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“Heart to Heart” – Free Lunch & Learn

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Join WJCT and Norteast Florida Cardiology for a free lunch and learn, “Heart to Heart: Burning Questions about Stents, Arteries & Arrhythmias Answered” with a panel of cardiologists. 11:30AM Registration & Lunch Noon to 1:00PM Presenation Please RSVP by September 29th. [call_to_action background_color=”FFF3C0″ color=”red” background_pattern=”stripes-dark” button_color=”orange” button_text=”Click here!” text_color=”545454″ button_url=”http://www.eventbrite.com/e/heart-to-heart-tickets-18717618902?aff=es2″]Get your tickets now![/call_to_action]

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JAX READS! Community-Wide Reading & Discussions

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Young People’s Poet Laureate Comes to the Main Library See & hear New York Times best-selling author, Jacqueline Woodson! Talk and book signing Sunday, October 4 at 2:30pm at the Jacksonville Main Library. JAX READS! Community-Wide Reading & Discussions Read the Book – All September Join us as the entire community reads the same book at the same time during …

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‘CHAPLAINS’ Documentary Premiere

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Join WJCT and Journey Films as we host the First Coast premiere of ‘CHAPLAINS’, a new 2-hour documentary film that takes the viewer into the dynamic world of chaplains – men and women who represent their own particular faith tradition but are trained to be of comfort and support to everyone – religious or not. With a tradition dating back …

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Debt of Honor: Disabled Veterans in American History

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Join WJCT for a moving tribute to the history of disabled veterans. Debt of Honor takes an unflinching look at the reality of warfare and disability, and features interviews with some of the country’s most prominent disabled veterans, including Representative Tammy Duckworth, former Georgia Senator Max Cleland and former Commander of Fort Belvoir Gregory Gadson. Combined with a deep history …

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Nikolai Vitti and the Future of Duval Schools

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WJCT’s “Community Thread” invites the community to join in one big conversation about the topics affecting us most. Building on WJCT’s former “First Coast Forum” concept, “Community Thread” is a TV show and radio stories that respond directly to audience-submitted questions. Each quarter, the public is invited to submit questions on a new topic by email to communitythread@wjct.org or on …

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Clifford LIVE! at the Florida Theater

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It only takes a little to BE BIG!™ The ‘big red dog,’ a character beloved for generations, comes to life on stage in a BIG way in this interactive musical! Join Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and all their friends from Birdwell Island as they embark on an adventure filled with singing, dancing and more! Share in the timeless values of Clifford’s …

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WJCT’s Holiday Auction

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Cast your bid for WJCT’s Holiday Auction! Skip the lines and get the best deals on over 300 items. Bid high and bid often November 19th through Cyber Monday before it’s going, going, gone! [big_text]Over 300 items starting at 75% off![/big_text] Just a few items: [list icon=”icon-check-square-o”] The Floridian Gift Card Jacksonville Symphony Tickets Alhambra Dinner Theater Tickets YMCA Membership …

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Fight Tough Like a Girl – Kicking Heart Disease in Women

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Heart disease is usually thought of as a man’s disease, but it is the # 1 killer of women in this country. Heart disease claims more female lives than all forms of cancer combined, yet only one in five women are aware of this deadly health threat. Did you know that more than 1 in 4 women in the U.S. …

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Downton Abbey: The Final Season Premiere Party

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You’re invited to a special screening! Join us Tuesday, December 15 for an evening of holiday cheer! Featuring a sneak peek of Downton Abbey Season 6, Episode 1. Be the first to see it before its First Coast premiere on January 3, 2016. Cocktail reception begins at 6:30PM followed by the one-hour preview at 7:30PM. ***Costumes are optional, but encouraged!*** …

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Mayo Clinic Interactive Forum: Joint Disease

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Joint Disease doesn’t have to be debilitating. Get your life back! More than 52 million adults report hip, knee or ankle arthritis or have debilitating joint pain. Learn more about your risk for joint disease and new treatment options at a free, interactive health forum with Mayo Clinic physicians on January 28. Do you know? Hip arthritis affects 1 in …

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Community Thread: Downtown Developing

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WJCT’s “Community Thread” invites the community to join in one big conversation about the topics affecting us most. Building on WJCT’s former “First Coast Forum” concept, “Community Thread” is a TV show and radio stories that respond directly to audience-submitted questions. Each quarter, the public is invited to submit questions on a new topic by email to communitythread@wjct.org or on …

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Michael Feldman’s Whad’Ya Know? LIVE!

