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JANUARY 2011 / FEBRUARY 2011 / MARCH 2011 / APRIL 2011 / MAY 2011 JUNE 2011 / JULY 2011 / AUGUST 2011 / SEPTEMBER 2010 / OCTOBER 2010 NOVEMBER 2010 / DECEMBER 2010 January 2011 1/1/2011 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM Happy New Year! Happy New Year from Citrus County, The Water Lover's Florida! 1/8/2011 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Nature Coast Friends of Blues The Nature Coast Friends of Blues presents: 2011 Live Music Series All Events at 2:00 PM Museum Café Garden 10466 W. Yulee Drive Old Homosassa, FL 34448 January 8- Hwy 19 February 5– Steven Sternbeg March 19- Jennings & Keller April 16 The Bluz Boyz May 15 – Charley Groth June 4 – 2nd Annual Teen Stock Bar-B-Que and Cuban cuisine available on site. Bring a lawn chair, food and drink available, no coolers or pets Tickets $15 advance Member gate $15 Non-member $20 gate Membership available at events ncfblues.com 352-503-3498 1/14/2011 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Moon Over the Mounds Archaeologists and Park Staff present a moon-lit tour and interpretation of the famous Crystal River Archaeological Site The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Friends of Crystal River State Parks is hosting Moon Over the Mounds. This event is scheduled for Friday: 2010 Friday Sept 24th Friday Oct 22nd Friday Nov 19th Friday Dec 17th 2011 Friday Jan 14th Friday Feb 18th Friday Mar 18th 8 to 10 pm at the Crystal River Archaeological State Park in Citrus County. (Crystal River Archaeological Site is a world-famous pre-Columbian mound complex extending along the north shore of the Crystal River. The site is one of the most imposing prehistoric ceremonial centers on Florida’s west coast. The Moon Over the Mounds tour this season will begin at the Park Museum at 8:00 PM. Interpretive guides tell the story of the famous Crystal River Site by torchlight as guests tour though the moon-lit mound complex. Travel back with us to AD 600 when the Crystal River site was the most important ceremonial site in the region! The park is located at 3400 North Museum Point, Crystal River just north of the Crystal River Mall. Drive North on U.S. 19 and turn left onto State Park Street(approximately ¼ mile past the Crystal River Mall – just past Denny’s / Days Inn). Continue on State Park Street approximately one mile, make a left on North Museum Point and take it all the way to the end. Moonlight Guided Tours Of the Crystal River Archaeological State Park mound complex Paved trails – Refreshments – Experienced Guides Admission Donations accepted by the Friends of Crystal River State Parks Inc. Friday tours cancelled by weather will be held on the following Saturday, same time. For more information call 352-795-3817 Click Here Click Here 1/22/2011 - 1/23/2011 24th Annual Florida Manatee Festival 24th Annual Florida Manatee Festival January 22 & 23, 2011 US Hwy 19 & Citrus Avenue in Historic Downtown Crystal River The Manatee Festival promises a vast array of interests for its visitors. A Fine Art show will host exhibitors from around the United States, featuring items from watercolor artwork to breathtaking photography as well as sculptures, stained glass and unique one of a kind handmade jewelry. These are just a few samples of the variety provided by the Fine Artists. Live entertainment will be provided continuously during this two-day event. Fine Art Hosted by the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, this show is juried and cash prizes, along with ribbons are awarded to artists of outstanding merit. The show is judged in five categories: Division I: Oils, acrylics, mixed mediaDivision II : Watercolors, graphics, drawings & pastelsDivision III: PhotographyDivision IV: Three dimensional fine arts-original in sculpture, stained glass, pottery, textiles, etc.Division V : Jewelry All work must be original productions of the exhibiting artist. No commercial reproductions or mass produces items are to be displayed. The following items are not accepted into the fine art section of the show: knitting, toys, dolls, stuffed animals, picture frames, velvet paintings, kites, windsocks, live plants, decoupage, magnets, shell craft, kaleidoscopes or instruments, pre-cast pottery, ceramics from commercial molds and anything made from kits 2011 Fine Art Judge: Fine Artists Entered as of December 2009: Joey Barkhouse, Eberhard Basler, Robert & Kathleen Brown, John Davis, Ted Elder, Fred Fisher, Hil-Dee Fisher, Toby Gage, Mary Garvaza, Peter Gerbert, Linda Green, Barbara Hagan, Robert Haines, Lois Horne, Marian HOward & John Davis, Chuck Huddleston, Gregory Jones, Ross Jones, Judy Lynn, Ross Jones, Tracie Kobel, Suzanne & Damon Krongold, David Leach, Judy Lynn, John Marks, Richard Morris, Cesar Nogueira, Gary Odmark, Gary O'Kane, Christy Parks, Rolly Rae Reel, Wanpen & Tim Ruang, Dermot & Ruth Samuda, Robin Sapp, Tony Simotes, Roxie Spell, Wayne Timm, Larry Whidden, Arlie & Becky Whitcomb, Ian Williams, Leland Williams, Mary Hardt Yingling & Jacqueline Zakrzewski. New this year: Don't miss the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show! The Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show will be entertaining, on the Grounds of Heritage Village, during the Manatee Festival on January 9th & 10th. This action-packed Lumberjack Show features log rolling, "Sandy" the log rolling dog, chopping, sawing, axe throwing, and dragster chainsaw. All with World Champion Lumberjacks, and much, much more! The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is a historical, educational, humorous show, filled with audience participation. Fun for the whole family! Call Heritage Village Office at 352-564-1400 (http://www.theshoppesofheritagevillage.com/) for more information and show times. Children's Activities There is always lots of fun in the children's area! Activities run throughout the entire weekend and are hosted by Childhood Development Services. Sack races, games, crafts and lots more will fill your child’s afternoon! There is also a rock climbing wall, pony rides, bounce house, face painting and much more! Manatee Education Posters of the endangered manatee have been made by local students and will be on display throughout the festival grounds. Continuous movies will also be on display to provide Manatee Education information to all visitors as well as Manatee Education booths designated to enhance the awareness on our endangered manatees. Food The aroma of mouth watering food will tempt your palate as you stroll through the food court within the festival. Take advantage of all the many items offered by seafood vendors who know how to make an inviting array of delectable seafood plates! Kettle Korn, cotton candy, elephant ears, hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, tasty bakery treats and much much more will be sure to keep you from going home hungry! Over 25 food booths to choose from should guarantee you to find something you like! Entertainment Various live entertainment is presented throughout the weekend and is included in the cost of admission! A "Sounds Like Buffet to Me" contest is also hosted with great prizes! Pre-Admission is required. Crafters Sponsored and hosted by the Rotary Club of Crystal River, over 150 craft vendors will be out all weekend to bring to you a tremendous variety of woodwork, jewelry, clothing, collectibles, country craft, crochet, children's toys, knitted work and much more! Crafters may call 417-1160 for entry information. No commercial entries will be accepted. Crafts Application. Or email to manateefestival@crystalriverrotary.com . Manatee Tours During the festival, you'll have an opportunity to take a manatee tour and see the manatee in its natural environment for a nominal fee. Beer & Wine Garden A Beer and Wine Garden will be there for our patrons 21 and over! Live entertainment will be featured at the Garden as well as large screen televisions for the sports lovers. Location & Admission Festival is located in the heart of downtown Crystal River. This quaint location is right off of US Hwy. 19, about an hour north of Tampa and two hours west of Orlando. Admission into the event is $3 for adults. Boat tours are at an additional cost. Tickets for the boat rides can be purchased only at the Chamber information tent inside of the festival, during festival hours. Tickets for boat rides are limited and are sold on a first-come first-serve basis. Tickets are not sold in advance. There is also a convenient shuttle service offered at the northern end of the Crystal River Mall, just blocks from the event. This provides adequate parking and the convenience of being picked up at your car and arriving directly at the festival gate. Cost for this is $1 per person for a round-trip ride. Handicap transportation is also available! Contact Information For additional information or if you are interested in participating in the Florida Manatee Festival, please call the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce at 352-726-2801 or email suzanne@citruscountychamber.com 1/26/2011 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Lu, the Hippo's Birthday! LU THE HIPPOPOTAMUS IS CELEBRATING HIS 51ST BIRTHDAY This event will be held at the hippo exhibit at the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park. Admission to the park is required. Admission cost is $13 for adults, and $5 for children (6-12). Each year Lu's birthday is celebrated on a date near or on January 26th. Park Rangers present the hippo with a special birthday cake while visitors, staff and local school chidlren sing "Happy Birthday" to this popular park resident. School children enjoy a birthday treat. For more information contact (352)628-5343. 1/28/2011 - 1/30/2011 Tractor Pull 12th Annual Bull Pen Pullers Tractor Pull Held at the Citrus County Fair Grounds 3000 S Florida Ave Inverness Indoors: We pull rain or shine! Jan. 28 open 4:00 pm - pull 6:00 pm Jan. 29 open 8:30 am - pull 1:00 pm Jan. 30 open 11:00 am - pull 1:00 pm; One day: adult $8, child (4-11) $4.; Two day: Adult $15, child $7; Three day: Adult $23, child $10. Citrus County Fair Association 3600 South Florida Avenue Inverness, Florida 34450 Phone: 352-726-2993 |