Throwback Sundays
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Crosscurrents” – Arvid Smith
Artist: Arvid Smith Genre: Music Bio: Multi-instrumentalist, performing on a variety of stringed instruments in a variety of genres. Currently performing with the Americana group Canary In The Coal Mine. Composer for a wide variety of mediums, including film, dance, yogic events and folk styles. Piece: Crosscurrents Piece Description: An instrumental piece blending Sitar, 12 String Guitar , Tanpuras and …
“Homage To The Directors 1” by Frank Martinez
Artist: Frank Martinez Genre: Photography Bio: Frank has been an active artist for over 10 years, mainly in photography and has begun to branch into video. He is self taught in many fields including photography, art, art history and lately in cinematography. He currently resides in Middleburg. In the Spring of 2013 he launched his website as a hub to …
“Cotton Candy Sunset” by Sherri Lewis-Seals
Artist: Sherri Lewis-Seals Genre: Painting Bio: I am currently working in Pastels. I absolutely love the colors and the vibrancy of this medium. I am a Jacksonville native, a graduate of JU, happily married for 18 years, and I worked for over 31 years in IT. Now I have returned to my first love of Art. I am fortunate to …
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Discussing the 2014’s Biggest News Stories with Our Roundtable of Local Journalits Book Blogger Stacey Goldring on Little Known Holiday Stories from Famous Authors A Swamp Radio Christmas [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
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Local Change Agent Chevara Orrin on the Legacy of Her Father, Civil Rights Icon James Bevel, and the Current State of Race Relations Going Green: Energy Efficient Homes Operation New Hope Jacksonville University Sociologist Dr. Nathan Rousseau on Holiday Traditions, Myths and Commercialism [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
“Breathing, Playing, Being…… Present” by Tiffany Fish
Breathing, Playing, Being…….. Present from Tiffany Fish on Vimeo. Artist: Tiffany Fish Genre: Dance Bio: Tiffany Fish is a Jacksonville native who’s professional dance career began at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC and has brought her to dance companies in Europe and Israel. Her recent dance making has been focused within the genera of film, her films have been shown …
“My love” by Meredith Woodard
Artist: Meredith Woodard Genre: Music Bio: After struggling with infertility, music became a space to put all of my feelings. What started out as a simple mission, “learn guitar enough to distract myself” became a full time hobby. Before I knew it, I had shows booked and a whole new outlook on everything. Last year I released my children’s album …
“Waiting for the Painter” by James Lacey
Artist: James Lacey Genre: Painting Bio: Jim Lacey trained as a commercial artist in the sixties and has spent many years on the road working in the carnival business painting murals on rides, concessions and whatever needed painting. At the age of 75, he’s now (mostly) off the road and has time for the type of painting he’s always enjoyed. …
“Florida in Nature” – Peggy Shashy
Artist: Peggy Shashy Genre: Other Bio: I am a veterinarian, fused glass artist, avid bird watcher and environmental advocate. I am a Jacksonville native who is interested in protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources here in northeast Florida. Piece: Florida in Nature Piece Description: It is a fused glass quilt depicting wildlife and natural habitats of north Florida. Web: …
“Winter’s Willow” by Cher Brown
Artist: Cher Brown Genre: Photography Bio: Referred to as her Mother’s “nature girl”, Cher has always felt a deep connection with natural surroundings. Through her photography, Cher transmits a feeling of tranquility and healing that each setting offers her as she strolls through the woods or sits quietly at waters edge. Her greatest artistic satisfaction comes from sharing her work …
“Baggage” – Zachary Havas
Artist: Zachary Havas Genre: Painting Bio: I’m a former expat, I spent most of my life in France. I graduated from the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris in 2010 and moved back to the USA. I now live in Saint Augustine where I work with horses for a living. Piece: Baggage Piece Description: This drawing portrays, in a comic …
“HMS Victory” by Ernie Boyette
