All works of art created at the event are available for sale – with proceeds benefiting the participating artists and the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. Admission is free, with donations to the arboretum encouraged. Visitors can stroll along the trails to watch and interact with participating artists as they work. The event schedule is as follows:

Saturday, March 30

• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Food Truck Guest: Stumbling Steer BBQ
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Music by Old Dawgs New Trixx featuring Carlton Higginbotham, John Roche and Ron Spencer
• Noon – 3 p.m. – Children’s Art Activities
• Artists’ Demos (see schedule at the event)

Sunday, March 31

• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Food Truck Guest: Stumbling Steer BBQ
• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Music by Side Track Duo featuring Terry Whitehead and Dave Knopsnyder
• Noon – 3 p.m. – Children’s Art Activities
• Artists’ Demos (see schedule at the event)

The event is sponsored by “Cypress” sponsor bestbet, “Hickory” sponsors Office Environments & Services (OE&S) and the “Press On” Foundation, along with “Azalea” sponsor JM Family Enterprises. In-kind sponsors include Arbus Magazine, AB Signs, Citi, Hartley Press, Karate America, Panera Bread and PRI Productions – along with David and Janet English,  Stephen and Bernice Dunn and Randy Pitts.

For sponsorship information, contact JAG Executive Director Diane Machaby at [email protected].

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (JAG) and First Coast Plein Air Painters will host the 2019 A Brush with Nature plein air painting event.

All works of art created at the event are available for sale – with proceeds benefiting the participating artists and the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens.

Admission is free, with donations to the arboretum encouraged.

Visitors can stroll along the trails to watch and interact with participating artists as they work.

Activities in the planning stage include artists’ demonstrations each day, art activities for children, entertainment and food truck participation.

The event is sponsored by “Cypress” sponsor bestbet, “Hickory” sponsors Office Environments & Services (OE&S) and the “Press On” Foundation, along with “Azalea” sponsor JM Family Enterprises.

For sponsorship information, contact JAG Executive Director Diane Machaby at [email protected].

Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council (SPAR) is pleased to announce their spring music series, Music on Main, will be taking place this March in Sesquicentennial Park (1527 N. Main Street).

The event will include food trucks, live music, beer and wine, and will be free and open to the public. The park will open on each event date at 5 p.m., and music will be featured from 6-8 p.m. The March 6 event will also serve as the grand opening of Sesquicentennial Park.
March 6 – Trev Barnes

March 13 – Folk is People

March 20 – Band Be Easy

March 27 – Let’s Ride Brass Band

March 31 – Jacksonville Symphony Ensemble

The series is sponsored by IBERIABANK and Engine 15 Brewing Company.

Sesquicentennial Park is a temporary pocket park on Main Street, created by SPAR in celebration of 150 years of the Springfield neighborhood. The park is centered around a century-old live oak tree, will be semi-enclosed with picket fencing and feature a stage.

You can visit www.sparcouncil.org/sesquicentennial to stay up to date on SPAR sesquicentennial events.

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.

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.

Beginning Thursday, January 10th, join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a fast-paced 30-minute walk in downtown Jacksonville, led by Friends of Hemming Park staff. We will meet near the “Opposing Forces” sculpture in Hemming Park at the corner of  Monroe and Laura Streets. Our route will change daily, and we will visit a variety of Jacksonville landmarks during this fun, free, twice-weekly event. For more information, email [email protected]