Jam to be Part of World of Nations Celebration
March 28, 2007 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Jacksonville Slam News Release
Ever wanted to visit a foreign country? We have your passport ready! The City of Jacksonville and local multicultural friends will bring the world to you at the 15th Annual World of Nations Celebration. This fascinating cultural destination showcases the unique diversity of our planet, and puts the wonderful sights, sounds, and tastes of different nations within your reach. So pack your bags and bring your family, friends and neighbors to Metropolitan Park for an exciting adventure around the world.
Visitors will embark on an exciting journey, traveling throughout the park where travelers may see over 30 countries including South Africa, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, India, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, South Korea, Laos, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Spain, St. Lucia, Taiwan, the United States, Turkey, Venezuela and Vietnam
As part of the fun festivities, Jacksonville JAM players and coaches will be there to meet, greet and play games with kids at the Jax4Kids.com World of Kids Playland at Metropolitan Park. The Jax4Kids.com World of Kids Playland offers children of all ages a hands on journey filled with family fun.
Saturday, March 31
12:30 p.m. Dr. Tom Pierce, International touring Mime Artist, Juggler, Magician & Clown
1 p.m. Hoku-loa Polynesian Dancers
3 p.m. Kate Carpenter, Folksinger, Songwriter & Storyteller
4 p.m. The Jacksonville Children's Chorus Lyric Choir
5 p.m. International Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy
6 p.m. Dr. Tom Pierce, International touring Mime Artist, Juggler, Magician & Clown
Sunday, April 1
Noon MOSH Extreme Science Show
1 p.m. Dr. Tom Pierce, International touring Mime Artist, Juggler, Magician & Clown
2 p.m. Kate Carpenter, Folksinger, Songwriter & Storyteller
3 p.m. MOSH Extreme Science Show
4 p.m. Dr. Tom Pierce, International touring Mime Artist, Juggler, Magician & Clown
5 p.m. Kate Carpenter, Folksinger, Songwriter & Storyteller
More fun for kids
Panera Bread presents an English Tea Party
Somies Gymnastics on Wheels Gym Bus
Fun, Games and Prizes from Ollie Koala's BackYard
Make your own masterpiece from the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Choose from Pablo Picasso Portrait Faces (Spanish), Asian Sumi-E (ink painting with Japanese Brushes) or Paper Cut Squares: Exploring Color Influenced by Hans Hofmann (German)
Contribute to the Community Painting that will hang on the 5th Floor of MOCA
The Comedy Magic of Mark Alan, strolling magician
Face Painting by JoAnn Fabrics
Bounce Houses
Meet Jax Jam players
Origami
Jacksonville Jaguars' Jaxon DeVille
Join us this weekend for a great cultural event, tons of fun and to be a part of the JAM!
Log on to www.jaxjam.com to learn more about the fun and excitement being created by your Jacksonville JAM!
Note: OurSports Central no longer actively covers the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a professional league due in part to its inability to publish and play a schedule and the transitory nature of many of its teams. For information on professional minor leagues, please see OSC's basketball section.
American Basketball Association Stories from March 28, 2007
- Jam to be Part of World of Nations Celebration - Jacksonville Slam
- Another horror story from the ABA - OSC Original by Chris Fells
- Throwbacks announce first tryouts - Chicago Throwbacks
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