Hometown 403
On this episode of Hometown: M.C. Pressure, By Your Side Books, Dinosaurs Unearthed and Berry Good Farms
“African Beauty” by Delicia Foster
Artist: Delicia Foster Genre: Painting Bio: I am a freshman at the University of North Florida in the biology major. I am a self taught artist and I have been practicing art since the 7th grade. Piece: African Beauty Piece Description: This piece is about the beauty in Africa that people don’t always see.
“Chardon Coffee” by Lyea Shine
Artist: Lyea Shine Genre: Photography Bio: I’m 31 years old from Puerto Rico. I’m married with 1 child. I went to school at the University of Puerto Rico and studied Photography, but currently I’m a BSN RN in Jacksonville. I love art, but I’m extremely shy, which make it difficult for me to show my work. All of my work …
“Green Flake Auggie 2014” by Jack Mullins
Artist: Jack Mullins Genre: Painting Bio: I am originally from a small town in Texas. Now reside in Green Cove Springs. I have been painting for 6+ yrs. A sign maker by day and artist by free time. I love the style of traditional style painted signs and graphics. Spending most of my artistic time in my home studio or …
“Along the River Anslawell” by Jonathan Moore
Along the River Anslawell by Jonathan Moore Each day upon the shores is born, A carnival like New Year’s morn, There with glad joy and happiness, There have I strolled and I confess, Let the bright sights wash over me, And clear the ambiguity That clouds some days in frost and ice If such a semblance can suffice. The bees …
“MultiColored Abstraction!!” by John Summers
Artist: John Summers Genre: Painting Bio: 66 year old guy dabbling in art since 1967. A musician first, I attended Florida State University to study Music Education and learned jazz improvisation. Returning to Jacksonville I played in Rock and Jazz groups also doing substitute work with the Jacksonville Symphony. I have been doing original abstract art over the years. I …
“Jerry’s Alright” by Alyssa Castleman
Artist: Alyssa Castleman Genre: Other Bio: Hi, my name is Alyssa. I am a UNF student and also a part time barista at Lillie’s Coffee Bar. I have all kinds of hobbies! One of them is making hand made collages from books and magazines I find at thrift stores. Piece: Jerry’s Alright Piece Description: I had no idea who Jerry …
“Looking Through Shattered Dreams” by Laurel McNatt
Artist: Laurel McNatt Genre: Painting Bio: I enjoy painting as a hobby and have sold several pieces but also love to teach painting to both adults and children. I am 44 years old and a mother of four children ages 5-17, and married 22 years. I grew up overseas and returned from South America at age 14. Painting did not …
“Filaments of Beauty” by Jerry Albert Jerry
Artist: Jerry Albert Jerry Genre: Painting Bio: I am a young old guy who has been working to help others in my loving job as a counselor. On the weekends I switch brains to create art. Piece: Filaments of Beauty Piece Description: Energetic movement of paint strings create a vibrant motion assembled as Flowers in a Basket
“Early Onset” by Jeff Feller
Early Onset by Jeff Feller I can remember the sky But I cannot remember the blue I can remember the cry But I cannot remember the hew I can remember a taste But I cannot remember the food I can remember in love But I cannot remember with you [divider/] Artist: Jeff Feller Genre: Poetry Bio: I am a poetry …
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WJCT Announces Local Winners of PBS Kids Writers Contest
Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Announces Local Winners of PBS Kids Writers Contest First Place Winners Advance to the National PBS KIDS Writers Contest (Jacksonville, FL, May 26, 2015); WJCT announces the local winners of the 2015 PBS KIDS Writers Contest. The first place winners in grades K-3 will …
National Memorial Day Concert
May 24 at 8PM & 9:30PM on WJCT-TV
First Coast Forum LIVE!
Thursday, May 28 at 8PM on WJCT-TV & 89.9 FM
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John Delaney St. Augustine Arts Association Summer Camps Big Climb for Tiny Hope
First Coast Connect | 05/11/15
Medicaid Expansion Mobile Responsive Websites Kent Lindsey Tribute Sports with Cole Pepper
First Coast Connect | 05/08/15
Bill Bishop Media Roundtable Week in Review Fonkoze Stage Aurora’s Production of “Steel Magnolias”
First Coast Connect | 05/07/15
State Legislature Session Public Television Stations CEO Pat Butler WJCT’s Relax Radio Around Town with Kerry Speckman
First Coast Connect | 05/06/15
Civil Citations Public Service Recognition Week Cowford Chophouse
First Coast Connect | 05/05/15
STEM2 Hub Stroke Awareness Month Author Mark Ribowsky, Whiskey Bottles and Brand-New Cars: The Fast LIfe and Sudden Death of Lynyrd Skynyrd Chef Kenny Gilbert
Mayoral Debate
May 11 at 7PM on WJCT 89.9 FM
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CNN Photojournalist Mark Biello Vision Education and Rehabilitation Center Sports with Cole Pepper
First Coast Connect | 05/01/15
Media Roundtable Week in Review Author Vic DiGenti, “Hurricane Island” Moon Over Matanzas
First Coast Connect | 04/30/15
Faith Leaders Speak Out on Violence Travel Expert Judy Wells Around Town with Kerry Speckman
First Coast Connect | 04/29/15
One Spark 2015 Postmortem Going Green: Sustainable Fisheries The Player’s Championship One Jax
First Coast Connect | 04/28/15
Supreme Court Hears Marriage Equality Case Last Days in Vietnam Jax Community of Entrepreneurs
First Coast Connect | 04/27/15
Minimum Wage Increase Dining Out for Life Sports with Cole Pepper
First Coast Connect | 04/24/15
Media Roundtable Week in Review Women2Women Tour Beaches and Riverside Fine Arts
First Coast Connect | 04/23/15
International Trade and Jacksonville Businesses Lymphedema “Haikus Well-Hung” Art Show
First Coast Connect | 04/22/15
Foreclosures on the First Coast Author and Cardiologist Dr. Timothy Patrick, “Invest in Yourself: A Cardiologist’s Narrative for Heart Health” Mee Mee TV’s “Tonight! with Jim Alabiso”
First Coast Connect | 04/21/15
“State of the Re:Union” Host Al Letson on the Show’s Peabody Award Win First Coast Connect Book Club: “Dreaming in Cuba” Jacksonville Greek Festival
First Coast Connect | 04/20/15
Interfaith Group Calls for Action on City Issues LaVilla Students Record Poetry CD Cole Pepper
UNF Interfaith Center
University of North Florida’s Interfaith Center aims to help students in voicing their values, engaging with others, and acting together.
Kate Garcia Rouh
Local artist Kate Rouh talks about her mosaic art and her newest project on the Southbank Riverwalk.
Cathedral Arts Project
The Cathedral Arts Project provides art instruction to more than 2000 local school children during the school year and in the summer months.