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Humans of Jacksonville: Gunnel Humphreys

October 18, 2024

5 Points·Community·Fashion·Feature·Local Artists·Riverside

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez If you’ve heard of Edge City, you’ve likely heard of Gunnel Humphreys. For 50 years, Humphreys’ daily routine was familiar and consistent. Her mornings began at 6 a.m., and after breakfast and a quick outfit change, she and her partner Tom would hop on their bikes and head to Five Points to open

5 Points·Feature·News·Riverside

The Changing Face of 5 Points

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez It’s Aug. 19, 2024 and while doom-scrolling on Instagram you pause on an image the local bottle shop Alewife posted. The caption begins with “Ok. Here we go. **takes a deep breath**,” and without reading the rest, you know you’re about to read

“The Living Room of Jacksonville”: Residents Rage Against Sale of Five Points Theater

Words by Mallory Pace Since 2011, the Sun-Ray Cinema has been a

November Entertainment Go-To Guide 2021

LOL Film Festival, Jenn Weeks, Events, Concerts, Theatre, Art, Happenings, Restaurants & All Things Jacksonville, Florida. EU Jacksonville Newspaper serves more than a million readers across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, including St. Augustine, Orange Park, The Beaches, and Fernandina. Founded in 1978, our printed newsprint magazine and editorial news platform grants readers 24/7 online access to current events and happenings in their beloved River City on the First Coast of Florida. #eujax

LOL Jax Film Festival Premiers Aug 4 at Sun-Ray Cinema

June 20, 2018

5 Points·Comedy·Community·Feature·Festivals·Movies·Networking·On Screen·Riverside·Special Showings

Jacksonville, FL — It all started with a question while sitting in the back row of the Sun-Ray Cinema in Five Points, July 2016. “Think we can create a comedy film festival?” Monique Madrid asked her husband, filmmaker Adam Madrid. He did not answer her right away but instead pondered

Crane Ramen, 5 Points, Jacksonville, Florida, Veggie Miso Ramen, Photo by Nate MayoVeggie Miso Ramen, Photo by Nate Mayo

Hallelujah! Ramen! Crane Ramen Gets Settled in 5 Points

April 24, 2018

5 Points·Business·Feature·Food + Drink·Natedoesfood·Restaurants·Riverside

I’ve been stalking Crane Ramen Gainesville on Instagram for years now. I would daydream about bowls of their ramen floating above my head. Now, I don’t have to dream because they’re here! I sat down with Ramen Master Steve Grimes to get the inside slurp. How is Jacksonville reacting to

Flying +SoLo in Five Points

November 11, 2017

5 Points·Feature·Local Musicians·Music·Neighborhoods·Riverside

It’s a Wednesday night in the heart of Riverside. You’re looking for something to do, but don’t want to go to a bar. You want to experience something new. Where do you go? Head to at 1037 Park Street, where you can enjoy a mind-bending set for as little as

Welcome Home – Daisey and Batsauce

November 2, 2017

5 Points·Local Musicians·Music·Musician Interviews·Neighborhoods·Riverside

No matter where she is in the universe – in the cozy Berlin apartment she shares with her beat-making husband Britt Traynham aka Batsauce, embarking on exotic Asian adventures or just chilling in a van down by the river – all Lady Daisey needs is a little music, a lot

A Dining Delight: THE TRIP TO SPAIN Opens At Sun Ray Cinema

September 1, 2017

5 Points·Feature·Movie Reviews·Movies·On Screen·Riverside

Opens at Sun Ray Cinema: September 1, 2017 Running Time: 1 hour 49 minutes Grade: C+ Directed By: Michael Winterbottom After jaunts through northern England and Italy, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on another deliciously deadpan culinary road trip. This time around, the guys head to Spain to sample

Cedar Crest, Todd Johnson, Blood and Steel, Sun-Ray Cinema, 5 Points, Jacksonville, Florida

BLOOD AND STEEL: Skateboarding History At Sun-Ray Cinema

June 19, 2017

5 Points·Community·Feature·History·Movies·On Screen·Special Showings

This Wednesday, Sun-Ray Cinema hosts a special showing of a new skateboarding documentary. Blood and Steel tells the story of skateboarding site Cedar Crest, and the youth and music movements that materialized there from 1985 to 1992. Long-time Jacksonville skater Todd Johnson recalls his time at Cedar Crest with longing.

Jacksonville Newest Theatre Troupe Phase Eight Launches With ” ALL MY SONS”

February 6, 2017

5 Points·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·Riverside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Phase Eight Theatre Company Review A Dual Critics Review by Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom , Jacksonville’s newest theatre company, launched its 2017-2018 season with Arthur Miller’s 1947 Tony Award winning “.” The production, at Riverside’s on Oak Street, had a three performance run during February 2 – 6, 2017.

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Adventures in Homebrewing: Get Jacked Collaboration with Intuition Ale Works (Part III)

September 16, 2016

5 Points·Adventures in Homebrewing·Feature·Food + Drink·Hopped Up

[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=”400px”] Adventures in Homebrewing I’ve tried homebrewing in the past with varying results. Mostly bad ones. Rather than botch another batch, I’m taking it to the masters, seeking out professional brewers and accomplished amateurs alike to help me hone my skills.[/box] I’m really passionate about three

Crowdfunding Deliciousness: Young Local Chef Kickstarts Her New Cookbook

May 11, 2016

5 Points·Books·Crowdfunding·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·Local Sweets·Riverside

Jacksonville’s culinary scene is super hot right now, and the latest project from one of our city’s rising stars is helping to further our city’s recognition as a destination for great food. Local baker and celebrity-chef-in-the-making, Calli Webb (better known as ), recently launched an ambitious Kickstarter campaign to fund

Timotis Seafood Shak, Jacksonville, FL, 5 Points

Timoti’s Seafood Shak – A Fresh Catch for 5 Points

May 4, 2016

5 Points·Dish Update·Feature·Food + Drink·Local Seafood·Restaurants·Riverside

One of newest restaurants is Timoti’s Seafood Shak–which fills a culinary void in the neighborhood, that of fast casual seafood. Surviving in 5 Points means you have to be good and consistent. From what I’ve seen so far, they may well thrive. It’s helpful for Timoti’s that this is not