Revenge of the Creature, filmed in Jax

Revenge of the Creature was the first of two Universal-International sequels to Creature from the Black Lagoon. It was the only 3D film released in 1955 and the only 3D sequel to a 3D film released during “the golden age of 3D Filming for Revenge Read More …

Backlash against sculpture fueled by misinformation and racism

It is okay to not like the sculpture. Parisians originally hated the Eiffel Tower. New Yorkers hated the Empire State Building, Auguste Rodin’s Monument to Balzac as well as art by Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, and Duchamp were all considered to be worthless at one Read More …

The Lobster House Restaurant

The Lobster House Restaurant was built on the South bank of the St. Johns River, originally it was a boat repair shop. In 1944 it was converted into The Lobster House Restaurant. It stood on pilings over the St Johns River, between the Main Street Read More …

Inaugural Jazz Festival at Woodstock Park

Join Don’t Miss A Beat, Inc. this Saturday, July 24th, for their inaugural Jazz Festival at Woodstock Park at 2839 W. Beaver St.  Local artists, local vendors, and so much more, all for FREE! Artists and performance times are listed below, or go to https://www.dontmissabeat.org/our-events/jazz-festival Read More …

Summer at the Cummer

This summer, kick-start your weekends with the Cummer every Friday night July through September 3, 2021. Come take a moment this summer in the beautiful backyard (aka the Cummer Gardens), where you’ll enjoy live music, beverages and small bites, lawn games, and art and culture Read More …

Catch Jaws at Sun-Ray Cinema

Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, and Murray Hamilton.  An insatiable great white shark terrorizes the townspeople of Amity Island. The police chief, an oceanographer and a grizzled shark hunter seek to destroy the bloodthirsty beast. Read More …

Things to do for 4th of July Weekend in Downtown Jacksonville 2021

Searching for fun things to do for this year’s Fourth of July? Here are some exciting things happening in #DTJax this 2021 Fourth of July Weekend! Independence Day Celebration with The Jumbo Shrimp July 3, 2021: 6 – 9 p.m. at 121 Financial Ballpark Join Read More …

Selfie Wrld Jacksonville Grand opening this Saturday

Saturday, June 26. A new business featuring interactive photo-op exhibits is coming to Jacksonville! Selfie Wrld Jacksonville is holding its grand opening this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. “Welcome to the #1 trending selfie museum in the WRLD” “Experience many unique themes knowing Read More …

Scum under the bridge

Scum_FL “Those street punks from the 904.” I first heard SCUM play at Rain Dogs, back in 2019. The other bands, Forsaken Profit$, Some Kind Of Nightmare, The Wastedist, and Charlie Shuck I had experienced before. SCUM was new, new to me at least. That was Read More …

Forsaken Profit$ July 2021 Tour Dates

NSFW “Cinco De Thrasho was a fuckin’ blast! We can’t thank everyone enough who came out and partied with us last month. Mark your gawd damn calendars we are throwing down again this July! We got a killer tour lined up with three gnarly festivals, Read More …

I’m a Star Students host live film review of PBS documentary: Black Wall Street

Join I’m A Star teen influencers for a viewing of the PBS Documentary Black Wall Street Saturday. Students ages 12-18 will learn about the thriving black business district in the affluent Greenwood community of Tulsa, Oklahoma. As 2021 marks 100 years since the Tulsa Race Read More …

The Cabaret Hour Pride Edition at The Volstead

“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 …

Duke Ellington celebrated Jacksonville’s 150th birthday with the Jacksonville Symphony

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 …

The Cabaret Hour at Raindogs

The Cabaret Hour – Jacksonville’s Oddball Peepshow! Performances by Miss Parker  Scarlett Storm  Cutthroat  Whitey Alabastard Lilith La’Mour  Carlisle Cakes  Carolyn Sue  Hosted by Anita Nightcap Produced by Miss Parker Kittened by Ryot Rivers Raindogs 1045 Park Street Jacksonville FL 18+ Only General Admission $10 Read More …

Miss Parker Presents: Forsaken Profits at Rain Dogs

May 8th – Jacksonville – Rain Dogs. FORSAKEN PROFIT$ With: SCUM – 904-Reaggae-Punk-Rap https://scumfl.bandcamp.com SWAMP – Stoner Metal – Southern Blast https://swampfl.bandcamp.com/album/swamp-ep-2 Deathwatch97 – Punk-Hardcore-Thrash-Metal https://deathwatch97.bandcamp.com “Some would call them Punk, or Thrash Punk,  or Crossover Thrash, and or Skate Punk. Hell some would even Read More …

FORSAKEN PROFIT$ invades Florida next month

Cinco de Thrasho! FORSAKEN PROFIT$ invades Florida next month! Saint Augustine, Orlando, Cocoa and Jacksonville. May 5th – Saint Augustine – Treaty Skatepark May 6th – Orlando – Uncle Lou’s May 7th – Cocoa – The Crying Monk May 8th – Jacksonville – Rain Dogs. Read More …