Things to do Saturday 2/28

• DJ INFADER @ METRO PARK (TOWN CENTER) 2PM
  
• SPRINGFIELD CHILI COOKOFF @ SPRINGFIELD WOMEN'S CLUB 1PM-4PM
  
• STRAIT UP JACKIN WITH MATT CAULDER & NOLAN @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• LADY BYRD'S GOODBYE PARTY @ ECLIPSE W/DJS CHRISTIAN MENDEZ, NICK FRESH, JOHN GALT & LADY BYRD
  
• THE HEARTBEAT PARTIES W/ DJS CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ STEAMWORKS
  
• INTERMISSION W/DJ DAN @ CLUB TSI
  
• SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE @ SQUARE ONE
  
• THE RIFF RAFF, THE SLOVED RUG, CHASING GHOSTS @ JACKRABBITS
  
• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

click link to see more info. If I left anything out please comment.

LOW and bigbearlittlebear @ Jack Rabbits - 2/19/09

Click on image for full set. Photos by Jack Diablo.


You'll notice I didn't take any pics of the crowd. That's because you weren't effing there! Something's gotta give Jacksonville.

Since you missed the show, I'll go ahead and let you know that bigbearlittlebear, a new local band, played their first show and it went really well. They use some rad visuals in their set as they play a rack of synths, MacBooks, and various other doodads to create their electronic shoegaze magnificence. Bryan told me they should playing some more shows at Jack Rabbits soon and hopefully some other (cheaper) places as well. Keep an ear to the ground.



But here's the deal...

I recently got into an argument about which bands to support. First of all, I am all about the local stuff. I love free (and cheap) shows and getting to see new acts and old favorites. But the Jacksonville music scene will never truly thrive until it becomes a desirable location for at least smaller touring bands to stop at. This allows for opening opportunities for local acts and as a result, increased exposure.

So the question is, why aren't you going to shows? If I had to guess I'd say it's ticket prices. During the week, shows start on time and end usually before 12:30 so it can't be that. So are the venues overcharging us to meet their bottom line in these tough economic times or are the bands getting greedy. Gas prices aren't out of control right now so in my opinion they need to lower their ticket prices to get people out.

However, I went to a show (Dr. Dog) in St. Augustine and it was packed! How the hell is St. Augustine attracting better bands than Jax and drawing huge crowds? Are the venues not doing enough to promote the bands that do come through? Sound off and tell us what you think!

Posted by Jack Diablo.

Lady Byrd's Going Away Party @ Eclipse 2/28

Things to do Friday 2/27

• GUEST DJ HAL 9000 @ THE PEARL
  
• VON BARLOWS JAZZ JOURNEY @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• VINTAGE FRIDAYS W/ DJ ALEX PAGAN @ ECLIPSE
  
• ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ CAFE 331
  
• GRUESOME TWOSOME CARA & JOEY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT DANCE PARTY FEATURING FLOSSTRADAMUS, W/ DJS WES REED & THE INFADER, HEATHER STRANGE & JAMES C, AND CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN, AND THE LIQOUR LOUNGE: TOUGH JUNKIE, HEAVY FLOW, WILLIE EVANS JR., THE N WORD, MR. AL PETE & DR. SAM BECKET @ OCEAN CLUB
  
• GIL MANTERA'S PARTY DREAM, TIGER CITY & GET LOOSE W/ NICK FRESH @ TSI
  
• THE RIFF RAFF, THE SPRING EQUINOX, RABBITS WITH GLASSES, SONNET TO SLEEP @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

Please comment if we missed anything.

Predator Party: Heartbeat @ Steamworks 2/20/09

Click image to see set. Photos by Sterling

Hookah Sunday at Steamworks

David here, I am starting a bring-your-own-hookah and friends event at Steamworks. The first night is this Sunday at 8pm to test the waters. It may be a regular thing. Got a hookah? Come and lounge it up with me!

If you have no hookah, Steamworks does have games, a bar, and sitting booths with tables. also, most people share.

NOTE: 18 or older please.
Please practice safety handling the coals. Do not burn any part of Steamworks. Have a cup of water at your table to prevent any burns.
Do not attempt to smoke anything illegal in the hookahs.
Finally... be tidy!

Arturo Clothing on Etsy

Click and check out their online store front.


Other mentionable Jacksonville Etsy merchants:
Burro
Brian Gray
Dog & Pony Showprints
AlaArt and Jewelry
Amanda Victoria

Fresh Fest 2 in Tallahassee 2/27 - 3/1

I know it's not in Jacksonville, but a local band (Civilization) will be playing. And that makes it Jaxscene postworthy.

