First Coast Connect | 03/31/15
Ken Jefferson First Coast Connect Book Club UNF Great American Jazz Series
“Duck” by Suzanne Pickett
Artist: Suzanne Pickett Genre: Painting Bio: I am a mixed media artists who resides in Jacksonville Florida. I have lived and worked in Jacksonville For 30 years. I began my art career at the age of 8 and thus began the love affair. My body of works include mixed media paintings, drawings and sculpture. Piece: Duck Piece Description: 12 x …
“Wondering?” by Bronwen Chandler
Artist: Bronwen Chandler Genre: Painting Bio: Bronwen is a local artist who paints mainly with acrylics and enjoys painting from nature, particularly landscapes and seascapes. She would describe her work as “representational”. She says “I want the composition to be solid, and the viewer to be drawn into the work and to be able to strongly relate to it. When …
“The Great Inventor” by Tom Lewis
Artist: Tom Lewis Genre: Other Bio: I have been drawing since I could hold a crayon, and I began making portraits from post-it notes during my senior year of high school because of a dare. A Memphis, TN native, I recently moved to the San Marco to serve as a youth minister at Deermeadows Baptist Church. Piece: The Great Inventor …
“The Water’s Edge” by Kimberly Carter
The Water’s Edge by Kimberly Carter Measure not your worth by wealth or fame. Life’s accomplishments are like footsteps in the sand. Even the deepest impression is destined to succumb to the inevitable tide. Shells of creativity, achievement and enlightenment tumble at your feet, waiting to be discovered. These treasured gifts from God are not intended to be horded. They …
“Winter Sail” by Gary Mahan
Artist: Gary Mahan Genre: Painting Bio: I have been a resident of Jacksonville for 43 years working as an architect. I enjoy sailing and painting. Piece: Winter Sail Piece Description: Watercolor reminiscent of past winter sails in the Chesapeake Bay.
“Trouble in Paradise” by Michael Thweatt
Artist: Michael Thweatt Genre: Painting Bio: I live on Amelia Island and I have been painting and drawing for several decades. I have recently discovered the digital airbrush as an art tool and it has been an inspiration that has revitalized my creativity and productivity. I am compiling an online gallery of digital airbrush work featuring scenes from Amelia Island. …
“Playing The Blues” by Ralph Bonna
Artist: Ralph Bonna Genre: Photography Bio: Originally from Plymouth, MA, I have lived in Green Cove Springs since 1999 and in Florida for 33 years. I retired from the Navy in 1989 and from the corporate world in 2012. I have been an avid photographer all my adult life and I enjoy shooting pictures of a variety of subjects. Piece: …
“Ol’ Fence” by Ron Schroer
Quarter 2: 1st Place Winner – Ron Schroer Local artists and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Ron Schroer, creates unique works of art using found materials. [divider/ ] Artist: Ron Schroer Genre: Sculpture Bio: Ron Schroer, a Jacksonville native, has a diverse set of skills including design, welding, machining, hydraulics, electronics and repair, music (especially percussion), problem solving, and …
“Thai Parasols” by Abby Howard Murphy
Artist: Abby Howard Murphy Genre: Painting Bio: Abby draws inspiration from beautiful first coast vistas and her travels. More whimsical themes can be found in her themed murals created for the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village for chronically and terminally ill children; stage backdrops for Stanton productions; and in educational pieces and designs for the St. Johns River WMD, North Florida …
First Coast Connect | 03/30/15
State Attorney Candidate Wes White First Coast Success Profiles David Hicks JDRF One Walk Cole Pepper
First Coast Connect | 03/27/15
First Coast Connect On the Go! – Live from the Generation W Leadership Conference
First Coast Connect | 03/26/15
Year Of The River Author Jason Peter Floirda Ballet Kerry Speckman
Cancer Documentary
March 30th – April 1st at 9PM on WJCT-TV
Mr. Selfridge: Season 3
Premieres Sun March 29 at 9PM on WJCT-TV
“Red Shouldered Hawk #2” by Michael Cenci
Quarter 2: 2nd Place Winner – Michael Cenci Lifetime Jacksonville resident and 2nd Place Winner of The Square, Michael Cenci, photographs Florida wildlife. [divider/ ] Artist: Michael Cenci Genre: Photography Bio: I was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been photographing Florida wildlife and nature for over 25 years. As an avid outdoorsman, I try to capture nature …
