March 13, 27 @ 1 pm  "Prehistoric Pals!"
April 10, 24 @ 1 pm
May 18, 22 @ 11 am
June 5, 19 @ 11 am

Join Mike Rossi as he delights kids of all ages with interactive animal programs to introduce you to our wild and wonderful native Florida and non-native critters.  Programs vary each month and last for approximately one hour.  Meet at the Dutton Island Pavilion on Dutton Island Preserve.  Turn west off Mayport Rd onto Dutton Island Dr West to end of road on Dutton Island! 

Saturday, April 10
Russell Park - 9 to 11:30 a.m.
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach

Participants will enjoy an 8 mile bike-ride and learn about 10 beautiful public parks in Atlantic Beach. Individuals & families—guided bike tours start at 9 a.m. Skatepark parking lot. Print our flyer.

Self-guided tours for runners, walkers, riders & groups - pick up map and go

Groups can pre-register at the recreation office.

Bring water, hats, sunscreen and helmets. Participants are asked to sign a liability waiver and are urged to follow Florida law which mandates helmets for anyone riding a bike under the age of eighteen.

New Fun & Exciting "Show & Tell" Presentations!
March 18, 7-8 p.m. in the Adele Grage Theater during the North Beaches Art Walk!  716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 

Audience and presenters welcomed! FREE lemonade and popcorn. 

Show & Tell us about your book, business, invention, how to make your best cup of coffee, how to write a song, why you live in NE Florida! Your choice of topic as long as it is legal, moral and ethical!  Presentations are 8-10 minutes with props, visual aids, PowerPoint, easel, music, etc. To reserve your spot, contact coordinator Meade Marston-Coplan at 635-9759. 

Sunday, March 7, 6-8 pm
Adele Grage Theatre, Bull Park
716 Ocean Blvd at 7th Street

As usual, the event will be held inside the theater--and there is no admission charge. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee. Performers, please email or call host Mike Shakelford at (904)610-7461. Prepare 2 original songs of 7-8 minutes combined maximum. Our intimate event is a wonderful way for artists to meet and for everyone to enjoy playing and listening to truly awesome talent. 

Whether you write, sing, play or simply enjoy good music, plan on being with us. Our musical host, Mike Shackelford and his fellow talented performers from our region will once again transform the Atlantic Beach Theater into a magical space for two hours of original musical creations by neighbors and friends. Seating is first come-first served for this admission-free/alcohol-free event.
Bring a friend...or three! 

Upcoming dates...
Apr 11
May 2
June 6
July 11

Adele Grage Cultural Center
716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach

March Exhibit > Holly Blanton   "Textures & Emotions"
      

Make Adele Grage your first stop on the monthly North Beaches Art Walk, third Thursday!  The reception is free and open to the public.  A shuttle is available from 6 to 9 pm. Current stops are Bali Cargo, Adele Grage, Peterbrooke, and Artistree. Please join us! 

Adele Grage Cultural Center is open to the public during business hours M - F, 8 to 4:30 pm and closed 12-1 for lunch and on weekends. 

For more information contact COAB Recreation and Special Events Director, Timmy Johnson (904) 247-5828.  

Third Thursday of each month!  5-9 pm

March 18
April 15
May 20

Artists (local and northeast Florida) gather around the Beaches Town Center at Atlantic Blvd. and Ocean/First Streets.  More than twenty locations feature artists and provide refreshments and music to the public.  

Free limo service to and from Beaches Town Center to Adele Grage Cultural Center, runs from 5:15 to 9 p.m.  See Adele Grage monthly exhibit and artist reception. 

March 21, 2010
Saturday  6 to 8 pm 
Bull Park, 7th Street & Ocean Blvd. 

Our popular outdoor concerts at Bull Park return in spring. Don't miss this wonderful family event for music in the evening. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy the entertainment, monthly, throughout the spring, summer, & fall! 

March 12 ~ 8:00 pm Opening & Reception
(12, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27))

HOME GAMES
Comedy - Tom Ziegler
...a young woman torn between love and her belived father who still believes he is playing for the 1955 New York Yankees. 

Showtimes : Thursdays, Fridays & Saturday at 8:00pm | Sundays at 2:00pm

Admission : Adults - $15 | Senior, Student, Military - $12

For more information, see www.abettheatre.com or call 249-7177 for tickets.

 

Spring Flag Football Registration is now open!  See the Recreation page for the registration form and information.  

April 3, Egg Hunt; 10th - Tour de Parks and 24th - Arts in the Park
May 1 - Bowl Bash Skate Competition - 15th Dancin' in the Streets!
Spring & Summer - Twilight Movies & Tunes 'n' Talent in the Parks

Click here to view our new 2010 Calendar of Events for AB city events.  To print, use legal size paper!