French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950 at the Cummer through September 6, 2019

French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950 exhibits approximately 65 works of art from the Brooklyn Museum’s renowned European collection and positions France as the artistic center of international modernism from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. Ranging widely in scale, subject matter, and style, these paintings, drawings, Read More …

Public Art Week 2019

Friends of Hemming Park and partners including the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, MOCA Jacksonville, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), Art Republic, and the University of North Florida present an entire week of activities to showcase Read More …

Springfield Pride Fest

All day, June 8th, Historic Springfield is celebrating PRIDE. This will be the inaugural Pride Fest in Springfield. Hosted by Hyperion Brewing Company and Bobbyk Boutique “Blush & Bashful” Hyperion Brewing Company‘s Pride Beer. A sweet and fizzy concoction of pink on pink. Our Selene Citrine (Blood Read More …

We don’t need another storage facility

Riverton Tower Senior Center, Inc. and the Silverfield Group want to tear down the former Jones College at 1195 South Edgewood, the historical location of The Edgewood Theater, Murray Hill’s first movie theater, predating The Murray Hill Theater by 2 years, so they can build Read More …

The Edgewood Theater: Murray Hill’s first movie theater

The Edgewood Theater was the first movie theater in Murray Hill. The Edgewood opened in 1947, the Saturday before Easter. California was the first film screened.  It was a  western, directed by John Farrow, starring Ray Milland, Barbara Stanwyck, and Barry Fitzgerald. Two thousand people Read More …

Recognize. The Rhythm.

In collaboration with Jazz After Dark, ADRIFT presents: Recognize. The Rhythm: After you’ve heard the rhythm with your ears, come see the rhythm with your eyes. Make your way to 301 East Bay to dig the soul-ful vibe of Jazz visually personified through dynamic brushstrokes, Read More …

Forsaken Profits Eat My Crust 2019 Spring Tour with The Bastard Suns kicks off at Jack Rabbits

Forsaken Profit$ returns  to Jax next Wednesday night at Jack Rabbits kicking off their Eat My Crust 2019 Spring Tour. That’s right, the boys are back in town and they just want to have fun, so get ready to have jello shots in your pockets, Read More …

Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2019

The annual Jacksonville Jazz Fest began 3 decades ago. It is now one of the largest jazz festivals in the country. It will be held May 23-26 2019 in downtown Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is a weekend celebration of jazz in Jacksonville, Florida. Fest Read More …

Jacksonville Jazz Festival Poster 2019

New York, artist and jazz aficionado Keith Henry Brown was commissioned for this year’s Jazz Festival poster. Brown said he was drawn to LaVilla’s musical history, noting Ray Charles got his start in Jacksonville, playing piano for bands at the Ritz Theatre in LaVilla. Ray Read More …

Punk Rock Burlesque: Sunny’s Last Show ~a review

Last  night I attended Punk Rock Burlesque: Sunny’s Last Show, at Rain Dogs. Sunny is leaving for NYC on May 1st. She will live in NYC and continue  producing Jax PRB twice a year and co producing The Cabaret Hour every first Friday of the month. Read More …

Forsaken Profits to play at Punk Rock Burlesque: Sunny’s Last Show

Forsaken Profit$ returns  to Jax Friday night at Rain Dogs for Punk Rock Burlesque – Sunny’s Last Show. Their Rain Dogs performance will mark the 2nd stop on their Bruce it Down Tour.  That’s right, the boys are back in town and they just want to have fun, Read More …

Punk Rock Burlesque – Sunny’s Last Show

Miss Parker, Bartender, Promoter, Photographer, Midnight Baker will be moving to NYC May 1st, this is her last show before boarding the plane. Come send her off in style. Musical Performances By Forsaken Profit$  Mudtown Nine Tenths DJ GeeXella And Jacksonville’s favorite poet/singer/songwriter, Charlie Shuck Burlesque Read More …

David Johnson, Jacksonville native and student of Ansel Adams

Today is the birthday of Ansel Adams. Adams was a legendary American photographer, known for his love of nature, technical innovations in photography, and his dramatic photographs of Western landscapes. He was a pioneer in the movement to preserve the wilderness and one of the Read More …