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THE ILLUSIONISTS will add magic to your season

November 24, 2024

Downtown·Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Uncategorized

This Tuesday, for one night only, the record-breaking THE ILLUSIONISTS-MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS will be onstage at the Performing Arts Center in Jacksonville. Having originated on Broadway, the show features rotating performers who have wowed audiences around the world since 2012. Multi-award-winning Chris Cox – The Mentalist – has performed on Broadway, London’s West End, and the Sydney Opera House.

Downtown·Feature

Rumor Has It

Is First Baptist Church controlling Downtown development? Words by Ambar Ramirez It’s one of the oldest and largest Baptist congregations in Jacksonville. And probably one of the most influential. Whether you were born and raised in Jacksonville or moved to this bold city in recent years, chances are you know

Party in the Front and the Back: Inside Jacksonville PorchFest

Words by Carmen Macri Jacksonville’s one-of-a-kind festival returns for its 10th

Humans of Jacksonville: Gunnel Humphreys

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez If you’ve heard of Edge

Best Local Crusader: Hope McMath

January 25, 2023

Community·Creative Spaces·Feature·Lifestyle

Best Local Crusader: Hope McMath A crusader is someone who campaigns vigorously for social, political or religious change. And when Jacksonville was asked to name its “Best Local Crusader,” they resoundingly voted for Hope McMath. A graduate of Jacksonville University, McMath is the founder and director of Yellow House, an

Best Cheap Thrill When You’re Broke: Keg and Coin

January 25, 2023

Downtown·Feature·Food + Drink·Lifestyle

Best Cheap Thrill When You’re Broke: Keg and Coin Listen, we’ve all been young and broke. Well, some of us still are. So living in an up-and-coming city where the price of living can’t seem to slow down, finding a fun AND affordable place to hang out is a rarity.

Unforced Error

December 21, 2022

Community·Feature·Learning·Lifestyle

Unforced Error Diana Greene jumps the shark Words by Shelton Hull Quick history lesson: Jacksonville’s first Black mayor was Alvin Brown, whose political career was all but ruined with a single critical mistake: the role he played, behind the scenes, in helping to block passage of the city’s initial attempt

Jacksonville: River City? Or Gotham City?

December 21, 2022

Community·Feature·Learning

Jacksonville: River City? Or Gotham City? Words By Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Dubbed the murder capital of Florida, Jacksonville is no stranger to crime. In 2020, Jacksonville saw the highest homicide rate since 2003 with 177. But with a brief glimpse of hope in 2021 in which homicide

The Apartment Con

December 21, 2022

Community·Feature·Lifestyle

The apartment con Words by Molly Britt So you’re moving out of your old place and find what you think is the perfect apartment for you. You put down the deposits, fill out the paperwork and find yourself all moved in. Then, right after getting comfortable property management is giving

Local Artist Creates Treasure Hunt Mural for City’s 200th Anniversary

December 21, 2022

Community·Feature·Lifestyle

Local Artist Creates Treasure Hunt Mural for City’s 200th Anniversary Words By Kevin Cramer You may have seen the puzzling teasers around town—a cryptic message that says “JacksInJax.com.” From Downtown to 5 Points to Jax Beach, the phrase is popping up all over Duval County. Those of you who have

Deck the Halls… Jacksonville Beach Style

December 19, 2022

Community·Creative Spaces·Family·Feature·Lifestyle

Words by Molly Britt A look into the annual Deck the Chairs exhibit in Jacksonville Beach As a Floridian, I can tell you, I know how it feels to hope for the dreamy white Christmas. Snow falling, lights up around the house, and hot chocolate without sweating while we drink

December Nightlife Listing

December 1, 2022

Downtown·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·Nightlife

Arlington Cliff’s Bar and Grille Live music, Friday and Saturday cliffsbarandgrill.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Gusto Live music throughout the week gustojax.com Lemon Bar & Grille Live music throughout the week lemonbarjax.com Lynch’s Irish Pub Live music all week lynchsirishpub.com Mango’s Karaoke, Sunday and Wednesday mangosjaxbeach.com Mavi’s

Being the Elite

November 28, 2022

Community·Feature·Learning

Austan Goolsbee meets the World Affairs Council Words by Shelton Hull The World Affairs Council’s new season has just begun, and we’re here to give you a quick preview. The Council as we know it began in 1995, when it joined the larger network of World Affairs Councils

In Pie We Crust

November 1, 2022

Community·Feature·Food + Drink

Words By Ambar Ramirez Located behind a row of businesses in Riverside, through a path filled with greenery and florals, one will find the pie shop, Mixed Fillings. Though you may not see it immediately in passing, you’ll definitely be able to smell it. It’s as if Chef Natasha