First Coast Connect | 03/25/15
Election Results Fresh Ministries “Friends, A Tribute To Dolly Parton And Kenny Rogers”
“The Dark Side” by Jason McCallum
Artist: Jason McCallum Genre: Painting Bio: I am a 34 year old resident of St. Augustine. I have lived here for 7 years with my wife and two children, and have been painting for a little over 1 year. Piece: The Dark Side Piece Description: Quite simply, these are the eyes of Darth Vader. Painted with acrylics on MDS board. …
2015 Election Coverage
March 24 & 25 on 89.9 FM
First Coast Connect | 03/23/15
Mayor Alvin Brown St. Augustine On C-Span MOCA ‘Project Atrium’ Exhibit Cole Pepper
“Number 17, 2013” by Daniel Loughran
Artist: Daniel Loughran Genre: Painting Bio: I am a visual artist from Jacksonville Beach. My background and formal education are in painting. I have also been teaching drawing and painting in Duval County for nearly 20 years. I have had exhibitions at a wide variety of galleries as well as JMOMA, JMOCA, The Cummer Museum, The Florida Theatre, The Wilson …
“That Lady Friend of Mine” by Nadia Della Penta
That Lady Friend of Mine by Nadia Della Penta A compliment you gave her on a watch, a scarf “Here take it, it’s yours. Glad you like it” Out stretched hand and sunshine bright smile “How are you? Your husband, your child?” Genuine concern, right from her heart Never a word to criticize For each and every one a good …
“Texan Sunset” by Justine Renee
Artist: Justine Renee Genre: Photography Bio: I am a 27 year old female. I am from nowhere and everywhere as I am a world traveler currently residing in Northern Florida. I live to discover the world, express myself as a soul, and inspire the world. Piece: Texan Sunset Piece Description: The sun sets on an old tractor, melting away one …
“Saint Augustine” by Steve Petrella
Artist: Steve Petrella Genre: Music Bio: I have been a winter Florida resident for 25 years, the last 8 of those winters spent in Crescent Beach, Saint Augustine. I am fortunate to be able to retire each winter from December 1st to March 31st. During those four months I like to walk the beach and explore Old Town. Besides photographing …
First Coast Connect | 03/20/15
Media Roundtable Orange Park Performing Ats Academy “A Movement Of Movement” Documentary Screening
Dinosaur Train LIVE! in Jax
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
First Coast Connect | 03/19/15
Omega Allen WJCT CEO Michael Boylan Generation W GastroFest Kerry Speckman
“Tuesday Morning Groove” by Mason Maphey Project
Artist: Phil Maphey Genre: Music Bio: Mason Maphey Project is collaboration between Steve Mason of Two PM Junction, and Phil Maphey of “The Macy’s”. The collaboration is for generating music for submission to film, TV, Sports themes and Video Games. Piece: Tuesday Morning Groove Piece Description: Progressive Rock Instrumental Web: Mason Maphey Project – SoundCloud Mason Maphey Project – Facebook …
First Coast Connect | 03/18/15
Bill Bishop Jacksonville History Museum Author Walt Brinker, “Roadside Survival” Winner Of WJCT’s The Square
Jazz Night In America
Sundays at 8pm on WJCT 89.9FM
First Coast Connect | 03/17/15
Lenny Curry Revolutionary War Marker NASA And Civil Rights Blessings In A Backpack
“La Bella Italia” by Lucy Cortese
Artist: Lucy Cortese Genre: Poetry Bio: Lucy Giardino Cortese is a freelance writer and owner of Lucy’s Lines ‘N Lyrics. A graduate of UF, Lucy received her Masters Degree at UNF. She has been a teacher, district administrator, school principal and executive director in a career spanning four decades. Piece: La Bella Italia Piece Description: Following a recent trip to …
“A Way To Heaven” by Jelena Gill
Artist: Jelena Gill Genre: Painting Bio: I’ve started painting relatively recently, after a long career that was in no way related to art. Although I’ve tried other mediums, at present I work with acrylics and colored pencils. Subject matters that attract me most are all related to people, our quest for inner equilibrium, peace, meaning of our existence, love, hope. …
First Coast Connect | 03/16/15
Local Faith Leaders On ISIS “Finding Pluck” Author Peter DiFatta Cole Pepper
First Coast Connect | 03/13/15
Media Roundtable Week In Review St. Patrick’s Day Street Party
First Coast Connect | 03/12/15
Transitioning To Sustainable Energy Friday Musicale Kerry Speckman