The Sunbears and Lovecraft @ The Burrito Gallery Wed Oct 1st

Darkart Celebration @ Seawalk Hotel Sat 10/25

Things To Do Monday 9/29

MICHALE GRAVES, Ghostwitch, Dead Man’s Waltz, Knock Galley West @ DOOZERS PUB
ODIS @ FUEL COFFEHOUSE
METAL MONDAYS @ SHANTYTOWN
DIRTY DIRTY MONDAYS @ THE ECLIPSE

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Karaoke comes back to The Pearl

Pearl Overtime Saturday with DJ Ricky 9/27/08

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

CHUCE RAGAN (HWM), BEN NICHOLS (Lucero), Tim Barry (Avail) @ JACK RABBITS 09/27/08.

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

Pearl Fridays with DJ Tom P. 9/26/08

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Riverside Saturday Pick up games 9/27/08

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

Things To Do Saturday 9/27

OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
LIZA KATE, AVERK​IOU, HOLOWPAW, CHRISTIAN MENDEZ, NICK FRESH @ ECLIPSE
Farewell Flight w Trains Followed Us, 10West, Incredible Human Machines & Klinch @ FUEL COFFEEHOUSE
INTERMISSION @ TSI
SIMMER DOWN74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ PACOS MEXICAN GRILL
CHUCE RAGAN (HWM), BEN NICHOLS (Lucero), Tim Barry (Avail) @ JACK RABBITS
Inner Demons, Decembers Shadow, Carnivorous Carnival @ DOOZERS PUB
PREMIERE OF "THE PURSUIT" @ LANDSHARK CAFE
TOUGH JUNKIE @ 5:30 PM/ STRAIT UP JACKIN DJ CAULDER AND NOLAN @ SHANTYTOWN

Things To Do Friday 9/26

DJ TOM P. @ THE PEARL
PARTISAN THE SEA @ CHURCHWELL LOFTS
74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ BURRITO GALLERY
CHUCE RAGAN (HWM), BEN NICHOLS (Lucero), Tim Barry (Avail) @ JACK RABBITS
THE EVERLASTING SOUNDS TOUR @ Fuel Coffeehouse
PARTISAN THE SEA AFTER PARTY/ ROYAL TREATMENT, BIGGIE TEA, JOE E FRESH @ SHANTYTOWN PUB
OLD WAVE 80'S @ THE ECLIPSE
ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ 331

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Art Giveaway @ The Pearl Wednesday 10/1

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IamHappenstance: Sunbears and Black Kids @ Freebird Live 9-19-08

Click image to see set. Photos by Liam

IamHappenstance: Triumphant Return to The Pearl 9-18-08

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May ArtWalk Desperate Measures EMPTY Pleasures guerrilla show

It's a bit piecey and shaky but I put it together along with photos from Flikr embedded as Tom takes them.
- David

JaxScene Video - Desperate Measures EMPTY Pleasures

Things To Do Tuesday 9/23/08

DJs Biggie Tea, Joe E Fresh & the iMac DJ'S@ MARKS
74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ LANDSHARK
GASLIGHT ANTHEM, American Steel, O' Pioneers, Coyote Throat @ JACK RABBITS
TRIVIA. DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE @ SHANTYTOWN

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Things To Do Sunday 9/21

COOK OUT @ 6PM/ DJ BOATSHOES @ SHANTYTOWN PUB
NEW AND USED SUNDAY @ ECLIPSE DJ CHRISTIAN MENDEZ
VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH

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Happy 5 Year Anniversary of Time Travel Day

more info:
What it is.
Pictures from the party 5 years ago at The Art Bar.
WSC?92103 stands for will someone come? (and the date) 9/21/03 (H.G. Wells birthday and 3 years from when the idea was thought up.)

Barack Obama Change We Need Rally @ Metropolitan Park 9/20/08

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p. some by Jenny K.

IamHappenstance: Clothing Warehouse 9-12-08

Click image to see set. Photos by Liam

Kim's Birthday @ The Eclipse 9-11-08

Click image to see set. Photos by Liam

IamHappenstance: Are Friends Electric @ Square One 9-10-08

If you don't know who Liam the photographer for the blog iamhappenstance is he is the one in the middle. He is also officially a contributor for Jaxscene.
Click image to see set. Photos by Liam

The Pearl Thursday 09/18/08: Second Set

Click image to see set. Photos by David.

JAXSCENE INTERVIEW: Mary

Mary is a laid back open-minded mother with deep connections with family. She knows how to have a great time and how to make a salad wrap more refreshing than a punch to the face.


What's the coolest thing you've witnessed within Jacksonville?
Mary: Well, I've rode along with police... lots of crazy shit. Ah, and saw a tornado once in Jax. It was rolling down Roosevelt blvd.

