Mapping Our Past at the Jacksonville Public Library

Mapping Our Past, Jacksonville Public Library’s annual affair to celebrate the Lewis Ansbacher Map Collection—a true treasure comprising more than 240 antiquarian maps—returns to the Main Library. This year’s highlight will be the unveiling of the newly updated Jordan and Shirley Ansbacher Gallery to display Read More …

Chris Gardner named as keynote speaker at the 32nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

The City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 32nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, presented by Florida Blue. The breakfast will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at the Prime Read More …

First Citizens Planning Advisory Committee meeting of 2019

The first Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting of 2019 will be hosted by the Urban Core CPAC on Monday, Jan. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ed Ball Building (214 N. Hogan St.). Additional details:  CPACs maintain open and effective communication between Jacksonville residents, Read More …

Citizens Planning Advisory Committee

Jacksonville’s more than 200 neighborhoods are divided into six planning districts each with a Citizens Planning Advisory Committee or ‘CPAC’. The primary purpose of the CPAC is to maintain open and effective communication between Jacksonville residents, businesses, neighborhoods, community organizations, educational institutions and city government. Read More …

Urban Rest Stop receives green light

Early next month the Urban Rest Stop will open downtown, inside the main campus of the Sulzbacher Center. The Sulzbacher is Jacksonville’s largest  provider of services for the homeless. The Sulzbacher recently opened up Sulzbacher Village for women and children. That addition created surplus space Read More …

Acoustic Alchemy

Rain Dogs plays host to Acoustic Alchemy, an intimate evening of storytelling and the tools local musicans use for inspiration . This event takes place this Friday. Start time is 9PM. Cover is $5.00. Your hosts include; Christina Wagner, Jack Ringca, Shawn and Anna Lightfoot, Charlie Read More …

Jax Mayorthon Kids Club Safety Stop

Mark your calendars on Dec. 8 for the Jax Mayorthon Kids Club Safety Stop, held in partnership with Jax Public Library. There will be a bicycle rodeo, helmet fittings, photos with Santa, and more! This free, family-friendly event is taking place in partnership with the Read More …

PB&J Jam Sessions: Children

As the most vulnerable in our community, children face many inequities in housing, education, health care, food security, transportation, and recreation. Speakers for the fourth installment of PB&J Jam Sessions Mark Douglas McCombs is a Jacksonville native, product of Duval County Public Schools, a mechanical engineer, Read More …

Every Single Artist Lounge: September

September’s Every Single Artist Lounge will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM  at CoRK Arts District. Join the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and co-hosting artists Mal Jones and Kandice Clark for this monthly networking event for artists, arts professionals, Read More …

Community Suppers

Reserve your seat now for Community Suppers on Thursday, September 20. The JAX Chamber and OneJax at the University of North Florida want to learn more about the communities they serve and encourage productive discussions about inclusion and diversity. Each Supper will be hosted by Read More …