with games and shop stalls.
8/14/2008 - 8/14/2008 Art & Jazz on the Avenue Delray Beach, Florida (561) 279-1380 x17 For six fun-filled evenings a year, the streets of Downtown Delray Beach come alive with the sounds of music and the sights of art on the avenue on selected Thursday nights. Events feature live entertainment, art exhibits, open house specials and more!
8/31/2008 - 9/1/2008 Pioneer Florida Days Festival Dade City, FL 352-567-0262 34th Annual Pioneer Florida Days Festival, Labor Day Weekend,Civil War Re-enactments, Mock Court Martial Trial, 1860's Fashion Show, Arts & Craft Show, Trash & Treasures Sale, Children's Activities, Live Entertainment, Food & More!
9/12/2008 - 10/17/2008 Seminole's 12th Annual Music in the Park Seminole, Florida 727-391-8345 City of Seminole's 12 annual 6 week concert series. Friday nights, concerts begin at 7pm in our scenic Seminole City Park (7464 Ridge Rd. Seminole 33772) Each week highlights a different genre of music performed by local artists. seeking sponsors.
9/26/2008 - 9/27/2008 Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass Festival Perry, Florida 850-584-5366 The Annual Pickin' in the Pines Event is filled with 2 days of toe tapping good bluegrass music, free workshops for ticket holders, arts & crafts and food vendors. Featuring Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike & much more! Tickets are only $10.00!
10/2/2008 - 10/2/2008 French Flair St. Petersburg, Florida 727.892.3337 Alastair Willis, conductor Danielle Belen Nesmith, violin DEBUSSY: Claire de Lune SAINT-SAENS: Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah VIEUXTEMPS: Concerto No. 5 for Violin Thurs, Oct 2, 11:00 am, Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center
10/2/2008 - 10/4/2008 Fall Suwannee River Jubilee Live Oak, Fla 386-364-1683 Gospel music on the Suwannee River with the Dove Brothers, Dixie Melody Boys, Blackwood Brothers & Dixie Echoes at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Advance tickets/event reservations -Contact jubilee@dixieechoes.com or spirit@musicliveshere.com
10/3/2008 - 10/3/2008 Piano Pops Tampa, Florida 727.892.3337 Rich Ridenour, pianist/conductor Piano tunes fly off the fingers of Rich Ridenour with the ease of a magician pulling scarves from a hat. Fri, Oct 3, 8 pm, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
10/4/2008 - 10/4/2008 Piano Pops St. Petersburg, Florida 727.892.3337 Rich Ridenour, pianist/conductor Piano tunes fly off the fingers of Rich Ridenour with the ease of a magician pulling scarves from a hat. Sat, Oct 4, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center
10/5/2008 - 10/5/2008 Piano Pops Clearwater, Florida 727.892.3337 Rich Ridenour, pianist/conductor Piano tunes fly off the fingers of Rich Ridenour with the ease of a magician pulling scarves from a hat. Sun, Oct 5, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall
10/11/2008 - 10/12/2008 Howard Alan Craft Festival Delray Beach, Florida (954) 472-3755 The annual Delray Craft Festival is a favorite Palm Beach event. At this show, you can find beautiful one-of-a-kind craftwork displayed by their originators at price ranges to suit every budget. Pineapple Grove Arts District.
10/17/2008 - 10/19/2008 Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival Niceville, Florida 904-729-4545 One of the largest food and entertainment festivals in the south. We feature top name entertainment and any type of food that you desire. We also feature all types of entertainment for the kids. For a very great weekend visit the Mullet Festival.
10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008 The Leesburg Cultural Heritage Festival Leesburg, Florida 352-365-0232 Leesburg Cultural Heritage Festival will be Saturday, October 18 from 10am to 5pm in Berry Park. The Leesburg Cultural Heritage Festival will feature African American Artists, Musicians, and Dancers as well as storytelling, ethnic foods and entertainment
10/23/2008 - 10/23/2008 Art & Jazz on the Avenue Delray Beach, Florida (561) 279-1380 x17 For six fun-filled evenings a year, the streets of Downtown Delray Beach come alive with the sounds of music and the sights of art on the avenue on selected Thursday nights. Events feature live entertainment, art exhibits, open house specials and more!
10/23/2008 - 10/26/2008 Magnolia Fest Live Oak, Fla 386-364-1683 Magnolia Fest, Americana roots music featuring Bill Kreutzmann Trio, Oteil Burbridge & Scott Murawski, Sam Bush Band, Avett Bros., Donna the Buffalo, The Duhks, Peter Rowan, Joe Craven, Lee Boys, Blueground Undergrass, & more.Go to musicliveshere.com.
10/24/2008 - 10/24/2008 Opening Night: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Tampa, Florida 727.892.3337 Stefan Sanderling, conductor Jeffrey Multer, violin BACH: Cantata No. 60 BERG: Concerto for Violin BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 Fri, Oct 24, 8 pm, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008 Opening Night: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 St. Petersburg, Florida 727.892.3337 Stefan Sanderling, conductor Jeffrey Multer, violin BACH: Cantata No. 60 BERG: Concerto for Violin BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 Sat, Oct 25, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center
10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008 Florida Forest Festival Perry, Florida 850-584-8733 Celebrating Forestry with lumberjack shows & competitions, exhibits, arts & crafts and the World's Largest Free Fish Fry! Featuring live entertainment, antique care show, heritage village - NO ADMISSION!
