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Help Spread the word about Jax ReCycle and Sulzbacher Center bicycle drive on Saturday May 18

Submitted by jaime.sanchez on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:27
JACKSONVILLE, FL (May 14, 2013) - On Saturday, May 18, 2013 in honor of Bike Day Jax ReCycle will be at the Riverside Arts Market from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be accepting donations of new helmets and used bicycles, parts and locks. Help us spread the word so we can get even more bikes donated. Everything donated will be refurbished by volunteers and donated to Sulzbacher Center for residents who need them for transportation to work, school, or job interviews.

Hands Across The Sand

Submitted by jaime.sanchez on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 14:55

HOPE Across the Globe, Inc. Charity Golf Tournament -- Marsh Landing Country Club

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 10:02
HOPE Across the Globe, Inc, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping create an AIDS-Free generation in Jacksonville, and "across the globe," is holding its 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, April 22, 2013. The event will take place at Marsh Landing Country Club, and will start at 1:00 PM, with a scramble format. Registration will begin at 11:00 AM. The entry fee is $190 per player, or a foursome fee at $700. The donation will include golf on the exclusive members-only course, a boxed lunch, and a buffet award dinner with Silent Auction.

Let’s Do Business Florida and Summit, Registration Now Open

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:04
Let’s Do Business Florida and Summit, Registration Now Open Brings Florida Minority Communities Together to Battle Poverty and Create Jobs

'TALKING AND TAPPING AND TEA — OH MY!'

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:00
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— The Auntie Roz Children’s Workshop, developing bright young minds through literacy and the arts since 1990, proudly celebrates Black History Month with a series of free-to-the-public programs about the enduring impact of African American cultural traditions. The Workshop will present two highly acclaimed, award-winning Broadway veterans—tap dancer extraordinaire Ted Louis Levy and playwright-actress Perri Gaffney—in four dazzling performances and, in a separate event, an intimate conversation with avant-garde fashion

Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens Announces Painting Event

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Fri, 02/15/2013 - 10:35
JACKSONVILLE, FL, January 21, 2013 The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens will once again host A Brush with Nature, its third annual plein air painting event, March 21-23, 2013, where 36 renowned regional artists will paint in the Arboretum’s beautiful outdoor settings. In addition to watching artists at work, visitors can learn more about the Arboretum on guided nature walks along the park’s beautiful trails, see artists’ demonstrations, enjoy live music, food offerings, and watch children engaging in their own ”plein air”, or outdoor painting experiences.

Cultural Service Grant Program

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 10:14
For Immediate Release: January 22, 2013 Contact: Robert Arleigh White, Executive Director, (904) 358-3600 x18 Cultural Service Grant Program Letter of Intent Due Feb. 28 JACKSONVILLE – Duval County arts and cultural organizations interested in applying to the 2013-2014 Cultural Service Grant Program (CSGP) must submit a Letter of Intent to the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville by Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013.

Liberty Tax Service Extends Hours for Taxpayers Beating the Rush

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 10:13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Roselyn A. Castillo Lanza Group 404.350.0200 Rcastillo@LanzaGroup.com Liberty Tax Service Extends Hours for Taxpayers Beating the Rush Taxpayers Can Get Their Taxes Prepared Now Virginia Beach, VA (January 29, 2013) – Beginning January 28th, Liberty Tax Service will extend operating hours to 6:00 a.m. until midnight seven days a week. Some Liberty Tax locations will be open 24 hours, providing round-the-clock service for taxpayers. These accommodating hours will continue through February 5, 2013.

JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE!

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 10:11
JACKSONVILLE, FL – JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE! presented by Nationwide Insurance comes to Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center’s Jacoby Hall for one performance only on Friday, February 8th at 7:30PM! Tickets start at $27.00 (and at $11.50 for children 12 and under) and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online at www.artistseriesjax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or

THE CAPITOL STEPS

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 10:09
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5th – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10th WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS JACKSONVILLE, FL – Thirty years ago, THE CAPITOL STEPS began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the following years, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!"), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of 18 Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART SPRING FILM SERIES FEATURES ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ MEXICAN FILMS

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 10:05
Series features Golden Age and contemporary Mexican films from Gabriel Figueroa and Carlos Reygadas. ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2013 – In conjunction with the exhibition Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics, and Painting, the High Museum of Art will present its spring film series: “Extraordinary Visions: Mexico Past and Present through the Eyes of Gabriel Figueroa and Carlos Reygadas.”

