Jacksonville, Florida
In August of 1926, W.H. Adams Sr. opened the Ocean View Pavilion amusement park near the Jacksonville Beach Pier. His dream at the time was to build a roller coaster that would rival the iconic Cyclone at Coney Island, which opened in 1927. Construction began Read More …
The City of Jacksonville’s Disabled Services Division with the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and Brooks Rehabilitation unveiled the first of three adaptive kayak launches at Hanna Park. The other two will be in Mandarin Park and Bethesda Park. What a great way for Read More …
In celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month, the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will host Game On!, a day to enjoy the outdoors, this Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Robert F. Kennedy Park 1133 Ionia St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 Read More …
If you didn’t care about blue lives before black lives mattered, you really don’t care about blue lives, you just can’t stand the idea of black lives mattering. If you didn’t care about white history before black history month, you really don’t care about white Read More …
Jacksonville Public Library Director Tim Rogers has avoided, and or outright refused, all comment since cancelling the Storybook Pride Prom. The Prom was for LGTBQ Youth and was to be held this Friday at Willowbranch Library. All information from him has been posted on JPL’s Read More …
Who is Tim Rogers? His previous position was as executive director with The Metropolitan Library in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Jacksonville hired him after they fired him. The Metropolitan Library Commission voted Thursday August 25, 2017 to end its employment of executive director Tim Rogers effective Read More …
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will operate the Skyway one Saturday each month to provide free rides and convenient parking. The event is sponsored by Friends of Hemming Park and their Downtown partners. June 22 is Skyway Saturday for this month.
Join Friends of Hemming Park, the Jacksonville Public Library and Art Republic for a FREE evening public art tour Happy Hour tour will begin in Hemming Park, tonight at 5PM. You’ll view our new sculpture garden and then visit the library’s “Reclaimed” exhibit about 5:20. Read More …
French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950 exhibits approximately 65 works of art from the Brooklyn Museum’s renowned European collection and positions France as the artistic center of international modernism from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. Ranging widely in scale, subject matter, and style, these paintings, drawings, Read More …
Friends of Hemming Park and partners including the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, MOCA Jacksonville, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), Art Republic, and the University of North Florida present an entire week of activities to showcase Read More …
All of the dog kennels at Animal Care & Protective Services are full. They need your help, Jacksonville! Join Animal Care & Protective Services for an empty the shelter FREE adoption weekend. This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday they are waiving the adoption fee for all Read More …
All day, June 8th, Historic Springfield is celebrating PRIDE. This will be the inaugural Pride Fest in Springfield. Hosted by Hyperion Brewing Company and Bobbyk Boutique “Blush & Bashful” Hyperion Brewing Company‘s Pride Beer. A sweet and fizzy concoction of pink on pink. Our Selene Citrine (Blood Read More …
Riverton Tower Senior Center, Inc. and the Silverfield Group want to tear down the former Jones College at 1195 South Edgewood, the historical location of The Edgewood Theater, Murray Hill’s first movie theater, predating The Murray Hill Theater by 2 years, so they can build Read More …
Murray Hill residents have been upset about the prospect of a 97,200 square foot three-story storage facility at their front door. Developers and their attorneys have said not to worry, we will build some retail, maybe an arts center, we’ll put up some murals, there Read More …
Beginning June 3 through August 2, kids up to age 18 can enjoy a free lunch Monday through Friday at 12 library locations. Bring the crew for Summer Reading and fun, and they can receive a nutritious meal that includes protein, fruit or veggie and a drink. Monday Read More …
In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, Memorial Park Association presents, a Memorial Concert and Picnic in the Park. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019 the Memorial Park Association will host a FREE concert, featuring the Navy Band Southeast! Memorial Park is located at Read More …
In collaboration with Jazz After Dark, ADRIFT presents: Recognize. The Rhythm: After you’ve heard the rhythm with your ears, come see the rhythm with your eyes. Make your way to 301 East Bay to dig the soul-ful vibe of Jazz visually personified through dynamic brushstrokes, Read More …
Aquaman May 24, 2019 – 9:00pm The first movie of 2019 Season at the Seawalk Pavilion. Arthur Curry, the human born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis goes on a quest to prevent a war on land and sea. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED. Movie Read More …