What were you doing this time yesterday?
Mary: ...Sleeping.

If evolution persists in cats, what would a cat be like in 3098?
Mary: They'd walk on their hind legs... man. And pick off shit with their front hands... ha ha...
David thinks: Oh my god she's probably right...

Do you believe in past lives?
Mary: Honestly... I don't know, it seems there's a lot that makes it seem like it can exist. But I don't know, it might.

Do you cook any dishes you're known for?
Mary: Not really cook. There's this salad, (I'm known for) among my family. [The amazing recipe removed to protect originality]

Are you afraid to do any stage performances?
Mary: Yeah... I'm afraid of big audiences. I don't like that attention.

What occasion, in your opinion, should you NOT wear a feather boa?
Mary: EVER... NEVER EVER!

*Blank* makes a amazing turkey sandwich.
Mary: Cheddar cheese and chipotle mayo. Makes it real good.

*Blank* is worth fighting for.
Mary: My son.

Do you believe in extraterrestrials?
Mary: I would think we're not alone.

Interview by David. Stay tuned for more interviews to come, click HERE to read past interviews.

Pearl 09/18/08 Thursday's are BACK, they can't stop us from Dancing!!!!

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

Things To Do Friday 9/19

THE BLACK KIDS, SUNBEARS, THE VIRGINS @ FREEBIRD CAFE
DJ TOM P. @ THE PEARL
74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ BURRITO GALLERY
ACME, MILLHOUSE, Clayton Senne, Corey Knight @ JACK RABBITS
Catalepsy, Dimes on Dead Eyes @ Fuel Coffeehouse
THE SNACKS BLUES BAND, JOHARI, MIKE FOUT, CORPORATE WHORES @ SHANTYTOWN PUB
IN THE CROWD, THE KUNTS@ DOOZERS PUB
OLD WAVE 80'S @ THE ECLIPSE
ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ 331
THE BLACK KIDS, SUNBEARS, THE VIRGINS @ FREEBIRD CAFE
SHAWN LIGHTFOOT, KRISTI STICE @ THE GRAPE



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Pearl Friday's

Pearl Tuesday 9/16/08 - Back in Business

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

Flatfoot 56 @ Jack Rabbits 9/16/08

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IamHappenstance: Are Friends Electric 1st Anniversary @ Square One 9-03-08

Click image to see set. Photos by Liam

IamHappenstance: Art Walk 9-03-08

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Things To Do Thursday 9/18

CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
DJ PAUL POP! @ ECLIPSE
DJ'S JASON AND JODY @ SHANTYTOWN
LACKAWANNA CARRIAGE WORKS,JOHNATHAN APPLESEED, CHRISTINA WAGNER, WIN WIN WINTER, Ryan Depaolo @ JACK RABBITS
CHAINSAW THE EAST TOUR/Harloe, Inhale Exhale, Oceana, Dead & Divine, My Hero Is Me @ FUEL COFFEEHOUSE
CULTURE W/DJ APSYNTH AND DJ GALT @ METRO

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Jaxscene DIY Video: Making A Poster With A Spray Paint Stencil

Making A Poster With A Spray Paint Stencil

Next Art and Design Showcase 9/20/08

Things To Do Wednesday 9/17

LADIES NIGHT W/GUEST DJ TOM P. @ THE PEARL
DR. STONE & THE ROCK N ROLL CHROME, American Aquarium, Tin Tin @ Jack Rabbits
"ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC?" with WES REED, MATT CAULDER @ SQUARE 0NE
Trivia,Karaoke & Guitar Hero Tourney @ 9TH AND MAIN
LOREN SPINS RECORDS @ SHANTYTOWN PUB
MANDY JOY@ THE CASBAH


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If I missed something feel free to comment.

Things To Do Tuesday 9/16

REOPENING OF THE PEARL W/DJ TOM P.
RETURN OF THE CITY AFTER PARTY/ DJs Biggie Tea, Joe E Fresh & the iMac DJ'S@ MARKS
74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ LANDSHARK
STREET DOGS, Time Again, Flatfoot 56, Nasty Crew @ JACK RABBITS
TRIVIA. DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE @ SHANTYTOWN
ART BY STEVE FORSTER DJ OWEN HOLMES / RETURN OF THE CITY


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Saturday @ The Eclipse 9/13/08 Crash The Satellites

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

Liquid Limbs @ Shantytown 9/12/08

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

The Pearl Closed Till..........Tommorrow

Crash The Satellites @ The Eclipse 9/13/08

Crash The Satellites @ The Eclipse 9/13/08

Partisan The Sea @ The Churchwell Lofts 9/26 & 10/1

Things To Do Sunday 9/14

EARLY
BIKE POLO AND POTLUCK @ ZOMBIE BIKES
COOK OUT @ 6PM/ DJ BOATSHOES @ SHANTYTOWN PUB

LATER
LISA'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH/SILVER JEWS with MONOTONIX @ RIVERSIDE PARK
NEW AND USED SUNDAY @ ECLIPSE DJ CHRISTIAN MENDEZ
VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH


