Christmas in Avondale back in action, back for good
Despite the chill put on Christmas in Avondale during the pandemic, it was back in action and in full swing for the entire family to enjoy, Dec. 4. The décor in the Shoppes of Historic Avondale was reflective of the spirit of the season, from dangling snowflakes, a large blow-up Elf, to a dozen fully […]
Holiday Magic brings seasonal spirit to the Square
It was an evening full of holiday fun in San Marco Square as the sound of pounding pavement, bells on bobbed tails ringing and the cheering on of finishers as the Festival of Lights 5K road race kicked off the annual celebration of Holiday Magic, Dec. 5. Alongside the San Marco Merchant Association and dozens […]
Theatre Jacksonville Executive Director Sarah Boone Creates Stage Production About Her Mother, Longtime Jacksonville Resident
Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Doris Ruth Lamb, born in 1925. She had hopes and dreams, crushes and relationships, heartbreaks and disappointments … about which her daughter Sarah Boone knew few details until discovering a journal and letters following her death in 2019. Boone, executive director of Theatre Jacksonville, was […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Jacksonville raises $275,000
More than 800 people gathered on Dec. 4 at the University of North Florida for Walk to End Alzheimer’s Jacksonville, presented by Baptist Health. They raised $275,000 to fund care and support programs from the Alzheimer’s Association and research for treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. “My mother largely cared for my father who had […]
The Salvation Army Red Shield Ball raises funds to help the homeless
The Salvation held its eighth annual Red Shield Ball on Nov. 20 at WJCT to raise funds to help feed the homeless. The event’s Fund a Need raised $86,000 to improve the Carpenter Family Marketplace where the women and children who are living in the nonprofit’s Red Shield Lodge as well as local residents receive […]
Drive-in movie benefits Community PedsCare®
The Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation’s Halloween Doors & More presented a Drive-In Movie Experience to raise funds for Community PedsCare®. Over 800 people enjoyed the outdoor cinema event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Over $240,000 was raised. For 17 years, Halloween Doors & More has delighted kids of all ages. This year’s event was […]
The Art Center Cooperative Relocates To San Marco
The Art Center Cooperative has relocated from the Regency Square Mall to San Marco. The move to 1225 Hendricks in July was necessary due to continuing problems at Regency. It also allowed TAC to move closer to the San Marco artist community. Established in 2005, the cooperative was formed to bring local artists together and […]
Be The Light Gala, lights the night
A unique and entertaining fundraising event was held Nov. 7 at the St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral at 256 E. Church Street, in support of the Cathedral District initiatives. The event included a live concert by a Jacksonville Symphony Ensemble, who performed to synchronized lights, which danced across the Cathedral’s stain glass windows during the evening’s […]
