“Throwdown” Thursday – March 7-13

Welcome to my first “Throwdown” Thursday post!

Here is a list of the events that I know of for the week of March 7-13, 2013.
“Creative Intuitions” Dance Concert & Fundraiser

  • Location: Intuition Ale Works, 720 King St, Jacksonville FL 32204
  • Date/Time: Saturday, March 9 from 6 to 10 pm

Quick Description:

Braided Light Dance Project will present a site specific dance performance. The event kicks off with live music by JacksonVegas. Patrons may enjoy the silent auction, food from On The Fly food truck, and specialty craft beers by Intuition Ale Works. The dancers will present an hour long concert starting at 7:30 pm. The evening will finish off with more music and open dance floor. The choreographers that will be presenting their work are Lauren Baroch, Lara Binder, Emily Cargill, Bekkah Clifford, Sydney Keister, and Hilary Libman. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.BraidedLightDanceProject.org or calling 904-351-MOVE.

No Meat March Free Yoga in the Park (see my post about No Meat March)

  • Location: Riverside Park, 753 Park St, Jacksonville FL 32204
  • Date/Time: Sunday, March 10 from 2 to 4 pm

Quick Description:

This free class led by Hillary McDonald, RYT, will offer movement, challenge, and relaxation. Please bring along a yoga mat or beach towel for your practice. No experience is necessary since this class is open to yogis of all levels. Donations will be accepted to benefit local nonprofit The Girls Gone Green as they promote healthy living in Jacksonville through their No Meat March events. Also, feel free to bring a blanket and have a picnic in the park afterwards. Fresh will be there to sell delicious treats to spice up your afternoon.

There is actually an ENTIRE list of events that can be found at No Meat March’s website under Jacksonville events. They include a buffet at Masala’s on March 7th at 6 pm, a Health Starts Here Tour at Whole Foods on March 8th, a meal planning and reading food labels class on March 9th at 2 pm, a Health Starts Here demo at Whole Foods on March 10th at 11 am, a Jax Vegan Drinks event on March 12th starting at 6 pm, a cooking class at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion restaurant on March 13th, and a Health Starts Here cooking class at Whole Foods on March 13th at 6 pm. So, don’t forget to go by www.nomeatmarch.com/jacksonville-events.html to check it all out.

Enjoy! I hope to see you at one of the events this week! If you or anyone you know has events occurring anytime from March 14 through March 21, please let me know. I’d be more than happy to share if it’s related to acting, the arts, health, or a host of other subjects.