Artist: Ernie Boyette Genre: Painting Bio: I am a self taught artist. I paint artwok that men like. Cars, Ships, Airplanes and Army Tanks. I work with famous aviators from WWII. Many of my artworks have been personally signed by the famous aviators. I can in fact paint anything and have many samples. I have had three heart attacks and …
“Bridge Traffic” by Wendy Tatter
Artist: Wendy Tatter Genre: Painting Bio: I am a batik artist in Saint Augustine. I learned the art of painting on fabric with wax and dyes in Mexico, while attending Instituto Allende. I have owned a gallery in Saint Augustine for the last 9 years…W.B.Tatter Gallery. I have been the recipient of the Rowita Award, for the work I’ve done …
“WANT AD” by CJ Godwin
WANT AD by CJ Godwin Second class poet Seeking sanctuary From the heated mass of ignorance And high velocity intellect [divider/] Artist: CJ Godwin Genre: Poetry Bio: Besides her Master’s thesis in archaeology, C. J. Godwin has written for college journals, local papers, and community newsletters, and currently ghostwrites online media for a handful of local businesses. Most notably, she …
“Hibiscus & Butterfly” by Kate Merrick
Artist: Kate Merrick Genre: Painting Bio: As a life-long painter, I want to share the beauty I see around me with everyone. I am currenly working on a floral series in acrylic on board, one of which I am submitting. I work in various media & cannot pick a favorite as they are all fun & different. Piece: Hibiscus & …
“Lady Lawyer’s Painting” by Daniel Epps
Artist: Daniel Epps Genre: Painting Bio: Daniel graduated from the University of North Carolina with an economics degree and worked in a variety of businesses from development, recreation, and production. Daniel earned a masters in finance from the University of Florida, and currently lives in Jacksonville, FL. Piece: Lady Lawyer’s Painting Piece Description: 48″ x 36″ wrapped canvas; mystical mixed …
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U.S. Department of Justice to Investigate Florida Prisons Following Inmate Deaths Food Historian and Marketing Expert Jeff Spear on Holiday Cuisine Traditions Celebrating Safely and Responsibly During the Holidays [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
WJCT Auction
12PM, December 16 – 9PM, December 18
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Councilman Warren Jones and Operation Save Our Sons Director Rev. John Guns on Shootings in Northwest Jacksonville and Across the Country The Opportunities and Challenges of Starting a Business Late in Your Career Beaches 12th Annual Chanukah Celebration First Coast Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
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Discussing the Week’s Top News Stories with Our Roundtable of Local Journalists Riverside Fine Arts [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
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Jacksonville City Council Passes Amended Pension Reform Legislation Toy Recalls and Child Safety During the Holidays Around Town with Kerry Speckman [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
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Discussing the Week’s Top News Stories with Our Roundtable of Local Journalists Local Lifestyle Expert Amy West [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
“Mishmash the Magician” by Bill Bernsau
Artist: Bill Bernsau Genre: Sculpture Bio: Bill Bernsau has been a Jacksonville resident since 1983. He has a strong interest, which he shares with his wife Rosemary, in community theater. Bill and Rosemary have been married for 57 wonderful years. Bill has worked as a TV Art Director, as an Ad Agency Art Director, and as a Graphic Designer/Producer for …
“The Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens” by Kathy Stark
Artist: Kathy Stark Genre: Painting Bio: With a blend of art and education focusing on our wilderness parks, local artist, Kathy Stark’s project “The Wilderness of North Florida’s Parks” will culminate in a family friendly book and traveling exhibit to show residents, visitors and investors the quality of life within one hour of downtown Jacksonville and encourage them to go …
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The Debate Over Body Cameras for Police Officers Hunger on the First Coast Women’s Board Art & Antiques Show Around Town with Kerry Speckman [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
“After Hours in the Garden” by John Thigpenn
Artist: John Thigpenn Genre: Other Bio: Former media specialist and founder of TV-47/Jacksonville Piece: After Hours in the Garden Piece Description: Imagination of what goes on in the Cummer Museum garden after hours.