Yellow House’s Mother’s Day Message: Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood

The current Yellow House exhibition of Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood, pierces the heart and stirs the soul.  With the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and Mother’s Day as bookends, one of sorrow, one of joy, the exhibition   becomes all the more significant. Read More …

Punk Rock Burlesque Live (stream)

Punk Rock Burlesque is a Florida based variety show with punk influences produced by Miss Parker. Covid-19 has put the kibosh on live shows so PRB is now offering a virtual show and a whole lot more. They have established a PRB patreon account where Read More …

Hope at Hand has shifted the 5th Annual Jax Poetry Fest to a virtual event

Hope at Hand released the following statement concerning the 5th Annual Jax Poetry Fest. **CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS** In light of the recent pandemic, Hope at Hand has shifted the 5th Annual Jax Poetry Fest to a virtual event. Want to participate? Please consider submitting a Read More …

Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood Opening

Yellow House invites you o their latest exhibition.  “Join us on March 7th for the opening of ‘Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood’ between 6-8pm. Be a part of the conversation and help us lift up the lived experiences and art of writer Read More …

Community Engagement Meeting: Duval County Court House Plaza

Be a part of Jacksonville’s history as we start the public discussion around artistically redeveloping the Duval County Courthouse plaza. The expansive green space will be designed to be a plaza for the community and we are anxious to hear your thoughts. Join in the Read More …

Special art event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Join Ritz Theatre and Museum and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on Monday, January 20, 2020 for a special event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission for all. Enjoy art-making activities, live Read More …

World Inferno Friendship Society VS Punk Rock Burlesque

A night of Burlesque and music hosted by Big Daddy Round Round; AKA Jack Ringca, percussionists, guitarist, singer, master of the yo-yo and the telescoping baton. Punk Rock Burlesque Performances by Sonny Boner Chlora De Formme Lyla Jay Blu  Anita Nightcap Vienna Le Paige Autumn Josette Read More …

MOTH Presents the Screening of the Film Kusama: Infinity

Kusama: Infinity is an American biographical documentary film about the life and work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from her modest, conservative beginnings to becoming an art icon. Now the top-selling female artist in the world, Kusama overcame impossible odds to bring her radical artistic Read More …

Venardos Circus returns to the Saint Augustine Amphitheater

This unique, family-oriented traveling circus troupe has been touring the country for the past five years. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features a cast of aerialists, acrobats, comedians, juggling, balancing, daredevilry and performers hailing from around the world. The Broadway-style Read More …

Lee Harvey died 5 years ago today

Lee Harvey died yesterday was how I began writing the following article 5 years ago tomorrow. Lee died Nov. 10, 2014  after a long battle with mesothelioma. Jax Examiner is republishing that article today, in memory of Lee on the 5th anniversary of his passing. Read More …

The Cabaret Hour Punk Rock Burlesque Takeover

Miss Parker Presents : The Cabaret Hour PRB takeover! Hosted by Chlora De Formme and Big Daddy Round Round Musical Performances by Mudtown Forsaken Profit$  The Chrome Fangs Burlesque Performances by Chlora De Formme Anita Nightcap Lyla Jay Blu  Miss Veronica LePeige Autumn Josette Fauna Read More …

Gallery Night: Spectreality Studios: Artwork by Anna Chlewicki Lightfoot

Southern Moss Realty Company invites you to their 4th quarter Gallery Night featuring Springfield artist, Anna Lightfoot with live music provided by her husband, Shawn Lightfoot. Wine and beer will be provided Spectreality Studios: Artwork by Anna Chlewicki Lightfoot The visual art of Anna Chlewicki Lightfoot focuses Read More …

Give Them Their Flowers

Erin Kendrick is a visual artist and arts educator from Jacksonville, Florida. Her color-rich, acrylic ink-stained works of art and transformative installations seek to inspire a dialogue about contemporary spectatorship and the power of language as it relates to perceptions of and about black women. Read More …

Happy Hour Public Art Tour with Art Republic

Join Friends of Hemming Park, the Jacksonville Public Library and Art Republic for a FREE evening public art tour Happy Hour tour will begin in Hemming Park, tonight at 5PM. You’ll view our new sculpture garden and then visit the library’s “Reclaimed” exhibit about 5:20. Read More …