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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 & …
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 …
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″ /]
12PM, December 16 – 9PM, December 18
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″ /]
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″ /]
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″ /]
Jacksonville Groups Protest Grand Jury Decisions in Missouri and New York Challenge Enterprises Ladies Group Home for Disabled Adults Artists Series Presents Dirty Dancing Image credit: News4Jax [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Jaguars Owner Shad Khan Files Lawsuit Against Edgewood Bakery Over Control of Ownership New Patient Garments at Baptist Health Provide Great Dignity and Protection Riverside Arts Market “Holidazzle” Event Spanish Brass [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
What Impacts Shopping at African American Owned Businesses Could Have on Struggling Minority Communities Schultz Center “Re-Imagine” Event at Sweet Pete’s and The Candy Apple Café and Cocktails First Coast Success Profiles Adecco Group’s Bob Crouch Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
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″ /]
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 …
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 …
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″ /]
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.
Artist: Richard Lewis Genre: Other Bio: Moved to Jacksonville in 2011. I write computer programs that draw complex designs. My goal is to mess with your eyes. Piece: hexagonal fractal Piece Description: I stumbled on this design while I was writing a Visual Basic program to draw something else. Web: Richard Lewis – Website
Artist: Mary McAllister Genre: Painting Bio: A recent transplant to Jacksonville, Mary McAllister was born in Baltimore and attended the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and art shows in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Her paintings and silkscreens are an exploration of patterns, whether in nature or in man-made constructions, and the way light …
when we fall by Clark Ogier when trees die of old age, after years and years of trying to touch the sky, they buckle under their own weight. they split and fall to earth. when they can no longer escape the pull of earth’s gravity, they snap and shake the earth in one last cry for heaven. when we humans …
Local Republican Party Official Causes Controversy with Tweet About Ferguson Going Green: First Coast Green Pages Authors Laura Jo Brunson and Kendall Brunson, Legendary Locals of Jacksonville Amelia Island Holiday Home Tour [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
City Council President’s Objection to Nude Image at MOCA Jacksonville Sparks Controversy The Arc Village Stage Aurora Presents God’s Trombones Starring Former Miss America Ericka Dunlap Image credit: Joey Marchy / Flickr [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Guest Host Charlene Shirk Raising Awareness for Those Living with HIV and AIDS in Northeast Florida During World AIDS Week Hemming Park Author Michael Wiley, Blue Avenue First Coast Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Pledge Drive
Artist: Sharon Scholl Genre: Poetry Bio: Professor emerita from Jacksonville University where I taught Humanities and classes on Japan and Africa. I’m a working musician who gives away choral music on a free download website. I direct the choir for my Unitarian-Universalist Church and serve on the boards of several arts and education organizations. Otherwise, I’m your regulation Mom and …
City and National Nonprofit Commit $35 Million Towards “Renew Jax” Campaign Going Green: UNF’s Environmental Center Campaign to Commemorate Springfield as the Original Home of the Jacksonville Zoo Bright Holidays [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]
Artist: Jami Childers Genre: Painting Bio: I am a Jacksonville Florida artist. I Own & operate two businesses. I just opened 44 Monroe Art Studio & Gallery where I work full time painting portrait commissions. I also manage the gallery where we host a new guest artist during Downtown Art Walk. I am happy in my new position, I have …
Artist: Leilani Leo Genre: Painting Bio: Finding my talent later in life than the norm, I passionately follow my goal of creating beautiful paintings of strong women, supporting the local arts, and continuing to grow and learn as much as possible about oil painting. Piece: Ophelia Piece Description: A piece from my recent carnival-themed art show with June Foret titled, …
Artist: Rob Middleton Genre: Painting Bio: Rob Middleton began abstract painting while studying psychology at Princeton University. His long commitment to abstraction without pattern encourages the mind to rest and experience a free flow of thoughts and emotions unconstrained by objective reality. He hopes that others will find their own meaning in his art. Attempting to avoid the linearity of …
Artist: Raquel Tripp Genre: Painting Bio: Born and raised in Ecuador. After obtaining an MBA at MTSU and starting a family, I decided to pursue my long dream of becoming a portrait artist. For the last 13 years I have painted commissioned portraits and studied under world renowned portrait painters locally, in other states and in Ecuador. Currently I teach …
Artist: Lil Joe Parker Genre: Music Bio: Lil Joe Parker is a teenage Music producer an one of duval’s up and coming rappers. Lil Joe parker keeps his music clean an still be able to have your feet bumping to the beat. he also has his own company call My Flag Green also known as M.F.G Boy E.n.t. Lil Joe …
Black Speck by James Couch The chill of an early autumn morning Ideal timing for a walk and clear my head Liquid crystal blue to all horizons Nothing spoils the sky’s perfection No, wait. One lone black speck Soaring at the limit of my vision Descends and grows larger Too big for a sparrow A buzzard drifting slow lazy circles …
