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...
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...
Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville Present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
By Laura Jane Pittman “Something familiar, something peculiar, something for everyone, a comedy tonight!” This popular refrain, familiar to most people, opens a production that is truly for everyone—the hilarious musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, coming to Jacksonville on August 23 and 24 at the Florida Theatre in its second collaboration with Theatre Jacksonville of a Broadway musical in concert. Last year’s...
American Scenery and Souvenirs: Transferware by Paul Scott
Thru October British artist Paul Scott reanimates historical transferware to create new works depicting scenes from contemporary American life. In the 19th century, blue-and-white printed transferware plates portraying images of American scenery, cities, and their significant landmarks were mass-produced by potteries in Staffordshire, England for export to the United States. By the turn of the 20th century these works became...
Publishers Note
I can hardly believe it’s summer already and we are halfway through 2025! As we slide into summer, even with the heat there are still plenty of fun and interesting things to do here in Jacksonville. Igniting the City’s Creative Spirit 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...
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