Jacksonville, Florida
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 …
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19th to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. 2018 WHD campaign: #NotATarget This World Humanitarian Day we Read More …
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 16, 2018 – Come on, DUUUVAL, when the competition starts closing in, the Jacksonville Public Library knows it can count on you to rally Jacksonville to victory! That’s why JPL is asking everyone in the community to vote multiple times for Jacksonville 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 …
Big news from Bee Friends Farm; We’re buzzing with excitement!! Bee Friends Farm is celebrating National Honey Bee Day with our very own Honey Bee Festival! Hang out with us on National Honey day at the airconditioned Fairgrounds (near Manifest Distilling and Intuition Ale Works) Shop over 40 Read More …
Duval County Supervisor of Elections Early voting August 13-26 All sites are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, except for the Supervisor of Elections main office, which is open 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More …
“Sup drifters! Adrift Traveling Art Gallery will be docked for Springfield Second Sunday on 1748 Main Street between the hours of 4-7pm, August 12th. We invite you to come and celebrate the works of two Springfield artists: The colorful cubist inspired works made by the Read More …
All good things must come to an end. For the past 3 plus years, day in and day out, without fail and with minimal interruption, Forest Scott has steered the helm of the dumpster fire that is The After Dark Comedy Show. He wasn’t the Read More …
While addressing a business audience in New York this past February, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló stated that Maria had created a “blank canvas” on which investors could paint their very own dream world. In March he delivered a televised address; “While overcoming adversity, we also find great Read More …
Duval County Public Schools are forbidding students from bringing in cupcakes, candy, or other treats to share with their classmates during classroom birthday celebrations and holidays. DCPS claim the new policy is aimed at improving student health and wellness, and includes asking teachers to move Read More …
Amendment 1, Increased Homestead Property Tax Exemption would raise the portion of a home’s value that can be exempted from non-school property taxes. The Legislature voted to refer the exemption to the ballot in 2017, and the proposed changes would apply to the assessed value of a homestead property between Read More …
Join over 15 of Jacksonville’s Top Food Trucks for a free concert, food truck rally, and the 2018 Red, White & Brew Freedom & Beer Run at the Riverside Arts Market on July 28th from 6 pm-10 pm. 6:00-7:00: TAD JENNINGS 7:00-8:15: Honey Hounds 8:15-8:40: Tad Jennings 8:40-10:00: Who Rescued Read More …
Faced with a $62 million budget shortfall Duval County Public Schools had proposed changes to the frequency of arts, music and PE classes. The backlash from concerned parents, the arts community, educators and citizens throughout Jacksonville was immediate. Faced with such widespread opposition DCPS now says Read More …
Attention artists and artist teams: Jacksonville University and the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville seek an artist or artist-team to design, fabricate, and install a large scale, dynamic, site-specific artwork for a newly constructed roundabout. Located at the intersection of University Boulevard and Merrill Road Read More …
Celebrate the best of summer with Bluegrass, Beer and Barbecue in the heart of the city. Enjoy a free concert by performers including The Wetland Stringband, Rusty Shine, The Firewater Tent Revival, and Cain’t Never Could, along with a local market. delicious food truck fare Read More …
Aidee Chavez Frescas is from a small town in Mexico called Chihuahua. She loves tacos, people, and traveling. She is passionate about creating community, so she created a social media company where she can combine all of her passions and talents. Aidee has 10 years of Read More …
July 13, 2018 falls on a Friday, which means we will once again be visited by Friday the 13th! Many associate the day with bad luck and superstitions. We’ve compiled a few facts about Friday the 13th. Just like the fear of the number 13, Read More …