Jewish community throws ‘big bash’ for Israel’s 70th birthday
Two months after Israel celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding as a state on May 14, 1948, Jacksonville’s Jewish community threw a “Big Birthday Bash for Israel” on July 14. The event, held at Congregation Ahavath Chesed, The Temple in San Jose, included a traditional Middle Eastern bazaar, an Israeli-inspired dinner catered by the […]
Lightning strikes at Taste of Golf event
Although a lightning strike on the clubhouse at TPC Sawgrass darkened the venue for an hour, it did not dampen the spirits of 600 guests who came to enjoy offerings by some of Northeast Florida’s finest chefs June 28 during the 13th Annual Taste of Golf to benefit The First Tee of Northeast Florida. Lack […]
Celebrating 30 years with a Caribbean spirit
[su_slider source=”media: 39521,39528,39527,39526,39525,39524,39523,39522,39519″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] Thatched huts, tiki bars, and a St. Lucia Steel Drum Performance marked Caribbean Nights McGala 2018, a celebration of Ronald McDonald House’s 30th anniversary serving families with sick children wishing to take advantage of Jacksonville’s medical community. More than 500 guests gathered in […]
Cultural Council’s Arts Awards honor best, brightest
[su_custom_gallery source=”media: 39516,39514,39513,39512,39511,39510,39509,39508,39507,39506,39505,39504,39503,39502,39501,39500,39499,39498,39497,39496,39495,39494″ link=”lightbox” width=”140″ height=”140″ title=”never”] The 42nd Annual Arts Awards, Jacksonville’s equivalent to the Oscars, Tonys, Emmys and the Grammys all in one, honored many deserving artists at the May 5 event at the U.S. Assure Club. Emily Lisska, former Executive Director of the Jacksonville Historical Society for 21 years, was presented with […]
Nonprofit helps thousands each year thanks to generous supporters
[su_slider source=”media: 39489,39491,39490,39487,39486,39485,39484,39483,39482,39481,39480,39479,39478″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] Nonprofit helps thousands each year thanks to generous supporters Clad in “island” attire and leis, nearly 300 guests came together May 19 at the Timuquana Country Club to support Jacksonville Speech and Hearing. All proceeds from FinFest 2018 directly fund the 69-year-old nonprofit’s […]
Florida Theatre evokes Studio 54 nightclubbing at annual gala
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ExZOOberation Masquerade puts ‘fun’ in fundraising
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Securing future of arts education more important than ever
[su_slider source=”media: 39230,39234,39233,39232,39231,39228,39227,39226,39225,39224″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] As public school board leaders grapple with decreasing funds for arts education, the mission of the Cathedral Arts Project is needed more than ever. Now in its 25th year providing underserved children and youth with opportunities in the visual and performing arts, CAP’s […]
