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FAMILY EVENTS August 6- 8 JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT The FSCJ High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Tickets: Adults/$20, children 12 and under/$12, FSCJ Faculty, staff and students/$10, seniors and military/$15. Friday & Saturday, August 6-7 at 8 pm and Sunday, August 8 at 2 pm. Florida State College at Jacksonville (11901 Beach Blvd) 646-2222, www.artistseriesjax.org August 7 FAMILY SATURDAYS Each Saturday, parents and children will learn about a topic relating to nature and the environment in the “outdoor classroom” of Tree Hill Nature Center. Family Saturdays has these important goals: To spend time with family in a natural setting; To increase knowledge of Florida’s native fl ora and fauna; and To become more aware of ways to help our environment. $5/family (non-members), free/members. 10 am. Tree Hill Nature Center (7152 Lone Star Rd) 724-4646, www.treehill.org August 12- 15 BEACH MARINE GONE FISHIN’ TOURNAMENT & MARINE EXPO The event will feature over 50 marine related vendors and craftsmen in a festival-like setting, several boat dealers and the Salt Life Kid’s Dock Tournament. For a $10 entry fee, each kid accompanied by an adult will receive bait and a Salt Life shirt and will fi sh for some great prizes. Beach Marine, Jacksonville Beach, 465-4552, www.takeakidfi shing.org August 13 THE WIGGLES WIGGLY CIRCUS Everyone loves a circus and the Wiggles are proud to bring their ‘Wiggly Circus’ to the theatre stage. Like all great circus-inspired shows the Wiggly Circus has acrobats, clowns, gymnasts, dancers, trapeze artists and more. Of course you’ll see Sam, Jeff, Anthony and Murray and the world famous Wiggly dancers, as well as Wiggly friends Wags the Dog, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword. Tickets: $43.50/regular admission, $78.50/VIP admission. 6:30 pm. Florida Theatre, 355-2787, www.fl oridatheatre.com 12 AUGUST 2010 | eu jacksonville monthly August 14 ART FOR TWO ON SATURDAYS AT THE CUMMER The Cummer hosts a morning of fun for children ages three to fi ve and their favorite adult. Participants of Art for Two will spend an hour together creating masks decorated with lively African colors and patterns and exploring the galleries. 10:30 am to noon. Members/$10 per pair, per class; Non-members/$15 per pair. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (829 Riverside Ave) 355-0630, www.cummer.org August 13-14 TOUR DE PAIN This race series is designed to test your ability to run three different races in a twenty-four hour period. Your time in each of the three events will be added together to determine your place for the Tour de Pain. If that doesn’t appeal to you, just pick one race and sign up for that one individually. 4 Mile Beach Run- August 13th at 7:30 pm, 5K- August 14th at 7:30 am, Mile Sizzler- August 14th at 4:30 pm. For more information contact 1st Place Sports at 731-1900 or visit www.1stplacesports.com. August 21 ART ADVENTURES ON SATURDAYS Classes for children ages six to 12 in painting, printmaking, collage and construction with changing themes. In this class participants will construct a mask using traditional African colors and patterns.10 am to noon. Members/$10 per class, Non-members/$15 per class. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (829 Riverside Ave) 355-0630, www. cummer.org August 15 BFAST KIDS TRIATHLON Beaches Fine Arts Series announces the 2010 BFAST Kids triathlon. This is a swim, bike and run race for kids ages six to13. Every child will receive a race t-shirt, a goodie bag and a medal refl ecting the name and year of the race. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place fi nishers for each age group and gender division. $35 registration fee. 7am. Fetcher High School (700 Seagate Ave, Neptune Beach) 247-6570, www.bfasracing.org August 15 CELEBRITY YAPPY HOUR Pooches and their owners are encouraged to dress as their favorite celebrity. Guests will enjoy no sales tax back to school shopping Students and parents, get your school supply list ready because now is the time to do your back-to-school shopping. Friday, August 13 thru Sunday, August 15 is a sales tax-free weekend. From backpacks to binders, loading up on classroom gear can add up fast. The National Retail Federation has just released its annual Back to School survey. This year, the average American family (with children in grades K-12) will spend $606.40 on clothes, shoes, supplies and electronics. During the sales tax holiday, Floridians will not pay sales tax on books, clothing and footwear that cost $50 or less, as well as school supplies that cost $10 or less. www.fl gov.com THE WIGGLES, August 13 at the Florida Theatre live music, a pet expo, games and contests, prizes, drink specials and more. Yappy Hour is a free event for dog owners and their dogs. It takes place each month on the third Sunday. 