Posts tagged Europe
The Intouchables – Movie Trailer
Sep 2nd
An irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust and human possibility, The Intouchables has broken box office records in its native France and across Europe. Based on a true story of friendship between a handicap millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his street smart ex-con caretaker (Omar Sy), The Intouchables depicts an unlikely camaraderie rooted in honesty and humor between two individuals who, on the surface, would seem to have nothing in common.
St. Johns County residents can soon tour Flagler College for free
Jun 13th
Legacy Tours highlight the architectural heritage of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, a nationally designated historic landmark building, built by Henry Flagler in 1887. Millionaire industrialist/developer Henry Morrison Flagler envisioned creating an American Riviera in St. Augustine and the Hotel Ponce de Leon, now Flagler College, has recaptured the architectural spirit of old Europe.
“By offering free tours to St. Johns County residents, we hope to reintroduce this magnificent historical landmark in time for everyone to take part in the celebrations surrounding the anniversary of the Ponce,” said Samantha Palmer, Manager of Retail Operation for Flagler College.
Tours currently depart at the top of each hour from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. seven days a week. Tours run approximately one hour long and depart from the main lobby (Rotunda) of the College located at 74 King Street.
Tickets may be purchased in the lobby gift shop prior to each tour or at Flagler’s Legacy located at 59 St. George Street.
Pricing for non-St. Johns County residents is $10 for adults and $1 for children under the age of 12, which includes a complimentary Flagler College Coloring and Activity book.
For more info, please contact Flagler’s Legacy at 904-823-3378.
Source: Flagler College
War Horse – Movie Trailer
Dec 25th
Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, War Horse begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets-British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter-before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man’s Land. The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse-an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure.