Jacksonville, Florida
The annual Jacksonville Jazz Fest began 3 decades ago. It is now one of the largest jazz festivals in the country. It will be held May 23-26 2019 in downtown Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is a weekend celebration of jazz in Jacksonville, Florida. Fest Read More …
New York, artist and jazz aficionado Keith Henry Brown was commissioned for this year’s Jazz Festival poster. Brown said he was drawn to LaVilla’s musical history, noting Ray Charles got his start in Jacksonville, playing piano for bands at the Ritz Theatre in LaVilla. Ray Read More …
Jax Poetry Fest is a FREE annual event produced by the North Florida nonprofit, Hope at Hand. Every April, in celebration of National Poetry Month, JPF works to inspire community-based poetry projects and spark a love for language in North Florida. Designed to engage the Read More …
As the largest park system in America, JaxParks maintains nearly 400 parks and recreational spaces offering you the opportunity for a wide range of exciting and memorable experiences. In addition to traditional neighborhood and regional parks, our park spaces include 22 Community Centers conveniently Read More …
It’s National Take a Walk in the Park Day, which means it’s a great day to explore our parks. With more than 400 parks, there’s one near you. Visit jaxparks.com for a complete list.
Jacksonville’s firefighters are helping Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) find loving forever families for homeless pets. Visit JFRD’s Twitter page to learn about the Jax Rescuers for Rescues campaign, and the adorable animals available for adoption: twitter.com/JFRDJAX. You can also check out the ACPS website Read More …
There is a beautiful new mural at Riverside Park (753 Park St. – 32204). The mural was painted by artist Nicole Holderbaum on the park’s basketball court. More art is on the way in parks across the city.
Want to work for JaxParks Aquatics as a lifeguard this Summer? Check out the upcoming training schedule. JaxParks is now looking for Summer Pool lifeguards. So if you are looking for a job for the summer check out the upcoming training dates through our Read More …
Jacksonville’s literary event of the year will return on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019! The Jax Book Fest is back for its third year in a row. The event—held at the Main Library in Downtown Jacksonville—features presentations and signings by authors of both national and local Read More …
The second annual Jacksonville Lantern Parade presented by VyStar Credit Union is set for Saturday, February 16. The parade route runs from the Riverside Artist Square under the Fuller Warren Bridge and continues down the St. Johns River to the Jacksonville Landing. The Parade itself begins Read More …
TRASH PANDA FLEA MARKET “Always different. Always rad” Sunday February 10 Noon to 4PM at Rain Dogs Art Works Gallery $10 Bottomless Mimosas Food by DOS VATOS TACOS If you mixed a Mimosa of; vintage finds, art, crafts, local small businesses and flea market treasures you’d Read More …
Brewster Hospital was founded by the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church. The hospital’s name came from Mrs. George A. Brewster, an early financial contributor to it. Brewster opened in 1901, becoming the first to serve African Americans on the First Coast and Read More …
The Justice Pub is hosting a Super Bowl Day Chili Cook Off, Super Bowl Sunday. All contestants are welcome. To sign up message Ian Ranne, Jessica Lee Miller, or J Juan Durango Judged contest by the crowd, $50 bar tab for first place. $20 bar tab Read More …
Wolfson Children’s Hospital invites you to; The Wolfson Children’s Challenge is an annual celebration of our patients to benefit the region’s only children’s hospital. At Wolfson Children’s, no child is turned away because of an inability to pay. We invite you to run with us Read More …
Rhythm and Flow is a Communal gathering filled with; drumming, dancing, flow artists, acrobats, fire performers chalk artists, both young and old, basically anyone with positive vibes, love in their heart and a talent to share and or a desire to learn. It is family Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …