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Jacksonville sports a ‘greener’ tree
According to the Financial News and Daily Record, the artificial “tree” display at the Landing this year is significantly more environmentally friendly than a real tree… The tree lighting ceremony is creeping closer on the calendar. It will be lit the day after Thanksgiving, this year on Nov. 28. The new artificial tree is much “greener” [...]
Continue reading...MOSH bringing in a ‘Top Chef’
31. August 2008
The Jacksonville Museum of Science and History is holding their 7th annual Xcuisine event next Friday, September 12. Chef Richard Blais will be whipping a gourmet tasting menu, imaginative drink mixology and delectable dessert. Tickets for individuals range from $75 to $125 per person, with proceeds going to benefit the Museum’s educational programs. Blais, [...]
Continue reading...Local band hitting it big
9. August 2008
Jacksonville-based band “The Black Kids” has released their first big studio album and they’ve really been making the rounds to promote it. The band features former Folio Weekly reporter Owen Holmes on bass guitar. Here’s a video from their recent performance on Letterman…
Continue reading...First Coast’s Last Drive-in Closes
31. May 2008
The Playtime Drive-in Theater is closing after tonight’s screenings according to the Times-Union. The property, over off of Blanding Blvd, has been sold to a church. The Playtime was one of only six remaining drive-in theaters still in operation around the state. According to their sign, the theather is currently showing Indiana Jones, the Chronicles of [...]
Continue reading...Blogging the Film Festival
13. May 2008
Honestly, I had planned to try and do more extensive coverage of the Jacksonville Film Festival this year than I did last. Not that it would be any great feat, since I only attended four or five screenings last go around. But frankly, I’m just not that excited about the line-up of films or the change [...]
Continue reading...Cuts in Subsidies Hurt Florida’s Film Industry
8. May 2008
Cuts in state subsidies may bring an end to the record amount of film and television productions that have located in South Florida recently. The Miami Herald reports… A golden age of South Florida moviemaking is upon us, but experts don’t expect it to last much longer. In fact, they give it about seven more weeks. That’s when [...]
Continue reading...Festival Focuses on Downtown
7. May 2008
The Jacksonville Film Festival is fast approaching and the organizers have launched their official website. If you’re expecting to catch a film at the San Marco Theater or Theatre Jacksonville, think again. The two popular San Marco screening locations from previous years are not on the list of planned venues for this time around. I emailed the [...]
Continue reading...Preview ‘Carrier’ Tomorrow Night
23. April 2008
Local PBS station WJCT is offering a free preview of the upcoming 10-part series “Carrier” which will cover a six month deployment of the USS Nimitz in depth. The first episode is set to premier this weekend on PBS stations around the country. The preview event will take place at WJCT Studios and feature a number [...]
Continue reading...A New Independent Film Fund Named for Don Davis
22. April 2008
State Representative Don Davis was a major backer of state-provided incentives that encourage filmmakers to shoot their projects in Florida. As such, and in the wake of Davis’ recent passing, the Lt. Governor and Film Florida have created a new fund called the Don Davis Film Finishing Fund to help filmmakers. The Business Journal reports… The [Don Davis [...]
Continue reading...Ideas for Spending Your Tax Rebate
10. April 2008
We know that lots of folks are anxiously awaiting their tax rebates and “stimulus package” checks. But how to spend the money? Before you rush off to the mall, consider these ideas… 1. Help those in need. With recent budget cut-backs at the city and state levels, many nonprofits have had to look for increased support from the private sector. [...]
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21. November 2008
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