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Jax Skateboarding Legend, Rodney Mullen on TedTalks
Rodney Mullen is widely considered the most influential street skater in history, inventing most of the tricks used today. By the time he was 23, Mullen had already set new milestones for skateboarding winning 35 out of 36 freestyle competitions. He studied engineering at the University of Florida before...
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John Bitter, The Jax Symphony Director and Denazifier
The forgotten story of how one of Jacksonville's young and talented Symphony Directors reconstructed the cultural milieu of Germany, including its denazification, immediately after World War Two. Join us after the jump for the story of how John Bitter, who was only 25 years old when he became the Jacksonville...
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7 Unique Products Produced in Jacksonville
Jacksonville's manufacturing scene is a Florida anomaly. Jacksonville is home to several manufacturers making products that one may not expect to find in the area. Here's a few.
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Tyler Shields Interview with Stephen Dare
Tyler Shields, the bad boy of Fashion photography has had a pretty meteoric career over the past five years. Not only has he stayed in the headlines of photography for his strident, rebellious content, but his sharp sense of humor and willingness to push social boundaries has established a new aesthetic...
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Jax Jazz Fest 2015 Kicks Off With Piano Competition
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 21, 2015 – The 2015 Jacksonville Jazz Festival presented by AARP kicks off today with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection Piano & Organs and will last through Sunday May 24. The festival will feature over 40 performers, five stages, and a...
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Karrissa Wade to Interview Steve Grand
Karrissa Wade will be interviewing gay pop icon and emerging music star, Steve Grand. Grand's clean cut, country track "All American Boy" caused a minor sensation last year, resulting in a real kick start to his career. Karrissa will be giving him the business in an interview scheduled to be released...
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Hozier in Jacksonville!
Andrew Hozier, the Irish rock musician who skyrocketed to fame and international attention following the release of his song Take Me to Church and then followed up with a solid body of thoughtful, poetic musical work, came to Downtown Jacksonville for a completely sold out performance, and MetroJacksonville...
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Mr. Burns at Players By The Sea
Players by The Sea's newest production asks what will endure when the cataclysm arrives—when the grid fails, society crumbles, and we’re faced with the task of rebuilding? Anne Washburn’s imaginative dark comedy propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling into its...
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Historic Arts Investment Announced Downtown
JACKSONVILLE – The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc. is pleased to announce two new funding opportunities for arts and cultural projects in downtown Jacksonville – the 2016 SPARK Grant Program and Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Urban Art Projects (Phase One) – culminating in a...
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Karrissa Wade Interviews Adam Savage of Mythbusters
Karrissa Wade vs Adam Savage of Mythbusters in advance of the Mythbusters traveling stage show. Join us after the jump for questions about Star Wars, getting out of Cell Phone bills and the future of Mythbusters.
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