U.S. Department of Justice to Investigate Florida Prisons Following Inmate Deaths Food Historian and Marketing Expert Jeff Spear on Holiday Cuisine Traditions Celebrating Safely and Responsibly During the Holidays [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
12PM, December 16 – 9PM, December 18
Councilman Warren Jones and Operation Save Our Sons Director Rev. John Guns on Shootings in Northwest Jacksonville and Across the Country The Opportunities and Challenges of Starting a Business Late in Your Career Beaches 12th Annual Chanukah Celebration First Coast Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Discussing the Week’s Top News Stories with Our Roundtable of Local Journalists Riverside Fine Arts [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Jacksonville City Council Passes Amended Pension Reform Legislation Toy Recalls and Child Safety During the Holidays Around Town with Kerry Speckman [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Jacksonville Groups Protest Grand Jury Decisions in Missouri and New York Challenge Enterprises Ladies Group Home for Disabled Adults Artists Series Presents Dirty Dancing Image credit: News4Jax [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Jaguars Owner Shad Khan Files Lawsuit Against Edgewood Bakery Over Control of Ownership New Patient Garments at Baptist Health Provide Great Dignity and Protection Riverside Arts Market “Holidazzle” Event Spanish Brass [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
What Impacts Shopping at African American Owned Businesses Could Have on Struggling Minority Communities Schultz Center “Re-Imagine” Event at Sweet Pete’s and The Candy Apple Café and Cocktails First Coast Success Profiles Adecco Group’s Bob Crouch Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Discussing the Week’s Top News Stories with Our Roundtable of Local Journalists Local Lifestyle Expert Amy West [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Artist: Bill Bernsau Genre: Sculpture Bio: Bill Bernsau has been a Jacksonville resident since 1983. He has a strong interest, which he shares with his wife Rosemary, in community theater. Bill and Rosemary have been married for 57 wonderful years. Bill has worked as a TV Art Director, as an Ad Agency Art Director, and as a Graphic Designer/Producer for …
Artist: Kathy Stark Genre: Painting Bio: With a blend of art and education focusing on our wilderness parks, local artist, Kathy Stark’s project “The Wilderness of North Florida’s Parks” will culminate in a family friendly book and traveling exhibit to show residents, visitors and investors the quality of life within one hour of downtown Jacksonville and encourage them to go …
The Debate Over Body Cameras for Police Officers Hunger on the First Coast Women’s Board Art & Antiques Show Around Town with Kerry Speckman [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Artist: John Thigpenn Genre: Other Bio: Former media specialist and founder of TV-47/Jacksonville Piece: After Hours in the Garden Piece Description: Imagination of what goes on in the Cummer Museum garden after hours.
Artist: Richard Lewis Genre: Other Bio: Moved to Jacksonville in 2011. I write computer programs that draw complex designs. My goal is to mess with your eyes. Piece: hexagonal fractal Piece Description: I stumbled on this design while I was writing a Visual Basic program to draw something else. Web: Richard Lewis – Website
Artist: Mary McAllister Genre: Painting Bio: A recent transplant to Jacksonville, Mary McAllister was born in Baltimore and attended the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and art shows in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Her paintings and silkscreens are an exploration of patterns, whether in nature or in man-made constructions, and the way light …
when we fall by Clark Ogier when trees die of old age, after years and years of trying to touch the sky, they buckle under their own weight. they split and fall to earth. when they can no longer escape the pull of earth’s gravity, they snap and shake the earth in one last cry for heaven. when we humans …
Local Republican Party Official Causes Controversy with Tweet About Ferguson Going Green: First Coast Green Pages Authors Laura Jo Brunson and Kendall Brunson, Legendary Locals of Jacksonville Amelia Island Holiday Home Tour [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
City Council President’s Objection to Nude Image at MOCA Jacksonville Sparks Controversy The Arc Village Stage Aurora Presents God’s Trombones Starring Former Miss America Ericka Dunlap Image credit: Joey Marchy / Flickr [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Guest Host Charlene Shirk Raising Awareness for Those Living with HIV and AIDS in Northeast Florida During World AIDS Week Hemming Park Author Michael Wiley, Blue Avenue First Coast Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Pledge Drive
Artist: Sharon Scholl Genre: Poetry Bio: Professor emerita from Jacksonville University where I taught Humanities and classes on Japan and Africa. I’m a working musician who gives away choral music on a free download website. I direct the choir for my Unitarian-Universalist Church and serve on the boards of several arts and education organizations. Otherwise, I’m your regulation Mom and …
