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Feel the Power (Boats) in Cocoa Beach

05/14/2012 • Attraction Reviews • Posted By: Super Boat International

Super Boat International (SBI) is excited to showcase the world’s fastest boats this month, May 16 – 20 at the Space Coast Super Boat Grand Prix , presented by Bright House in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The entire Cape Canaveral area is playing host to what is expected to be a fantastic kickoff for the 2012 Super Boat National Points season. Teams have prepared and tested their boats during the off-season and will converge on the small community known for United States Space Shuttle programs. Over the years, many of the competing teams remarked that the Space Coast is a great venue for racing and teams are amazed by the overall community support. This year is shaping up to be a remarkable weekend, which kicks off with a parade and block party in downtown Cocoa Beach. Raceteams trailer their boats in Thursday May 17th and park them so fans can get an opportunity to view the boats close-up, get autographs and talk with their favorite drivers and throttlemen. This year many teams are participating in the annual block party event that will make it an even larger party than last year.

Vivace Society Spring Cultural Social Event at The Downtown Gallery

04/18/2012 • Arts & Culture Review • Posted By: Carey Beam - Vivace Society

The Vivace Society presents their Spring Cultural Social Event in partnership with The Downtown Gallery at 335 S. Washington Ave. in Titusville on Friday, April 27 from 6:30-8:30pm. Guests will enjoy a gallery tour, live pottery demonstration, artist chat, live music, wine and hors d’oeuvres. The event is sponsored by Dixie Crossroads and the National Entrepreneurs Network. The Downtown Gallery features a collection of works from local artists, including owner Jeff Thamert’s signature black and white landscape photography, as well as jewelry, pottery, paintings, and more. The recently expanded gallery space compliments the Downtown Titusville Renaissance effort to revitalize the main street corridor. Vivace’s event coincides with the opening of the ...

In The Mood for Some Great BBQ?

03/03/2012 • Restaurant Reviews • Posted By: BrevardNightLife.com Staff Writer

If you love some good BBQ, and I mean GOOD BBQ, then look no further. May I introduce your taste buds to one of Cocoa Beach's best BBQ restaurants - Slow & Low Bar-B-Que. Locally owned and operated, Slow & Low Bar-B-Que first opened its' doors in the midst of hurricanes Francis and Jean in September of 2004. Owners Joel and Nicole Smith operate under two basic philosophies - "to produce the best possible product and to also have impeccable service" - and you can believe they stand behind those principles 100%...

Welcome Home Veterans Parade & Concert

04/10/2012 • Arts & Culture Review • Posted By: BrevardNightLife.com Staff Writer

The Welcome Home Veterans Parade and Concert, presented by Nance Cacciatore Attorneys at Law, is our opportunity to welcome home and give thanks to the troops returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The parade takes place on Saturday, April 14th in Historic Downtown Melbourne and starts at 4pm on New Haven Ave. The event features a family friendly FREE CONCERT with Grammy Award winning artists - Los Lonely Boys headlining the show. There are two stages of entertainment and include artists Lone Wolf, Josh Miller, UNRB, DP, The Resolvers, Lance-O from Kulcha Shok Muzik, Sound Express and Groove Stain.

Runaway Country is Here...

04/03/2012 • Entertainment Reviews • Posted By: Runaway Country Staff

Right now, the Space Coast is playing host to the largest gathering of Country Music stars ever in Florida at Runaway Country - a true music-festival experience. Runaway Country at Melbourne’s Wickham Park May 4th thru 6th is host to 30 artists on 2 stages, all day and into the night; Alan Jackson , Randy Travis , Jake Owen , Chris Young , Kellie Pickler , Brantley Gilbert , Big & Rich , Lo Cash Cowboys , Ashton Shepard and many more. The line-up represents more than 70 million albums sold including 30 #1 hits spanning a period of almost 20 years; from this week’s Billboard #1 hit by Jake Owen ; “Alone With You” to Alan Jackson’s first of 20 # 1 chart toppers, 1990’s, “I’d Love You All Over Again." Festival Director, Gary McCann offered a glimpse of what fans can expect, “While catching your breath between sets you realize you are in fact, what is now a cool ...

Colt Ford Live at Space Coast Gator Fest

03/19/2012 • Entertainment Reviews • Posted By: BrevardNightLife.com Staff Writer

The reason Colt Ford's blending of country and rap feels so natural has everything to do with his background, both professional and personal. Just like his closest "hick-hop" competition, Cowboy Troy, Colt grew up listening to country -- his first concert was Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton -- along with R&B and hip-hop. When the Georgia native reached adulthood he began writing songs, eventually earning co-writing credits with Jamey Johnson, Jeremy Popoff, and the alternative rock band Lit. After a few years, the popular country music duo Montgomery Gentry became clients, then the urban side of Colt's style was put to use when rapper Bone Crusher and urban superstar Jermaine Dupri came calling. He went from behind the scenes to up front in 2006 when he wrote ...