Things to do Thursday 2/26

• CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• LADIES NIGHT THURSDAY @ ECLIPSE W/ DJ CHRISTIAN ROCK(s)& THE POPE
  
• PONTIAK, MANATELLA & THE STUDENTS @ JACKRABBITS
  
• SEX IN THE CITY LADIES NIGHT @ SQUARE ONE
  
• ELEVATED HIP HOP NIGHT @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• PLINKO GAMESHOW RETRO SUPER PARTY W/ SUNBEAR DJS FRYZA & PACK @ CLUB TSI

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

Click links to see more info.
if you have an event feel free to comment.

Trail of Tails Pet Walk & Festival 2/28

The walk (bring your pets if you have them!) begins @ 10am at Friendship Park Fountain on the Southbank, followed by the festival which will last until 4pm. If you haven't already pre-registered, you can register 8am - 9:45am on Saturday before the event. More information at http://www.jaxhumane.org/events/trail-of-tails/. All proceeds to benefit the nearly 4,000 animals taken in by the Jacksonville Humane Society every year.

Heartbeat Parties have moved to Saturdays @ Steamworks

w/ DJs Carrielocation, L'NDN, & Keyth Conversion. And Crew Wilson's Photo Booth & photos by Everett Sullivan. Find them on Facebook here.

Things to do Wednesday 2/25

• BIKE WORKSHOP @ 6PM, MOVIE NIGHT W/ RAD @ 8:30 AT ZOMBIE BIKES
  
• RHYTHM REVIEW WEDNESDAY @ ECLIPSE
  
• KARAOKE WITH HAL 9000 @ THE PEARL
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC @ SQUARE ONE W/ DJS WES REED & MATT CAULDER
  
• HIP HOP W/ DJ TRICLOPS I @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MUSIC MATTERS WEDNESDAY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• IMPERIAL WEDNESDAYS W/ DJ MARCI @ CAFE 331

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT @ OCEAN CLUB 2/27

HIP HOP HELL in the Liquo​r Loung​e w/ Tough​ Junki​e, Heavy​ Flow, Willi​e Evans​ Jr., The N Word, Mr. Al Pete, Dr. Sam Becke​t, and

GIL MANTERA'S PARTY DREAM @ TSI 2/27

Tickets availabe TSI's website for $8. Tickets are $10 the day of the show.

Uncle D and the Grittywood Monday 2/23/2009 at Cafe 331.

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

Things to do Tuesday 2/24

• DONNA THE MISTRESS OF TRIVIA/ RANDOM CONTROL W/ DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE) GRILLIN HOT DOGS AT 11PM @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• KARAOKE W/ UGLY ED @ CLUB TSI
  
• CRAFT NIGHT @ ANOMALY
  
• TIGHTEN UP W/ 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ STEAMWORKS
  
• JACKSONVILLE BEARDSMITH SOCIETY PUB NIGHT @ STEAMWORKS

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

2/21 Reax Show At The Pearl

You might be wondering, what is Reax? and is that a typo The Pearl had bands play. Reax is a music, culture magazine that use to cover South Florida. They just recently made the decision to expand to cover Northeast Florida and wanted to throw a party at The Pearl, it can happen. Support it, read it, collect it, they seem like good people. Reax is also helping put on the 3 day Harvest of Hope Music Festival in St Augustine March 6th-8th. The line up is amazing, I was going to name my favorites but I got things to do today. If you already decided to go you should purchase your tickets soon.


Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

2/21 Reax Show At The Pearl

B.L.O.R.R 2/21 Reax Show At The Pearl


Sunbears 2/21 Reax Show At The Pearl

video by tom p.

listen more :Sunbears B.L.O.R.R

Things to do Monday 2/23

• METAL MONDAYS/ W METHA-DONNIE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MONDAY DEAREST INDIE ROCK @ THE ECLIPSE
  
• MAD MOD MONDAYS W/ SEAN SHERBERT AND HANDSOME VANZANT @ STEAMWORKS

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

Pearl Saturday with the Sunbears and Blorr till 11pm and then DJ Ricky. Photos By Amir.

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

Things to do: Family Edition

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Closed February 16 for Presidents Day
Main Library: Children's Department
Music, Bikes and the Environment February 23 @ 4pm. Kids ages 8-12. Interactive music and educational games about the environment and bicycling w/ songwriters Shannon Murray and Evan Greer.
Preschool at the library with Ms. Jaime: February 25 @ 11am. Ages 3-5. Interactive storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Preschool Project with Ms. Marie: February 25 @ 11:45am. Ages 3-5. Learn and explore through art, with a focus on fine motor and pre-writing skills.
Much Ado About Books - Children's Chapter: February 28 9am - 12pm. Click the link for more info.
Saturday Surprise: February 28 @ 2pm. Art Time - make a cool self portrait
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the February calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Much Ado About Books: Author Alex Flinn February 28. She will discuss her books 11am - 12pm, and facilitate a writer's workshop 2pm - 3:30pm.
***More teen programs can be found here.

NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY @ IHOP February 24, 7am - 10pm. One free short stack of buttermilk pancakes per guest. IHOP asks that guests consider making a donation to local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network, or other local charities.

AMERICAN MODERNISM FAMILY NIGHT @ THE CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS February 24 4pm - 9pm. Free admission. "Enjoy live music, art making and a variety of hands-on experiences inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe and Her Times: American Modernism from the Land Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston."

MAGNET SCHOOL APPLICATIONS DUE BY FEBRUARY 27

ARTS ON THE GO @ CARVILL COMMUNITY CENTER February 27 6pm - 8pm. "Parents & Kids come release your artistic talents. Come draw, paint, and make take-home crafts. Plus take a spin on the pottery wheel, or learn how to play the keyboards. Art instructors will be on hand to assist. And it`s all free. Refreshments will be available."

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION @ MOSH February 28 11am-3pm. "Visitors will learn about the history of Jacksonville’s prominent African Americans through a variety of performances and presentations. Activities will include African folk tale storytelling, scavenger hunts, crafts, live performances by local choirs, and a Planetarium show about the Underground Railroad."

TREE COOKES @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, FEBRUARY 27 2pm - 3pm, and February 28 2pm - 3pm.

FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. February 28, 1:30pm - 5:30pm.
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FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER February 28 @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

TRAIL OF TAILS PET WALK & FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY JACKSONVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY February 28, 10 am @ Friendship Fountain. Registration information at the link.

UNDIE SUNDAY, UNDIE MONDAY @ JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS February 28. "Bring at least one new package of children’s underwear to the Zoo on February 28th only and guests receive $2.00 off regular child, adult or senior admission." Donations go to Dignity U Wear

KIDS DRAWING @ NATIVE SUN Complete the drawing and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free snack. Kids ages 12 and under, one entry per person, per month, through February 28.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.
Posted by Jenny K

Things to do Sunday 2/22

• SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK!
  
• DJ INFADER @ GUESS STORE (ST JOHNS TOWN CENTER) 12PM
  
• ZOMBIE BIKE CO-OP OPEN @ 1PM, BIKE POLO @ 2PM
  
• COOK OUT @ 6PM/ DJ BOATSHOES @ SHANTYTOWN PUB
  
• 3RD ANNUAL JACKSONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL OSCAR PARTY @ FIVE POINTS THEATRE 7PM
  
• NEW AND USED SUNDAY @ ECLIPSE DJ CHRIS GIBSON AND MISS MARCI
  
• FREEZE POP, CPT. EO & FACTORY DJ RYAN BLACK @ CLUB TSI
  
• VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH
  
• DJ JUICEBOX @ STEAMWORKS
  
• JAY NASH & GREG LASWELL @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

Click link to see more info
If you have an event feel free to comment.

Pearl Friday 02-20-2009 with DJ Tom P. inside and Hal9000 outside.

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

Things to do Saturday 2/21

• DJ INFADER @ METRO PARK (TOWN CENTER) 2PM
  
• MARDI GRAS BALL @ SPRINGFIELD WOMEN'S CLUB 7PM-11PM
  
• THE HELLO JACKSONVILLE SHOWCASE #1 W/ SUNBEARS AND BLORR UNTIL 11 PM, HIP HOP HELL ON THE BACK DECK W/ TRICLOPS I & KIDDYZER, & OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• WUDUN, PICAYUNES HISTORY, BUFF CLOUT @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• DJ'S CHRIS GIBSON, CHRISTIAN MENDEZ @ ECLIPSE
  
• DJ SPENCER @ STEAMWORKS
  
• INTERMISSION W/DJ DAN @ CLUB TSI
  
• GHOSTWITCH FAMILY BAND @ JACKRABBITS
  
• SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE @ SQUARE ONE
  
• FUNDRAISER FOR ROBBIE ECKELS @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE W/DJ CATHARSIS, 6-9pm
  
• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

click link to see more info. If I left anything out please comment.

A Better Jacksonville - Bid The Landfill

Jaxscene's business isn't politics (well...not in the strict sense), but we do think that our business is helping to create a better Jacksonville. So with that said, I'd like all Jaxscene readers to take a look at this Jacksonville issue regarding the city's no-bid contract with Waste Management and PLEASE sign the petition at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/BidTheLandfill/index.html:

This is "A Better Jacksonville's" first order of business:

We are currently working on a project to put pressure on the Jacksonville City Council to reject a no-bid 35 year $75,000,000 contract with Waste Management.

The city hasn't met with any of the other interested candidates for this contract, and Waste Management happens to have two high level employees among the Mayor's advisers. There are many reasons that this would be bad, reasons ranging from WM's poor record to the premise that such a huge chunk of our tax dollars would be spent without even a cursory review of all available options. We need to set the precedent that our local government will engage in these processes in a fair, transparent way.

