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Berry Good Farms

Berry Good Farms teaches and employs individuals with intellectual disabilities while providing value to the community through the foods they grow and serve.

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Dinosaurs Unearthed

Dinosaurs Unearthed aims to educate young and old alike through this story-driven and interactive exhibit at the Museum of Science and History.

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By Your Side Books

Florida based publishing company, By Your Side Books, hopes to make reading more special through their line of children’s books. Their touching stories and themes will provide families with cherished memories for years to come.

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M.C. Pressure

St. Augustine based Director of Imagination, Ryan Tempro, shares his perspective on art and Florida through his letterpress company, M.C. Pressure.

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“Yoga Backbend” by Brenda Kato

2015 Collection 3: 1st Place Winner – Brenda Kato Local artists and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Brenda Kato, talks about her art and inspirations. [divider/] Artist: Brenda Kato Genre: Painting Bio: Digital designer by day, fine artist by night. Born and raised in Riverside/Avondale. I discovered my passion and talents early on winning many art awards in school …

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“Girl With Flowers #5” by Jeffrey Luque

Quarter 3: 2nd Place Winner – Jeff Luque Local artists and 2nd Place Winner of The Square, Jeff Luque, talks about his art and his series “Girl With Flowers”. Artist: Jeffrey Luque Genre: Painting Bio: My bio is inconsequential. The artwork is what matters. Piece: Girl With Flowers #5 Piece Description: This oil painting is #5 in a series where …

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“Yanesha Mask” by Jean Lijoi

2015 Collection 3: 3rd Place Winner – Jean Lioji Jacksonville beach artist and 3rd Place Winner of The Square,Jean Lijoi, gives us a tour of her home studio where she creates works inspired by her artist residencies. [divider/ ] Artist: Jean Lijoi Genre: Painting Bio: My work is representational, figurative and emotionally charged my images speak of life and relationships …

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Hometown 403

On this episode of Hometown: M.C. Pressure, By Your Side Books, Dinosaurs Unearthed and Berry Good Farms

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UNF Interfaith Center

University of North Florida’s Interfaith Center aims to help students in voicing their values, engaging with others, and acting together.

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Cathedral Arts Project

The Cathedral Arts Project provides art instruction to more than 2000 local school children during the school year and in the summer months.

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Holdfast Flowers

Jacksonville Beach native Kait Smith hopes to generate a different way of thinking through her natural and vibrant floral company, Holdfast Flowers.

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Hometown 402

On this episode of Hometown: Kate Rouh, Cathedral Arts Project, Holdfast Flowers and UNF Interfaith Center

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Community Sunrise

A group of creative’s in North Florida meet every Sunday morning to celebrate their community and cultivate their craft.

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Bold City Pops

Long time Florida residents Suzanah and Rhonda left their jobs to start a small batch mobile popsicle business.

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City of Bridges

Tune to WJCT Public Television Thursday night at 8, Channel 7.1 (Comcast Channel 8 & 440) for the WJCT documentary showcasing the bridges suspended over our beautiful waterway as part of “The Year of the River”. “City of Bridges” traces the growth that resulted from the construction of Jacksonville’s railroad and automobile bridges across the St. Johns River, and explores …

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“Ol’ Fence” by Ron Schroer

Quarter 2: 1st Place Winner – Ron Schroer Local artists and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Ron Schroer, creates unique works of art using found materials. [divider/ ] Artist: Ron Schroer Genre: Sculpture Bio: Ron Schroer, a Jacksonville native, has a diverse set of skills including design, welding, machining, hydraulics, electronics and repair, music (especially percussion), problem solving, and …

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“Red Shouldered Hawk #2” by Michael Cenci

Quarter 2: 2nd Place Winner – Michael Cenci Lifetime Jacksonville resident and 2nd Place Winner of The Square, Michael Cenci, photographs Florida wildlife. [divider/ ] Artist: Michael Cenci Genre: Photography Bio: I was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been photographing Florida wildlife and nature for over 25 years. As an avid outdoorsman, I try to capture nature …

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“Dandelion” by James English

Quarter 1: 1st Place Winner – Mortimer Rex Local band and 1st Place Winner of The Square, Mortimer Rex, performs their song “Dandelion”. [divider/ ] Artist: James English Genre: Music Bio: James English and Kyle Lanning make up the band called Mortimer Rex. They started playing together at a coffee shop just off the college campus where James was working …

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“Sionna” by wise river

Quarter 1: 2nd Place Winner – Wise River Local artists and 2nd Place Winners of The Square, Wise River, performs their song “Sionna”. [divider/] Artist: wise river Genre: Music Bio: Wise river is a 3 piece dream-pop/synth-pop band fronted by brother and sister duo John and Laura Shannon from Jacksonville, FL. Wise river focuses on combining digital and analog instruments, …

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“Yacht Basin Park Gazebo Mosaic” – Kate Garcia Rouh

Quarter 1: 3rd Place Winner – Kate Rouh Local artist and 3rd Place Winner of The Square, Kate Rouh, talks about her mosaic project at Yacht Basin Park. [divider/ ] Artist: Kate Garcia Rouh Genre: Sculpture Bio: Kate Garcia Rouh has been an artist in Jacksonville over 30 years, a Duval County Public School teacher for almost 20 years and …

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Promo: Jacksonville Public Library

This fall Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to PBS with Finding Your Roots. As part of the national outreach for the series, WJCT is proud to showcase the Genealogy Collection at the Jacksonville Public Library as a source for individuals researching their family history in Jacksonville.

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Promo: Staci Grant

This fall Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to PBS with Finding Your Roots – a new ten-part series exploring the history of American through the lives, family, and DNA of some of its most celebrated citizens. As part of the national outreach for the series, WJCT is proud to present the story of Staci Grant.

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Promo: Jennifer Mansfield “Calvin”

This fall Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to PBS with Finding Your Roots – a new ten-part series exploring the history of American through the lives, family, and DNA of some of its most celebrated citizens. As part of the national outreach for the series, WJCT is proud to present the story of Jennifer Mansfield.

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Promo: Jennifer Mansfield “Barn”

This fall Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to PBS with Finding Your Roots – a new ten-part series exploring the history of American through the lives, family, and DNA of some of its most celebrated citizens. As part of the national outreach for the series, WJCT is proud to present the story of Jennifer Mansfield.

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Promo: Amelia Island Genealogical Society

This fall Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns to PBS with Finding Your Roots. As part of the national outreach for the series, WJCT is proud to showcase a project being conducted by the Amelia Island Genealogical Society that will serve as a valuable resource for individuals researching their family history in Nassau County.

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Studio 5 Sessions : This Frontier Needs Heroes “Just Because”

This Frontier Needs Heroes performs the song  “Just Because” for Studio 5 Sessions. Sample the incredible musical performances from WJCT’s First Coast Connect with video recorded in Studio 5 during the artists’ live radio appearance. We feature some of the area’s hottest bands and theatrical performers as well as big-name national acts who are coming through Jacksonville.These sessions are part …