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First Coast Connect | 02/12/15

Brooke Stephens, Local Author of “Men We Cherish: African-American Women Praise the Men in their Lives”, on the Image of African-American Men in America Rethreaded Mukti Celebration Fundraiser Around Town with Kerry Speckman Political Satire Group The Capitol Steps

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“Cardinal Sins #4” by Moises Ramos

Artist: Moises Ramos Genre: Painting Bio: Moises Ramos is a Puerto Rican artist whose mixed media pieces and black and white photography have been awarded several times. He received a Magna Cum Laude bachelor degree in visual arts from the University of Puerto Rico in 1990. His art work has been exposed in Spain, England, France and United States. Ramos …

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“The Winter Adventure | Visual Vibe” by William Bell

Artist: William Bell Genre: Other Bio: Hey All! My name is William Bell and I’m a senior in high school in Jacksonville, Florida. I’ve been interested in the performing arts and visual representation for as long as I can remember. My hobbies include dancing, photography, vlogging, and learning more about my crafts. Piece: The Winter Adventure | Visual Vibe Piece …

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First Coast Connect | 02/11/15

Efforts by the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center to Advance the Rights of Girls and Young Women Unconventional Solutions to Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Breast Cancer Awareness and the 26.2 with Donna Marathon

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First Coast Connect | 02/10/15

Southern Poverty Law Center Founder and Author Morris Dees on “Justice for All in a Changing America” Individualized Medicine Going Green: 2015 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Expo Players by the Sea Presents “A Lesson Before Dying”

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“Stormy Horizon” by E. Curtis

Artist: E. Curtis Genre: Painting Bio: This is for Eugene Curtis who is in critical condition with a heart condition. He has painted many oil pictures depicting Florida’s beautiful ocean scenes. He currently resides in Putnam County. Piece: Stormy Horizon Piece Description: Set on a lovely small island, a brewing storm is lurking in the background.

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First Coast Connect | 02/09/15

The FCC Announces Stance and Proposal on Net Neutrality Aortic Aneurysm Awareness and Prevention Hemming Park Launches Fitness in the Park Program Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper  

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First Coast Connect | 02/05/15

The Push to Improve Early Learning Programs on the First Coast Generation W Debuts “Generation Works” Day of Service The Stars of “The Book of Mormon” on Stage at the Times-Union Center Around Town with Kerry Speckman  

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“abstract 6” by Jerry Albert

Artist: Jerry Albert Genre: Painting Bio: I have been painting for 40 years plus as a hobby. I work as a counselor touching peoples lives and healing emotions. Art heals my angst in life. Piece: abstract 6 Piece Description: Complex patterns join colors in a symphony of colliding colors. Oil on canvas

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“Ode to the Sunhippie” by John Adams

Artist: John Adams Genre: Photography Bio: I am a photographer from Fernandina Beach and started my career working on small wooden craft in Northern California as a commercial Salmon Fisherman and Sea Urchin Diver. I moved on and then spent 20 years in the Navy on a number of other vessels traveling the world and never lost my love for …

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First Coast Connect | 02/04/15

Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Bill Bishop Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project to Commemorate African History in St. Augustine Northeast University Economist Jodi Beggs on “The Simpsons” and Behavioral Economics

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First Coast Connect | 02/03/15

The State of Jacksonville’s Infrastructure After a Section of Liberty Street Collapses into the St. Johns River “Go Red For Women” Campaign to Raise Awareness of Female Heart Disease Stetson Kennedy Legacy Readers Theater Series at Ritz Theatre Image credit: News4Jax

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First Coast Connect | 02/02/15

Seventh Annual Urban Education Symposium Aims to Help First Coast Teachers Effectively Teach Young Black Men New UF Health Birthing Center Opening Soon Super Bowl Ad Recap Sports with Cole Pepper  

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“The Love of my Bohios” by Paco Gutierrez

Artist: Paco Gutierrez Genre: Painting Bio: Since I was born in Cuba, I have felt the need to return in my dreams and my paintings. Even though I am an abstract-expressionist, I always return to the iconic images of my lost motherland. I am looking forward to the day when I no longer have to paint from photographs and memory …

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“Gaze No Release” – Dudley Ulrich

Artist: Dudley Ulrich Genre: Music Bio: Grew up and and lived in three cities Jacksonville ,Key West and Portland ,Oregon. Played live here in Jacksonville with bands and “open mike” venues. Piece: Gaze No Release Piece Description: Slow Thrown back Blues Rock Recorded at home I play all the instruments and vocals.

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“Jojo” by Kaytee Esser

Artist: Kaytee Esser Genre: Painting Bio: Kaytee Esser was raised in Pennsylvania, near Chadds Ford. She holds a B.F.A. in Painting from Kutztown University, PA. She has taught in public schools and colleges. Ms. Esser is a commission artist and teaches private workshops in Animal Portraiture, People Portraiture, Acrylic, Oil Painting, Pastel, Watercolor, and Drawing. Piece: Jojo Piece Description: I …