Art & Culture Features
Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection
Louis Comfort Tiffany’s impressive legacy is celebrated in the new exhibition at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection, opening October 16.
read moreEdge Effect
False impressions and misconstrued narratives suggest only the “creative” and “qualified” understand art. Correction: art is an inherent and human truth. Devoid of it, life’s natural progression to evolve is suppressed. Fundamentally, art communicates an intrinsic message in and of itself: I see you. Do you see me?
read moreThe St. Augustine Amphitheatre Reflects and Transforms
If you’re in the mood for world-class entertainment on the First Coast, The Amp St. Augustine is the place to be. From Alan Jackson to Aretha Franklin, Matchbox Twenty to Willie Nelson, impressive performers have packed the house over the years. Shoppers flock to the artsy farmer’s market each Saturday, or gather to check out local wares while enjoying trendy dining options at the Night Market. The Amp St. Augustine is truly a one-of-a-kind community gathering place.
read moreCreating Jacksonville’s Emerald Necklace
The Emerald Necklace was envisioned by architect Henry Klutho in the early 20th century to describe a series of parks, trails, greenspace and creeks forming a necklace around downtown. It has been just an idea for more than a century, but now the Jacksonville City Council has adopted a plan presented by Groundwork Jacksonville to build the Necklace, renamed the Emerald Trail, within the next ten years.
read moreSTAGE Fund and the “Why” Behind It.
As a working professional, I spend most of my time creating. The rest of the time is used getting organizations and individuals to partner with me financially so that I can continue to present my work at the highest level. It is not a hobby. My mission is to add value to people’s lives through my creative projects.
read more1¢ LIFE Exhibition Opening Reception and CCPVB 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its first-ever national exhibition, 1¢ LIFE. The opening reception, a 1960s-themed Pop Art “happening,” will take place on Friday, October 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a pre-party event for Cultural Center members beginning at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be on display September 27 through November 9.
read moreThe Gems of the Santa Fe
Experience the natural Florida beauty firsthand, from admiring the limestone cliffs and banks to enjoying a refreshing spring dip, and you will fall in love with the Santa Fe River.
read moreMarcom: Eyes and Ears Everywhere
Hyper-targeted, individualized marketing sees the marcom industry swimming in regulations, privacy issues, and pools of data.
read moreDropping Big Names with French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950
A new exhibition at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens explores the dynamism of the Paris-based art world: French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950, organized by the Brooklyn Museum, is assembled from their remarkable permanent collection.
read moreThe Rescuers
In a light-filled space, anchored by a granite monument on a brick wall, a group of students gaze into the faces of elders – men and women photographed thirty years ago. The ensuing conversation addresses issues ranging from isolation and solidarity to oppression and survival. Some students share fragments of a narrative they have learned about in history class. Many are honest in sharing that the information is new to them. Together, we connect stories of more than sixty years ago to the concerns of today.
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