Wednesday, June 25
The St. Augustine Amphitheater presents Modest Mouse with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Gates open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the Web site www.staugamphitheatre.com.
Wednesday, June 25
Bring your chair and enjoy a live musical performance by The Limits while enjoying local flavors from Pizza Garden & Pastabilities from 7 to 9 p.m. Concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion on A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augusttine. Admission is free and feature dinners are under $10. For more informatin, call 347-8007 or visit the Web site staugbchcivicassoc.com.
Thursday, June 26
Emmylou Harris, a 12-time Grammy Award winner, is on stage at the Florida Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $63.50 and $43.50. For ticket purchases, call the Florida Theatre box office, 355-2787.
Friday, June 27
Music in the Courtyard at Neptune Beach Town Center features Not Unheard in concert from 7 to 10 p.m. Locals Karen and Al Frosio sing classic favorites. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 249-2922.
Saturday, Jun. 28, 2008
Experience Uptown Saturday Night in St. Augustine. From 5 to 9 p.m., the galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine’s Uptown San Marco Shopping District remain open. Meet-the-artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and great food provided by the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides free parking for the event. Admission is free. For more information, call 824-3152 or log on to getaway4florida.com/uptown.
July 2
Bring your walking shoes and enjoy an evening in downtown Jacksonville as you join hundreds of participants in our monthly self-guided First Wednesday Art Walk! With over 40 downtown venues, most within a six-block radius participating, there is something for everyone. View the creative talent of Jacksonville artists, listen to live music, and enjoy free food and drink samples. Pick up your map at Art Walk Headquarters 100 N. Laura St. Admission is free. For more information, call 634-0303.
Thursday, July 3
Join one of the largest fireworks displays in Northeast Florida as the World Golf Village celebrates Independence Day. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and find a spot around the Walk of Champions to take in the fireworks. Restaurants and shops will be open to the public. For event information, call 940-4123 or visit www.wgv.com.
Friday, July 4
The City of Jacksonville hosts Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks at Metropolitan Park. Celebrate freedom with Jacksonville’s annual fireworks celebration. Bring the entire family, a picnic supper and watch the sun set over the St. Johns River. Finish off the evening as fireworks light up the Downtown sky at 9:45 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 630-3690
Friday, July 4
Jacksonville Beach hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration fireworks from 9:30 to 10 p.m. from the oceanfront Jacksonville Beach fishing pier.
Friday, July 4
Have a blast at one of the East Coast’s largest fireworks shows, in downtown St. Augustine at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks burst above the ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflect in the waters of Matanzas Bay. The 20-minute show includes a soundtrack of great patriotic music. Admission is free with the best vantage points located along the bayfront between the Castillo and the Bridge of Lions. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 825-1004.