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Grand ReOpenning of TSI 9/13/08

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

Things To Do Saturday 9/13

EARLY
THE INFADER @ THE PUMA STORE (TOWN CENTER)
ROLLER DERBY CAR WASH @ REGENCY SQUARE ADAMEC

LATER
GIL MANTERA'S PARTY DREAM @ TSI
OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
SIMMER DOWN74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ PACOS MEXICAN GRILL
AMARU, LUNA HALO, Weszt, Run Run Run @ JACK RABBITS
The Roadshow Killers, John Carver Band, Joe Everitt @ FREEBIRD LIVE
Vj Jaren @ Ivy Ultra Bar
DOOZERS 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW @ DOOZERS PUB
JOE BUCK YOURSELF, GHOSTWITCH, HANK EL DIABLO @ LANDSHARK CAFE
TROPIC OF CANCER @ SHANTYTOWN

The Pearl Closed Till..........?

Of course some of you have heard The Pearl got raided last night by D.A.R.T and COJ city inspectors last night around 12:30am.

From Dj Ricky the DJ that night:

I am the DJ at the pearl on thursday and saturday night and yes i was DJing last night when this happened.

let me clear a few things up.

1) there was NO drugs found nor are we known to have such items.
2) they did find minor code violations while inspecting the club, but nothing that would put anybody in harm’s way
3) we are closed until further notice but of course hope to be open asap.

Please look at the Pearl’s myspace for updates. I am the number 3 friend on their page and if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer anything i can.

we can not speculate on why we or anybody else was chosen for this.

we appreciate your concern and support.

From Justin The Pearl manager:

To everyone who has posted their love and appreciation for The Pearl I want to thank you personally. Yes we were raided last night. By DART, ABT, the Fire Marshall, building code enforcement and JSO. We have been shut down for reasons of building code violations.

Our owner has talked with DART today to find that The Pearl was being watched for two weeks by DART agents coming into the bar. DART could not give our owner evidence showing that they found ANYTHING illegal happening at our club. DART proceeded to raid us even after 2 weeks of investigation.

I personally had contacted ABT 5 weeks ago about having an officer come to the club and re-train my staff (because I have some new security staff, and laws change). I never received a call back. I had called at least once each week to see about getting someone to come out. Only to find out last night from an ABT officer that they were holding off on calling me back so that they could proceed with this raid.

As far as the code violations we will be working on correcting those as soon as possible. The Owner has spent all day downtown today trying to get things taken care of with the city so we can re-open. We will let everyone know when that will be happening. Thank all of you who are supporting us in this. It is a very unfortunate event.

from Christy Daily owner of The Pearl (taken from Urban Jacksonville)

I guess that i don’t really know where to start, but
the facts are this:
neither myself nor my club are involved in drugs or
condone them in any way.
after talking to the dart officials (at length today) i was
informed that they had been watching my bar for 2
weeks before this raid, and NOT ONCE found any
illegal activity… and last night, found NO DRUGS,
and did not and have not witnessed any of my staff
disobeying ANY laws.
they did in fact, catch 2 underagers sneaking alcohol,
arrested them, and admitted that my staff did not
serve them.
we were shut down anyway…
why?
because of extension cords, gfi outlets, locked
electrical panels (hello, crack-head city) a fire
extinguisher that was charged but needed updating,
an unpermitted water heater…. well, you get the point.
this is a permitting issue,
i live in the neighborhood where the code officers drive
by everyday, and god-forbid they find something
wrong, you’re gonna pay.
i’m used to that.
i’m used to the notices, and the code officers, and all
i try to do is keep up with the upkeep of a 100-year
building that i have worked so hard to renovate and
make a special place for the whole neighborhood.
but what i am not used to
is the actions that were displayed by MY city
last night…
a city that i was born and raised in, and have done
everything in my power to make a BETTER place.
i can say from my heart
that i try to live to be the best person that i can be,
i’ve made mistakes in the past, but i can look in the
mirror every morning and like myself, because i know
what my values are and i love my family and my job
and i believe in the good in people.
today has been hard because i got to see (again) the
uglyness that rears its head at times…
and oh well.
thats life.
peace to all that love and support my efforts, be it at
the pearl, or elsewhere..my homies :)


MORE INFO:
Urbanjacksonville.com
Jacksonville.com
Theouterbox.com
Metrojacksonville.com
Jacksonvilleconfidential
First Coast News
Fox 30 News