The vote is coming soon. If you're on board with our friendly opposition, let City Council know by lending your digital signature to this petition: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/BidTheLandfill/index.html.

After you click "submit," you'll be solicited for a donation to the petition site we're using. Just ignore that and close the window. Your signature is recorded after you click "submit."

Thank You,
Max Wood
A BETTER JACKSONVILLE

A Better Jacksonville's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=51972933057&ref=mf
Additional info on what you can do to help bring attention to this issue: http://abetterjacksonville.org/
Tons of good info on Urban Jacksonville (thanks Joey): http://www.urbanjacksonville.info/2009/02/19/bidthelandfillorg/
Bid the Landfill site: http://bidthelandfill.org/

Things to do Friday 2/20

• DJ TOM P. AND KARAOKE W/ HAL 9000 ON THE BACK DECK @ THE PEARL
  
• TUFFY, HONEY CHAMBER, THE MEMPHIBIANS, DEAD MAN'S WALTZ @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• WINTER FREESTYLE MASSACRE PRESENTED BY HIP HOP HELL @ TSI
  
• VINTAGE FRIDAYS W/ DJ ALEX PAGAN @ ECLIPSE
  
• THE HEARTBEAT PARTIES W/ SPECIAL GUEST DJ KEYTH CONVERSION AND DJS CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ STEAMWORKS
  
• ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ CAFE 331
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT DANCE PARTY FEATURING FLOSSTRADAMUS, W/ DJS WES REED & THE INFADER, HEATHER STRANGE & JAMES C, AND CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ OCEAN CLUB
  
• BIG SKY BALOOZA @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

Please comment if we missed anything.

Mehkago N.T., Civilization, Talk Sick Earth, Ripper @ Shantytown - 2/14/09

Faces were rocked!




Click image to see full set. Photos by Jack Diablo.

Things to do Thursday 2/19

• CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• LOW & BIG BEAR LITTLE BEAR @ JACKRABBITS
  
• LOW AFTERPARTY & LADIES NIGHT THURSDAY @ ECLIPSE W/ DJ CHRISTIAN ROCK(s)& THE POPE
  
• SEX IN THE CITY LADIES NIGHT @ SQUARE ONE
  
• ELEVATED HIP HOP NIGHT W/ SPECIAL GUEST AL PETE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MARTY'S PARTY HOUSE W/ SUNBEARS DJ @ CLUB TSI
  
• GRUESOME TWOSOME CARA & JOEY @ STEAMWORKS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

Click links to see more info.
if you have an event feel free to comment.

Things to do Wednesday 2/18

• RHYTHM REVIEW WEDNESDAY @ ECLIPSE
  
• KARAOKE WITH HAL 9000 @ THE PEARL
  
• 'EAT YOUR ART OUT' ART SHOW - ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC @ SQUARE ONE W/ DJ WES REED
  
• HIP HOP W/ DJ TRICLOPS I @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MUSIC MATTERS WEDNESDAY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• IMPERIAL WEDNESDAYS W/ DJ MARCI @ CAFE 331
  
• SEVEN NATIONS @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

Things to do Tuesday 2/17

• DONNA THE MISTRESS OF TRIVIA/ RANDOM CONTROL W/ DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE) GRILLIN HOT DOGS AT 11PM @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• KARAOKE W/ UGLY ED @ CLUB TSI
  
• CRAFT NIGHT @ ANOMALY
  
• TIGHTEN UP W/ 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ STEAMWORKS
  
• A COVER STORY, JUNIOR DOCTOR, WE STILL DREAM, FRIENDS FOR HIRE @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

ART IS ALIVE! Music and Art showcase.

'WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES' MARCH 28

Register online at 1st Place Sports.

Things to do: Family Edition

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Closed February 16 for Presidents Day
Main Library: Children's Department
French Storytime with Ms. Marie: February 18 @ 11:00am. Geared to kids ages 4-6, but all ages welcome. Songs and stories in French.
Magic Tree House Book Club: February 18 @ 3:30pm. Ages 6-12. This month's book is Night of the Ninjas
Saturday Surprise: February 21 @ 2pm. Tea-rific Vietnamese Tea Party
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the February calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Movie Madness: Iron Man February 18 @ 3pm
***More teen programs can be found here.

PRESIDENTIAL PARTY @ MOSH February 16 10am-12noon. "Celebrate our nation’s past leaders in observance of Presidents’ Day. Children will be able to participate in a mock vote, create presidential crafts, and test their knowledge of American trivia."

TREE IDENTIFICATION February 16 @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, 2pm - 3pm. 4th graders and up.

