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Paper Cutting An Art Form by Hiromi Moneyhun

October 16, 2014

Art Exhibitions·Local Artists·Local Galleries·Mandarin·Visual Art

Tiny cuts–-slivers taken out, piece by piece, yet the whole skeleton remains intact; the ancient Chinese practice of paper cutting is a unique art form, one that artist has mastered. It elicits a gentle, quiet pause as we look at the beauty of each intricate piece. Hailing from , Moneyhun zeroes in on her three-dimensional pieces with a laser-like focus.

Community·History

Jacksonville Historical Society Releases Annual List of Endangered Buildings

List includes Doro Fixture building slated for demolition In observance of National Historic Preservation Month, the has released its annual list of Jacksonville’s Most Endangered Buildings. “Historic sites and properties matter to Jacksonville’s people. When historic buildings – such as Fire Station No. 5 and soon the George Doro Fixture

HEMMING PARK HERALDS IMPROVEMENTS

Friends of Hemming Park unveiled a new collaboration that will enhance our

Cultural Council has new leadership – Tony Allegretti

A new leader has taken over the reins of , circled round

Spinning Yarns: Swamp Radio Tells Tales of North Florida

June 5, 2015

Comedy·Downtown·Feature·Local Musicians·Music·Neighborhoods·On Stage·Spoken Word·Theatre

Event: Swamp Radio: How’s Your Summer? Date/Time: Friday June 12th, 8pm Location: Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St Tickets: $25.50 or $50 with Olio dinner Contact: Florida Theatre Box Office 355-2787 or floridatheatre.com There is little doubt that Florida is a melting pot where all eccentricities proudly strut about with

Photo Gallery: #IStandWithMOCA Rally

December 4, 2014

Community·Downtown·Hemming Park·Photos·Visual Art

#IStandWithMOCA Citizens rally behind the at the December after Council President threatened to pull funding over the display of a reclining nude. Turnout still filled the steps of City Hall, despite the fact that day was already won. The day before Art Walk, the Mayor’s office indicated that it is

Downtown On The Rise

May 9, 2014

Business·Community·Downtown·Family·Feature·Festivals·Hemming Park·One Spark·Urban Planning

If our homes and workplaces are our first two social environments, a third place is anywhere else we go to socialize. Coined by urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg, third places are everyday gathering places that are the anchors of community life. They are easily accessible – often walkable, are welcoming and