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Where can you see The Lovin' Spoonful, Danny Goku from American Idol, Robinson's Famous Racing Pigs and the ultimate dog show?  Oh yeah, and don't forget the funnel cakes and corn dogs.  That's right, the Greater Jacksonville Fair is back!  Running until November 14, the Fair features cooking contests, Guitar Hero tournaments and more! The Empty Bowls Luncheon takes place on November 16 at the Prime Osborn III Convention Center and demonstrates community support for those who are coping with hunger in North Florida. Local celebrities are servers for the event. Area students and senior citizen groups have created original, handcrafted ceramic bowls for every guest. Luncheon attendees are invited to select a bowl to take home. We have two back-to-back home games!  On November 14, the Jaguars take on the Houston Texans and on November 21, they go up against the Cleveland Browns!  The City of Jacksonville is once again offering FREE parking at the Courthouse West parking lot and the Main & Forysth parking lot, a short walk from the stadium.  Plus, come down to E-Town, where Northstar Substation, Dos Gatos, Mark's and the Ivy Ultra Bar  will all be open from half-time  to post-game! Family Fun Grand Opening of the Bryan Gooding Planetarium This opening will begin a new chapter in the Museum of Science & History's 59-year history of space science programming! November 11 - 14 | MOSH The Main Library's 5th Birthday Join the community celebration of the Main Library's 5th birthday! November 13 - November 19 | Main Library Teen Poetry Jam This poetry performance features original and borrowed work from teens, ages 12 to 18. November 13 | 2 p.m. | Main Library Dozing with Dinosaurs The whole family can sleep beside dinosaurs, plus campers experience an exclusive planetarium and science show. November 13 | MOSH McKenzie's Run The McKenzie Noelle Wilson Foundation partners with 1st Place Sports for this Foundation's first fundraising and awareness building event. November 20 | 2:30 p.m. | EverBank Field Native American History Day MOSH hosts a festival that includes performances by national recording artist Dave "Whitewolf" Trezak and a lecture by Dr. Keith Ashley. November 20 | 10 a.m. | MOSH Holiday Window Displays Holiday-themed windows will be unveiled to make Downtown Jacksonville a magical place to explore, shop and dine this holiday season! November 23 - January 2 | Various Downtown Locations For a Good Cause 25th Annual National Philanthropy Luncheon This luncheon recognizes the great contributions of philanthropy, and the people active in the community. November 10 | 11:30 a.m. | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Cocktails for a Cause: Helping Hands for Lung Cancer Support the cause with music, socializing, and fundraising activities including a silent auction, raffles, and local artists. November 10 | 4:30 p.m. | University Club Annual Veterans Day Parade The Veterans Day Parade is a small token of the city's sincere respect and appreciation for its veterans as well as its active duty military community. November 11 | 11 a.m. | Various Downtown Locations Sounds of Hope 2010 Hope Haven Children's Clinic hosts "Sounds of Hope", its annual gala and auction to raise funds for children with Down Syndrome and Autism. November 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Alzheimer's Association Northeast Florida Memory Walk This is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. November 13 | 8 a.m. | The Jacksonville Landing Arts & Culture Amateur Night Auditions Audition for your 15 minutes of fame for Amateur Night at the Ritz.  Spots are open in the adult and youth categories. November 11 | 5 p.m. | Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum Hope is Where the Art Is Internationally acclaimed Boston artist, Bren Bataclan, debuts his latest painting series "Oil Spill Animal Victims." November 11 | 5 p.m. | Bee Gallery Stained Glass Workshop Join Holly Morris in a Stained Glass Workshop at The Art Center Cooperative Gallery. November 12 | 12 p.m. | The Art Center Cosmic Concert Preview Party Be one of the first to experience total-sensory entertainment as laser lights, high-def images and digital sound collide in the completely renovated Planetarium. November 12 | 8 p.m. | MOSH JYSO Fall Concert The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra assembles the most talented young musicians from all over the First Coast into one of the finest youth orchestra programs in the region. November 14 | 5 p.m. | Times Union Center for the Performing Arts Intermezzo Sunday Concert The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra's Piotr Szewczyk premieres pieces for unaccompanied violin written and Dr. Gary Smart from UNF presents solo piano improvisations. November 14 | 2:30 p.m. | Jacksonville Main Library Concurrency Separate juried exhibitions by Northeast Florida Sculptors and The Women's Center of Jacksonville are on display together Downtown.  