Books

A self-described music geek turned rock historian has captured the golden age of southern rock in a series of photographs, stories and interviews from many of the artists of the time in his new book . Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, Author was a self-described “music geek,” always appreciated the lyrics inside the sleeve of a record album, fanzines and the encyclopedia-like volumes of rock history books with glossy, color pictures of his favorite bands. “It’s almost like a concept that the internet has sort of rendered not as prevalent. Kids have different ways to find out about …

Event:  Location: Ramada Conference Center in Mandarin, 3130 Hartley Road Date: August 10, 10am-4pm, early 9am-10am Tickets: $5 advance, $10 general (includes 1 child), additional children $2, early bird VIP $20 Contact: jaxretrorama.com It’s been almost sixty years since  first visited the shores of the First Coast to take his Revenge, but the fearless promoters of the Retr-O-Rama Collectibles Show have finally been able to track him down and bring him back! The Ramada Conference Center in Mandarin isn’t as steamy as the Black Lagoon, but on Sunday, August 10th, it will be swamped with fans eager to meet Ricou …

Theatre magic will be on stage at Jacksonville’s  until April 27, with its superb production of the musical,  We urge you to get your tickets quickly as this is going to be a blockbuster hit as soon as the word gets out. The musical has an interesting history. It began as ‘s 1982  winning book, and was followed by a 1985 film adaptation by .  played the role of Sofia and received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. With Ms. Winfrey’s assistance and ten million dollars it was adapted as a stage musical that opened in 2005. It is …

So you think you’re the next ? You may well be. It takes a lot of imagination and luck, but the foundation for good writing is knowing the skills necessary.  is a well-published author and educator from here in Jacksonville and she not only has the skills but also has the communication tools to teach you how. All classes are scheduled for 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and presented at the University Center, on the UNF campus, 12000 Alumni Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224. All workshops are $99 and you may call 904-620-4200 to register or go online to register at www.LearnJacksonville.com. Writing …

“I ain’t the world’s best writer, ain’t the world’s best speller, but when I believe in somethin’ I’m the loudest yeller. If we fix it so we can’t make no money off war, well then we’ll all forget what we was killin’ folks for.. this made the man for me.” wrote these lyrics when Stetson Kennedy decided to run for public office in 1950 on a “Total Equality” ticket. You may remember Woody Guthrie from such classics as ‘This Land Is Your Land’ and myriad other folk songs from the 30s through the 50s. He wrote this particular lyric when …