Jacksonville, Florida
On this day, eight years ago, Bob Dylan received a phone call that left him “speechless” after learning he had become the first musician to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Prize motivation: “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song Read More …
This Texas mom’s seasonal small business involves creating intricate, luxury pumpkin displays
Duval County Public Schools had no problem shutting down an “Indecent” play at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts last year. If only they would act so decisively to remove indecent teachers. Four Douglas Anderson teachers were removed from classrooms due to inappropriate conduct with Read More …
Riverside Avondale Preservation invites you to attend their Inaugural Riverside Avondale Music Tour presented by Cowford Realty & Design, Saturday, October 12, from 1 pm to 6 pm. Celebrate our neighborhood’s rich musical history. This unique fall event is about to bring Riverside’s story to Read More …
Art Bikes are electric bikes you can rent to tour Jacksonville’s amazing collection of public art. You can book a self-guided 3 hour tour or a 90 minute Art Bikes lunch. Art Bikes are basically “podcast on wheels.” Art Bikes works with local artists to Read More …
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville has announced the winners of its 47th annual Arts Awards, honoring local artists, businesses and philanthropists who are contributing to the local arts scene. This year’s winners are: Helen Lane Founders Award: Jason Peoples, Executive Director of Jacksonville Arts Read More …
Before founding the animation studio that bears his name, Walt Disney was a commercial artist in Kansas City, Missouri. It was there, around 1919, that he began making hand-drawn cel animations of his own, which were screened in a local theater and dubbed “Laugh-O-Grams.” The Read More …
The auction will be hosted on the Greater Giving app. The link for the auction will become live (and shared) on Monday, Feb. 12th. Please note that through the gift agreement for Seaside Sculpture Park and a state mandate that pertains to UNF property, they Read More …
This song is by Nellie Florence, features Barbecue Bob on guitar and appears on the compilation The Country Girls! 1927-1935 (1964) and on the compilation album Barbecue Bob, Vol. 2 (1928-1929) (1991) by Barbecue Bob. Nellie Florence is an obscure blues vocalist who recorded two songs for Columbia Read More …
There is a beautiful new art installation at the FIS Global parking garage in Brooklyn, 347 Riverside Avenue. The artist is Sheila Wyne from Anchorage, Alaska. The sculpture is titled “The Walker.” It was crafted from repurposed traffic signs. The piece was commissioned via a Read More …
Brilliant pianist Conrad Tao returns to the Jacksonville Symphony, for the 100th Birthday of Gershwin’s jazzy masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue. Tao will also play Rachmaninoff’s Fourth Piano Concerto, a rich and sweeping soundscape full of the composer’s hallmark virtuosity. Rounding out this blockbuster program are Read More …
JaxParks Fall Arts Fest, Saturday, October 28th from 10am to 2pm at Riverside Park located at 753 Park St., 32204! There will be crafts, games, inflatables, and appearances from Mr. C. Cowford and the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Orchestra. It’s FREE to attend! Read More …
Not unlike Madonna, Lady Gaga, and other world-famous divas, Miss Piggy has never deigned to use her full name among us mere mortals. If she had, more of us might know that her first name is actually short for “Pigathius,” which comes from a Greek Read More …
The number one kids show on Disney Junior and Disney Channel is coming to #DTJax! Catch the theatrical adaptation of the award-winning television series on July 8th & 9th at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets.
The gates open at 4pm with the first acts going on at 4:15 and 4:30 on both stages. Remember – you can bring in chairs and blankets to stay dry. Go to https://jacksonvillejazzfest.com/ for complete information.
Good news is that the forecast is looking better for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival tonight Downtown. The gates open at 4pm with the first acts going on at 4:15 and 4:30 on both stages. Remember – you can bring in chairs and blankets to stay Read More …
Join Jax Jazz Fest next Thursday for the 2023 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection – The Piano Place! Admission is free, no registration required! Come out and listen to 5 finalists compete for a chance to perform at the Jax Jazz Fest Read More …
JaxParks Movie Night featuring “DC League of Super Pets” begins at 8pm at the Murray Hill Park located at 4208 Kingsbury St. Get the whole family there early and claim a great spot with your blankets and chairs and enjoy free popcorn with the show!