City and National Nonprofit Commit $35 Million Towards “Renew Jax” Campaign Going Green: UNF’s Environmental Center Campaign to Commemorate Springfield as the Original Home of the Jacksonville Zoo Bright Holidays [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Artist: Jami Childers Genre: Painting Bio: I am a Jacksonville Florida artist. I Own & operate two businesses. I just opened 44 Monroe Art Studio & Gallery where I work full time painting portrait commissions. I also manage the gallery where we host a new guest artist during Downtown Art Walk. I am happy in my new position, I have …
Artist: Leilani Leo Genre: Painting Bio: Finding my talent later in life than the norm, I passionately follow my goal of creating beautiful paintings of strong women, supporting the local arts, and continuing to grow and learn as much as possible about oil painting. Piece: Ophelia Piece Description: A piece from my recent carnival-themed art show with June Foret titled, …
Artist: Rob Middleton Genre: Painting Bio: Rob Middleton began abstract painting while studying psychology at Princeton University. His long commitment to abstraction without pattern encourages the mind to rest and experience a free flow of thoughts and emotions unconstrained by objective reality. He hopes that others will find their own meaning in his art. Attempting to avoid the linearity of …
Artist: Raquel Tripp Genre: Painting Bio: Born and raised in Ecuador. After obtaining an MBA at MTSU and starting a family, I decided to pursue my long dream of becoming a portrait artist. For the last 13 years I have painted commissioned portraits and studied under world renowned portrait painters locally, in other states and in Ecuador. Currently I teach …
Artist: Lil Joe Parker Genre: Music Bio: Lil Joe Parker is a teenage Music producer an one of duval’s up and coming rappers. Lil Joe parker keeps his music clean an still be able to have your feet bumping to the beat. he also has his own company call My Flag Green also known as M.F.G Boy E.n.t. Lil Joe …
Black Speck by James Couch The chill of an early autumn morning Ideal timing for a walk and clear my head Liquid crystal blue to all horizons Nothing spoils the sky’s perfection No, wait. One lone black speck Soaring at the limit of my vision Descends and grows larger Too big for a sparrow A buzzard drifting slow lazy circles …
Artist: Christine Schub Genre: Painting Bio: My earliest memories are of making art sitting at the kitchen table with crayons, pencils,cardboard and paper. Even then I worked with shapes , designs and patterns. I began showing my work professionally in Miami in 1976 and have earned my living selling my work in private shows, galleries and outdoor art exhibits including …
Artist: Herd of Watts Genre: Music Bio: Herd of Watts is a northeast Florida “Junk” band – Jam & Funk – crossing somewhere between the Allman Brothers and Neville Brothers on the musical spectrum. Performing from Ferandina Beach to St. Augustine as a ‘home’ range, but touring regionally from Atlanta to Miami, the group has continued with the all the …
Artist: Thony Aiuppy Genre: Painting Bio: Thony Aiuppy received a BFA in Painting/Drawing at the University of North Florida in 2010 and an MFA in Painting at Savannah College of Art and Design in 2013. He is a practicing visual artist and art educator as well as a contributing writer for the blog Metro Jacksonville. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida. …
l’horloge by Laura Matejka Going swiftly moments fleeting Dragging on moments enduring Strolling by in slow motion An instant gone in a blur I watch your hand moving I watch your hand unmoving Never seeming to pass Then it has past [divider/] Artist: Laura Matejka Genre: Poetry Bio: I am a senior at the University of North Florida where I …
Artist: Rade Stjepanovic Genre: Other Bio: I am a graphic-web designer and freelancer from Jacksonville, Florida. I graduated from University of North Florida in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts concentration in Graphic Design and Digital Media. Before that I attended Florida State College of Jacksonville where I got my Associate in Science in Graphic Design Technology. I …
Grand Jury Reaches a Decision in Ferguson, MO The Latest in the Marissa Alexander Case Hope at Hand City Rescue Mission Thanksgiving Meal [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Artist: Patricia Andrew Genre: Painting Bio: I graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in History and a minor in Art History in 2011. I recently took and early retirement from The State of Florida. I participate in the North Beaches Art Walk to show and/or sell my watercolor paintings. I enjoy visiting antique and thrift shops, …
Artist: Trey Yeoman Genre: Photography Bio: I am a 23 year old, Jacksonville college student. I am in the last year of my BA in Social Work and Psychology. I specialize in up-close insect macros, couple, family and pet photography as well as commercial/fashion photography. I have worked with local retail companies (like flyjakt.com) to create classy, attractive commercial photos …
