The Way We Were: Allison Watson
Allison Watson said she was born to create art. Growing up in Ortega, Allison Watson spent many hours at the home of her grandparents, Malachi and Lucy Haughton, on the St. Johns River. An only child, she spent time fishing and shrimping off the dock at their house on Ortega Boulevard three houses down from […]
Councilman works to address rentals in quiet neighborhoods
Jim Love’s last hurrah could be one of the most significant – next to co-sponsoring the Human Rights Ordinance – of his eight-year career as City Councilman for District 14. While Love has several positive initiatives to his credit on behalf of his constituents – including the opening of the John Gorrie Dog Park, the […]
Residents debate mayor’s plan to demolish The Landing
Not everyone is on board with Mayor Lenny Curry’s idea to have the City of Jacksonville buy back and demolish The Jacksonville Landing in favor of building a riverfront park. In fact, many are alarmed with the speed at which the Mayor’s plan is being pushed through City Hall. On March 26, after much discussion, […]
Colorful, cheerful gala supports day school
San Jose Episcopal Day School hosted its annual gala and fundraiser March 9 at the Jessie Ball duPont Center. “Color Me Happy!” was the theme and guests complied, wearing bright pinks, greens, blues and yellows, outdoing the colorful decorations throughout the downtown venue. The event, which raised over $84,000, supports the school through ticket sales […]
Jacksonville Children’s Chorus celebrates Fat Tuesday in style
Complete with masks, beads, a jazz band and Cajun cuisine, Fat Tuesday was celebrated early when the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus held its Mardi Gras gala at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall March 2. During the event, guests were serenaded by the Jacksonville Children’s Touring Chorus, led by Artistic Director Darren Dailey. They also had the […]
Symphony gala guests rub elbows with international cellist
World-renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein joined Music Director Courtney Lewis and the Jacksonville Symphony for its annual gala March 2 at Jacoby Symphony Hall in the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. The benefit was chaired by presenting sponsor Bank of America/Merrill Lynch’s Martha Barrett, a Jacksonville Symphony Board member. The event featured a Red Carpet […]
Mukti Freedom Gala enjoys overwhelming support
Rethreaded’s 8th Annual Mukti Freedom Gala, chaired by Chantelle Kammerdiener, was a sold-out affair at the Glass Factory March 2. More than 500 leaders of the Jacksonville community and supporters of Rethreaded enjoyed an evening of dining, dancing, shopping and stories of human trafficking survivors while helping Rethreaded achieve more than 70 percent of its […]
Black & White Ball helps transform lives
Catholic Charities, the largest provider of emergency assistance to residents of Northeast Florida, raised over $300,000 at its 28th Annual Black & White Ball, held March 9 at the US Assure Club East. Honorary Chairs and Presenting Sponsors for the event were Karen and Greg Montana, who joined 475 supporters in giving families in crisis […]
