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Jacksonville Symphony to Perform at JFK Center

March 6, 2020

Classical Music·Downtown·Events·Festivals·Music·Music News·Music Venues·Northbank·Symphony

Jacksonville Symphony to Perform March 23-29 for the Festival of American Orchestras at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra joins an elite group of musicians chosen to perform as part of the 3rd annual SHIFT: A Festival of American Orchestras in Washington, D.C. The prestigious event held March 23-29 at

Books·Downtown·Lifestyle·Local Artists·Visual Art

Stetson Kennedy Legacy: The Black Superheroes

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 @ 1 P.M. MAIN LIBRARY HICKS AUDITORIUM Free and open to the public. Escape the Ordinary this summer at the with author talks, Readers Theater and a documentary screening and discussion! Join Readers Theater cast members as they give life to black superheroes derived from folklorist and

Slip and Slide into Summer… Reading

Employing anachronistic speech, the mercury is rising (even while it’s retrograde). We

#whoiskesha, Jax Makerspace, Jacksonville Public Library, photos by Hurley Winkler

Who is Kesha? The Jacksonville Public Library and the Black Female Experience

When she first conceived the idea for the Kesha exhibit, Arts and

Pump It Up, Indoor Playgrounds, Trampoline and Adventure Parks, Bowling, Skating, and Other Indoor Activities Around Jacksonville, Florida

Indoor Playgrounds, Adventure Parks, Bowling, Skating, and Other Indoor Activities Around Jacksonville

August 3, 2019

Attraction·Family·Feature·Perennial·Summer Experience Guide·Theme Parks·Travel & Tourism

As summer stretches on and the temperatures tick skyward, Florida families know that sometimes the best place to play is inside where the AC is cool and sunscreen is not required. Thankfully, the First Coast is home to plenty of indoor activities so you’ll never be bored while beating the

Jax Poetry Fest Celebrates National Poetry Month in Downtown Jax for the 4th Year

April 3, 2019

Books·Charitable·Community·Downtown·Family·Feature·Hemming Park·Learning·On Stage·Spoken Word

It’s thought-provoking and inspiring, emotional and raw, connecting us all through the power of the written word. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Hope at Hand presents the 4th Annual Jax Poetry Fest with free community workshops and presentations by a collection of local poets, writers and spoken-word artists in

Sarah Crooks Chats About Decent; Dissent; Descend: Into the Springs of RED Pearl River at Jax Makerspace

January 12, 2019

Art News·Community·Creative Spaces·Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park·Learning·Local Artists·Visual Art

The turning of the New Year inspires rebirth, renewal and rediscovery through a cleansing of the spirit and affecting positive change. To get the year started off fresh, explore personal agency and the healing power of water with ecofeminist artist who will be hosting a creative engagement workshop Jan. 12

Explore and Engage: Northeast Florida Public Art Week 2018

April 2, 2018

Art Exhibitions·Art News·Community·Downtown·Feature·History·Learning·Outdoors·Public Art·Tours·Travel & Tourism·Urban Planning·Visual Art

Public Art Week (PAW) is an annual, week-long initiative that celebrates Jacksonville’s public art and highlights the benefits that are created when investments are made in art that is accessible by all. It is led by the to encourage residents and visitors to explore and engage with works of art

Augusta Savage Unveiling: The sculpture will be on permanent display on the 4th floor at Jacksonville Public Library // Photo by Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

Jacksonville Public Library Has Huge Win with Augusta Savage Sculpture Discovery

June 28, 2017

Art Exhibitions·Art News·Attraction·Community·Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park·History·Local Galleries·Public Art·Visual Art

HISTORICAL NEW WORKS FOR THE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT OF THE MAIN LIBRARY The Jacksonville Public Library recently learned that a sculpture it has owned for some years is the work of well-known African-American artist Augusta Savage. Earlier this year with the help of the , the library had the opportunity

Beloved Books on the Big Screen

June 6, 2016

Books·Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park·Lifestyle

Florida is known for many things, mostly football and horrific news stories that cannot be blamed on heat and illiteracy alone. The is offering a reprieve from the Floridian madness in the form of a film series. Every Tuesday beginning on June 14th, the Main Library will be hosting films

@100DaysForLGBcuTies: Illustrating Empathy

May 18, 2016

Community·Feature·LGBTQIA·Networking

The project @100daysforlgbcuties is the delightful work of and that illustrates the folks who have participated in the HRO expansion and discussion. Residing in Duval county has afforded the LGBTQIA community with the challenges of an ongoing and now stagnant HRO conversation. As such, members of the city at large

DIVERSE GROUP OF AUTHORS TO VISIT THE LIBRARY THIS FALL

September 24, 2015

Books·Downtown·Family·Feature·Hemming Park·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods

A Former Navy Pilot, Historian, Researcher, and Documentary Filmmaker Will Present Their Unique Stories From cheating death while piloting a supersonic Tomcat fighter aircraft, to celebrating the wild side of Florida, to the controversial history of Florida’s Cross Barge Canal, library visitors will have a wide range of fascinating topics to

Downtown Sculpture Walk

September 7, 2014

Art Exhibitions·Community·Downtown·Urban Planning·Visual Art

Jacksonville has opened the door to a new venue for sculpture. in downtown Jacksonville explodes with 13 sculptures to walk through, share, and enjoy starting this September 12th. Thousands of people will have the opportunity to experience a nexus of fascinating and alluring pieces of sculpture vetted for , a