Improv Comedy Show- The Improv Effect
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Area of Town: Downtown
Location: MOCA
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.improveffect.com
Improv Effect at MOCA
2nd Thursday of every month
This Month: August 12 • 7:30-9pm
Live improv comedy is an art form that combines acting and quick-witted humor to create a totally unscripted, fast-paced comedy performance. Improv Effect creates scenes, games and songs entirely based on audience suggestions, similar to the television program “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
The Improv Effect improvisational comedy troupe will be doing a full 90 minutes of spontaneous improv comedy entertainment. Come be a part of the interactive show.
$8 per person
MOCA Theatre
Sisters Network Northeast Florida 10th Annual Breast Cancer Symposium
Time: 8:00am - 1:30pm
Area of Town: Downtown
Location: Omni Jacksonville Hotel
Cost: Free
URL: sistersnetworkinc.orgSisters Network Northeast Florida, Affiliate Chapter of Sisters Network, Inc., a national African American breast cancer survivorship organization, will present its 10th Annual Breast Cancer Symposium and Luncheon on Saturday, August 14, 2010, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel. Anyone interested in increasing their knowledge about breast cancer and breast health concerns unique to minorities and the underserved, including breast cancer survivors, their families, friends, and caregivers may attend. There is no charge for this informative event; however, pre-registration is required to reserve a seat. For more information, or to pre-register for this event, call (904) 757 6622 by August 6, 2010.
China Cat Sunflower Festival #15
Time: 4:20pm - 8:50pm
Area of Town: Riverside/Avondale
Location: Riverside Arts Market Park
Cost: Free
URL:
An annual celebration of the life and work of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Bring a picnic, musical instruments, bubbles, hula-hoops, kites, frisbees, hacky sacks and your dancing feet. A family friendly event with lots of live music, drums and peace, joy, love and light.
Movies @ Main
Time: 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Area of Town: Downtown
Location: Main Library
Cost: Free
URL: www.jaxpubliclibrary.org
If you were an actor suffering terminal unemployment because of your reputation as being hard to work with, would you go after a woman’s role? This one does and gets the job, along with endless complications. Join us in Hicks Auditorium for a free showing of this ’80s comedy. For more information call 630-BOOK or visit our Website.
77th Meninak Ocean Swim
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Area of Town: Beaches
Location: American Red Cross Lifeguard Station
Cost: Free
URL: www.meninak.org
This will be thee 77th Annual Meninak Ocean Marathon Swim sponsored by the Meninak Club of Jacksonville. Activities will begin at 9:00 AM at the American Red Cross Lifeguard Station, located at the foot of Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach.
The official Marathon Swim starting time is 10:00 AM 3.5 miles south of the Lifeguard Station in front of the Ponte Vedra Inn. Participating in the annual event will be approximately 50 lifeguards who are members of the American Red Cross Volunteer Life Savings Corps. Only members of the corps are eligible to take part in the Swim that will end in front of the Lifeguard Station. Meninak Kent Lindsey will be on hand to present trophies and t-shirts to the participants.
Movies @ Main
Time: 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Area of Town: Downtown
Location: Main Library
Cost: Free
URL: www.jaxpubliclibrary.org
You look like you’ve seen a ghost! Who ya gonna call?
Join us in Hicks Auditorium for this free comedy classic. For more information call 630-BOOK.
Jacksonville Jaycees Photo Scavenger Hunt
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Area of Town: Southside
Location: Sneakers Sports Grille
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.myspace.com/jacksonvillejaycees
Join the Jaycees for our first ever charity team photo scavenger hunt. We’ll be raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project while making fools of ourselves all over Jacksonville. $250 cash prize to the winning team, plus raffle prizes that everyone will have a shot at! After the hunt all pics will be available for eeveryone to view on big screen TVs while you enjoy a free drink & free food. Judging will be based on the wackiest and most creative pictures for a chance to win $250!
Register your team today for only $50! Team registration on July 31st is $60 and only CASH will be accepted the day of the event. Teams = 2-5 people.
Want to pay via PayPal and secure your team’s spot in the hunt? Click here to go to our MySpace Page to pay securely and save your team’s spot today! www.myspace.com/jacksonvillejaycees.
Find us on Facebook at:” Jacksonville Jaycees Photo Scavenger Hunt”. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament
Time: All day
Area of Town: Northside
Location: Sisters Creek Park
Cost: Ticketed
URL: kingfishtournament.com
This annual tournament is the largest one in the nation. Activities include the junior angler tournament, Liars’ Tent, boat shows, awards ceremonies and live music.
(904) 251-3011
3rd Annual Aurora Jacksonville Black Arts Festival presents Richard and Oscar
Time: 1:00pm
Area of Town: Northside
Location: Stage Aurora Performance Hall
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.stageaurora.org
RICHARD AND OSCAR: FILMAKING IN BLACK AND WHITE: with Norman Studios; a powerful display of the lives of two trailblazers, Richard E. Norman (Norman Studios of Jacksonville, FL) and Oscar Micheaux, first Black film producer; their story of the making of black silent films in the early 1900’s unfolds before your eyes!