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WJCT and the Florida Theater present Michael Feldman’s Whad’Ya Know? Michael Feldman’s Whad’Ya Know? is live radio at its best. Host Michael Feldman entertains and amuses with his own brand of humor and comic asides as he enlightens with “All The News That Isn’t”, interviews guests, trades quips with members of the live studio audience and quizzes two lucky contestants …

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Under Pressure: Learn how your sex can impact your blood pressure & heart health.

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Join us for a free presentation, lunch and discussion with heart expert Dr. Kevin Hayes at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. High blood pressure is the most common risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the U.S., affecting one in three adults. Did you know that after menopause, a woman’s chance of developing high blood pressure becomes greater than a man’s? …

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Voices of the First Coast: Jackie Robinson – SOLD OUT!

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– SOLD OUT! – Jack Roosevelt Robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseball’s color line and become one of the most beloved men in America. A fierce integrationist, Robinson used his immense fame to speak out against the discrimination he saw on and off the field, angering fans, the press, and even teammates who had once celebrated him for …

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WJCT Presents: An Evening With David Sedaris

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Fans of witty, irony-laden anecdotes are in for a treat as Sedaris hits concert halls around the country with his latest show An Evening with David Sedaris. David Sedaris is the author of the collections of personal essays Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and Squirrel Seeks …

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Independent Lens: The Armor of Light

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Join WJCT for a free preview screening & panel discussion of The Armor of Light. The Armor of Light follows the journey of Evangelical minister Rob Schenck, who is trying to find the courage to preach about the growing toll of gun violence in America. The film tracks Reverend Schenck, a well-known anti-abortion activist and fixture on the political far …

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Community Thread: The Opioid Epidemic

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WJCT’s “Community Thread” invites the community to join in one big conversation about the topics affecting us most. Building on WJCT’s former “First Coast Forum” concept, “Community Thread” is a TV show and radio stories that respond directly to audience-submitted questions. Each quarter, the public is invited to submit questions on a new topic by email to communitythread@wjct.org or on …

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Is Robotic Surgery Right for You? – Free Health Forum Presented by Mayo Clinic

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Bring your questions and learn more about minimally invasive robotic surgery techniques. WJCT and Mayo Clinic present a free interactive forum on robotic surgery. If you are exploring elective surgery or have been diagnosed with a condition that requires surgery, join Mayo Clinic to learn more about advancements in robotic surgery techniques. Mayo Clinic surgeons use the most advanced robotic …

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Millennials and Mental Health with WJCT’s Gen Listen & Stronger Than Stigma

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Stronger Than Stigma and WJCT’s Generation Listen are partnering on Wednesday, July 27 for “Millennials and Mental Health.” Join us for an open conversation on the issues we all face (from the stigma associated with mental health issues to the accessibility of treatment) and ways to get involved. Guests of all ages are welcome (“Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials and Mental …

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Community Thread: The Politics of Arts Education

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WJCT’s “Community Thread” invites the community to join in one big conversation about the topics affecting us most. Building on WJCT’s former “First Coast Forum” concept, “Community Thread” is a TV show and radio stories that respond directly to audience-submitted questions. Each quarter, the public is invited to submit questions on a new topic by email to communitythread@wjct.org or on …

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All You Need To Know About Cataract Surgery – Free Health Forum Presented by Mayo Clinic

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Bring your questions and learn more about cataracts! Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it difficult to read, drive a car or see the expression on a friend’s face. At first, stronger lighting and eyeglasses may help, but if impaired vision interferes with your daily activities surgery may be an option. Join an expert from Mayo Clinic to learn …

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WJCT’s Goodbye Summer Auction

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For many, the end of summer is bittersweet. One great way to make it more sweet than bitter is with WJCT’s Goodbye Summer Time Auction. More than 200 items including dining deals, tickets to attractions and travel packages will be available at starting prices up to 75% off. The auction begins Thursday, August 25 and runs through Wednesday, August 31, …