10/26/2008 - 10/26/2008 Opening Night: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Clearwater, Florida 727.892.3337 Stefan Sanderling, conductor Jeffrey Multer, violin BACH: Cantata No. 60 BERG: Concerto for Violin BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 Sun, Oct 26, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall
10/30/2008 - 10/30/2008 Latin Fire St. Petersburg, Florida 727.892.3337 Alastair Willis, conductor BIZET: Carmen Suite FALLA: Three-Cornered Hat PIAZZOLLA: Tangazo Thurs, Oct 30, 11:00 am, Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center
10/31/2008 - 10/31/2008 Musical Spooktacular Tampa, Florida 727.892.3337 Jeff Tyzik, conductor It’s sure to be a night of fun, fantasy and fright as Jeff Tyzik fires up the orchestra with pop favorites, film music and more that capture the spirit of Halloween. Fri, Oct 31, 8 pm, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
11/1/2008 - 11/1/2008 Musical Spooktacular St. Petersburg, Florida 727.892.3337 Jeff Tyzik, conductor It’s sure to be a night of fun, fantasy and fright as Jeff Tyzik fires up the orchestra with pop favorites, film music and more that capture the spirit of Halloween. Sat, Nov 1, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center
11/2/2008 - 11/2/2008 Musical Spooktacular Clearwater, Florida 727.892.3337 Jeff Tyzik, conductor It’s sure to be a night of fun, fantasy and fright as Jeff Tyzik fires up the orchestra with pop favorites, film music and more that capture the spirit of Halloween. Sun, Nov 2, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall
11/7/2008 - 11/7/2008 Holst: The Planets St. Petersburg, Florida 727.892.3337 Stefan Sanderling, conductor DEBUSSY: Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun DEBUSSY: Nocturnes HOLST: The Planets Fri, Nov 7, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center
11/8/2008 - 11/8/2008 Holst: The Planets St. Petersburg, Florida 727.892.3337 Stefan Sanderling, conductor DEBUSSY: Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun DEBUSSY: Nocturnes HOLST: The Planets Sat, Nov 8, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center
11/8/2008 - 11/9/2008 Downtown Festival & Art Show Gainesville, Florida 352-393-8536 The streets of downtown Gainesville will be transformed into a celebration of art and creativity on Nov. 8-9, 250 of the nation’s finest artists will display unique paintings, ceramics, jewelry and photography. Enjoy three stages of live entertainment.
11/8/2008 - 11/15/2008 paddle florida White Springs to Branford, Florida 352.377.8342 Get Down on the Suwannee River... ... and Go with the Flow! Thanks to everyone who paddled and assisted in the inaugural Paddle Florida, the event was a great sucess. Over 150 people participated as we covered 123 miles on the Suwannee River during March 20-27, 2008. For our follow up event this November, we plan to start farther upriver at Stephen Foster State Park in White Springs and finish in Branford. As many as 200 paddlers will be going with the flow, averaging 13 miles per day and camping on the banks of Florida ’s beautiful Suwannee River. Details will be forthcoming in the very near future. Please stay tuned. We'll update the route with details as they become available. Paddle Florida is held in cooperation with the Florida Park Service and the Suwannee River Water Management District. These two organizations, through partnerships with both the public and private sectors, have created the 171-mile Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. The Trail is a series of cabins, river camps and private "hubs" that, taken together, make the Suwannee River accessible to paddlers, hikers, bikers, equestrian enthusiasts and other user groups. Paddle Florida will be using some of the facilities that have been recently completed. Join us! Experience a week of camaraderie and the thrill of paddling a Florida gem. Paddle Florida . . . and go with the flow.
11/9/2008 - 11/9/2008 Holst: The Planets Clearwater, Florida 727.892.3337 Stefan Sanderling, conductor DEBUSSY: Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun DEBUSSY: Nocturnes HOLST: The Planets Sun, Nov 9, 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall
11/9/2008 - 11/9/2008 Conga Caliente Tampa, Florida 813.353.8151 A family-oriented 5 year tradition, Conga Caliente celebrates Hispanic Arts & Culture. Free admission!Highlights include Domino Tournament & Cigar area, Food village,Youth area,Visual Arts,Health village,Beer Garden and Main stage w/ National Acts!
11/9/2008 - 11/11/2008 Coconut Festival Cape Coral, Florida (239)573-3125 FESTIVAL ENTRY - $3.00 CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD FREE FRIDAY - 5PM to 12 Midnight Saturday - 10am to 12 Midnight Sunday - 10am to 9pm 20+ Captivating Carnival Rides! • Live Music with National Performing Artists! Wet & Wild Waterski Shows! • Creative Coconut Contests and Crafts for the Kids! Fabulous Fireworks Display! • Festive Food, Games and More for All Ages! Please check back for more complete event information or contact: Cape Coral Special Events Division 239-573-3125 • tking@capecoral.net Limited sponsorship opportunities still available—please call for details
11/13/2008 - 11/13/2008 Beast Feast Leesburg, Florida 352-365-0232 The 4th Annual BBQ fundraiser for the Leesburg Center for the Arts will be held Thursday, November 13, 5:30pm - 8:30pm under the oaks of