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Friendship Fountain, Southbank, Jacksonville, FL

Friendship Fountain – Now Celebrating 50 Years!

June 4, 2015

Community·Downtown·Family·History·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Outdoors·Perennial·Public Art·Southbank·Urban Planning

Once the “World’s Lightest and Tallest Fountain”, Now Celebrating 50 Years! Since 1963, Jacksonville has enjoyed a signature fountain and park designed by the late, world-renowned architect , also designer of the , among other notable city buildings. Opening in 1965, and the are situated on the , where generations of families have enjoyed ambulating between the Main Street or

Community·Downtown·Feature·Northbank·Outdoors·Southbank·Technology

Jacksonville Participates in the March for Science on Earth Day

JACKSONVILLE, FL – On Earth Day, April 22, 2017, hundreds of advocates for science including scientists, educators and citizens will gather to March for Science, a public demonstration in support of science. The Jacksonville March for Science will begin at 10 a.m. at where speakers from diverse disciplines in science

2014 Spooks, Fun & Fall Festivals

Through Oct HAUNTED TRAILS Take a half-mile walking adventure through Apocalypse Alley,

Jazz Inspired: Adrian Pickett Jr.

Adrian Pickett is an artist who works in several different mediums, including

City of Murals: The Landing Walls

May 6, 2017

Art Exhibitions·Downtown·Feature·Local Artists·Public Art·Visual Art

Nicole Holderbaum’s fascination with murals stems from a simple reason. “I like to paint really big,” she says. “It’s nice to have a huge canvas to go crazy on.” The artist has been committed to painting and facilitating street art in the Jacksonville area for the past four years. She

intuition swamp head terrapin backyard brawl

Taste the Rivalry: Swamp Head vs. Terrapin in Florida-Georgia Backyard Brawl

October 17, 2016

Feature·Hopped Up·Jacksonville's Sports Complex

Every year around this time, Jacksonville gears up for one of the most storied rivalries in all of college football history as the Florida Gators take on the Georgia Bulldogs at . Affectionately known as the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, the event is the source for much revelry over

Jacksonville Jazz Festival in the Downtown Core

May 17, 2016

Downtown·Family·Feature·Festivals·Jacksonville Jazz Festival·Lifestyle·Music·Music News·Neighborhoods

Jacksonville transforms into Jazzville as horns, pianos, and jazz beats take over the downtown streets and music lovers come together to celebrate some of the best artists in the jazz industry. Billed as one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, the is the toast of the town

Think Pink: October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 6, 2015

Community·Family·Feature·Health & Wellness·Lifestyle

Never has anything been so perfect in PINK! A collaboration of people from all walks of life are banding together in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in one united fight. This October, events include the and Pink Ribbon Symposium Survivors Celebration 5k Run/Walk on October 3; a musical concert

Jacksonville Landing Gives Art a Riverfront Home

September 7, 2015

Art News·Business·Downtown·Feature·Learning·Local Galleries·Neighborhoods·Northbank·Technology·Urban Planning·Visual Art

It always struck me oddly when the bubbled up as a suggestion of where to take out-of-town company. The view is picturesque, and it’s one of the most prized pieces of commercial real estate in the area, but it has never really had a cohesive cultural offering. There have always

The Day The Movies Died: Southbank’s Rich Film History

June 4, 2015

Downtown·History·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Perennial·Southbank

In just the last handful of years, Jacksonville has permitted more than 400 film, television, and digital media productions. () called the city “a great asset” due to the diverse locations after shooting Lonely Hearts and Basic here. Film and television is on the rise in Jacksonville and is

Palm Trees and Power Lines: A Bright Song for Your Breakup

May 23, 2015

Feature·Local Musicians·Music·Music News

EVENT: Palm Trees & Power Lines at Rock on the River 6 DATE: Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day) VENUE: The Jacksonville Landing TICKETS: FREE CONTACT: www.jacksonvillelanding.com, www.x1029.com Florida’s wink of a spring is almost gone, and that means it’s finally time to make a break for the beach and find

DVI reports on the State of Downtown

May 12, 2015

Art News·Brooklyn·Business·Community·Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·Lifestyle·Northbank·Southbank·Urban Planning

Each year, Downtown Vision, Inc. publishes its “State of Downtown” report. The publication analyzes the previous year’s trends and successes, providing a snapshot of health and progress. Today, we are pleased to release the 2014 report, which covers information on: investment + development office + employment residential culture + entertainment

A Rookie Plans for One Spark: An All-Inclusive Guide for First Timers at One Spark

April 7, 2015

Crowdfunding·Downtown·Drink·Festivals·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·Local Musicians·Music·Neighborhoods·One Spark·Photos·Photos + Video·Public Art·Visual Art

Taking place in Downtown Jacksonville from April 7th through the 12th, the third annual One Spark is the World’s Largest Crowdfunding Festival. The festival acts as a platform for Creators to showcase their projects and ideas in the categories of Art, Education, Health & Science, Music, Technology, and Social Good.

JAX HAS TALENT! EU Jacksonville to host One Spark Music Creators

January 11, 2015

Downtown·Feature·Festivals·Local Musicians·Music·One Spark

With the new year comes a new opportunity for local musicians to come together, showcase their talents and compete for two $15,000 prizes. New and established musicians are encouraged to participate in the 3rd annual Festival April 7-12 in . Crowds in excess of 265,000 people are expected to attend