(Provided by Theresa Hess)

 

The StarLite Princess - one of the few authentic paddlewheelers in the United States - is moving to Daytona Beach in June 2009.  This unique passenger vessel will be moving from its current port on the Corey Causeway in the St. Pete Beach area of Florida's West Coast in order to fulfill the void of cruising options in Daytona Beach.  Cruises will begin on June 12th and depart from behind Caribbean Jack's Restaurant at 721 Ballough Road.

"We are very happy and excited to be expanding to Daytona, " said Phil Henderson, Jr., president of StarLite Cruises.  "We have over 20 years of experience in the passenger vessel industry and operate 5 different vessels.  We believe that our quality, service and variety will benefit both the local Daytona community and our attraction.  We pioneered the concept of fine dining while cruising on smooth and scenic inland waters.  Our service is unlike any other cruise to have operated in the Daytona Beach area."

A variety of excursions that feature something for everyone will be offered.  These include Luncheon/Sightseeing and Dinner Dance cruises with trips scheduled 6 days of the week.
Prices range from $14.95 for a sightseeing cruise with an optional lunch to $22.90 for an evening dinner dance cruise with entrees priced from 13.95 to 32.95.  With StarLite Dining Cruises, you control how much you spend just as you would in a landside restaurant. Lunch and dinner entrees are all prepared fresh to order right on board under the direction of StarLite's Executive Chef.  Group rates are also available.

According to Henderson, an authentic paddlewheeler may be viewed as a tourist attraction, however he notes that more than 60% of the business on the StarLite Princess is generated through the local market.  Birthday and anniversary packages are popular among individuals, while many companies and associations hold parties, banquets and meetings on board.

The vessel is also very popular with brides because of the ability to have both ceremony and reception in one unique location.  In addition, each captain is a notary public and able to perform marriage ceremonies.  In 2008, over 150 couples included the StarLite Princess in their wedding arrangements.

"With our close proximity to beach hotels, we're anticipating an increase in the tourism market," said Henderson, "And  whenever possible, it's going to be best for people to call ahead and make reservations-- we're still going to welcome large parties and private charters, so sometimes the boat may not be available to individuals."

Reservations and more information for any of the cruises offered by the StarLite Princess may be obtained by calling (386) 562-5550.

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Theresa Hess
Promotions Manager
(727) 462-2628
 

(Provided by Stephanie Mason-Teague)

Cinematique of Daytona Announces New Films, New Starting Day, New Saturday Matinees, New Classic Cinema

 

 DAYTONA BEACH - Cinematique of Daytona, the area's only fine-arts cinema society, is adding Saturday matinees to its schedule of films that will begin June 20.

 ``Our goal is to give our patrons the opportunity to see great films they couldn't otherwise see anywhere in the area, along with more options for seeing them,'' said Stephanie Mason-Teague, president of the 20-year-old nonprofit organization.

 Weekly showings will now open on Fridays, a schedule change that will   coincide with movies in mainstream theaters.  The schedule will include Friday evening shows, Saturday matinees, Wednesday matinees and Thursday evening shows, all at The Book Store Café, 410 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, (386) 615-8320.  Groups of 10 or more are given a group discount and can reserve seating.

 Cinematique also announces the addition of classic films to their schedule.

 ``We've had many requests to show classic films.  Films most people never had the chance to see in a theater, if at all, so we're experimenting this flight with adding `Love Affair' from 1939 and `Charade' from 1963", Mason-Teague said.

 Noted Teri Pruden, who heads the Film Selection Committee, ``Our task was doubly difficult this time, as we wanted a typically broad selection of films that won't already be widely distributed on DVD and pay-per-view, while working within the confines of an extremely tight budget. I think we've achieved excellent diversity and quality here.''

 Here's the list and schedule for Cinematique:

 

June 20 - July 2: ``Encounters at the End of the World'' (USA; NR) Werner Herzog directed, narrates and even was his own cinematographer in this visually stunning and powerful documentary picture of man - and beast - against nature in Antarctica.

