First Coast Connect | 02/19/15
Downtown Investment Authority Unveils Ambitious Plan for Redeveloping Jacksonville’s Urban Core JASMYN to Offer Expanded Capacity and Services “3 Squares” Event to Benefit Feeding Northeast Florida
First Coast Connect | 02/17/15
The Controversy Surrounding Common Core The Region’s First Compressed Natural Gas Station Opens Lisa Whelchel and Clancy Cauble, Starring in Alhambra Theatre’s Production of “Butterflies are Free”
“Proud Poppies” by Paula Felici
Artist: Paula Felici Genre: Painting Bio: I am a 67 year old woman who started to paint for the first time 6 years ago. I have now exhibited in numerous venues and have a studio at Salvo Art Project in Bunnell, Fl. I have a passion for life, family, learning and painting. My goal is to have my paintings reflect …
“The Doll” by James Lacey
Artist: James Lacey Genre: Painting Bio: Jim Lacey trained as a commercial artist in the sixties and has spent many years on the road working in the carnival business painting murals on rides, concessions and whatever needed painting. At the age of 75, he’s now (mostly) off the road and has time for the type of painting he’s always enjoyed. …
“Blue Inside #10” by Joe Winston
Artist: Joe Winston Genre: Sculpture Bio: I am an art potter working with stone ware and colored porcelain clay. Combining hand building and wheel throwing. My studio has been in Fernandina since 1994. My work can be seen in Jacksonville. I am a graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Piece: Blue Inside #10 Piece Description: Brownstone …
“Dear Mother” by Joan Leslie
Artist: Joan Leslie Genre: Spoken Word Bio: I am a writer, spoken word artist, and community organizer from Harlem, NY. My work is inspired by The Second Renaissance Movement, Urban Word and Nuyorican Cafe poets. I am dedicated to putting a voice behind unity and community uplift through spoken word and grassroots community action. I was the 2008 Frederick Douglass …
“Dandelion Wine” by Zack Howland
Artist: Zack Howland Genre: Music Bio: Originally from southwestern New Hampshire, I moved to Jacksonville nearly two years ago for the navy. I’ve been playing music in and out of bands since I was 15. Piece: Dandelion Wine Piece Description: A little bit of nostalgia, lo-fi. Web: Zack Howland – SoundCloud Zack Howland – Facebook
First Coast Connect | 02/16/15
JCCI Launches “Re-Think Aging” Initiative to Discover Ways to Make Northeast Florida Age-Friendly “Still Alice” and Alzheimer’s Awareness Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s Artist Registry Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper
First Coast Connect | 02/13/15
Media Roundtable Week in Review Pop Culture Philosophy Contributor Nick Michaud on “Fifty Shades of Grey” Dating Advice from Local “Next Time Lucky: How to Find Your Mr. Right” Author Siggy Buckley
First Coast Connect | 02/12/15
Brooke Stephens, Local Author of “Men We Cherish: African-American Women Praise the Men in their Lives”, on the Image of African-American Men in America Rethreaded Mukti Celebration Fundraiser Around Town with Kerry Speckman Political Satire Group The Capitol Steps
“Cardinal Sins #4” by Moises Ramos
Artist: Moises Ramos Genre: Painting Bio: Moises Ramos is a Puerto Rican artist whose mixed media pieces and black and white photography have been awarded several times. He received a Magna Cum Laude bachelor degree in visual arts from the University of Puerto Rico in 1990. His art work has been exposed in Spain, England, France and United States. Ramos …
“The Winter Adventure | Visual Vibe” by William Bell
Artist: William Bell Genre: Other Bio: Hey All! My name is William Bell and I’m a senior in high school in Jacksonville, Florida. I’ve been interested in the performing arts and visual representation for as long as I can remember. My hobbies include dancing, photography, vlogging, and learning more about my crafts. Piece: The Winter Adventure | Visual Vibe Piece …
First Coast Connect | 02/11/15
Efforts by the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center to Advance the Rights of Girls and Young Women Unconventional Solutions to Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Breast Cancer Awareness and the 26.2 with Donna Marathon
Race In The River City
Premieres February 12th at 8PM on WJCT-TV
The Cookie Thief
February 16, 18, and 20 at 10am on WJCT-TV
First Coast Connect | 02/10/15
Southern Poverty Law Center Founder and Author Morris Dees on “Justice for All in a Changing America” Individualized Medicine Going Green: 2015 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Expo Players by the Sea Presents “A Lesson Before Dying”
“Stormy Horizon” by E. Curtis
Artist: E. Curtis Genre: Painting Bio: This is for Eugene Curtis who is in critical condition with a heart condition. He has painted many oil pictures depicting Florida’s beautiful ocean scenes. He currently resides in Putnam County. Piece: Stormy Horizon Piece Description: Set on a lovely small island, a brewing storm is lurking in the background.
