Author: Dave Burkey
JPL Director Rogers is not a good neighbor to the LGBTQ community
Who is Tim Rogers? His previous position was as executive director with The Metropolitan Library in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Jacksonville hired him after they fired him. The Metropolitan Library Commission voted Thursday August 25, 2017 to end its employment of executive director Tim Rogers effective Read More …
Skyway Saturdays: June 22
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will operate the Skyway one Saturday each month to provide free rides and convenient parking. The event is sponsored by Friends of Hemming Park and their Downtown partners. June 22 is Skyway Saturday for this month.
Happy Hour Public Art Tour with Art Republic
Join Friends of Hemming Park, the Jacksonville Public Library and Art Republic for a FREE evening public art tour Happy Hour tour will begin in Hemming Park, tonight at 5PM. You’ll view our new sculpture garden and then visit the library’s “Reclaimed” exhibit about 5:20. Read More …
French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950 at the Cummer through September 6, 2019
French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950 exhibits approximately 65 works of art from the Brooklyn Museum’s renowned European collection and positions France as the artistic center of international modernism from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. Ranging widely in scale, subject matter, and style, these paintings, drawings, Read More …
Public Art Week 2019
Friends of Hemming Park and partners including the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, MOCA Jacksonville, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), Art Republic, and the University of North Florida present an entire week of activities to showcase Read More …
Happy Birthday Jacksonville
Happy Birthday Jacksonville! COJ took to the streets and asked the people of Duval just how old they think our city is today.
Fires and Fireworks
There is a year-round burn ban in Duval County. As for fireworks, the temperature outside isn’t a legal consideration but you should exercise caution because when it’s dry outside it’s easier for a fire to start. According to Florida State Statute 791, fireworks must be Read More …
Free trees
Do you like trees? Do you like FREE trees planted for you? If that’s a yes the City of Jacksonville has a way you can get a free tree planted on the city right of way in front of your house: Call 630-CITY (2489) and press Read More …
Fruit Snacks Reunion Pride After-party
Everyone’s “Favorite” Queer Talent Showcase is BACK for ONE NIGHT ONLY! It’s Pride season and Rain Dog’s crops needed harvesting! Join BeBe Deluxe late night this Saturday, after the Inaugural Pride Fest in Springfield, to see what this crop of new, beautiful, queer weirdos has Read More …
Free adoption weekend at Animal Care & Protective Services
All of the dog kennels at Animal Care & Protective Services are full. They need your help, Jacksonville! Join Animal Care & Protective Services for an empty the shelter FREE adoption weekend. This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday they are waiving the adoption fee for all Read More …
Springfield Pride Fest
All day, June 8th, Historic Springfield is celebrating PRIDE. This will be the inaugural Pride Fest in Springfield. Hosted by Hyperion Brewing Company and Bobbyk Boutique “Blush & Bashful” Hyperion Brewing Company‘s Pride Beer. A sweet and fizzy concoction of pink on pink. Our Selene Citrine (Blood Read More …
We don’t need another storage facility
Riverton Tower Senior Center, Inc. and the Silverfield Group want to tear down the former Jones College at 1195 South Edgewood, the historical location of The Edgewood Theater, Murray Hill’s first movie theater, predating The Murray Hill Theater by 2 years, so they can build Read More …
Bait and switch in Murray Hill Storage Standoff
Murray Hill residents have been upset about the prospect of a 97,200 square foot three-story storage facility at their front door. Developers and their attorneys have said not to worry, we will build some retail, maybe an arts center, we’ll put up some murals, there Read More …
Free Summer Lunch Program for kids
Beginning June 3 through August 2, kids up to age 18 can enjoy a free lunch Monday through Friday at 12 library locations. Bring the crew for Summer Reading and fun, and they can receive a nutritious meal that includes protein, fruit or veggie and a drink. Monday Read More …
2nd Annual Pride Night with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
All proceeds go directly to River City Pride and supporting the events they do throughout the year including the Parade and Festival, as well as their Community Give Back Fund. Please remember, for River City Pride to benefit, you have to buy the tickets from Read More …
The Edgewood Theater: Murray Hill’s first movie theater
The Edgewood Theater was the first movie theater in Murray Hill. The Edgewood opened in 1947, the Saturday before Easter. California was the first film screened. It was a western, directed by John Farrow, starring Ray Milland, Barbara Stanwyck, and Barry Fitzgerald. Two thousand people Read More …
Prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke
With the heat index forecasted to reach 100 degrees this week, the Florida Department of Health has provided the public the following tips to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay Hydrated – Drink more water than usual. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty! Those at high Read More …