ROCK OF AGES

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 10:03
ARTIST SERIES PRESENTS FIVE-TIME TONY AWARD® NOMINATED SMASH-HIT MUSICAL  APRIL 2-7, 2013 AT THE TIMES-UNION CENTER SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY DECEMBER 14th JACKSONVILLE, FL – Tickets for ROCK OF AGES go on sale to the public this Friday, December 14th at 10:00AM! ROCK OF AGES will rock Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center for 8 performances only from April 2-7, 2013.

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 10:00
ARTIST SERIES PRESENTS THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA  THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 at 7:30PM WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS JACKSONVILLE, FL – The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought-after big band in the world today. With its unique sound, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra, formed in 1956, is the only one that plays authentic and original arrangements of the original Glenn Miller Orchestra.

Cuba Libre Club to host Victoria’s Secret 2012 Fashion Show Viewing Party

Submitted by jaime.sanchez on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 10:08
JACKSONVILLE (December 3, 2012) – Cuba Libre Club will be hosting this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show during a Latin themed event “Angels, Lace, Diamonds and Salsa” on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 8pm to 1am. An event being produced by Angela Drago and Edgar Jimenez Santos of Positive Impact Productions. Two Jacksonville Florida companies, Velvet Button and Kara Bazma, will be showcasing new fashion collections in a runway debut at the commencement of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

WEST SIDE STORY

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 10:23
The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Jacksonville! WEST SIDE STORY tells the story of star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria as they struggle to rise above the hatred and intolerance that surrounds them. WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time and remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.”

Calling all captains and crews!

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 13:42
Saturday, November 24 7 p.m. Downtown Riverfront Light the night on the St. Johns River and be a part of the Jacksonville Light Parade. Showcase your vessel to more than 200,000 parade spectators and create memories that will last a lifetime. The parade is open to sailboats and powerboats of all shapes and sizes. Visit MakeASceneDowntown.com to register. Don’t have your sea legs? We invite you to usher in the holiday season on the St. Johns River. Watch as festively decorated boats glide through the water and illuminate the majestic St. Johns River.

Kiaraliz Medina is Miss Puerto Rico 2012

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 12:23
Kiaraliz Medina is Miss Puerto Rico 2012, and will represent the island at the Miss America Pageant to be held on January 12, 2013 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas Nevada. The final night of the pageant will be broadcasted live on ABC.

Latin sensation, Tamela

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 10:13
We want to introduce you to new Latin sensation, Tamela, a multifaceted artist quickly taking over Latin America with her incomparable sound and stunning looks. Attached is information about Tamela. In honor of her recent nomination for the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards for “Best Tropical Song” for her single ““Acércate!” feat. Son de Tikizia, Tamela will be available for phone interviews in November. Although, the Swedish born Costa Rican beauty has spent a short time in the limelight Tamela has made an impactful mark in the industry. HIGHLIGHTS:

Restaurant KC Crave Will Host Fifty Shades of Crave, a Charity Masquerade

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 09:09
Benefiting Children’s Home Society of Florida Jacksonville Beach, FL - Restaurant KC Crave will host Fifty Shades of Crave, a masquerade affair on Tuesday, December 4th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The event welcomes the community to enjoy a sensual night of tantalizing food and wine tastings benefiting Children’s Home Society of Florida.

National Youth Justice Awareness Month Event

Submitted by eduardo.rodriguez on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 09:51
JOIN THE MOVEMENT Florida’s First Annual National Youth Justice Awareness Month Event Did you know Florida transfers more kids to adult criminal court and holds more kids in adult jails and prisons than any other state in the nation. Kids are 36 times more likely to commit suicide in an adult jail than a juvenile facility. This must change. Sat. OCT. 13, 2012 9:00am–11:30am Friday Musicale 645 Oak St., Jacksonville, FL Special guest speaker Karen Grau, along with a viewing of her film “Young Kids, Hard Time.”



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