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GastroFest 2019, Jacksonville, Florida, Friendship Fountain, MOSH, Museum of Science and History

GastroFest + MOSH: It’s All About the Food

March 18, 2019

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GastroFest, which takes place on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Friendship Fountain and The Museum of Science and History (MOSH), remains committed to their goal of giving the First Coast a food-oriented festival. “People come to GastroFest because they love food,” says GastroJax Executive Director Erin Thursby. She helped found the organization which runs Jacksonville’s

Florida's Exotic Fruit: Our Orange Legacy

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Learning Florida: Our Orange Legacy at MOSH

Florida’s identity is wrapped up in one fruit: the orange. It’s an industry that’s changed with the times, that’s changed with scientific and agricultural advancement, and that will keep changing. For the last year, I’ve been writing Florida’s Oranges: A Colorful History. In it, I’ve given the reader snapshots of

Tropical Depression: Composer Cory Driscoll Collaborates with Long Road Projects & Avant

Friday, September 14 at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Composer

Celebrating 16 years of the Joseph A. Strasser Butterfly Festival!

On Saturday, April 29th from 10am to 4pm, will hold , and

Save 50% – Mark Amerika

January 25, 2017

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World-renowned visual artist will present a lecture this weekend in the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium at the as part of the VyStar International Artist Lecture Series. The event had to be re-scheduled due to hurricane Matthew. Seating is limited. Tickets are available that include a pre-reception artist meet or general admission to lecture

Gamaliel Rodriguez, Long Road Projects, Aaron Levi Garvey

Importing Artists: Long Road Projects Residency

October 17, 2016

Art News·Feature·Learning·Lectures·Visual Art

When it comes to enriching the arts scene here in Jacksonville, sometimes it’s a little hard to be in the know when it comes to projects outside of the more storied institutions such as or the . One such series of projects that should be on your radar is .

Tim Gilmore’s Newest Book “The Devil in the Baptist Church”

September 19, 2016

Books·Feature·History·Learning·Lectures·Lifestyle·Southside

Folklore is a time-honored tradition filtered through generations as a way to preserve the mythology of a region from one generation to the next. It also helps keep the fires of local scandals and speculation flickering at a slow burn. Rumors of the atrocities committed by Reverend Robert Gray against

Tree Hill Nature Center, Old Arlington, Jacksonville, FL, photo by Fran Ruchalski

Teaching Nature – Tree Hill hosts over 10,000 students annually

August 15, 2016

Animals & Pets·Arlington·Feature·Learning·Lectures·Lifestyle·Outdoors·Parks

Nearly every weekday during the school year brings a field trip to . As a Duval County School District partner, Tree Hill’s educators provide 3rd grade students with an unforgettable experience. Students arrive in the morning, many with no idea that Tree Hill existed or what is in store for

GastroFest 2016 – Celebrating Local Food, March 19 in Hemming Park

March 12, 2016

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Mark your calendars for March 19, 2016, because GastroFest is back and better than ever! Taking place in at from 11am to 7pm, with GastroFest After Dark happening from 7-10:30pm on Laura St. This year GastroFest will be a cash based festival – so please make sure to bring CASH!

Anastasia State Park Campground, maritime hammock, An Insider's Guide to St. Augustine

Get Outside – February

February 8, 2016

Feature·Health & Wellness·Learning·Lectures·Lifestyle·Outdoors·Parks

The First Coast has one of the most robust park systems you’ll find in the country. Because our weather is excellent year round, there’s always an outdoor activity within a drive of an hour or less. This month, we encourage you to Get Outside at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas

On the River: Coal Ash Stories

January 28, 2016

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Event: Coal Ash Stories Documentary Screening and panel with the filmmaker Date/Time: Monday, February 1st, 6:30pm Venue: Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 Tickets: Free, RSVP required Contact: www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org Coal ash, the toxic remains of coal burning in power plants, is a hazardous waste. The concentrated substance is

MOSH in the Year of the River

October 12, 2015

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BY MELISSA BEAUDRY, Museum of Science & History Much of Jacksonville’s history revolves around the river, and for , the river acts a major teaching tool for natural science education. As the cultural current of our community, it is a major component to our identity and an aspect of our

Year Of The River: ENVIROFEST

September 6, 2015

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The Year of the River is an initiative by bringing together more than 50 institutions to raise awareness of the St. Johns River as the “cultural current” of our city and an important driver for economic development, recreation, tourism and quality of life throughout Northeast Florida. @CulturalFusionJax #yotr One of

A COLONY OF MANY COLORS – Tapestry: The Cultural Threads of First America

August 13, 2015

Celebrate 450·Community·Family·Festivals·History·Learning·Lectures·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·St. Augustine

Tapestry: The Cultural Threads of First America is a signature exhibition that shares the story of how three intertwining cultures – Hispanics, Africans and Native Americans – came together to form the foundation of the American culture and create the blended society of today’s St. Augustine. The exhibition debuts during