Baptist Wellness Centers Provide Care Close to Home
Jul01

Baptist Wellness Centers Provide Care Close to Home

Health coaches and classes help individuals reach their personalized goals By Catherine Graham, Senior Vice President of Clinical Service Lines and Ambulatory Business Development for Baptist Health Do you have a goal of wanting to reduce your blood sugar, running in a 5K or maybe just learning better ways of eating healthier? Baptist Health has wellness coaches who can help you plan and track whatever life goal or goals are best for...

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Inaugural JAX Contemporary: MOCA Jacksonville Arts Triennial Ignites the City’s Creative Spirit
Jul01

Inaugural JAX Contemporary: MOCA Jacksonville Arts Triennial Ignites the City’s Creative Spirit

By Ylva Rouse Senior Curator, MOCA Jacksonville Photos by Camille Garzon A palpable buzz of excitement filled the air at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Jacksonville on the night of April 10, as participating artists from the greater Jacksonville area, together with family and friends, streamed through the doors for the inaugural “JAX Contemporary: MOCA Jacksonville Arts Triennial” opening celebration. More than 750 members of...

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The Conversation                                                                   Cady Huffman                                                                            Tony Award-winning actress, singer, director, and producer
Jul01

The Conversation Cady Huffman Tony Award-winning actress, singer, director, and producer

On August 23 and 24, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville will present their second annual Broadway musical in concert, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, starring acclaimed artist Cady Huffman, who will be in town to play the role of Pseudolus. Huffman has so many theater, film, TV, digital, music, and directing credits that it’s impossible to list them all. Highlights include her performance as Ulla in The...

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Saving the Blue Heart:                                                         The Ichetucknee River Story
Jul01

Saving the Blue Heart:  The Ichetucknee River Story

Words by Betsy Schifanella  Photos by Tom Schifanella Sacred Waters With early morning mist rising from the crystal-clear run, only birdsong breaks the morning quiet, while spider webs drip with dew. This is a magical paddle over a swirling aquatic garden. Nine named blue-holed springs, frolicking otters, manatees, wading birds, a myriad of fish and maybe even an alligator, make the upper portion of the Ichetucknee an intimate...

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The Art of Belonging: Celebrating 10 Years of the Jessie Ball duPont Center’s Mission
Jul01

The Art of Belonging: Celebrating 10 Years of the Jessie Ball duPont Center’s Mission

 As the Jessie Ball duPont Center—known as The Jessie—celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025, we reflect on how this beautifully restored mid-century modern architectural landmark has become a vibrant engine for community engagement, cultural dialogue, and nonprofit collaboration in downtown Jacksonville. Originally serving as the main public library, The Jessie now stands as a testament to the vision and legacy of the Jessie...

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