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All You Need to Know About Cardiology: From the Common to the Complex

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WJCT & Mayo Clinic present All You Need to Know About Cardiology: From the Common to the Complex a free health forum. Every heart is unique. That’s why Mayo Clinic provides every heart patient with personalized care. We care for thousands of people with heart conditions every year, specializing in both common and complex cases not treated elsewhere. Join experts …

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American Graduate: Stories of Champions 2016

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Join WJCT as we honor the First Coast’s​ 2016 American Graduate Champions, who​ commit their time, skills and resources to make sure that young people succeed and who ​play an active role in improving educational outcomes for all students. 6:00pm – Reception 6:30pm – Welcome by Michael Boylan, President & CEO, WJCT Public Broadcasting – Dinner & Dessert 7:30pm – …

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WJCT After Hours Thank You Concert

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WJCT’s After Hours hosts David Luckin, Ryan Benk and Andrew Wiechman present an evening lineup of music from their 89.9 FM After Hours programs and feature local bands: Billy & Bella Complicated Animals Madison Carr Spice & the Po Boys Allie Rohrer Junco Royals Come join us for an evening of eclectic music and enjoy live performances from the bands …

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Hamilton’s America Preview Party

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Celebrate the PBS Fall Arts Festival as WJCT presents a special preview party for Great Performances: Hamilton’s America. Hosted by WJCT’s Hometown host, Daniel Austin, the evening begins with a karaoke party, so come share your favorite Broadway tunes and enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvers. Preview the first hour of Hamilton’s America, the behind-the-scenes special featuring excerpts from the Broadway …

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Community Thread: The First Coast Since MLK

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How far have we come toward racial equality since the civil rights era? What does it mean to be black today? How can we have a black President while events like Ferguson continue to occur? As PBS presents a nationwide exploration of these questions in “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise”, WJCT will host a televised forum with …

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Multi-Generational Wealth & Philanthropic Planning

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Financial Advisors, Certified Financial Planners, Estate Planning Attorneys & Certified Public Accountants: Join the Boy Scouts of America and WJCT at the WJCT studios as they host a seminar on Multi-Generational Wealth & Philanthropic Planning. Continuing Education Credits are available. PRESENTED BY Tripp Gray, Jackson National TIME 8:00am – Check-In & Continental Breakfast 8:30am – 9:30am – Program LOCATION WJCT …

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WJCT’s Generation Listen: Why Vote Jax 2

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Why Vote Jax 2: Hosted by MOSH Does the 2016 election season have you feeling tired, discouraged or just plain apathetic? We’re here to help! WJCT’s Generation Listen, the nonpartisan Jax Young Voters Coalition and the Elements of MOSH are teaming up to present Why Vote Jax 2, an election-themed listening party. Join us Friday, November 4 from 6:30-9 p.m. …

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What Are The Facts About Prostate Cancer

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WJCT & Mayo Clinic present What Are The Facts About Prostate Cancer a free health forum. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men and is the second most common cancer in U.S. But the good news is that when prostate cancer is detected early there is a better chance of successful treatment. Join Mayo …

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Odd Squad LIVE – 2PM Showing

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ATTENTION ODD SQUAD FANS: Things are about to get very odd in YOUR town, and Ms. O needs YOU to help solve the case. ODD SQUAD LIVE! is springing into action on stage in this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure where kids get to participate in solving a seriously strange case. When agents Orion and Oleanna get turned into grown-ups by villains, …

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Odd Squad LIVE – 5PM Showing

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ATTENTION ODD SQUAD FANS: Things are about to get very odd in YOUR town, and Ms. O needs YOU to help solve the case. ODD SQUAD LIVE! is springing into action on stage in this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure where kids get to participate in solving a seriously strange case. When agents Orion and Oleanna get turned into grown-ups by villains, …

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All You Need To Know About Atrial Fibrillation & Stroke

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WJCT & Mayo Clinic present All You Need To Know About Atrial Fibrillation & Stroke a free health forum. An irregular or rapid heart rate can increase your risk of stroke and other heart-related complications. Learn how Mayo Clinic’s team of world-class experts works together to provide comprehensive care for patients who have an irregular heart rate or atrial fibrillation. …