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Phoenix Arts District hosts a weekend of events to celebrate a homegrown showcase of the authentic voice of emerging and established artists from Northeast Florida and beyond! Come learn about plans for the future of this over 100,000 sq ft facility slated to house a community event space, cafe, restaurant, gallery, live/work artist studios, workshops, and classes for all ages in varying art forms.
March 24th // 6pm – 2am // $15 early-bird price // Ends Feb. 1st
JOIN US for an introduction to the district as you’ve never seen it before, an exceptionally progressive display of work from local fashion designer Bobby K, and of course a classic Phoenix dance party!
March 25th // 10am-4pm // FREE!
THE PARTY CONTINUES…with a family friendly block party hosting art and food vendors as well as live demos from local artists. Watch, learn and even participate in making your own art to take home!
You’re invited to take an experienced or beginner’s oil painting class taught by Susan Astleford, nationally recognized painter and Epping Forest resident. Susan’s has taught water-soluble oil classes to adults for eight years around the United States.
Refreshments provided; Cost $195 per person | BYOBL (Bring Your Own Bag Lunch!) (includes one day of instruction, paints, brushes, palette) Display easels may be purchased for $20
Reservations Required & Limited to 8 | 904 398 2890
Susan is a member of the Palette and Chisel Academy, Oil Painters of America, Ohio Plein Air Society, American Artist Professional League, Allied Artist of America, American Impressionist Society, and Women Painters of the Southeast.
The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (JAG) and First Coast Plein Air Painters hosts A Brush with Nature, a plein air painting event, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25 at the arboretum, located at 1440 Millcoe Rd. Admission is free, with donations to the arboretum encouraged.
More than 40 artists will create, sell their work to support the nonprofit Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, local artists. All works of art created at the event are available for sale – with proceeds benefiting the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens and the artists.
Visitors can stroll along the trails to watch and interact with participating artists as they work.
Activities include:
• Artists’ demonstrations each day
• Art activities for children from noon to 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
• Entertainment by Old Dawgs New Trixx, Al Poindexter and Eric Wendorf (noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday)
• Food trucks Hybiscus Hut and Frozen Sweets on site from 9 a.m. to close Saturday and Sunday
Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Bible Study Ortega/Jacksonville on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:30 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. This year’s 30 week study will be “From the Red Sea to the Jordan River” and will begin on September 5th. No matter what your age, denomination or Bible knowledge – we have a place for you. Men, women and children are encouraged to come. Our children’s program offers classes with trained loving teachers with age appropriate curriculum from nursery through high school. Visit our website at CBSJacksonville.cbsclass.org to find out more or to register for fall. Details about an informational tea in early August will also be posted on this website.
One-on-one help with e-books, email, the internet, online applications, and basic computer instruction. For downloadable media assistance, bring your charged laptop, e-reader or tablet. Tutoring times may change with tutor availability. Reservations highly recommended; book online at jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor or call 904.381.8490.
This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.
This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.
One-on-one assistance with downloadable media, email, the Internet, online applications, and basic technology instruction. For downloadable media support, please bring your charged laptop or mobile device. Times and locations vary. You can now sign up for your appointment online at https://jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor. Please visit or call your local branch if you need help booking an appointment.
Free with Paid Admission, No registration required
Join the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a guided tour of the historic Cummer Gardens, beginning in the Museum lobby.
Join us for a FREE Quit Smoking Now class at St. Vincent’s Riverside starting on Tuesday, March 20th-April 24th, 2018 from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm. FREE patches, lozenges, and gum! FREE quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more. Call Northeast Florida AHEC at (904) 482-0189 to register and learn about more classes near you.
