Jacksonville, Florida
We continue our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting local Black Artists and their art. Traci Mims Artist is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida currently living and working in Jacksonville, Florida. She says “Art has always been a part of my Read More …
Our Black History Month celebration continues by highlighting Black artists and Black art in the community. Did you know that the Jacksonville Public Library has an original Augusta Savage sculpture? The piece, whose title is unknown, is available in the Special Collections Department for the Read More …
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we will highlight local Black artists & art like Christopher Clark, Cooli Ras Art all month long. Since selling his first piece at Downtown Vision, Inc. Art Walk 8 years ago, we have seen much more of Read More …
To celebrate Black History Month, we want to recognize local black artists & art around our great city. The latest works from Jacksonville native Keith Doles, Artist are great additions to our JaxParks . Keith recently completed an amazing mural on the basketball court at Read More …
March 8, 1965, the day after Bloody Sunday, when civil rights protesters were attacked and beaten by police on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr gave the following sermon at a church in Selma, Alabama. :Deep down in our non-violent creed is the Read More …
January 15, 1929 was Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year, this year, January 18. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial Read More …
The City of Jacksonville invites you to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue. The 34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue will feature Read More …
This year fireworks will be launched from a barge on the St. Johns River between the Hyatt and DoubleTree hotels and high above the St. Johns River from the Acosta Bridge. These locations are able to be viewed from both the North and South banks Read More …
December 31, 1862 the people of the United States waited through the night to see if President Abraham Lincoln would issue the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in the states of rebellion. Lincoln had first shared a draft of his Emancipation Proclamation with his Cabinet early Read More …
The Jacksonville Light Boat Parade will be held this Saturday, Nov. 28 at 6pm with fireworks at 8pm. There are plenty of places to safely watch the festivities on both sides of the river. Visit jaxlightboatparade.com for more information. If you are heading downtown for Read More …
Beginning this Friday get in the holiday spirit at Christmas In The Cathedral District 2020 “Let There Be Light.” Take a self-guided driving or walking tour of historic buildings and landmarks, lit up for the holidays,, with a special soundtrack by the Jacksonville Symphony For Read More …
Apple TV+ became the home of the comic strip’s iconic holiday specials last month, pulling them from airwaves and making them exclusive to the streamer. However, following a new deal with PBS, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will air on the service, as Read More …
Take about half a pound of Pumpion and slice it, a handfull of tyme, a little rosemary, parsley and sweet marjorum slipped off the stalks, and chop them small, then take the cynamon, nutmeg, pepper and six cloves, and beat them, take ten eggs and Read More …
There is nothing that says Thanksgiving like the smell of roast turkey wafting through your kitchen and the rest of the house. Of course, a roasted turkey can also be the centerpiece of any special family occasion or holiday. Despite its central role in family Read More …
On November 13th, as part of World Kindness Day, we are encouraged to spread kindness like an infectious cold. We want to share it more than usual because studies show when others observe kindness in action they are more likely to carry out an act Read More …
November 13, 2020 falls on a Friday, which means we will once again be visited by Friday the 13th! Many associate the day with bad luck and superstitions. We’ve compiled a few facts about Friday the 13th. Just like the fear of the number 13, Read More …
Jacksonville Military Affairs & Veterans Department teamed up with the Vet Center of Jacksonville to display art made by local veterans in City Hall. All of the art presented in the atrium is part of the Vet Center’s art therapy classes. Stop by and check Read More …
For over 35 years, hundreds of people have celebrated Thanksgiving in Neptune Beach at the annual “Pete’s Thanksgiving Celebration.” This year, however, COVID-19 has forced Pete’s to cancel it’s Thanksgiving event. In a post to their facebook earlier this evening the staff and management announced Read More …