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May
17
Thu
Jaxson’s Night Market
May 17 @ 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Jaxsons Night Market is a local, downtown market held every third Thursday of the month in Hemming Park from 5:30 – 9 p.m. This free event for Jaxsons by Jaxsons, showcases what makes our community unique including local makers, food artisans, fashion vendors, food trucks, craft beer, live music, live demos and more!

May
18
Fri
Stories for Young Children @ Willowbranch Library
May 18 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children birth to 5 years with an adult caregiver. The program includes stories, books, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and songs that promote language development, vocabulary building, and comprehension.

1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
May 18 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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.

1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
May 18 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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.

Pastel Drawing Class @ Murray Hill Art Class
May 18 @ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

This is an ongoing class that meets every Friday for all artists levels. The class will focus on pastels, materials and techniques.

Students will work from a live model and still life setups on a rotating basis using various types of soft pastels and supports. Check our website for the recommended supply list.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Arthur @ 904-327-7439

Know Your Palette @ Jennie Szaltis Studios
May 18 @ 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM

5th Annual “Know Your Palette” Workshop $115

This is a week-end to explore the joy of color mixing.

Friday, May 18, 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 20, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Space is limited to assure personal attention for each participant.

Bring your own palette and 2 full sheets of Arches 140LB rough paper.

Paper will be available for purchase at the workshop .

ENROLL NOW VIA EMAIL TO:

jennieszaltis @hotmail.com

904 294 3135

 

May
19
Sat
Know Your Palette @ Jennie Szaltis Studios
May 19 @ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

5th Annual “Know Your Palette” Workshop $115

This is a week-end to explore the joy of color mixing.

Friday, May 18, 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 20, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Space is limited to assure personal attention for each participant.

Bring your own palette and 2 full sheets of Arches 140LB rough paper.

Paper will be available for purchase at the workshop .

ENROLL NOW VIA EMAIL TO:

jennieszaltis @hotmail.com

904 294 3135

 

Riverside Arts Market @ Under Fuller Warren Bridge
May 19 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

About Riverside Arts Market

A Program of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) the Riverside Arts Market celebrates the arts and our Northeast Florida community. The weekly market features live music, food, art, fresh produce under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. For more information, including directions and a calendar of events, visit riversideartsmarket.com.

Historic Springfield Tour of Homes
May 19 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The walkable tour will begin at Southern Moss Realty at 1501 N. Main Street. Tickets are $15 before May 17 and $20 after, with no charge for children 12 years and under. Tickets can be purchased online at SpringfieldTour.com.

For those who would like an extended tour of Historic Springfield, e2ride Bike Tours will conduct a three-hour guided bike tour showcasing architecture, notable history and places on Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m. The bike tour is free with purchase of a Tour of Homes ticket and your own bicycle. Contact e2ride for more information or to reserve a bike at 904-945-1571.

Look for new public art throughout the neighborhood, including Sculpture Walk Springfield at Henry J Klutho Park. The park features 10 large-scale sculptures from around the country placed along a new walking trail roughly 1/3-mile long. Parking is available at 250 W. 2nd Street for a self-guided walking tour.

Other public art includes the “Welcome to Springfield” mural at 1st and Main; the crowdfunded “Giraffe” sculpture in Klutho Park (commemorating the original site of the Jacksonville Zoo); and sculptural bicycle racks and entrance signs in several locations. These new works join a significant collection of more historic pieces found in neighborhood parks.

May
20
Sun
Historic Springfield Tour of Homes
May 20 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The walkable tour will begin at Southern Moss Realty at 1501 N. Main Street. Tickets are $15 before May 17 and $20 after, with no charge for children 12 years and under. Tickets can be purchased online at SpringfieldTour.com.

For those who would like an extended tour of Historic Springfield, e2ride Bike Tours will conduct a three-hour guided bike tour showcasing architecture, notable history and places on Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m. The bike tour is free with purchase of a Tour of Homes ticket and your own bicycle. Contact e2ride for more information or to reserve a bike at 904-945-1571.

Look for new public art throughout the neighborhood, including Sculpture Walk Springfield at Henry J Klutho Park. The park features 10 large-scale sculptures from around the country placed along a new walking trail roughly 1/3-mile long. Parking is available at 250 W. 2nd Street for a self-guided walking tour.

Other public art includes the “Welcome to Springfield” mural at 1st and Main; the crowdfunded “Giraffe” sculpture in Klutho Park (commemorating the original site of the Jacksonville Zoo); and sculptural bicycle racks and entrance signs in several locations. These new works join a significant collection of more historic pieces found in neighborhood parks.