Jacksonville, Florida
Join the Jacksonville Historical Society for a program and exhibit celebrating the “First Colony” La Caroline, and the 450th anniversary of the “First Thanksgiving in America.” Featuring a Presentation by Robert Thunen, Ph.D. and Keith Ashley, Ph.D. on archeological and historical perspectives on Fort Caroline’s location. Read More …
The native Floridians, as viewed by the French and described in firsthand French accounts, are featured in 20th and 21st century artwork on exhibit in City Hall. Among the works is a collection of mid-century drawings by Roger Early, Sr., who was a science illustrator, Read More …
In 1562, French explorers landed and explored Florida’s northeast coast and traveled up the St. Johns River into present-day Jacksonville. Two years later, on June 29, 1564, French colonists led by Captain René Goulaine de Laudonnière (1529-74) constructed one of the first European forts in Read More …
The following was first published on the 100 Resilient Cities website and is published here with permission. 04.01.2014 | BY 100RC On February 10, 2014, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown and Michael Berkowitz, CEO of 100 Resilient Cities, convened the first 100 Resilient Cities introductory workshop in the United Read More …
Jacksonville to Be Among the First to Benefit from Innovative Planning Tools, Resources The Rockefeller Foundation today announced that Jacksonville has been selected to join the 100 Resilient Cities Network. Jacksonville was chosen from among nearly 400 international cities that applied for the 100 Resilient Read More …
The Mayans got the date wrong. The apocalypse is now, or will be Friday August 31 when The Pearl hosts its last Friday night before closing its doors forever. Before you go into an Art Baresque depression come on out and have some beer, a Read More …
Let’s do the time warp again! The 5 Points Theatre will be showing the Rocky Horror Picture Show this Friday and Saturday nights, August 5th and 6th, at Midnight. If you want to participate you should go ahead and get your tickets now, Here. Be forewarned, this event always sells Read More …
Versus Gallery is showcasing one of Jacksonville’s most well known artists, Lee Harvey. Lee is an internationally known graphic designer and artist famous or infamous, depending on who you ask, for his prophetic Vote Republican swastika design and his cutting edge fine art. His imagery Read More …