4- 7 p.m. The Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188, www.jacksonvillelanding.com August 18 SUMMER SWING As part of the National Family Golf Month, golfers play nine holes on Dye’s Valley before heading back to the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. Once back families enjoy lawn games, live music and a down home barbeque on the Event Lawn. TPC Sawgrass (110 Championship Way) 273-3235 August 21- 22 JAZOO’S BIRTHDAY AND BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Join Jazoo and friends as he celebrates his birthday and the upcoming school year. There will be cupcakes (while supplies last), birthday games, music, prize drawings and more. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 370 Zoo Parkway, 757-4463, www.jacksonvillezoo.org August 21 KIDGITS KARNIVAL The end of summer Kidgits Karnival will be held at the Avenues Mall in Center Court. Event is free for Kidgits members. Membership is $5/year; sign up at the mall or online. 1 pm. Avenues Mall (10300 Southside Blvd) 363-3060, www.simon.com Thru September 12 THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE EXHIBI- TION Step through the wardrobe and into the world of Narnia. This magical exhibition based on the blockbuster fi lm series and fi ctional children’s classics by author C.S. Lewis is hailed as the near-perfect visitor experience. The exhibit combines original fi lm costumes, set drawings and props from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian with newly-created educational interactives, videos and interviews with scientists so that visitors can consider the surprising similarity between our world and that of Narnia. MOSH, 396-6674, www.themosh.org SPORTS August 21 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. MIAMI Preseason home opener against the Miami Dolphins. Single game tickets range from $40 to $260. Season and group tickets are also available. 7:30 pm. EverBank Field (1 Stadium Place) 633-2000, www.jaguars.com JACKSONVILLE SUNS BASEBALL The Jacksonville Suns will be home to take on the following opponents: August 2- 6 Birmingham Barons August 12- 16 Carolina Mudcats August 31- September 2 Tennessee Smokies Look for special promotions such as Matinee Monday, Fifty Cent Family Feast Night, Businessperson Special and Thursday Night Throwdown. Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 358-2846, www. jaxsuns.com
ON THE RIVER Cool Springs Edition BY KELLY SAVAGE Looking to cool off? Enjoy one of Florida’s most beautiful and unique natural resources and get a break from the 100-degree weather by jumping into some springs! There are 85 springs in the St. Johns River watershed and they contribute 20-30 percent of the river’s fl ow. Springs are richly connected to our history and are a big draw to visitors. While you are there, remember to enjoy the springs responsibly so they can be treasured for generations to come. Here are just a few springs you can enjoy along the St. Johns. You can learn more about these and other springs at www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org. DE LEON SPRINGS 601 Ponce de Leon Boulevard De Leon Springs, (386) 985-4212 8 am to sundown Fee: $6 per vehicle, 2-8 people per vehicle; $4 for 1 person & vehicle; $2 pedestrians Features: Restaurant, swimming, snorkeling, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, boat tours, playground SPRING PARK Magnolia Ave. & Hwy. 17 Green Cove Springs Open dusk to dawn FEE: The park is free, the pool is $2/adults, $1/children, under 2 free. Features: Pool, pavilions, dock, restrooms, picnic areas, playground A short drive from Jacksonville (less than an hour) off Highway 17 right on the St. Johns River, this park is a gem! Three thousand gallons of 78 degree water bubble up from the spring per minute, fi lling a public swimming pool for the masses to enjoy. The water then fl ows from the pool into a beautiful stream that fl ows to the river. After your swim, have a picnic in one of the big pavilions, let the kids enjoy the playground, or get your fi shing pole and head out on the city pier. I take everyone who visits me to this park. It is quintessential Florida. Go back in time while you enjoy breakfast in the Old Sugar Mill, where they still make their own fl our for their delicious pancakes. The best part? They bring a pitcher of the batter to the table and you make them yourself on your own tabletop griddle! After you have a fabulous meal, jump in the spring, rent a canoe or kayak, take a 50-minute boat tour, or visit the visitor center. The center has photos and displays about the history of the park that was once a resort promising “a fountain of youth impregnated with a deliciously healthy combination of soda and sulphur.” I have been to this park numerous times and still have not done it all (and don’t seem to be getting younger either)! BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK 2100 W. French Avenue Orange City, (386) 775-3663 8 am until sundown Fee: $6 per vehicle, 2-8 people per vehicle; $4 for 1 person & vehicle; $2 pedestrians Features: Camping/cabins, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, boat tours, playground Named for the color of the spring water against the limestone bottom, this spring is absolutely beautiful. There is no cemented “pool” of spring water, just a natural fl ow from the springhead to the St. Johns. The 72-degree water feels like heaven during a hot summer day. Bring your snorkel (or rent one) and