NATURE DISCOVERY @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, February 18 2:30pm - 4pm and February 21, 2pm-3:30pm

FCCJ OPEN HOUSE FOR HIGHSCHOOL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, SENIORS AND PARENTS February 19, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Donwtown campus, more info at the link.

NATURE WEAVING February 20 @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, 10:30am - 11:30am.

NIGHTIME FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. February 20, 6pm - 8:30pm.
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FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER February 21 @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

PIRATES ON THE RUN 5K/10K + KIDS RUN IN AMELIA ISLAND February 21 @ 8:30am

MIGHTY TEETH DAY @ FCCJ (NORTH CAMPUS) February 21, 8am - 3pm. Free preventive fluoride treatment for children ages 5-10. Reservations required.

OWL ENCOUNTER February 21 @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

KIDS DRAWING @ NATIVE SUN Complete the drawing and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free snack. Kids ages 12 and under, one entry per person, per month, through February 28.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.
Posted by Jenny K

Things to do Monday 2/16

• METAL MONDAYS/ W METHA-DONNIE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MONDAY DEAREST INDIE ROCK @ THE ECLIPSE
  
• MAD MOD MONDAYS W/ SEAN SHERBERT AND HANDSOME VANZANT @ STEAMWORKS

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

Make A Pledge To Participate

At first I was going to set out and knock on doors and businesses and ask them to participate in this world wide event that started in Sydney, Australia two years ago. 2.2 million people turned off their lights for one hour. Last year 400 cities in every continent participated, some iconic landmarks that participated were Sydney Opera House, Bangkok's Wat Arun Buddhist temple, the Coliseum in Rome, Stockholm's Royal Castle, London's City Hall, New York's Empire State Building, Sears Tower in Chicago and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Other symbols going dark included Cola-Cola's famous billboard in Times Square and the Google homepage.
With less then 41 days and a busy schedule I realized it would be difficult to propose this idea to a city that I think should naturally should come up with their own ideas to stay in touch with the rest of the world.

So all I want to do is ask people to make a pledge to participate. Comment and tell me what you're going to do to participate.
Things you can do:
Turn you house lights off for 1 hour.
Ask your neighbor to turn their lights off for 1 hour.
If you have connections with local stores, lighted city landmarks and restaurants ask them to participate.
Have a blog post a link to this pledge post.

Whatever you can do to turn off the lights pledge it by commenting, spread the word.

Things to do Sunday 2/15

• SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK!
  
• DJ INFADER @ GUESS STORE (ST JOHNS TOWN CENTER) 12PM
  
• COOK OUT @ 6PM/ DJ BOATSHOES @ SHANTYTOWN PUB
  
• OUR FURRY FRIENDS CHARITY SHOW W/ LACKAWANNA & BATH PARTY @ ECLIPSE - TO BENEFIT S.A.F.E. ANIMAL SHELTER 9:30
  
• FACTORY DJ RYAN BLACK @ CLUB TSI
  
• VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH
  
• DJ JUICEBOX @ STEAMWORKS
  
• THE WOMENS' RIDE III - STARTING AT STARLITE IN 5 POINTS 2PM

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.


Click link to see more info
If you have an event feel free to comment.

Things to do Saturday 2/14

• EAT YOUR HEART OUT ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL BEGINS @ LONDON BRIDGE 8pm, ENDS AT CAFE 331
  
• BELLA LUNA @ MOSH 7pm-10pm, RESERVATIONS & PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED
  
• DJ INFADER @ METRO PARK (TOWN CENTER) 2PM
  
• OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• VALENTINE'S METAL SHOW @ SHANTYTOWN W/ CIVILIZATION, MEHKAGO NT & TALK SICK EARTH
  
• DJ'S CHRIS GIBSON, CHRISTIAN MENDEZ @ ECLIPSE
  
• DJ SPENCER @ STEAMWORKS
  
• INTERMISSION W/DJ DAN @ CLUB TSI
  
• SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE @ SQUARE ONE
  
• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK
  
• LIFE LIKE THE MOVIES, BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR, ESTHER @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

click link to see more info. If I left anything out please comment.

Things to do Friday 2/13

• FRIDAY 13TH SCARY MOVIES & VALENTINES W/ DJ TOM P. AND KARAOKE W/ HAL 9000 ON THE BACK DECK @ THE PEARL
  
• THE HEYDAY, THE PICTURE SHOW, STORE BOUGHT BONES, EPIC @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• VINTAGE FRIDAYS W/ DJ ALEX PAGAN @ ECLIPSE
  
• KILL THE LOVE PARTY W/ GUEST DJ LADY BYRD AND DJS CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ STEAMWORKS
  
• ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ CAFE 331
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT DANCE PARTY@ OCEAN CLUB W/ CRASH THE SATELLITES, ANTARCTIC, CHRIS ESTES & DJ WES REED, & GUEST DJS CHRIS GIBSON & THE INFADER
  
• CPT. EO & GET LOOSE W/ NICK FRESH @ TSI
  
• SALTWATER GRASS, SHAWN FISHER & THE JUKEBOX GYPSIES @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

Please comment if we missed anything.

