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MOSH, Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville, Florida, Photo by Jensen Hande

MOSH Celebrates 75 Years of Education, Exploration, and Discovery with a Renewed Spirit

Liza Mitchell January 9, 2017 Community, Downtown, Family, Feature, History, Learning, Southbank 126

Curiosity is the Beginning of Wisdom The early template for what would later evolve into the was founded on the simple principle of hands-on learning. But 75 years ago, the Jacksonville Children’s Museum was more than just a museum. It was a monument to the ingenuity, perseverance, and strength of a group of women dedicated to creating a living classroom for children of all ages to explore the natural world. Highlights from the first annual report of the Jacksonville Children’s Museum in 1945, now a permanent part of the MOSH archives, are testament to that commitment. According to one of …

IgersJax_Downtown Jax iphone_photo by @mr_brileyx

The 21 Most Instagrammed Places in Jacksonville

IgersJax May 5, 2016 Community, Feature, Hemming Park, Learning, Networking, Outdoors, Perennial, Photos, Technology, Visual Art 44,214

The Instagram app, without a doubt, has been the driving force behind the revival of photography over the past 5 years. Sure, there’s the rise of the smartphone camera giving us the ability to take photos at any moment—nowadays, everyone has a camera in their pocket—but the inspiration among today’s masses to take more pictures and have people actually see them, comes from Instagram, or “IG” for short. There’s something going on inside the walls of Instagram that you just can’t find on Facebook or Twitter. Perhaps it’s the simple interface, along with the near non-existence of sharp everyday scrutiny, …

Southbank Riverwalk Mural: Roux Art’s “Mirrored River” Inspires

Daniel Austin June 15, 2015 Art Exhibitions, Community, Downtown, Local Artists, Neighborhoods, Public Art, Southbank, Urban Planning, Visual Art 1,250

A Dedication to Community and Our River The Renovated Southbank Riverwalk Gains the Newest Addition to the City Public Art Collection BY DANIEL AUSTIN, Communications Manager, Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Here’s a bold new idea for Jacksonville: “We want to make this city a destination for mosaic art,” says , who, along with his wife , co-founded A business that focuses on creating “community mosaics,” Roux Art’s experience comes from Kate, a lifetime artist and a twenty-year Duval County Public School art teacher, and Kenny on the business side, who recently retired after 27 years with . For the …

Southbank Riverwalk Improvements, Photo by Fran Ruchalski

A New Look for the Southbank Riverwalk

Michelle Fares June 5, 2015 Business, Community, Downtown, Family, Lifestyle, Neighborhoods, Outdoors, Public Art, Southbank, Visual Art 751

If you haven’t been to the Southbank Riverwalk in a while, it’s time to go back. The bright blue bricks in shades of aqua, teal, and baby blue may be your first indication that something has changed. That’s because the has just completed an 18-month, $17 million renovation project to make the area more pedestrian, bike, and family-friendly for the people of Jacksonville. In addition to the bricks, the walkway is wider and lined with benches for lounging, shady canopies for sunny days, and improved lighting to make nighttime strolling more safe and comfortable. At its center, the Naval Memorial …

The Barge, Southank Riverwalk, Jacksonville FL

NEW SOUTHBANK RIVERWALK

EU Jacksonville February 26, 2015 Art News, Community, Downtown, Neighborhoods, Outdoors, Public Art, Southbank, Urban Planning 661

New Public Art and BARGE Event Series Will Help Activate Downtown Adding to the exciting wave of Downtown renewal, the new, improved Southbank Riverwalk opened today with an event at Friendship Fountain. Mayor , Council President , Councilmembers , and , and other city leaders announced new features and opportunities in celebration of the opening of this renovated centerpiece. “This newly redesigned will add even more momentum to our Downtown riverfront and serve as a destination for our residents and visitors,” said Mayor Brown. “This new 4,000-foot Riverwalk provides a unique experience for the public to enjoy our treasured St. …