Jacksonville, Florida
JUNETEENTH is the oldest celebration in the nation to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, officially freeing slaves. However, word of the Proclamation did not reach many parts of the country right away, Read More …
Alan L. Hart (birthplace – Halls Summit, Kansas) was an influential American physician, radiologist, and tuberculosis researcher. Hart’s was the first documented transgender male transition in the United States. His surgery occurred in 1917–18 at the University of Oregon Medical School and he lived the Read More …
“Let’s celebrate #Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday by recognizing the generations of enslaved Black people who fought so hard for their freedom. And one of the best ways to do that is by fortifying our sacred right to vote. Right now, we have the opportunity to Read More …
A few years back the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston digitized 2,500 assorted papers from their Hemingway Collection. Among them was a personal recipe from Papa Hemingway himself. A recipe for his favorite pan fried hamburgers. What better salute to Proud Papas Read More …
“Lots of exciting things coming up, but the one I’m most excited for is Duval County Queer Pride! The Cabaret Hour is putting on a one of a kind floor show for you June 18th at The Volstead! $10 gets ya in for a night Read More …
It is unclear when and where Memorial Day began. More than two dozen U.S. cities claim to the be the “Birthplace of Memorial Day.” There’s Macon, Ga., and Richmond, Va. And Columbus, Miss., which claims women there decorated the graves of both Union and Confederate Read More …
The Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville is celebrating World Turtle Day on Sunday and invites you to join them Join MOSH for a Turtlely Awesome Shellebration for World Turtle Day! Learn all about our native turtle species found in Northeast Florida during our Turtles, Read More …
Today in 1972, the Jacksonville Symphony held a sesquicentennial concert that featured an original composition by Duke Ellington entitled “Celebration”, written specifically for Jacksonville’s 150th birthday. Ellington himself was on hand at Jacksonville’s Civic Auditorium for the special evening and the performance received rave reviews. Read More …
This Thursday will be National Buttermilk Biscuit Day. The day is to celebrate this high-rising breakfast staple we call the biscuit. Biscuits are made using baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast. A typical buttermilk biscuit recipe contains flour, baking powder, baking Read More …
Commonly referred to as “Winged Victory”, the sculpture “Spiritualized Life” is the focal point of Memorial Park in Riverside. It is a bronze sculpture that depicts “the winged figure of youth” rising from the “mad maelstrom of earthly passions.” It was executed by Florida sculptor Read More …
National Barbecue Month in May encourages us to break out our special recipes and get some mouthwatering deliciousness started. Whether you prefer charcoal, wood, or gas, barbecuing is fundamentally a slow cooking method over indirect heat. While the type of protein and seasonings vary, each Read More …
Easter Sunrise Services – April 4, 2021 The Beaches Ministerial Association will hold its annual sunrise service at the Seawalk Pavilion Lawn (located at 75 1st St N in Jacksonville Beach) from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Families will be given coffee and donuts. You’re 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.
St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and once again we will endure the controversy. No I’m not talking about whether green beer is overrated or not, there is no controversy there, it is overrated. Though I will admit, it has an interesting history. Today’s St. Read More …
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for Read More …
All month long, we have been highlighting local Black artists and art for Black History Month. Marsha Hatcher is a passionate artist who has made a name for herself since moving to Jacksonville more than 30 years ago. “I like what I do when it Read More …
Our Black History Month celebration continues by celebrating Black Artists in Jacksonville. Art by Maiya Elaine is a rising artist in Jacksonville. She attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts where she learned theatre tech, set design, lighting, sound, costume and prop making, and focused Read More …
Since today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, we wanted to highlight one we saw recently from Scarf Bomb Jax These beautiful, hand-knitted scarves were hanging outside the main branch of the Jacksonville Public Library . For more information on this amazing group, go Read More …