Something New: The Jaxscene Tumblr

What's that and why would I like it?
Tumblr can handle email and text message posting. I thought I would try it out on anyone that wants to be part of it.

What can I do with it? A lot you can take a picture with your camera phone right now say of the city, (please keep it Jacksonville) related and send it to mokox966@tumblr.com and it will be posted 6 seconds later. You can text message and send video. You can use your home or work computer and email a flyer or text and it will show up.

What is your tumblr address? http://jaxscene.tumblr.com

Where do I send what I want to post? mokox966@tumblr.com

Who do I contact if I post something and don't like what I posted. email jaxscene@yahoo.com

So go ahead and try it.

Things to do Thursday 2/12

• CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWERK @ ECLIPSE W/ DJ CHRISTIAN & THE POPE
  
• SEX IN THE CITY LADIES NIGHT @ SQUARE ONE
  
• "SHENANIGANS" W/ DJS JASON & JODY @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MARTY'S PARTY HOUSE W/ SUNBEARS DJ @ CLUB TSI
  
• GRUESOME TWOSOME CARA & JOEY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• THE SOPHOMORE ATTEMPT, GO CRASH AUDIO, THAT WAS SOMETHING @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

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if you have an event feel free to comment.

We Should Do This, Jacksonville Should Do This

more info:
http://www.earthhour.org/

Pearl Friday The 13th

Things to do Wednesday 2/11

• BIKE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP @ ZOMBIE BIKES 5:30PM-7:30PM FOLLOWED BY MOVIE NIGHT @ 8:30 TONIGHT'S MOVIE IS BREAKING AWAY
  
• RHYTHM REVIEW WEDNESDAY @ ECLIPSE
  
• KARAOKE WITH HAL 9000 @ THE PEARL
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC @ SQUARE ONE W/ DJS WES REED & MATT CAULDER
  
• HIP HOP W/ DJ TRICLOPS I @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MUSIC MATTERS WEDNESDAY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• IMPERIAL WEDNESDAYS W/ DJ MARCI @ CAFE 331
  LITTLE HIGH LITTLE LOW @ TSI
  
• DAYS OF THE NEW @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

The Women's Ride III 2/14

Breaking Away @ Zombie Bikes

Benefit Show @ Shantytown 2/08/09

Click image to see set. Photos by: Mandi Outlaw

Hemming Plaza Market 2/6/09

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http://downtownjacksonville.org/things-to-do/downtown-vision-events/

Things to do Tuesday 2/10

• DONNA THE MISTRESS OF TRIVIA/ RANDOM CONTROL W/ DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE) GRILLIN HOT DOGS AT 11PM @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• KARAOKE W/ UGLY ED @ CLUB TSI
  
• CRAFT NIGHT @ ANOMALY
  
• TIGHTEN UP W/ 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ STEAMWORKS
  
• PRE-INTERNATIONAL NOISE CONFERENCE @ 2737 COLLEGE STREET 8PM-MIDNIGHT
  
• THE BOXING LESSON, BRAVE CITIZENS, MADISON FADEOUT @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

Predator Party: Heartbeat @ Steamworks 2/06/09

Click image to see set. Photos by Sterling

Things to do: Family Edition

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department
Preschool at the library with Ms. Jaime: February 11 @ 11am. Ages 3-5. Interactive storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Preschool Project with Ms. Marie: February 11 @ 11:45am. Ages 3-5. Learn and explore through art, with a focus on fine motor and pre-writing skills.
Saturday Surprise: February 14 @ 2pm. Valentine's Day party
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the February calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Go Club: Every Thursday @ 4pm "Go is a 4,000 year old strategy game and we welcome you to join, beginner or expert, to learn how to play or improve your skills."
***More teen programs can be found here.

CITRUS HARVEST FESTIVAL @ WASHINGTON OAKS GARDENS STATE PARK February 14, 10am - 3pm

LEAF SCAVENGER HUNT VALENTINE'S PROJECT February 14 @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. February 14, 1:30pm - 5:30pm. $10 ages 7+, $5 ages 3-6, free for ages 2 & under.
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FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER February 7 @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

BUILD AND GROW WORKSHOP AT LOWE'S Build a Valentine's Day jewelry box. February 14 10am - 11am. Find your local store and sign up at the link.

'THE BODY WITHIN' EXHIBIT @ MOSH. The museum's newest permanent exhibit opens February 13.

'WHY LOOK AT ANIMALS?' EXHIBIT AT MOCA JACKSONVILLE until April 5.

