Pizza Fest 4

Pizza Fest 4! Damn! What a meal that was! An all you could eat musical buffet! Plus burlesque! You could survive on music and burlesque alone for three days. But we didn’t have to because there was also Pizza! Unlimited Five Star Pizza!  And beer! Read More …

It’s a Pizza Fest 4 weekend: aka all you can eat musical buffet

When I told a friend I was going to the PIZZA FEST 4 Preparty at Shantytown Pub, she laughed and said, “you do know it won’t be poetry this time, right?” Her question was  in reference  to a previous visit we had made together for Read More …

Get Down(town)! in Hemming Park

Hemming Park wraps up its Black History Month programming with an all-day party celebrating African American culture. Saturday, February 24, 2018 from Noon until 8:30PM. The Katz Downstairz headlines the main stage at 7 pm, supported by The Groove Coalition and the MJbaker Trio. There 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 …

On Exhibit: Haight Street Rat by Banksy

Thanks to the generous support of VyStar Credit Union, an estimated $2-million piece of art by acclaimed British street artist Banksy – whose identity remains a mystery – will be on exhibit in Jacksonville from February 14-April 14, 2018. The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville 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 …

Jacksonville Historical Society Through the Lens photo contest

The Main Library on Hemming Plaza Wednesday, Feb 7 from 5PM to 8PM. The Jacksonville Historical Society invites you to the opening reception of their Photo Contest exhibit, “Through the Lens”  and announcement of the winners. The 50 best photos chosen by the judges will be 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 …

Celebrate Black History Month with The Flying Ace

“The Flying Ace”  Screening Sunday, February 4th at 7:30 PM Presented in celebration of Black History Month by   Jacksonville University’s College of Fine Arts The Flying Ace (1926), an African American silent film made by Richard Norman at Arlington’s Norman Studios. The film features an all Read More …

Black History Month events

February 2, 2018 Celebrate Life, All Lives Matter event, VIP meet and greet, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; celebration, 6:30-8 p.m.; The Salem Center, 7235 Bonneval Road. Speakers are the Rev. Alveda King, a niece of Martin Luther King Jr.; and Niger Innis, Congress with Racial Equality. $25, with Read More …

Cirque Zuma Zuma Ultimate African Circus comes to the Ritz Theatre and Museum

America’s Got Talent finalist Cirque Zuma Zuma is known as the “ultimate African circus,” this show is filled with non-stop action and African culture, including dance, acrobatics, tumbling, and music. Cirque Zuma Zuma features disciplined performers who are trained in Kenya and Tanzania. Many describe it as an 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 …

Things to Examine the week of January 14, 2018

Sunday Service Industry Night at Hourglass Pub – Doors at 7pm, no cover Swing Night Out: The Volstead! 7 PM The Volstead · Jacksonville Sunday Sessions with JR Roberts and Mojo Roux  7:30 PM · Whiskey Jax Kitchen & Cocktails – Baymeadows · Jacksonville Andy Frasco & The U.N. at 1904 Music Read More …

Hourglass Pub & Coffee House releases upcoming events

1/13 – Cosplay Karaoke at Hourglass – The Finally – Doors at 7pm, $5 Cover. Prizes 1/14 – Service Industry Night at Hourglass Pub – Doors at 7pm, no cover 1/16 – The Milk Bar Smash 4 Weekly – 1/9/18 and Art Night 1/17 – Ladies Night Karaoke – Ladies drink Read More …

Phase Eight Theater Company 2018 Season

Phase Eight Theater Company presents; Noises Off is a comedy classic play-within-a-play. The director of a second-rate theater company is desperately trying to get a disastrous production of a British adult-farce on its feet. From final rehearsals, to opening night, and onto the tour, we follow Read More …