Jacksonville, Florida
Every Thursday in April James Weldon Johnson Park hosts Poetry in the Park from 12pm – 1pm – presented by Hope at Hand, Inc. This Thursday’s featured Poet: A.H.Y.N.T.E. at first sight may make your tongue quiver due to fear of imminent mispronunciation. Despite the Read More …
The popular storytelling performance series Untold Stories returns for its third iteration with a lineup of locals spinning transformative narratives on stage at the Florida Theatre. With a diverse range of voices, tonight’s lineup includes poet Yvette Angelique, artist and activist Hope McMath and entrepreneur Yhang Quintaro, Read More …
Bards & Brews hosted by the beautiful and talented Keri Foster, every 2nd Wednesday of the month starting at 9pm. Mark your calendars and plan to visit Silver Cow and enjoy an evening of the spoken word with their amazing host, Keri. They have a Read More …
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 …
Jax Poetry Fest is a FREE annual event produced by the North Florida nonprofit, Hope at Hand. Every April, in celebration of National Poetry Month, JPF works to inspire community-based poetry projects and spark a love for language in North Florida. Designed to engage the Read More …
Tim Gilmore will launch, read from, and sign his newest book, Goat Island Hermit: The State of Florida vs. Rollians Christopher. “In 1955, Rollians Christopher, an illiterate goatherd who’d long claimed squatter’s rights on Goat Island, across from the fishing village of New Berlin in Read More …
“Tuesday’s in Five Points are getting poetic.” Tuesdays from 8 to 10pm Rain Dogs serves up Poetry Open Mic at Rain Dogs. There will be a sign up sheet. Participants have 5-10 minutes to perform. This Tuesday’s event will be their inaugural poetry night. “This Read More …
WHAT’S A STORY SLAM? A story slam is a live storytelling competition similar to poetry slams. Storytellers have 5 minutes each to tell a TRUE personal story based on a PROMPT chosen for the event without the use of notes. The Moth, a non-profit literary Read More …
Happy Tapir Presents; A poetry reading and reception celebrating indie zine and chapbook production company Happy Tapir Press and its two newest releases: MIND THE PATH, the first poetry collection by local poet Keri Foster, and HAPPY TAPIR #4, the fourth installment of Johnny Masiulewicz‘s Read More …
Opening Reception Friday, April 13, 2018 6pm – 8pm Yellow House 577 King Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32204 The reception is free and open to the public. Meet the artists and writers. Enjoy live music and poetry readings. Engage in meaningful dialogue. Light refreshments will be served. Read More …
I was born and raised in Ohio. I’ve been a Cleveland Brown’s fan from birth. As such I hate Baltimore, Maryland with a passion. My hatred of the city of Baltimore existed long before they stole Cleveland’s football team. Baltimore Maryland also happens to be the Read More …
National Poetry Month, which takes place each April, is a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996 and organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Academy of American Poets’ website Poets.org serves as a hub Read More …
Jax Poetry Fest is an annual event produced by the North Florida nonprofit, Hope at Hand. It is free to the public. Every April, in celebration of National Poetry Month, JPF works to inspire community-based poetry projects and spark a love for language in North Read More …
Sunday Free pictures with the Easter Bunny 11 AM Mischievous Madams present Hollywood Harlots in Jacksonville! 7 PM Monday Spring Zoo Camp – Dinosauria 9 AM · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Picasso’s Kids Call to Artists 11 AM · The Art Center Cooperative, Inc Board Read More …
David Girard first arrived on the North Florida scene as a spoken word artist in 1999. His poems were about the Every man and gave voice to those without. He has appeared in a multitude of North Florida productions, including; “Fences” by August Wilson, “Top Dog Read More …
Sunday League of Legends 5v5 Tournament at GLHF Game Bar 10AM GLHF Game Bar Brunch Goes Wild 11AM · Simply Sara’s · Motown The Musical 1:30 PM and 7 PM · Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts Spring Civic Orchestra Concert 5 PM · Jacksonville Read More …
You may notice that we are not sharing any Super Bowl watch party type events. The Jax Examiner said all we have to say about the NFL for this season in our Patriots get by with a little help from their officials article. Sunday Disney Presents Read More …
February 2, 2018 Celebrate Life, All Lives Matter event, VIP meet and greet, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; celebration, 6:30-8 p.m.; The Salem Center, 7235 Bonneval Road. Speakers are the Rev. Alveda King, a niece of Martin Luther King Jr.; and Niger Innis, Congress with Racial Equality. $25, with Read More …