July 3 - July 16: ``Tulpan'' (China; NR; subtitled) This Cannes award-winning dramatic debut of noted filmmaker Sergey Dvortsevoy examines the plight of a shepherd whose career path is blunted by the lack of a wife. And Tulpan, the only prospect, complains his ears are too big.

JULY 17 - July 30: ``Love Affair'' (1939; USA; NR) Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer star in director Leo McCarey's romantic tale. He even remade this masterpiece as ``An Affair To Remember.''  A wealthy playboy falls for a beautiful woman on a cruise. They agree to meet again in six months to see if their love is meant to be.

July 31 - Aug. 13: ``In Search of a Midnight Kiss'' (USA; NR) A Wo Scoot McNairy, Sara Simmonds. A Woody Allen-like protagonist, pushed to date by his roommate, pairs with an oddball woman he finds at an online dating site in this black-and-white comedy.

AUG. 14-AUG. 27: ``In Love We Trust'' (China; NR; subtitled) A divorced couple considers reuniting to have another baby in order to save their dying daughter, but the complications are immense in this drama.

Aug. 28 - Sept. 10:  "Charade" (1963 USA, NR) Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant.  Director:  Stanley Donen spins the sage of a wealthy widow suddenly penniless in Paris, where a handsome gentleman with a hidden agenda dashes to her aid.  And the chase for much missing money is on.

 

Several Cinematique films will be screened in DeLand at the newly restored Athens Theatre, 12 N. Florida Ave.  For schedule information and to purchase tickets on-line:  www.athenstheatre.org, or by phone:  (386) 734-1500.

 Schedules and previews of all the films are available on the Internet at cinematique.org, athenstheatre.org, movietickets.com and fandango.com or from the Cinematique Moviephone: 386-252-3778. Reviews of the films are posted at Cinematique's Web site several days prior to their opening.

 Yet another activity locally is Cinematique Under the Stars, the series of free outdoor films shown on the third Saturday of the month April through September, near City Island Library Center in Daytona Beach. All films are free and open to the public.  Patrons should bring a chair or blanket to sit on.  Concession items are available for purchase.  The series of films is designed as a kick off and publicity tour for the Daytona Beach Film Festival. 

June 20:  "The Knife" sponsored by the Daytona Beach Youth Collective

July 18:  "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"

August 22:  "The Princess Bride"

September 19:  "Singing in the Rain" 

Rain dates and other details are on Cinematique's Web site.

 The Daytona Beach Film Festival, now in its seventh year, will be held Oct. 9-11 on two screens at the Bookstore cafe. The three-day event will include a score of films, a student film competition, a program of short films, special guests and much more. Advanced tickets will go on sale in September, sponsorship opportunities are now available.  Information can be found on-line at www.dbff.org. 

 Several Cinematique Membership levels are available, beginning at $30 a year.  Membership entitles the holder to a variety of discounts, and is the fiscal basis for the organization's continued operation. Become a member or volunteer on-line or at The Bookstore Café. 

 

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Stephanie Mason-Teague
President, Cinematique of Daytona
Co-Director, Daytona Beach Film Festival
(386) 871-7873
PO Box 1105
Daytona Beach, FL 32115

(Provided by Ted Nikolla)

If you think tweeting is for the birds, this meeting is for you! Joseph Mohay, an interactive marketing adviser for Sales & Marketing Technologies, Altamonte Springs, will explain Twitter basics during the June 9 FPRA Volusia/Flagler luncheon.

Mohay will tell us how to use Twitter to market our companies and manage employees. He also will explain the advantages Twitter offers for not-for-profits and the government, education and private sectors.

Check-in and networking begin in the Volusia Room of the Daytona Beach International Airport at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon, and Mohay will speak at 12:30 p.m.

The fee is $20 for members, $25 for non-members, and $18 for students. For reservations, please contact Meredith Rodriguez at rodriguezm@cookman.edu by Friday, June 5. Cancellations made after 8 a.m. Monday, June 8, will be billed.

