Jennifer Melville

Jennifer Melville is a contributing writer for EU Jacksonville, South Magazine, Folio Magazine, Green Prints, Focus on the Family, and various other print and online publications. She’s a military wife, mother of four, and a leader in the NE Florida homeschooling community. You can check out more of her work on her website, Azalea Publications or follow her on Twitter.

Fishing the First Coast: Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are a Fisherman’s Paradise

10 Facts About Fishing in Florida

Jennifer Melville

August 23, 2018

Atlantic Beach·Attraction·Family·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·Lifestyle·Local Fishing·Mayport·Neptune Beach·On the River·Outdoors·Perennial·Ponte Vedra·The Beaches·Travel & Tourism

Florida is a killer place to cast a line. In addition to 4 million resident anglers, approximately 2 million people visit Florida to fish annually. Fishing is a multi-billion dollar industry. From major tournaments to laid-back fishing along the , there’s a bit of something for every taste and talent. Here are 10 facts you should know before you catch

World War II Jets Send a Sky-High Message: GEICO Skytypers to Debut New Flight Demonstration at 2018 NAS Jacksonville Air Show

Family·Feature·Festivals·Military·Outdoors·Public Art·Westside

World War II Jets Send Sky-High Message: GEICO Skytypers to Debut at NAS Jacksonville Air Show

The World-Famous GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team will roar into Jacksonville later this month to wow crowds with an entirely new flight demonstration at the 2018 Air Show (October 27-28). The squadron of aircraft will participate in a full weekend of jaw-dropping exhibitions showcasing both civilian and military aviators. The

Be Very Afraid: Top 10 Haunted Hangouts on the First Coast

Nestled between the famously haunted cities of Savannah and St. Augustine, Jacksonville

Fishing the First Coast: Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are a Fisherman’s Paradise, Photos by James Brown

Fishing in Northeast Florida: Jacksonville is a Fisherman’s Paradise

Numerous fish species, unbeatable weather, and a healthy fishing infrastructure make the

Drama, Gossip, and the Power (and Dangers) of Female Friendships - "The Women" Offers an Amusing Girl’s Night Out in Fleming Island, Photo by Jennifer Melville

Drama, Gossip, and the Power of Female Friendships – “The Women” Offers an Amusing Girl’s Night Out in Fleming Island

February 8, 2019

Community·Feature·Fleming Island·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

No need for reality TV or Desperate Housewives reruns if you’re in the mood for a good dose of gossip and drama. ’s presents The Women with an all-female cast that charms and delights the audience from beginning to end. Although male characters play a vital role in the plotline–

Meet the Curator: Aaron Levi Garvey

January 29, 2019

Art News·Feature·Perennial·Visual Art

Aaron Levi Garvey is a force of nature. He’s served as an independent curator at major art institutions across the country, regularly writes and lectures about contemporary art culture, and currently serves as Guest Curator for the . Garvey chatted with EU Jacksonville Newspaper about his passion for museums, his

Lost in Paradise at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens: Meet Artist Carlos Rolón

January 29, 2019

Art Exhibitions·Attraction·Brooklyn·Downtown·Feature·Outdoors·Riverside·Visual Art

Drive along Downtown Jacksonville’s Riverside Avenue and it’s nearly impossible to miss the seven-foot-tall mosaic sculptures standing sentry in front of the . Chicago-based multi-disciplinary artist Carlos Rolón’s sculpture collection Lost in Paradise hints at home yet draws inspiration from the natural landscapes, architecture, and the parallel histories of Puerto

Matt Shingledecker as ‘Enjolras’ in the new national tour of LES MISÉRABLES. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Les Misérables Enchants Audiences at the Times Union Center Through January 27

January 23, 2019

Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

To Love Another Person Is To See The Face of God If you’re going to see one musical this year, this is it. Intensely powerful and aesthetically astounding from Prologue to Finale, Les Misérables is easily the best Broadway production in Jacksonville in 2019. This classic tale is so masterfully

Curtains, The Island Theater, Fleming Island

A Musical Murder Mystery with Plenty of Intrigue: The Island Theater’s “Curtains”

January 14, 2019

Feature·Fleming Island·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Jessica Crenshaw is terribly untalented. When the leading lady mysteriously dies during opening night of Robbin’ Hood of the Old West, the rest of the cast isn’t terribly upset…. Apart from the fact that a murder has occurred and they’re all suspects. It’s up to the Boston Police Department’s Lieutenant

The Little Circus That Could: The Venardos Circus Kicks Off in St. Augustine Dec 19-Jan 27

December 19, 2018

Attraction·Dance·Family·Feature·On Stage·Outdoors·St. Augustine·Travel & Tourism

The Venardos Circus arrives at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre this holiday season to debut a brand-new show and kick off the 2019 season. But Kevin Venardos of never dreamed of running away to join the circus; he envisioned himself performing on Broadway. A New Jersey kid who loved to sing

A Holiday Tradition Close to Home: Behind the Scenes at ZooLights

December 10, 2018

Family·Feature·Holidays·Outdoors·Theatre

Plus, a Sneak-Peak into the Jingle Bell Jukebox Revue “It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air,” W. T. Ellis once famously said. We may not have snow, but Christmas is absolutely in the air in Jacksonville, Florida. There’s no shortage of holiday activities to enjoy,

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I , FSCJ Artist Series, Jennifer Melville

Getting to Know You: “The King and I” Inspires and Delights at the Times-Union Center November 13-18

November 14, 2018

Downtown·Family·Feature·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Energetic, engaging, and entertaining from the overture through the reprise, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I opened Tuesday, November 13 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Jacksonville. Offering a riveting and visually enthralling adventure, The King and I triumphantly inspires and delights young and old

Phantoms of the First Coast: The Faces Behind NE Florida’s Most Haunted Tours

Phantoms of the First Coast: The Faces Behind Northeast Florida’s Most Haunted Tours

October 31, 2018

Amelia Island·Feature·History·Holidays·Learning·Perennial·St. Augustine

With several thousand years of civilization under its belt, the First Coast has experienced its share of trials and tribulation. Ghosts are big business for the curious and thrill-seekers alike, and October’s reprieve from the oppressive heat puts many in the mood for a haunted history lesson. One need not

Hop Aboard the St. Mary’s Halloween Express for a Fun Family Adventure

October 21, 2018

Attraction·Family·Feature·Get Away·Holidays·Learning·Outdoors·Tours·Travel & Tourism

If you’re looking for a unique and kid-friendly Halloween excursion just an hour or so from Jacksonville, venture north to coastal Georgia for a memorable adventure on the St. Mary’s Railroad. There’s just one more weekend of Halloween Express excursions left, so don’t wait too long to book your seats.