look for alligator gar and other fi sh! Other activities at the park including canoeing, camping, and boat eco-tours on the St. Johns. Also, mark your calendar for the Annual Manatee Festival (Jan. 22- 23, 2011) when the park celebrates the return of its winter residents, the Florida Manatees. Last year there were over 200 manatees in the spring! It is quite a sight. Kelly Savage is the Community Outreach Director for the St. Johns Riverkeeper. HAVE KID, WILL TRAVEL A Rookie’s Ride Through MOSH BY ALINA KODATT Hi, my name is Alina. Maybe you have seen me around here the last couple of months, writing about places in Jacksonville that I’ve explored with my daughter. Well, I think it’s about time I offi cially introduced myself to you. I’m 31. I love to eat foreign food and people-watch. I hate Swiss cheese and standing in line. I prefer the fall and winter months, though the beach and fruit popsicles make the summer months more bearable. I also love to write. More specifi cally, I love to write about exploring Jacksonville. You see, when I moved here with my family two years ago, I couldn’t help but compare Jacksonville to some of my former city homes: New Orleans, St. Louis and the California coast. Those are pretty big hitters as far as cool places go. But instead of spending my time being frustrated with what Jacksonville doesn’t have, I decided to explore what it does have and then share it with you. I’ve titled this column “Have Kid, Will Travel” because, though there are little hands to sanitize and pounds of baby gear to lug, I’m bound and determined to have some adventure. And if you choose to read, be warned: I’m the kind of girl who loves to wander and explore, usually fi nding myself off the beaten path. Given the choice between a blockbuster tourist attraction or a little-known but must-see locale, I’m probably going to visit the latter. Of course, now that I’ve shared my personal manifesto with you, I must make myself into a liar and admit I don’t have an offbeat, unusual attraction for you this month. The last few weeks have been nothing short of insanely stressful in our house. Last Wednesday, I woke up with double pink eye, a virus and a broken air conditioner. Within a couple of days, both of our cars broke down. Then there was a big three-year-old birthday party thrown into the mix and a plumber called to repair our only bathroom faucet. As you can imagine, these life events do not make for eager explorers or adventure-seeking writers. On those days, “Have kid, will reluctantly travel.” What I was able to manage was a quick trip to MOSH with a friend and her two-year-old daughter. I’d never been, and I fi gured it would be good to get to know this staple attraction since it’s stood the test of time, having been around since 1941. With both of our girls strapped in their strollers, we made our way to the planetarium for the fun, kid-focused show educating us about the solar system. Following the show, we met MOSH public relations director Kristi Taylor who gave us a brief overview of the museum and explained that the planetarium is about to undergo a massive renovation. The new upgrade boasts technology four times clearer than the best HDTV on the market today. Needless to say, a trip back to MOSH is in order following the October 23 unveiling. With the brief tour under our belt, we maneuvered our strollers through the masses of summer camp kids and made our way through the exhibits. We oohed and ahhed over the Chronicles of Narnia exhibit, our young girls mostly disinterested, having not yet seen the movie. We walked through the extensive Jacksonville history exhibit, our girls defi nitely not interested despite our pointing out pictures and interesting artifacts from our city’s history and pre-history. We trekked through the Body Within exhibit, wide-eyed at the large, mechanical stomach display and closed-eyed at the televisions broadcasting surgical procedures. (Or were those just my eyes closed?) We marveled at the life-size whale feature in the Atlantic Tails and pressed our faces close to the freshwater fi sh swimming in the tanks of the Water Worlds exhibit. Then...(cue angels singing)...as if we’d reached the exhibit worth coming for, our girls lept for joy at the very large, very fake tree in the Kids Space. They played princess at the tree top, splashed toy boats in the aqua expo and arranged alphabet letters on the magnetic chalkboard. MOSH visit redeemed, in their minds. Ok, so maybe they were a tad young for the MOSH at two and three years old, but I looked at this visit as an introductory, “Hi, nice to meet you” visit. As my daughter gets older, we’ll visit the MOSH more and more, and soon enough we’ll stop to read the exhibits and become less interested in the fake tree playground. I look forward to the MOSH hosting other exciting exhibits that will capture her and my interest in new and exciting ways. So was it the road less traveled? No. But it was a predictable, well-beaten path defi nitely worth taking, and sometimes that is exactly what you need when everything else in life seems to be falling apart. eujacksonville.com | AUGUST 2010 13
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