Fair winds of change at Cultural Council
By Susan D. Brandenburg Resident Community News When it comes to powerful Jacksonville advocates of the arts and culture, two names rise to the top repeatedly: Robert Arleigh White and Tony Allegretti. Each of these men is an icon of the arts community, each having taken major leadership roles in promoting and enhancing creativity on […]
Local artists get opportunity to enhance Downtown garage
May 26 deadline to submit proposals Springing off the success of last year’s “garage makeover,” the City of Jacksonville’s The Art in Public Places program, along with the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and the Office of Public Parking announced last month a state-wide call to artists for the Water Street Parking Garage Enhancement Project. […]
Local HAPPENINGS for May 2014
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Sat., May 3, noon, Riverside Park, 753 Park Street Join the overnight celebration as track walkers keep the light moving. For more information, visit relayforlife.org 3rd Annual RAP Bootlegger Ball Sat., May 3, 7 p.m., 1100 Stockton Street Flappers, food, and fun, including a casino room, entertainment, raffle, silent […]
One Spark was bright move for aquarium advocates
AquaJax wins crowdfunding votes – It’s old news at this point that visitors to the 2nd annual One Spark crowdfunding festival put their money where their votes were for an aquarium in Downtown Jacksonville. But, the people behind AquaJax – the name of the advocacy group for a Jacksonville aquarium – are convinced that “the […]
Spruced up for spring
The membership of the San Marco-based Rose Garden Circle are a positive group of ladies, matter of fact, they keep themselves busy be enriching the lives of others. As evidenced by the participation of membership at the spring beautification at the North Florida School of Special Education illustrates their ability to share in the beauty […]
Throwing out first pitch, Bolles legends retire jerseys
The Bolles School officially retired the numbers of alumnus Chipper Jones ’90 and past head coach Don Suriano on Apr. 11, preceding the Bolles vs. Bishop Kenny baseball game on Hugh Donovan Field on the San Jose Campus. Jones’ No. 10 was retired in honor of his outstanding baseball career including First Team All-State in […]
Boaters at Landing not sympathetic to Foxy Lady’s needs
Dinner cruise captain hopes docking compromise works – Just a little over a year ago, the Jacksonville Lady came to town, looking for a home. The 96-foot Skipperliner, owned and operated by Captain John Michkowski of Foxy Lady Cruises, eventually found a permanent berth at River City Brewing Company. From there, Capt. Michkowski conducts public […]
Growler Bill has craft brewers snarling
Senate bill unacceptable to industry – The Florida Senate appears to be letting “big business” have its foot-stomping way, as senators voted 30 to 10 to support Senate Bill 1714, which will severely restrict how craft breweries conduct business – and make money. It all began last year, when craft brewers asked for a change […]
