Sharing art with our sister city

Today, Delegates from Nelson Mandela Bay, Jacksonville’s Sister City in South Africa, were accompanied by Any Crane of the The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida and Bob White of Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville as they walked through the 25th anniversary of “Through Our Eyes,” which is currently Read More …

42nd Annual Arts Awards

 Join the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville on Saturday, May 5 for the 42nd Annual Arts Awards.  This event serves as the agency’s annual fundraiser and an opportunity to showcase and celebrate Northeast Florida’s arts and cultural sector.  The Cultural Council recognize the barriers to Read More …

Voices Unearthed Opening Night

Opening Reception Friday, April 13, 2018 6pm – 8pm Yellow House 577 King Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32204 The reception is free and open to the public. Meet the artists and writers. Enjoy live music and poetry readings. Engage in meaningful dialogue. Light refreshments will be served. Read More …

PAW at the Main Library

April 1 – 7 is Public Art Week. JPL invites you to celebrate with a walking tour of public art at the Main Library. Have you ever wanted to know more about the Owl sculpture at the Laura Street entrance? Or perhaps what the Imagination Read More …

Things to Examine the week of March 11, 2018

Sunday League of Legends 5v5 Tournament at GLHF Game Bar 10AM  GLHF Game Bar Brunch Goes Wild 11AM · Simply Sara’s · Motown The Musical 1:30 PM and 7 PM · Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts Spring Civic Orchestra Concert 5 PM · Jacksonville 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 …

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 …

Things to examine the week of January 7, 2018

Sunday NFL™ ~ Buffalo Bills Vs Jacksonville Jaguars, (LIVE) | Watch Online Vivace Trio Concert 3PM · Jacksonville Public Library, Main Library. Jacksonville’s dynamic Vivace Trio features two flutes, piano and intertwining soprano voice. Public Performance: Chalk 3PM · Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville · Read More …

Things to examine the week of October 8, 2017

Sunday Hourglass Talent Search Monday Jacksonville Job Fair Late Nite Open Mic with Charlie Shuck at Nighthawks “Songs, Poems and Beer” Tuesday FLORIDA BLUE FREE TUESDAY 4 pm – 9 pm. Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to Read More …

Things to Examine the week of September 17, 2017

Sunday Swing Night Out: The Volstead! Hosted by The Dance Shack Mr & Miss River City Pride Pageant Hosted by River City Pride – Jacksonville, Florida Metro Entertainment Complex Open Stage Open Mic Night at Hourglass LINK UP.1 Hosted by Henergy Reserve Nighthawks Monday JYD Read More …

Downtown Vision Inc killed the Art Walk

Downtown Vision, Inc is the Business Improvement District for Downtown Jacksonville. Their stated  mission is to create and support a vibrant Downtown. Tonight they achieved just the opposite with one of Downtown’s Crown Jewels, the First Wednesday Art Walk. Art Walk has been running for Read More …

Things to Examine the week of September 3, 2017

Sunday Vagabond Flea – Last Summer Market! Hosted by Vagabond Flea Jewelry • Vintage • Ceramics • Succulents • Home Goods • Clothing • Art • Beauty Supplies • Food • Coffee • Beer Poetry Night at Shantytown 9 pm until Midnight Shantytown Pub Open Read More …

Lee Harvey to be featured at Yellow House

The inaugural exhibition for the Yellow House, Small Matters, which will emphasize the power of saying a lot with less through art will also be another inaugural event of sorts. As Stephen Dare of the Lee Harvey Trust said;  “The Lee Harvey Trust is very proud Read More …

Small Matters opens at Yellow House

The inaugural exhibition for the Yellow House will emphasize the power of saying a lot with less. Twenty of our region’s finest artists will deliver messages of big social importance through small works. In a time in which we can become overwhelmed with the super-sized Read More …

Things to Examine the week of August 27, 2017

Sunday August – African Village Bazaar Hosted by African Village, Inc. and Ritz Theatre and Museum Super Roll Sunday with Bold City Cosplay Hosted by Chamblin’s Uptown Get your tabletop gaming on.   Dirty Dancing 30th Anniversary   Hosted by The Florida Theatre Arts & Drafts: ROCK & Read More …