Things To Do Friday 9/12

GUEST DJ'S ARIELLE AND TOM P. @ THE PEARL
ALL IS ART @ THE OCEAN CLUB
74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ BURRITO GALLERY
SEPHIROTH CHORUS, Wild Sweet Orange, What Made Milwaukee Famous, the picture show @ JACK RABBITS
Horse The Band w/Heavy Heavy Low Low, So Many Dynamos, Rapture Indeed & SBW@ Fuel Coffeehouse
LIQUID LIMBS, PAWN TAKES KING, AIRPORT FACTORY @ SHANTYTOWN PUB
MITCH AND THE BITCHES @ LONDON BRIDGE
Cethkyn, Almost Winter, Dead Southern Bishop, Mourn No More @ DOOZERS PUB
OLD WAVE 80'S @ THE ECLIPSE
ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ 331
Sunbears, Dark Romantics, Matlock @ Murray Hill Theatre
Clothing Warehouse Grand Re-Opening



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Friday 9/5 @ The Pearl

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p. and jenny k.

Things To Do Thursday 9/11

CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
KIM'S 22ND B-DAY /DJ PAUL POP! @ ECLIPSE
DJ'S JASON AND JODY @ SHANTYTOWN
THE QUEERS, THE INDEPENDENTS and The Plastic Stars @ JACK RABBITS

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Things To Do Tuesday 9/9

TRASHED TUESDAYS @ THE PEARL W/DJ GRITTYWOOD
DJs Biggie Tea, Joe E Fresh & the iMac DJ'S@ MARKS
74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ LANDSHARK

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Shantytown Fri 9/12- Sat 9/13

Eclipse Saturday 9/13

Riverside Arts Festival 9/7/08

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p. Sorry about the smudge.

The Pearl Of Springfield Flickr: The Pearl's Recycle Program

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

Tommy Armageddon Flickr: The Folio Weekly box

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

Conor Oberst Cd Giveaway Monday 9/8 @ The Pearl

Things To Do Sunday 9/7

RIVERSIDE ART FESTIVAL @ RIVERSIDE PARK
NEW AND USED SUNDAY @ ECLIPSE DJ CHRISTIAN MENDEZ
VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH


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Art Walk/ The Pearl/ Square One 9/4/08

September Art Walk/ Faint Cd Giveaway @ The Pearl/ 1 Year "Are Friends Electric" Anniversary @ Square One

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

T.S.I. Is Back.

September Art Walk 2008 and Our Name Is Legion

Click image to see set. All photos by David W. Special thanks to Zach for helping with camera settings.

Things To Do Friday 9/5

SOLAR NOMADS/ GUESTS DJ'S FEZ AND DJ TOM P.
OLD WAVE 80'S @ THE ECLIPSE
74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ BURRITO GALLERY
Mad Cowford Improv show @ 9th & Main (8pm)
FIRST FRIDAYS IN FIVE POINTS
Mad Cowford Improv show @ 9th & Main (8pm)
VJ JAREN @ IVY ULTRA BAR
THE ROADSHOW KILLERS, CORPORATE @ SHANTYTOWN PUB


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Friday and Saturday Shows @ Shantytown 9/5-9/6

Lovecraft Reunion Show

Lovecraft myspace

IamHappenstance: Jared and Joe's Birfday & Manatella @ The Eclipse 8-24-08

Click image to see set. Photos by Liam.

IamHappenstance: Saturday @ The Eclipse 8-23-08

Click image to see set. Photos by Liam.

Eclipse Sunday 8/31/08

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p . and Jenny K.

Things To Do Wednesday 9/3

ART WALK SEPETEMBER 08 @ DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE
THE FAINT CD GIVEAWAY PARTY/LADIES NIGHT W/DJ SPENCER @ THE PEARL
Our name is Legion with Mumpsy and XOXO @ London Bridge(7) then @ old library (10ish)
FOLIO WEEKLEY ART BOX CONTEST @ 122 OCEAN/ OLD LIBRARY
HIT THE LIGHTS, A Rocket to the Moon, Fireworks, My Getaway @ JACKRABBITS
ANNIVERSARY PARTY "ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC?" with WES REED, MATT CAULDER @ SQUARE 0NE
Trivia,Karaoke & Guitar Hero Tourney @ 9TH AND MAIN
BLEEDING THROUGH @ FUEL COFFEEHOUSE
SHAWN LIGHTFOOT @ OLD LIBRARY @ 5PM
SHAWN LIGHTFOOT @ THE CASBAH @ 9PM
PECHA KUCHA VOLUME 3@ MOCA
THR DRUM CIRCLE @ HEMMING PLAZA
THE CARLISLE GROUP @ THE CHEW

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If I missed something feel free to comment.