Downtown ArtWalk
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Area of Town: Downtown
Location: Southlight Gallery
Cost: Free
URL: www.southlightgallery.com
ArtRumba! The Southlight Gallery’s August ArtWalk will feature performances by Flamenco Rumba dancer; KRISTELLE MONTERROSA at 7 and 8pm, and highlight the fine art of a Jacksonville favorite, JIM DRAPER.
Kristelle Monterrosa:
“Kristelle Monterrosa is a conservatory-trained actor and flamenco dancer recently visiting Jacksonville from her 4 year stint in Buenos Aires. With over 12 years of performing experience, she directs, teaches and performs in Argentina, Europe and the United States. Introduced by her mentor Alicia Morena-di Palma to jondo flamenco, Kristelle trained with Merche Esmeralda, Rocio Molina, Liv Ullman, and Eugenio Barba.. Her main concern is the use of dance and theater as a means of communication, personal growth and social change.”
Breyers Sundae Showcase Visits Riverside Arts Market on July 31
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Area of Town: Riverside/Avondale
Location: Riverside Arts Market
Cost: Free
URL: www.breyers.com
As part of its nationwide search for the most creative sundae creations, Breyers is bringing its Sundae Showcase and delicious, All Natural ice cream to the Riverside Arts Market on July 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring FREE scoops of Breyers Original All Natural Homemade Vanilla and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, build-your-own sundae toppings, kids play zone and an ultimate sundae demonstration from local Jacksonville chef Jessica Bright.
Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture
Time: 7:00pm
Area of Town: Five Points
Location: 5 Points Theatre
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.5pointstheatre.com
Sunday Only! Matinee at 2 p.m.
A film by Mark Richard Smith. Exclusive showing. Tickets in advance $15. At-the-door $18.
Jacksonville is graced with important historic buildings reflective of Louis Sullivan’s architectural genius and style. Likely, the best know is the 1912 Cohen Brother’s Department Store, today’s City Hall. Architect Henry Klutho combined the design principles of Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan in the local masterpieced.
The Jacksonville Historical Socity is among the sponsors of this one-day-only showing of the recently released film, Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture.
Reserve tickets online or call the Jacksonville Historical Socity, 665-0064
Writer's Workshop
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Area of Town: Southside
Location: Southeast Regional Library
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.floridasistersincrime
Florida Sisters in Crime will be welcoming Elaine Viets, author of more than ten books, for a Characters and Catching and Keeping an Agent workshop. The event is free for members, $10.00 for nonmembers.
Sunset River Cruise
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Area of Town: Downtown
Location: Friendship Fountain Park
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org
Enjoy watching the sunset over the St. Johns while relaxing with friends.
August 20th 6:30pm-8pm
Donation: $20, includes wine
Reservations Required: Kelly@stjohnsriverkeeper.org or 904.256.7613
St. Johns River Boat Trip
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Area of Town: Downtown
Location: Friendship Fountain Park
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org
Come aboard the Water Taxi for a guided tour along the St. Johns and learn about the history, ecology, and issues facing the river. Trips include hands-on activities for kids. A $15 donation is requested for adults, and $5 for children (under 12) Seats are limited, so reservations required. For more information contact Kelly Savage at kelly@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
Business Communication through Improvisation Workshop
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Area of Town: Orange Park
Location: The Improv Effect
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.improveffect.com
Business Communication through Improvisation (Practice Your Skills While Having Fun!)
In our ever changing world, it is important to be able to improvise!!
This interactive workshop is about learning to communicate more effectively.
Students will practice:
Thinking on their feet
Being an active listener
Adapting body language and voice to the moment
Reading others cues and playing off of them
Gagging your inner critic
Tapping into your creativity
all in a fun and trusting environment!!
This one day workshop is something you don’t want to miss!
When: July 24th, 9am -noon
Where 1738 Kingsley Ave Orange Park, Fl
To find out more and to register contact jessie@improveffect.com
Tonca the Turtle's Birthday Bash
Time: 10:00am
Area of Town: San Marco
Location: MOSH
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.themosh.org
Get ready to party – reptile style! Help MOSH throw a 44th birthday bash for its beloved alligator snapping turtle, Tonca. On Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tonca will be honored with activities and games.
Tonca, who resides in an outdoor pond in the Hixon Native Plant Courtyard, will be removed from the pond for his annual check up and weigh in. How much will Tonca weigh this year? Take a guess for a chance to win a prize! (Hint: Last year he tipped the scales at 127 pounds). Or, submit an entry into the coloring contest. Other activities will include going on scavenger hunts, making birthday cards and eating birthday cake. Slithery, scaly party guests from the Jacksonville Herpetological Society will also be in attendance.
Almost, Maine
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Area of Town: Beaches
Location: Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.abettheatre.com
A whimsical comedy in the set in the dead of winter in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine.
Showtimes: Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm
Admission: Adults – $15; Senior, student and military – $12
For reservations: 249-7177 or www.abettheatre.com
Save the Rhinos! Conservation event
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Area of Town: Northside
Location: Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.jacksonvillezoo.org
Learn all about rhino conservation at the inaugural Save the Rhinos event. There will be conservation information, animal encounters, animal enrichment, games, prize drawings and children’s activities.
Jazoo’s Birthday and Back to School Bash!
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Area of Town: Northside
Location: Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
Cost: Ticketed
URL: www.jacksonvillezoo.org
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 visits from local mascots! And guests can sing “Happy Birthday” to Jazoo!
