Jacksonville, Florida
Tim Gilmore will launch, read from, and sign his newest book, Goat Island Hermit: The State of Florida vs. Rollians Christopher. “In 1955, Rollians Christopher, an illiterate goatherd who’d long claimed squatter’s rights on Goat Island, across from the fishing village of New Berlin in Read More …
“Tuesday’s in Five Points are getting poetic.” Tuesdays from 8 to 10pm Rain Dogs serves up Poetry Open Mic at Rain Dogs. There will be a sign up sheet. Participants have 5-10 minutes to perform. This Tuesday’s event will be their inaugural poetry night. “This Read More …
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19th to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. 2018 WHD campaign: #NotATarget This World Humanitarian Day we Read More …
Big news from Bee Friends Farm; We’re buzzing with excitement!! Bee Friends Farm is celebrating National Honey Bee Day with our very own Honey Bee Festival! Hang out with us on National Honey day at the airconditioned Fairgrounds (near Manifest Distilling and Intuition Ale Works) Shop over 40 Read More …
“Sup drifters! Adrift Traveling Art Gallery will be docked for Springfield Second Sunday on 1748 Main Street between the hours of 4-7pm, August 12th. We invite you to come and celebrate the works of two Springfield artists: The colorful cubist inspired works made by the Read More …
Every Wednesday night until December 26, enjoy a “45-minute guided walking tour with the opportunity to see our resident animals, which include tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, lynx, coatimundis, and foxes. At 7:30 PM you get to watch us feed the animals! You’ll watch as we Read More …
Your GPS can’t tell you how to get to Shakedown Street but this Sunday, August 5th at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum and adjacent grounds you will find the closest thing to it that Jacksonville has to offer. That’s right folks it’s time for the annual China Read More …
Join over 15 of Jacksonville’s Top Food Trucks for a free concert, food truck rally, and the 2018 Red, White & Brew Freedom & Beer Run at the Riverside Arts Market on July 28th from 6 pm-10 pm. 6:00-7:00: TAD JENNINGS 7:00-8:15: Honey Hounds 8:15-8:40: Tad Jennings 8:40-10:00: Who Rescued Read More …
Faced with a $62 million budget shortfall Duval County Public Schools had proposed changes to the frequency of arts, music and PE classes. The backlash from concerned parents, the arts community, educators and citizens throughout Jacksonville was immediate. Faced with such widespread opposition DCPS now says Read More …
Celebrate the best of summer with Bluegrass, Beer and Barbecue in the heart of the city. Enjoy a free concert by performers including The Wetland Stringband, Rusty Shine, The Firewater Tent Revival, and Cain’t Never Could, along with a local market. delicious food truck fare Read More …
Aidee Chavez Frescas is from a small town in Mexico called Chihuahua. She loves tacos, people, and traveling. She is passionate about creating community, so she created a social media company where she can combine all of her passions and talents. Aidee has 10 years of Read More …
Atlanta has the BeltLine. New York City has the High Line, Chicago has the 606. Boston has the Rose Kennedy Greenway. World-class cities have signature parks and green spaces where residents can safely walk, bike, recreate and connect with their city and with each other. Read More …
The Beaches Freedom Festival, Florida’s largest Americana and freedom festival is next Saturday. The festival benefits multiple veteran organizations and features live music, food trucks, a hot dog eating contest, corn hole tournament, artists, makers, vendors, kid zone, games, activities, and so much more. ENTERTAINMENT Read More …
Rain Dogs, the little bar that could, the living room of Riverside, the heart of 5 Points, turns 5 today, 35 in Rain Dog years, and you’re invited to the party. Doors open at 4PM, part starts at 7PM. Featuring; The epic return of Shangrala! Read More …
Memorial Concert Honoring Our Fallen Heroes In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, Florida, the Memorial Park Association presents, A Memorial Concert to be held in Memorial Park. On the eve of Memorial Day, the Memorial Park Association will host a FREE concert, honoring all Americans Read More …
Saturday is Free Comic Book Day! Many local shops have giveaways and other special deals and events. Among them are; Mythical Mountain, House of Comics and Games, Cosmic Comics, Altered Egos Comics & Games, Coliseum of Comics Jacksonville and Coliseum of Comics. There are also Read More …
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 …
Earth Day is held every year on April 22. Organizers settled on this date as it is in the spring but does not conflict with the religious holidays of Easter and Passover. It is also said that one of the organizers, Julian Koenig came up with Read More …