Jacksonville, Florida
In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, Memorial Park Association presents, a Memorial Concert and Picnic in the Park. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019 the Memorial Park Association will host a FREE concert, featuring the Navy Band Southeast! Memorial Park is located at Read More …
Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It is a day set aside to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Read More …
In collaboration with Jazz After Dark, ADRIFT presents: Recognize. The Rhythm: After you’ve heard the rhythm with your ears, come see the rhythm with your eyes. Make your way to 301 East Bay to dig the soul-ful vibe of Jazz visually personified through dynamic brushstrokes, Read More …
Forsaken Profit$ returns to Jax next Wednesday night at Jack Rabbits kicking off their Eat My Crust 2019 Spring Tour. That’s right, the boys are back in town and they just want to have fun, so get ready to have jello shots in your pockets, Read More …
Aquaman May 24, 2019 – 9:00pm The first movie of 2019 Season at the Seawalk Pavilion. Arthur Curry, the human born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis goes on a quest to prevent a war on land and sea. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED. Movie Read More …
The annual Jacksonville Jazz Fest began 3 decades ago. It is now one of the largest jazz festivals in the country. It will be held May 23-26 2019 in downtown Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is a weekend celebration of jazz in Jacksonville, Florida. Fest Read More …
New York, artist and jazz aficionado Keith Henry Brown was commissioned for this year’s Jazz Festival poster. Brown said he was drawn to LaVilla’s musical history, noting Ray Charles got his start in Jacksonville, playing piano for bands at the Ritz Theatre in LaVilla. Ray Read More …
Speedway Park, also known as Jacksonville Speedway, Opened in 1947. It was a 0.5-mile (0.80 km) dirt oval auto racing track, located at the intersection of Lenox Avenue and Plymouth Street on Jacksonville’s West-side. The track hosted NASCAR Grand National Series, now known as Monster Read More …
Last night I attended Punk Rock Burlesque: Sunny’s Last Show, at Rain Dogs. Sunny is leaving for NYC on May 1st. She will live in NYC and continue producing Jax PRB twice a year and co producing The Cabaret Hour every first Friday of the month. Read More …
JEA’s website makes the best case for keeping them publicly owned. Benefits of Public Power As your not-for-profit, community-owned utility, JEA is committed to providing you the most reliable service at the lowest possible cost in an environmentally friendly way. JEA lineman working from bucket Read More …
Forsaken Profit$ returns to Jax Friday night at Rain Dogs for Punk Rock Burlesque – Sunny’s Last Show. Their Rain Dogs performance will mark the 2nd stop on their Bruce it Down Tour. That’s right, the boys are back in town and they just want to have fun, Read More …
Miss Parker, Bartender, Promoter, Photographer, Midnight Baker will be moving to NYC May 1st, this is her last show before boarding the plane. Come send her off in style. Musical Performances By Forsaken Profit$ Mudtown Nine Tenths DJ GeeXella And Jacksonville’s favorite poet/singer/songwriter, Charlie Shuck Burlesque Read More …
Jax Poetry Fest is a FREE annual event produced by the North Florida nonprofit, Hope at Hand. Every April, in celebration of National Poetry Month, JPF works to inspire community-based poetry projects and spark a love for language in North Florida. Designed to engage the Read More …
As the largest park system in America, JaxParks maintains nearly 400 parks and recreational spaces offering you the opportunity for a wide range of exciting and memorable experiences. In addition to traditional neighborhood and regional parks, our park spaces include 22 Community Centers conveniently Read More …
Forsaken Profit$ have announced their Bruce it Down Tour dates. 4/11 – Charlotte at Skylark 4/12 – Jacksonville for Punk Rock Burlesque at Rain Dogs 4/13 – Gainesville at Hardback Cafe 4/14 – Panama City at Sharks 4/18 – Fort Walton at Green Door 4/19 Read More …
It’s National Take a Walk in the Park Day, which means it’s a great day to explore our parks. With more than 400 parks, there’s one near you. Visit jaxparks.com for a complete list.
Jacksonville’s firefighters are helping Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) find loving forever families for homeless pets. Visit JFRD’s Twitter page to learn about the Jax Rescuers for Rescues campaign, and the adorable animals available for adoption: twitter.com/JFRDJAX. You can also check out the ACPS website Read More …
There is a beautiful new mural at Riverside Park (753 Park St. – 32204). The mural was painted by artist Nicole Holderbaum on the park’s basketball court. More art is on the way in parks across the city.