Do Good Spotlight: The Performers Academy
Ebony Payne-English, managing director of The Performers Academy describes the organization's headquarters as “the labyrinth.” As she leads me on a tou…
Ebony Payne-English, managing director of The Performers Academy describes the organization's headquarters as “the labyrinth.” As she leads me on a tou…
Theatre and activism make excellent bedfellows. Almost from its roots in Ancient Greece, theatre has been pushing society’s collective buttons and poki…
Karaoke is a beloved pastime of countless nations across the globe. Though it originated in Japan, where it is still much more popular than in the West…
Local multimedia artist Gwen Meking was gracious enough to invite me to her new studio on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. The shared space is tucked away …
Anticipating the potential for disagreement and vitriol surrounding the potential reuse and redevelopment of the former, Kmart-anchored center at 500 A…
If you're not already familiar with the newest art movement in Jacksonville, you will be soon enough. The folks behind the Phoenix Arts District, prima…
Jacksonville is the home of many wonderful individuals. From philanthropists, artists, community leaders, coaches, politicians and everything in-betwee…
In preparation for Hurricane Irma, sandbags were placed around the building, constructing a three-and-a-half-foot fortress in the front and back. The d…
Melissa Ross is the host and producer of First Coast Connect, a local NPR radio show that broadcasts daily from the studios of WJCT. Her guests have in…
The Donna Foundation’s story started with cancer, but this isn’t a “cancer” story. When you meet Donna Deegan, you quickly learn that being a three-tim…
When you step into Latrece B. Sudduth’s fourth-grade classroom at Andrew A. Robinson Elementary, you can tell there’s something special about it. The …
I arrived at CoRK Arts District at 4 p.m. on a hot and muggy Sunday afternoon. The rain had abated for a brief moment, allowing me enough time get insi…
It’s no secret the First Coast’s music scene took a hit after venues like Freebird Live at the Beaches, Underbelly and Burro Bar downtown and The Birdh…
Since opening its doors in 2016, Wicked Barley Brewing has proven itself as one of the more unique brewery experiences in Jacksonville. The giant tapro…
We’ve all done it. Scrolling through our Instagram feed, we see posts of murals or sculptures and think “Wow, I like that.” So we use our thumb and pre…
Wake up, scroll through Instagram, see a gorgeous bouquet of flowers, place an order in less than three minutes, have them delivered to your girlfriend…
South Point is the musical duo formed by cousins and multi-instrumentalists Christian Pittman (guitar, drums, vocals) and Ian Poland (strings, keys, gu…
I recently have seen social media taken by storm with Babes Who Hustle, and couldn't help but wonder on the story behind this amazing online community …
Originating in St. Augustine, Mermaid Life, a woman's lifestyle apparel brand, is making quite the splash recently. In just a few short years, this nic…
It shouldn’t be news to anyone that giant retail chains have been threatening small businesses for ages. The more our city expands, the more big busine…
As witnessed in this issue, Jacksonville is an incredible place full of innovative ideas and inspired people. Each passing season sees this city becomi…
The art scene in Northeast Florida is growing. From new local galleries popping up around the area, new artists showing their work at markets and exhib…
It’s no secret that Jacksonville is a huge city. Not only is its landmass the largest in the country, but it also has a plethora of different neighborh…
There seems to be a big boom happening in the 904 area code and we’re not talking about a baby boom. The housing in the County Road 210 area, which inc…
“Screw this place, I’m outta here!” Anyone who has lived in Jacksonville long enough has heard this tune before. You hear it from all sorts — people wh…