FPRA is dedicated to developing future public relations practitioners and providing professional development and networking opportunities to current practitioners. The statewide organization has 15 professional and 10 student chapters.

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Contact: Ted Nikolla
(386)763-2630
www.fpravf.org

(provided by Eric Dusenbery)

Local Organization to Participate in Florida Folk Festival

Cinderic Documentaries Inc. has been invited to participate in the 2009
Florida Folk Festival to be held May 22-24. The 57th annual Florida Folk
Festival is a three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts
and food that make Florida unique.

Cinderic Documentaries will be exhibiting in the Environmental and
Cultural Awareness area where people can discover the people and
organizations that are devoted to conserving Florida's cultural heritage
and natural resources.

"We're very excited about participating in this prestigious
festival," said Eric Dusenbery, executive director for CDI.  "This
is a perfect fit for our organization and we're looking forward to the
opportunity to bring awareness to Florida's history and culture. There
are some great stories from Volusia County that we hope to share to
visitors."

The Florida Folk Festival is held at the Stephen Foster Culture Center
State Park in White Springs.

Photo attachment: Cinderic Documentaries Inc. will exhibit information
on Florida's folklife occupations and culture, such as these commercial
fishermen, at the Florida Folk Festival.

Go to our web site and sign up for our free e-zine; "Armchair Culture:
Places to See and Stories to Hear in Volusia County."

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Eric Dusenbery
Cinderic Documentaries, Inc.,a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
345 Westchester Dr.
DeLand, FL  32724
(386) 822-5681
eric@cinderic.org
www.cinderic.org
blog: www.armchairculture.blogspot.com

(provided by Stephanie Mason-Teague)

 

Cinematique Under The Stars

Free Outdoor Movie  Saturday May 16th

Dusk (7:45)  City Island Park, Daytona Beach

Bring a chair or blanket, concessions available

www.cinematique.org (386) 252-3778

 

  Jason (Jesse James) and Kyle (Reiley McClendon), recent friends from different sides of the tracks, become embroiled in the adventure of their lives when they discover a mysterious airplane at the local small-town airport. The boys sneak aboard the plane for a look, but are forced to hide in the luggage compartment when two strange men show up.  Soon Jason and Kyle unexpectedly find themselves airborne over the open Arizona desert.  After hours in the air, the boys unwittingly uncover a bomb in the luggage compartment.  When they burst into the cabin to report their discovery, they find that everyone on board has bailed out.  The boys must take the controls and land the plane themselves.  But their troubles are only beginning as Jason and Kyle realize that they've foiled a heist to steal millions of dollars from the mob in this high-action, coming-of-age film.

 

Rocco Devilliers presented the film he directed and co-wrote to last year's Daytona Beach Film Festival to an enthusiastic audience response. This adventure of two boys with a love for flying and an attraction for trouble embodies some amazing aerial stunt work to tell a heartwarming story.

 

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Stephanie Mason-Teague

President, Cinematique of Daytona

Co-Director. Daytona Beach, Film Fesitval

(386) 871-7873

PO Box 1105

Daytona Beach, FL 32115

 

 

 

 

Provided by Volusia County                                                                                          


 COUNTY NEWS, INFO SEGMENTS, FROM THE COUNCIL FLOOR
 DISCUSSION GUEST(S):    County Chair Frank Bruno discusses the opening of the new Ocean Center

    Grand opening celebrations of the expanded Ocean Center are set with the public event February 22 and a gala showcase event February 28.  Following this weekend's public unveiling, the county will showcase the new Ocean Center in a black tie affair that will put Daytona Beach and Volusia County on a national stage.
    This week, Volusia Magazine, the county's weekly public information television program, provides a look at the Ocean Center expansion and its significance to the county.  The in-depth interview guest is County Chair Frank Bruno.  The 30-minute program also includes county news of the week, community interest features, and the latest actions of the Volusia County Council.
Volusia Magazine airs Sunday (February 22) at 5 p.m. and repeats Monday (February 23) at 7:30 p.m. on WDSC-TV15.  To watch Channel 15, turn your television to UHF channel 15 or consult your cable television listings.  All cable television stations in Volusia County carry WDSC TV-15.
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Provided by Pat Kuehn

Middle- and high-school students can compete in a Mario Kart Wii tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Daytona Lagoon, 601 Earl St., Daytona Beach.

