Bulla Cubana 2019
Innovation, imagination and Cuban ingenuity come together to celebrate the passion and undying spirit of preservation of the island nation, as Bulla Cubana returns to North Central Florida in March, with a sixteen-day, citywide celebration of Cuban arts and culture across Gainesville, reprising its widely-acclaimed and award-winning 2017 debut.
Intimate States
Cuban American artist Eduardo Sarmiento makes art about life. His paintings, drawings, graphic design work, and illustrations are led, in short, by exploration – “creating beauty and visual experiences, telling the truth, sparking conversations, and exploring life,” as he puts it.
The Renaissance of Inventiveness
The inventive mindset is celebrated, encouraged and inspired at the new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)-learning museum, the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention.
Great Houses in Jacksonville’s History
Jacksonville has had its share of grand mansions, and nearly every generation has produced at least one preeminent home that has stood out as the city’s showplace. Most of these are gone now, having fallen to the vagaries of fire, changing fashions, and real estate development. But these grand homes of yesteryear still linger in our collective conscience.
A Relic of the Past Becomes a Beacon for the Future
In September, the Ritz Theatre and Museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary, marking the 1999 construction on the site of the Ritz Movie House in Jacksonville’s historic African-American community of LaVilla. Essentially, it is a 90-year old establishment, but for decades the interior was in ruins. The Ritz will host a month-long schedule of programming, including community awards to commemorate past trailblazers and to celebrate today’s volunteers. They will also hold events throughout the year. Business Development Manager Vanessa Davis says, “The Ritz is not only keeping alive memories in history but is also looking to bring this priceless cultural legacy into the future.”
The Women’s Board and Wolfson Children’s — 45 Years of Partnership
What does it take to offer first class pediatric healthcare in a region that encompasses Northeast Florida, North-Central Florida and Southeast Georgia? Purpose. Commitment. Vision. Leadership. Partnership. For forty-five years, The Women’s Board has partnered with Wolfson Children’s Hospital to help ensure the very best for our community’s children.
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