The combined exhibitions include 60 diverse, new and exciting two and three dimensional artworks by local artists. November 15 - December 7 | AT&T Tower 301 Hyperbolic Nature Experience this exciting exhibit of new works and Plein Air Paintings by Lilian Garcia-Roig. November 18 - January 23 | MOCA Jacksonville German Requiem Brahms' immortal legacy lies in the German Requiem. Powerful yet delicate, this is a musical celebration of faith and hope. November 19 - November 20 | Times Union Center for the Performing Arts The Cost of Freedom In celebration of Veterans' Day and Thanksgiving, the Art Center invites you to see the expression of gratitude to those who have paid the Cost of Freedom through their artwork. November 20 | 7 p.m. | The Art Center II Music The Motown Experience "Get Ready" as Jacksonville becomes Hitsville, USA! SPECTRUM, A Tribute to Motown and R&B Music, is a versatile quartet radiating the essence of Motown. November 12 - November 13 | Times Union Center for the Performing Arts The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller Kick-off your holiday celebration with Mannheim Steamroller. Chip Davis puts on a show featuring the Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller and state of the art multimedia effects. November 12 | 8 p.m. | Times Union Center for the Performing Arts Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience This show celebrates the life and music legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham in true epic fashion. November 13 | 8 p.m. | Florida Theatre Conmoto Fest 2010 The Conmoto Art\Music Festival is a showcase of Jacksonville culture from within its urban core. Hundreds of North Florida's best bands will appear live inside  Downtown's hottest venues. November 13 | Various Downtown Locations Iron & Wine Experience their magic live at the Florida Theatre. November 17 | 8 p.m. | Florida Theatre Josh Thompson Don't miss Josh Thompson playing your favorite hits, including Beer on the Table and Way Out Here! November 18 | 8 p.m. | Maverick's Rock n' Honky Tonk Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Lovett's literate, multi-layered tunes have stood the test of time and prove he can still bring down the house. November 20 | 8 p.m. | Florida Theatre Celtic Thunder A high energy trip through some of the greatest songs of the last 30 years is pure showbiz! November 21 | 7 p.m. | Times Union Center for the Performing Arts Other Downtown Events The Jacksonville Landing Market Dozens of vendors set up in front of The Landing, selling locally-grown produce, baked goods, plants, pottery, arts and crafts and more. November 12 | 10 a.m. | The Jacksonville Landing 2010 Modern Bridal Expo The 2010 Jacksonville Modern Bridal Expo is the ultimate bridal event, showcasing more than 60 local vendor for the ultimate wedding planning experience! November 14 | 12 p.m. | Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Downtown Teal-Gate Party Celebrate the game with fellow Jags fans with $1 beer specials, tailgate food and games, contests, live entertainment and more. November 14 | 10 a.m. | The Jacksonville Landing The End Zone with Sam Kouvaris It's football season! Don't miss the End Zone with Sam Kouvaris LIVE at Chicago Pizza every Monday night November 15 | 7 p.m. | Chicago Pizza Movies at Main: The Defiant Ones Joker Jackson and Noah Cullen are two convicts on a chain gang who hate each other. After a truck prison accident, they flee and are pursued by the police. November 18 | 5:45 p.m. | Main Library 2nd Annual Sheriff's Roast This annual event to benefit the Police Athletic League is a definite win.  This year's honoree: Mr. Ron Autrey. November 18 | 6 p.m. | Omni Jacksonville FolioWeekly's 7th Annual MartiniFest Sample more than 50 of the latest in luscious, liquid libations while sampling great food and dancing to the sounds of The James Harp Project. November 19 | 6 p.m. | EverBank Field Thanksgiving Gourmet Celebrate Thanksgiving with Cafe Nola! Call ahead for reservations, pricing and menu questions. November 22 | 5 p.m. | Café Nola

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