VOLUSIA COUNTY COMMUNITY INFORMATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 15, 2009
Contact: Pat Kuehn

NEW SMYRNA BEACH LIBRARY OFFERS FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS

Whether you're trying to navigate the Internet or still looking for the computer's on/off switch, the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library has beginner computer classes that can help you find your way.

Discover everything you always wanted to know about e-mail at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 4. Participants will learn how to get a free e-mail address, compose e-mails, and add pictures and documents to their e-mails.

Internet Searching will start at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. The instructor will explain the web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer and features such as favorites, homepage, font size and Internet options.

A Computer Basics class will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. This class is for people with little or no computer experience who want to learn about the components of a computer and get acquainted with terminology. Participants will explore some of the functions and features of the Windows operating system.

Learn how to work with Microsoft Excel at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25.
This class introduces basic concepts and terminology and explains elements of the Excel screen. Demonstrations will include entering data and working with cells, rows and columns.

All classes will be in the library auditorium. For more information or to register, please call (386) 424-2910, ext. 104, or stop by the library's information desk. The library is open seven days a week at
1001 S. Dixie Freeway.

Learn more about Volusia County's 16 libraries at www.volusialibrary.org or www.volusia.org and select "Library" from the side menu bar.

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Pat Kuehn, APR
Community Information Specialist
Volusia County Government
123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 301
DeLand, FL 32720-4612
e-mail: pkuehn@co.volusia.fl.us
From DeLand, call (386) 822-5062, ext. 2934 From Daytona Beach, call (386) 239-7756, ext. 2934 From New Smyrna Beach, call (386) 423-3868, ext. 2934
Cell: (386) 748-3989
Fax: (386) 822-5072

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                              
CONTACT:  David F. Byron, APR                                                                                  Community Information Director
January 8, 2009                                                                  
386/822-5062 or 386/717-4190
                                                                                                                                                                       

WHAT'S ON VOLUSIA MAGAZINE THIS WEEK?
- COUNTY NEWS, INFO SEGMENTS, FROM THE COUNCIL FLOOR
- DISCUSSION GUEST(S): County Chair Frank Bruno looks back at the County's significant actions of 2008 and looks ahead at the issues of 2009
 
In spite of the troubling economy and the havoc caused Tropical Storm Fay, there were many positives in 2008 in Volusia County.    

This week, Volusia Magazine, the county's weekly public information television program, provides a look back at 2008 and ahead to 2009.  The in-depth interview guest is County Chair Frank Bruno.  The 30-minute program also includes county news of the week, community interest features, and the latest actions of the Volusia County Council.

Volusia Magazine airs Sunday (January 11) at 5 p.m. and repeats Monday (January 12) at 7:30 p.m. on DBCC-TV15.

To watch Channel 15, turn your television to UHF channel 15 or consult your cable television listings.  All cable television stations in Volusia County carry DBCC TV-15.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY COMMUNITY INFORMATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 22, 2008
Contact: Pat Kuehn

DELAND LIBRARY ADDS Wii GAMING FOR TEENS

 Teens can try their hand at Nintendo Wii gaming at the DeLand Area
Public Library beginning Jan. 5. The popular Wii Sports Pack, Mario Kart
and Mario Smash Brothers will be available at the weekly game sessions
at 4:30 p.m. Mondays.

Other library programs for teens include DDR Supernova at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays and Guitar Hero II at 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

For more information, please call Paul Giavonetti at (386) 822-6430,
ext. 112.

The library is open seven days a week at 130 E. Howry Ave. Learn more
about Volusia County's 16 libraries at www.volusialibrary.org, or visit
www.volusia.org and select "Library" from the side menu bar.

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