KIDS DRAWING @ NATIVE SUN Complete the drawing and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free snack. Kids ages 12 and under, one entry per person, per month, through February 28.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.
Posted by Jenny K

Things to do Monday 2/9

• METAL MONDAYS/ W METHA-DONNIE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MONDAY DEAREST INDIE ROCK @ THE ECLIPSE
  
• MAD MOD MONDAYS W/ SEAN SHERBERT AND HANDSOME VANZANT @ STEAMWORKS

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

Things to do Sunday 2/8

• SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK!
  
• DJ INFADER @ GUESS STORE (ST JOHNS TOWN CENTER) 12PM
  
• COOK OUT @ 6PM/ DJ BOATSHOES @ SHANTYTOWN PUB
  
• BENEFIT SHOW W/ WILDFLOWER, TELEPAHTIK FRIEND, GUARDIANS OF THE THICKETS @ SHANTYTOWN 9PM
  
• NEW AND USED SUNDAY @ ECLIPSE DJ CHRIS GIBSON AND MISS MARCI
  
• FACTORY DJ RYAN BLACK @ CLUB TSI
  
• VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH
  
• DJ JUICEBOX @ STEAMWORKS
  
• PALEFACE, CHRISTINA WAGNER, LAURIS VIDEL, WARM GUNS, DISH @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

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If you have an event feel free to comment.

Things to do Saturday 2/7

• JAX HEART ATTACKS CAR HOPPIN' @ SONIC 2610 BLANDING 10AM - ?
  
• COMIC BOOK ART SHOW @ BOGDA 8pm-11pm
  
• DJ INFADER @ METRO PARK (TOWN CENTER) 2PM
  
• OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• TRIVIA END OF SEASON COOKOUT (6 PM) & CHROMA @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• DJ'S CHRIS GIBSON, CHRISTIAN MENDEZ, NICK FRESH @ ECLIPSE
  
• DJ SPENCER @ STEAMWORKS
  
• INTERMISSION W/DJ DAN @ CLUB TSI
  
• SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE @ SQUARE ONE
  
• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK!
  
• RECKLESS KELLY, SONS OF KELLY, WILLIAM & MERZ @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

click link to see more info. If I left anything out please comment.

Gwen Verdon Fosse and Lady Sovereign

With all the time on my hands lately (sike, more like stress) I watch a lot of YouTube videos and listen to music on Hypem.com I got bored so I made this. There is no video for this Lady Sovereign song I think it comes out in April. It's not a original idea just entertaining to me. This is not the first time these girls have been put to a song.

Lady Sovereign - So human

Art WalK Art In Action In the OLB 2/4/09

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

Things to do Friday 2/6

• FIRST FRIDAY IN FIVE POINTS
  
• DJ TOM P. AND KARAOKE W/ HAL 9000 ON THE BACK DECK @ THE PEARL
  
• RELONDONDO & BUFF CLOUT @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• VINTAGE FRIDAYS W/ DJ ALEX PAGAN @ ECLIPSE
  
• THE HEARTBEAT PARTIES W/ DJS CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ STEAMWORKS
  
• ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ CAFE 331
  
• GET LOOSE W/ NICK FRESH @ TSI
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT DANCE PARTY@ OCEAN CLUB
  
• THRIVING IVORY, COMPANY OF THIEVES @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

Please comment if we missed anything.

IamHappenstance: Marty's Party House @ Club TSI 1-22-09

Click image to see set. Photos by Liam

IamHappenstance: Are Friends Electric @ Square One 01-21-09

Click image to see set. Photos by Liam

IamHappenstance: Intermission @ Club TSI 1-17-09

Click image to see set. Photos by Liam

Things to do Thursday 2/5

• CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWERK @ ECLIPSE W/ DJ CHRISTIAN & THE POPE
  
• SEX IN THE CITY LADIES NIGHT @ SQUARE ONE
  
• "SHENANIGANS" W/ DJS JASON & JODY @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MARTY'S PARTY HOUSE W/ SUNBEARS DJ @ CLUB TSI
  
• GRUESOME TWOSOME CARA & JOEY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• FIGHTING KANGAROOS, LAMBHANDLER, STAGEBLUE @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

Click links to see more info.
if you have an event feel free to comment.

