Get Down(town)! in Hemming Park

Hemming Park wraps up its Black History Month programming with an all-day party celebrating African American culture. Saturday, February 24, 2018 from Noon until 8:30PM. The Katz Downstairz headlines the main stage at 7 pm, supported by The Groove Coalition and the MJbaker Trio. There Read More …

Historical Marker Dedication for Orange Park Normal & Industrial School

The Town of Orange Park invites you to join in a celebration of a special piece of  Orange Park history, the unveiling of a historical marker in honor of the Orange Park Normal and Industrial School. The dedication ceremony will take place at Town Hall Read More …

On Exhibit: Haight Street Rat by Banksy

Thanks to the generous support of VyStar Credit Union, an estimated $2-million piece of art by acclaimed British street artist Banksy – whose identity remains a mystery – will be on exhibit in Jacksonville from February 14-April 14, 2018. The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Read More …

Black History Month receives no love from Jacksonville Magazine

Jacksonville Magazine uses a tagline of “Presenting the very best of Northeast Florida for 33 years “ I believe it’s closer to 34. Regardless there are many in the local African American Community who are not happy with Jacksonville Magazine. The Community is specifically unhappy with Read More …

4th Annual Rockabilly Prom: Romance Edition

Updated 02/08/2018 Limited number of tickets remaining. The 4th Annual Rockabilly Prom: Romance Edition brought to you by ROCSTART and Grease Rags Clothing Company. WHEN: Saturday February 10, 2018. 7pm to 11:59 pm. WHERE: The beautiful Ramona Pavilion Ballroom will be transformed into a romantic retreat! Read More …

Jacksonville Historical Society Through the Lens photo contest

The Main Library on Hemming Plaza Wednesday, Feb 7 from 5PM to 8PM. The Jacksonville Historical Society invites you to the opening reception of their Photo Contest exhibit, “Through the Lens”  and announcement of the winners. The 50 best photos chosen by the judges will be Read More …

Things to Examine the week of February 4, 2018

You may notice that we are not sharing any Super Bowl watch party type events. The Jax Examiner said all we have to say about the NFL for this season in our Patriots get by with a little help from their officials article. Sunday Disney Presents Read More …

Saturday brunch at Rain Dogs

This Saturday will mark the third Saturday that Rain Dogs has been serving brunch. If you haven’t gone yet, go! If you have gone, go again!  Since this is Rain Dogs we’re talking about, it’s not your usual grab a jacket and tie sort of brunch. Read More …

Celebrate Black History Month with The Flying Ace

“The Flying Ace”  Screening Sunday, February 4th at 7:30 PM Presented in celebration of Black History Month by   Jacksonville University’s College of Fine Arts The Flying Ace (1926), an African American silent film made by Richard Norman at Arlington’s Norman Studios. The film features an all Read More …

Black History Month events

February 2, 2018 Celebrate Life, All Lives Matter event, VIP meet and greet, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; celebration, 6:30-8 p.m.; The Salem Center, 7235 Bonneval Road. Speakers are the Rev. Alveda King, a niece of Martin Luther King Jr.; and Niger Innis, Congress with Racial Equality. $25, with Read More …

Cirque Zuma Zuma Ultimate African Circus comes to the Ritz Theatre and Museum

America’s Got Talent finalist Cirque Zuma Zuma is known as the “ultimate African circus,” this show is filled with non-stop action and African culture, including dance, acrobatics, tumbling, and music. Cirque Zuma Zuma features disciplined performers who are trained in Kenya and Tanzania. Many describe it as an Read More …

Things to Examine the week of January 28, 2018

Sunday Royal Rumble At GLHF Game Bar 7 PM · GLHF Game Bar DigDog / The Forum / Terrain 8 PM · Rain dogs. Laugh Lounge 8 PM · Dos Gatos · Thе Rоttеn Mаngоs Fеrnwау & Віllу Аnd Веllа Іn Jасksоnvіllе 8 PM Sunday Read More …

Beats, Brunch & Bubbly at Rain Dogs

Beats, Brunch & Bubbly at Rain Dogs. Saturday, January 27, 2018 from Noon until 4PM. Brooks Brothers BBQ will be in the house serving up delicious Brunch items. Colette Bing aka Dj Honeydo will be spinning the funky jams for your entertainment, and Mas Appeal will be serving up the best Read More …

Patriots get by with a little help from their officials

“The stats speak for themselves,” Jaguars defensive lineman Malik Jackson said, via Michael DiRocco of ESPN. The Jaguars had six penalties for 98 yards. The Patriots had one for 10 yards.. According to NFL Research, it was the fewest penalties called on one team in Read More …

Things to Examine the week of January 21, 2018

Sunday Jags vs Patriots AFC Championship Game at Metro 2PM · Metro Entertainment Complex Jaguars vs Patriots Watch Party 3PM · Crispy’s Springfield Gallery  Jaguars Watch Party 1/21, At 3:05! 3:05 PM · My Place Bar & Grill · BARE Show 2018 6 PM · Read More …