WTF is Winterland?: A primer to this weekend’s cultural happening in 5 Points
Northeast Florida’s coolest and ever-growing DIY music fest returns to to Historic 5 Points this weekend for three days of cool sounds and distinctive …
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Lineup Announcement: Winterland III is going to be FIRE!
Northeast Florida's coolest and ever-growing DIY music fest is returning to Historic 5 Points for three days of cool sounds and distinctive programming…
Photographer Leighton Hoey documents the loud legacy of Jax’s underground music scene
If you wind up captured in a Leighton Hoey print, the chances are you’ll never even know it. In recent years, the photographer has been honing her skil…
Local Music Spotlight: Watch Hensley’s music vid for “Clueless”
Although still only in their late teens, Jacksonville Beach rockers Hensley display some truly mature alt-indie songwriting. The band surely proves the…
Do Good: Skateboarding provides a built-in community for many
For those of us who grew up skating, it’s obvious after some reflection that skateboarding has given us a lot. It’s something special when you could be…
Kickin’ Up Dust (Part I): To Shape Or Not To Shape?
“Kickin up Dust” is a new series taken up by our illustrious, surf-crazed intern Kevin Beaugrand, in which he delves into the fundamentals of crafting …
Winterland Returns with Two Days of Cool Music and DIY Vibes
Florida is a state of perpetual transience, departure, and arrival. While we couldn’t imagine any worse PR—to wit: violence, pill mills, serial killers…
Go: Downtown DIY art venue The Space Gallery transforms one last time for “Other Places”
Over course of a nearly a dozen shows in less than a year and a half, Downtown Jax DIY art venue The Space Gallery has been in a constant state of tran…
Get to Know “The Cat Unraveled”
Social media and the Jax art scene seem to go hand-in-hand. This rings true for local artist Jessica Ryckman whose macramé pieces popped up in my Insta…
Bringing Back the Art of Handmade and Vintage Items With The Makery
You’ve probably heard the expression “they don’t make 'em like they used to” at some point, especially from your grandparents. But we’ve got news for y…
A DIY to Make Your Bath the “Bomb”
Facebook and Instagram have been swarming with videos of chalk-like balls being dropped in bathtubs full of water, transforming an ordinary tub into a …
Getting that J.Lo Booty — How to Get #bootylicious
Fitness trends have dramatically changed over the years. From the “supermodel thin” look to the recent craze; the booty. Embracing your curves is somet…
10 Healthy Meals That Will Cook Themselves
Healthy eating doesn't have to be bland or boring (shocker ... I know). With these 10 great recipes, all you need is a crockpot and some careful guidan…
How to Throw an Epic Ugly Sweater Party
Ugly sweaters have been a reason to party ever since the seventh Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell, outfitted his troops in state-of-the-art kni…
How to Throw a #1 Hurricane Party
Hurricane season unites Jacksonville residents as one common term to the rest of the world — “Floridians,” a different breed of people, who don’t run f…
Void’s Ultimate Hurricane (party) Survival Guide — Hurricane Erika 2015
So, you've probably heard about hurricane Erika by now, but if you haven't ... well, you've still got a little time to prep. This year's first (real) s…
How to Throw a Really Great Darty
The weather is warmer, the clothes are smaller and you suddenly get an urge to throw a “darty” (day party). Whether you’re up for a standard “get-toget…
Making Teal Tough — DIY for the upcoming season
The time has come for Jaguars fandom to be at the top of our minds once again. We can almost feel the rush of adrenaline when our boys hit the field, s…
Holiday DIY — Easy, Affordable and Creatively Wonderful Gifts
Sometimes the best, and most affordable, gifts are ones you handcraft yourself. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be a master craftsmen to …
I’ll Have a Green Christmas — How to stay eco-friendly this holiday season
From the moment the last of the Halloween candy has been handed out, it seems the Christmas season has begun. Amidst all the buying and baking, wrappin…
Transform Your Space from Summer to Fall for Less Than $50
By Cara Burky | Industry Expert I don’t know about you, but as soon as that slight drop in temperature hits and Halloween costumes start popping up …
Hey, Guy – The Right Sweater Could Change Your Life
Admit it. You’re familiar with the term, “sweater weather,” but you haven’t given this particular time of year much thought. No one blames you. “What c…
Not Your “Basic” Halloween Costume
2014 has been a year where the term “basic” is referred to anything that is trending. Pop culture has created the “Basic B****,” a girl who has no iden…
DIY Gardening – You don’t need acres to eat fresh
It’s definitely not a secret that “going green” has been all the rage lately, and hey, that’s not a bad thing. Staying trendy while saving the planet? …
6 Ways to Get Creative This Season
The holidays are finally here, and let’s admit it, we all have a lot less money than we initially planned. Somehow spending lots of time and money at o…