EAT YOUR ART OUT @ ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC 2/18

Thing to do Wednesday 2/4

• ART IN ACTION @ ARTWALK IN HAYDON BURNS LIBRARY BASEMENT
  
• PIXEL MOSAICS @ ARTWALK (FEATURING SOME CELL PHONE PHOTOS BY MAX WOOD) @ HAYDON BURNS LIBRARY 2ND FLOOR
  
• ARTWALK AFTER PARTY: LISTENER, SPOKEN NERD W/ TOUGH JUNKIE & TRICLOPS I @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• SUNBEARS, CHRISTINA WAGNER, CELESTIALS, JESSICA POUNDS, (SCHWA)RAY, JUICY PONY, MATTHEW HOPKINS, EX-FRIENDS COLLECTIVE @ TSI STARTS 7:30PM
  
• RHYTHM REVIEW WEDNESDAY @ ECLIPSE
  
• KARAOKE WITH HAL 9000 @ THE PEARL
  
• ARTWALK AFTER PARTY: ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC @ SQUARE ONE W/ DJS WES REED & MATT CAULDER
  
• MUSIC MATTERS WEDNESDAY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• IMPERIAL WEDNESDAYS W/ DJ MARCI @ CAFE 331
  
• O'DEATH, I AM GOD, TABACCO PAT @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

JaxScene One Year Old!

Well it's been quite a year for JaxScene. A year filled with event coverage, photos, videos, street interviews, scene commentary, and now our own social network - all by contribution. There is a lot of possibilities ahead as well as new ideas that will bring JaxScene farther in 2009.

Some ideas in the mix are JaxScene TV, a things to do call-in phone number, a street JaxZine and other exciting projects. I personally see JaxScene as a one stop site that ties together every one out there making this town better and better place to live.

While we like to keep JaxScene relative we are always open to contributions and comments. Have an event flier? Email us. Have comments on daily events? Please post. Or even photos you took of an event, send us the link. And hey any donations are welcome as some ideas won't see the light of day unless we can pay for them.

As the new year of JaxScene starts I am making a brick wall that runs down the right side of the blog containing graphic signs linking to our top reoccurring items (staples). For this anniversary, I want graffiti like tags of local people and institutions we support. Please send me yours now at gamophyte@hotmail.com.

Tags will be modified and fit on the wall by me. They must be sent smaller than a megabyte in the fallowing image formats; JPG, BMP, GIF, or PSD. All tags should be obviously be relative and appropriate. Feel free to email me with questions on this process.

- David

Shantytown February/March Show Calendar

Things to do Tuesday 2/3

• DONNA THE MISTRESS OF TRIVIA/ RANDOM CONTROL W/ DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE) GRILLIN HOT DOGS AT 11PM @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• KARAOKE W/ UGLY ED @ CLUB TSI
  
• CRAFT NIGHT @ ANOMALY
  
• TIGHTEN UP W/ 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ STEAMWORKS
  
• SOILWORK, DARKKANE, DAYLIGHT DIES, SWALLOW THE SUN, SINERATE @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

Zombie Bikes @ The Main Library

For this past week's Saturday Surprise at the Main Library, Mr. Josh put together a Bike Safety & Repair program. Joe, Cherri & Brandon from Zombie Bikes Co-Op gave the kids info on how to repair their bikes, and Safe Kids showed a bike safety video and fitted the kids with new, free helmets. Click on the picture below for the full photo set.

Things to do: Family Edition

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department
French Storytime: February 4 @ 11am. Geared towards kids 4-6, but all ages welcome.
Cook-a-Book: February 4 @ 3:30pm. Kids ages 5-12. Afternoon snack & book talking.
Saturday Surprise: February 7 @ 2pm. Hand & face painting with your friends
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the February calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Movie Madness: Groundhog Day February 4 @ 3:00pm.
***More teen programs can be found here.

WEE WORKSHOP: LEAF SCAVENGER HUNT February 3 @ CAMP TOMAHAWK, 10:00am - 11:30am, and @ February 4 @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, 10:00am - 11:30am

NIGHT TIME FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. February 6, 6pm - 8:30pm. $10 ages 7+, $5 ages 3-6, free for ages 2 & under.
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FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTERFebruary 7 @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

MAYOR PEYTON'S BOOK CLUB GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE JACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM & GARDENS February 7 @ 9:00am. Plant a tree at the Arboretum with Mayor Peyton, and take a tree to plant at home. For Mayor Peyton Book Club members only.

SUMMER CAMP EXPO @ JACKSONVILLE FAIRGROUNDS 9am-4pm. Free admission, free parking.

WATER EDUCATION FESTIVAL @ MOSH. Free admission day! February 7, 10:00am - 4:00pm.

KIDS PUZZLE @ NATIVE SUN Complete the puzzle and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free prize. Kids ages 12 and under, through January 31.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.
Posted by Jenny K

Things to do Monday 2/2

• METAL MONDAYS/ W METHA-DONNIE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MONDAY DEAREST INDIE ROCK @ THE ECLIPSE
  
• MAD MOD MONDAYS W/ SEAN SHERBERT AND HANDSOME VANZANT @ STEAMWORKS

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

Sunday Sunrise on the South Bank 2/01/09

Click image to see set. Photos by: Mandi Outlaw