First Coast Connect | 02/09/15
The FCC Announces Stance and Proposal on Net Neutrality Aortic Aneurysm Awareness and Prevention Hemming Park Launches Fitness in the Park Program Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper
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Studio 5 Sessions: Grandpa’s Cough Medicine- “Instrumental”
Studio 5 Sessions: Grandpa’s Cough Medicine- “Instrumental” WJCT Jacksonville Florida February 6, 2015. Video:Andrew Wiechman Audio:Sean Birch
First Coast Connect | 02/06/15
Discussing the Week’s Top News Stories with Our Roundtable of Local Journalists Grandpa’s Cough Medicine
Studio 5 Sessions: Grandpa’s Cough Medicine-“Satisfaction Guaranteed”
Studio 5 Sessions: Grandpa’s Cough Medicine- “Satisfaction Guaranteed” WJCT Jacksonville Florida February 6, 2015. Video:Andrew Wiechman Audio:Sean Birch
Studio 5 Sessions : Grandpa’s Cough Medicine perform “180 Proof”
Studio 5 Sessions : Grandpa’s Cough Medicine perform “180 Proof” WJCT Jacksonville Florida on February 6, 2015. Credits: Video:Andrew Wiechman Audio:Sean Birch
First Coast Connect | 02/05/15
The Push to Improve Early Learning Programs on the First Coast Generation W Debuts “Generation Works” Day of Service The Stars of “The Book of Mormon” on Stage at the Times-Union Center Around Town with Kerry Speckman
“abstract 6” by Jerry Albert
Artist: Jerry Albert Genre: Painting Bio: I have been painting for 40 years plus as a hobby. I work as a counselor touching peoples lives and healing emotions. Art heals my angst in life. Piece: abstract 6 Piece Description: Complex patterns join colors in a symphony of colliding colors. Oil on canvas
“Ode to the Sunhippie” by John Adams
Artist: John Adams Genre: Photography Bio: I am a photographer from Fernandina Beach and started my career working on small wooden craft in Northern California as a commercial Salmon Fisherman and Sea Urchin Diver. I moved on and then spent 20 years in the Navy on a number of other vessels traveling the world and never lost my love for …
First Coast Connect | 02/04/15
Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Bill Bishop Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project to Commemorate African History in St. Augustine Northeast University Economist Jodi Beggs on “The Simpsons” and Behavioral Economics
First Coast Connect | 02/03/15
The State of Jacksonville’s Infrastructure After a Section of Liberty Street Collapses into the St. Johns River “Go Red For Women” Campaign to Raise Awareness of Female Heart Disease Stetson Kennedy Legacy Readers Theater Series at Ritz Theatre Image credit: News4Jax
First Coast Connect | 02/02/15
Seventh Annual Urban Education Symposium Aims to Help First Coast Teachers Effectively Teach Young Black Men New UF Health Birthing Center Opening Soon Super Bowl Ad Recap Sports with Cole Pepper
“The Love of my Bohios” by Paco Gutierrez
Artist: Paco Gutierrez Genre: Painting Bio: Since I was born in Cuba, I have felt the need to return in my dreams and my paintings. Even though I am an abstract-expressionist, I always return to the iconic images of my lost motherland. I am looking forward to the day when I no longer have to paint from photographs and memory …
“Gaze No Release” – Dudley Ulrich
Artist: Dudley Ulrich Genre: Music Bio: Grew up and and lived in three cities Jacksonville ,Key West and Portland ,Oregon. Played live here in Jacksonville with bands and “open mike” venues. Piece: Gaze No Release Piece Description: Slow Thrown back Blues Rock Recorded at home I play all the instruments and vocals.
“Jojo” by Kaytee Esser
Artist: Kaytee Esser Genre: Painting Bio: Kaytee Esser was raised in Pennsylvania, near Chadds Ford. She holds a B.F.A. in Painting from Kutztown University, PA. She has taught in public schools and colleges. Ms. Esser is a commission artist and teaches private workshops in Animal Portraiture, People Portraiture, Acrylic, Oil Painting, Pastel, Watercolor, and Drawing. Piece: Jojo Piece Description: I …
First Coast Connect | 01/30/15
Media Roundtable Week in Review Riverside Fine Arts Presents Contemporary Violinist Daniel D. And Urban Instrumentalists
Studio 5 Sessions – JacksonVegas : “Within Your Skin”
Studio 5 Sessions – JacksonVegas : “Within Your Skin”
First Coast Connect | 01/29/15
Ron Davis Discusses the New Documentary 3 1/2 Minutes About His Son Jordan Davis and Michael Dunn Psychologist and Author Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair JacksonVegas Around Town with Kerry Speckman
First Coast Connect | 01/28/15
FSCJ President Dr. Cynthia Bioteau on the School’s 50th Anniversary, President Obama’s Call for Free Community College and More Going Green: Florida Community Solar Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards