Making Memories at Our Town Tavern on Thursday Nights and The Pit Stop in Melrose on Friday and Saturday Nights

The New Year brought in new locations to find JukeBox Larry. Every Thursday night you can find him playing music that your friends like to party to. Look for Larry at Our Town Tavern, on SR21, just north of Keystone Heights. The music and fun begins at 8pm with dancing, karaoke, and great drink specials. Come party with Donna (owner) and friends.

Every Friday and Saturday night, the Pit Stop, on N. SR21, in Melrose, will host JukeBox Larry and his trunk-full of music, beginning at 8:30pm, each night. Larry is sure to play your favorite tune or let you have a chance to sing it yourself. Dancing, karaoke, and the coldest beer served at the best price around, is the order of the night. The owners Tony and Melanie invite you to come out and party with them and their friends.

For more info on hiring Jukebox Larry for your entertainment, visit his website here.

Keystone Heights, Melrose, and Hawthorne, Have Scheduled Christmas Parades and Events

The Keystone Heights Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at 6pm. It will be along the same stretch of Lawrence Blvd., between the beach and SR 100. The theme this year will be 'Sights and Sounds of Christmas'. The parade is sponsored by the Kiwanis club of Keystone Heights. Awards will be given to various themes of floats, displays, and marchers. There is still time to participate. Visit City Hall or Mallards Dollarama for registration information. For more information, contact Noel Thomas at 352-476-9356.

The town of Melrose will also play host to a parade on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at 10am. Their theme will be 'A Natural Christmas'. The parade route will travel east on Bellamy Ave., through the intersection with SR 21, ending at the Melrose Elementary school. Awards will be given to participants, in various categories. Again, there is still time to get in on the action. You can call Steve at 352-473-7966 or send an e-mail to sandlthrift@bellsouth.net. You can also drop off entry forms at M&S Bank in Melrose or mail it to Merry Melrose Christmas Parade, c/o Steve Thrift, POB 293, Lake Geneva, Fl., 32160.

A grand stand will be set up in front of Heritage Park, with a DJ announcing each entry as they pass by the judges area.

Not to be out-done, the town of Hawthorne's Chamber of Commerce, will sponsor a parade on Saturday, December 10, 2011. The action for the Candy Land Christmas Festival will happen in downtown Hawthorne for the spectators. The festivities begin at 11am and the parade starts at 3pm. If you are looking to sponsor a booth for arts and crafts, food, or participate in the parade, contact Donna Boles at 352-481-3534 or visit their website here.

Any of these parades are a great way to promote your business or association and contribute to a worthy cause and annual event.

Time-Lapse Video From the ISS Features Well Lit, Night Side, of Earth

It was about time NASA provided some fantastic pictures of Earth, from space, that gives an idea of what the astronauts see and experience. The following 5 minute video was put together from pictures taken in sequence, using special equipment, and edited by Michael Konig. This is  the next best thing to being in orbit, yourself. See the auroras like you've never seen - from space! Lightning flashes from space are clearly seen. Some places are clearly recognizable, like the shape of Italy and the Mediterranean Sea region, for the others, look below the player for the list. The crew aboard the International Space Station, on expeditions 28 & 29, took these sequences of pictures, between August and October, 2011, at an approximate altitude of 240 miles. This is too long for Ellen to show on-air, in all its spectacular glory. Be amazed.

**This might require a Flash installation, to view.

 

Earth | Time Lapse View from Space, Fly Over | NASA, ISS from Michael König on Vimeo.

 

1. Aurora Borealis Pass over the United States at Night
2. Aurora Borealis and eastern United States at Night
3. Aurora Australis from Madagascar to southwest of Australia
4. Aurora Australis south of Australia
5. Northwest coast of United States to Central South America at Night
6. Aurora Australis from the Southern to the Northern Pacific Ocean
7. Halfway around the World
8. Night Pass over Central Africa and the Middle East
9. Evening Pass over the Sahara Desert and the Middle East
10. Pass over Canada and Central United States at Night
11. Pass over Southern California to Hudson Bay
12. Islands in the Philippine Sea at Night
13. Pass over Eastern Asia to Philippine Sea and Guam
14. Views of the Mideast at Night
15. Night Pass over Mediterranean Sea
16. Aurora Borealis and the United States at Night
17. Aurora Australis over Indian Ocean
18. Eastern Europe to Southeastern Asia at Night

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Orange Park Community Theatre  Production Runs For Next 3 Weeks In November

It's not often that I get a chance to make it out to a play, but I did just that last week, for the latest production from the Orange Park Community Theatre. This comedy was written by Katherine DiSavino and directed by Barbara Wells and had the patrons in stitches with the well delivered lines, as well as, with the design of the set.

The play centers around two senior women, Sylvia Charles, AKA Nana (Brenda Cohn) and Vera Walters (Susan Carcaba). Nana has a pass-time of making and selling sexy lingerie from her apartment. Her landlord (Ray Chute) agreed (not willingly), long ago to reduced rent for her. He dreams of being able to, one day, get the full rent he knows the place is worth and is looking for any reason to evict her. The old apartment was designed by an architect, who ran a speak-easy during Prohibition, with many secret, hiding places, that Nana now hides her wares in. When Nana's granddaughter, Bridget Charles (Elise T. Carlson) and a law student, moves in, it doesn't take long before she finds the goods on Nana. She then becomes worried about the legalities - like zoning, licenses, taxes, income tax, reduced-rent status and then, becomes scared that she could face jail time, if caught. Throw in Bridget's, admiring, cop friend, Tom O’Grady (Jimmy Carter), making unexpected house calls, the stage is set for a hilarious, fun, time. When a hot vixen, Heather VanPree (Janice Alston) shows up to pick-up a mis-delivery, mayhem and more hilarity follow. Just when things are looking bad for the women and the landlord is seeing dollar signs, his wife (Carol Waters) enters the chaos. You will have to see this show, to find out what happens next. Also featured, were Kyle Harmon and Dave Quirk, as the delivery men.

All of the players (and those behind the scenes) did an outstanding job of giving their roles, the character needed to develop the setting and be very funny. The performance dates for November are the 4th , 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th, at 8pm, with a matinee performance on the 6th and 13th, at 3pm. Looking for something really different to do this weekend in Clay County? Then head out to the Orange Park Community Theatre, and see a live show, starring your community neighbors. Tickets are $15 for general admission. The location is 2900 Moody Ave, Orange Park. Call them for reservations, information about helping or supporting, at (904) 276-2599 or visit their website here.

NEXT WEEKEND ONLY - FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT

They're back. Next weekend, October 21st and 22nd, 2011. Stan, Tom, Jerome and Bill, don't get to this part of the world very often, and when they do, you have got to jump at the chance to party with these guys. They put a lot of energy into everything they perform, recreating the way it was originally meant to sound, or in some cases, changing the arrangement and creating a new style, that is truly their own. These guys also put on a good show, one that is better seen to appreciate. If you've never seen anyone use a power tool to play an instrument, you don't want to miss them.

From rock ballads to love songs, if it is a rock and roll classic, Evil Monkey performs it, and performs it the way you remember it. You can expect to hear music from groups like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Skynyrd, Blackfoot, you get the picture. Plugged-in rock. Played real loud. Times are good. Show starts at 9pm, both nights.

Special thanks to the Smith Lake Bar for bringing these guys back, again.

 

Visit Evil Monkey's Myspace site here. See their schedule for other locations and dates to catch them.