Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park

Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park is the birth site of James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson. Money raised during the inaugural  Lavilla Jazz and Heritage Festival will be dedicated to the development of Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park.  On this site, in Read More …

Lavilla Jazz & Heritage Festival

The Lavilla Jazz & Heritage Festival is a FREE jazz fest and celebration of the rich history of one of Jacksonville’s most culturally significant neighborhoods. Lavilla was a popular destination for America’s music royalty during Jazz’s golden era, dubbing the district, the Harlem of the Read More …

The Justice Pub: Guilty on all counts

The Justice Pub has commuted the sentence of the former Mark’s Jacksonville Downtown club and lounge at 315 E. Bay St. in the historic Hutchinson-Suddath Building. The building is no longer locked up behind closed doors. It is free and freshly painted with a kick 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 …

Pin-Up Day At The Jacksonville Zoo

A Dapper Day Outing. Uniting Pin-ups. While many people have heard about Dapper Day at Disney, many don’t have the opportunity to travel and get that same experience. That is why Pin Ups at the Zoo was formed. Why the zoo? Zoos have a timeless feel and is Read More …

Art in the Urban Core: A Walking Tour

Part of the  Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville  Public Art Week 2018 Friday from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Over 50 public art installations will be featured during the Art in the Urban Core: A Walking Tour in downtown Jacksonville’s urban core. The tour will highlight both private Read More …

April is National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month, which takes place each April, is a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996 and organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Academy of American Poets’ website Poets.org serves as a hub 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 18, 2018

Sunday Free pictures with the Easter Bunny 11 AM Mischievous Madams present Hollywood Harlots in Jacksonville! 7 PM Monday Spring Zoo Camp – Dinosauria 9 AM · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Picasso’s Kids Call to Artists 11 AM · The Art Center Cooperative, Inc Board 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 …

Stronger Together the Exhibition at Word Revolt

The first of its kind in North Florida. Word Revolt Art Gallery invites you to the opening reception of “Stronger Together“. This curated exhibition joins a talented group of female artists who unite through art and imagination who break the boundaries of competition to support & 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

MOCA Play series begins with a reading of MLK BLVD

Phase Eight Theater Company will begin their  MOCA Play Series with a reading of MLK BLVD. The wonderful writing of Juilliard student, Julian Robertson, has captured the imagination and emotions of all who witness his work. Phase Eight, MOCA supporters and the Jacksonville community at Read More …