David Fixes Our Tumblr Issue

Last month if you went to the Tumblr you would have noticed some of the post above the header. David is one of our contributors that work on the site design and post once in a while. Last week he fixed the header problem and worked on a few things to make it more visually appealing, dates on the side and bigger text.

If you still don't know what the http://jaxscene.tumblr.com/ is we use it as a way to post pictures immediately to the web. It's like twitter but with pictures. So if you see a tornado or a band you can take a picture with your phone and send it to the tumblr and four seconds later its up for everyone to see. Trust me the Tumblr is the jam. I use it if i'm at a show or club and a little crowd is there to let people know they might want to come out. Or if I'm hanging at the bike shop and they make something cool or if someone is trying a stupid human trick. The cool thing about our Tumblr is we gave the Tumblr email to everyone that might want to post, it's mokox966@tumblr.com. With that email you can send photo's, flyers, post links, or just text. Most of us do it strait from our phones. I think right now there is at least seven people that use it religiously. I still can't tell who they come from.



posted by tom p

Wet Hot American Summer Party '09 @ Club TSI 6-20-09

click the pic to see more

Upcoming Shows at Shantytown & Steamworks

Find more info on these bands, including videos, at Owlbeemoth.

Things to do Tuesday 6/30

• 50 CENT FAMILY FEAST NIGHT - JACKSONVILLE SUNS VS. MONTGOMERY @ 7:05PM
  
• DONNA THE MISTRESS OF TRIVIA @ 8 PM & RANDOM CONTROL W/ DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE) GRILLIN HOT DOGS AT 11PM @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• CRAFT NIGHT @ ANOMALY
  
• KARAOKE TUESDAY W/ UGLY ED @ CLUB TSI
  
• TIGHTEN UP W/ 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ STEAMWORKS
  
• CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET, ISITGETTINGBETTER, SBJ @ JACKRABBITS
  
• LOW BROW, ROAM ALONE, DOWNSIDE, GAINING STRENGTH @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• JENNY LEWIS, HEARTLESS BASTARDS @ FREEBIRD LIVE

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Vitamin Circus Variety Show episode 2

Vitamin Circus Variety Show Episode:2 from Richard Colado on Vimeo.

Check out Rick's blog

Things to do: Family Edition

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Closed July 3 & 4.
Main Library: Children's Department - Find their new Facebook page here!

Florida Library Youth Program: June 30 @ 11am. Juggler Ron Anglin. Kids ages 6-12.

Preschool at the Library: July 1 @ 11:00am. Join Ms. Jaime for music, movement, stories and activities for kids ages 3-5.

Preschool Project: July 1 @ 11:45 am. Learn and explore through art and other "making" activities with Ms. Marie. Kids ages 3-5.

Summer Art: Printmaking. July 1 @ 3:30pm. For kids ages 6-12.

Tween Thing: July 2 @ 2pm. Improv for kids ages 10-14.
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the June calendar (with detailed info here), and the July calendar (with detailed info here).
Main Library: Teen Department

Gaming Day: June 29 @ 2-4pm.

Movie Madness! Transformers June 30 @ 3pm

WTF!: Christmas in July: Gingerbread House. July 1 @ 3pm
***For more Teen department events at the Main Library, please check out the June calendar (with detailed info here), and the July calendar (with detailed info here).

JACKSONVILLE SUNS HOME GAMES

Summer Camp Day - June 29 @ 12:05pm

Fifty-Cent Family Feast Night - June 30 @ 7:05pm

Racing Night - July 1 @ 7:05pm *Kids can also show their JTA youth summer pass for a free general admission ticket.

Pre-Independence Day Celebration and Mr. Bragan's Birthday - July 3 @ 7:05pm

NATURESCOPE: JAXPARKS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS Click the link for more Jaxpark events.
Trail Walks: June 29

Ribault River Preserve - 10am-11am

Reddie Point Preserve - 1:30pm-2:30pm

Blue Cypress Park - 3pm-4pm

GO FOURTH & ROCK Downtown Jacksonville
July 1:

Artwalk - Dueling Pianos featuring the Pianomen of Jellyrolls, 5-9pm @ Snyder Memorial Church. Free admission
July 2:

Pool Splash Party, 5-8 pm @ Omni Jacksonville Hotel, Rooftop Pool Deck. Free admission
July 3:

Ice & Family Activities, Noon-9pm @ Veterans Memorial Arena. Admission $3 (includes skate rental)

Live entertainment by Diggin' in Dreamland, 7pm @ Northbank Riverfront Park
July 4:

Ice & Family Activities, 10am-5pm @ Veterans Memorial Arena. Admission $3 (includes skate rental)

Family Freedom Fest, 10am-2pm @ Metro Park Kids Kampus. For kids 12 and under

Free Concert featuring Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Richard Marx, and the Boogie Freaks @ Metropolitan Park. Gates open at 4 pm, Opening Ceremony at 4:30 pm, Music Begins at 5 pm

Fireworks on the Downtown Riverfront @ 9:45
July 5:

Ice & Family Activities, 10am-4pm @ Veterans Memorial Arena. Admission $3 (includes skate rental)

4TH OF ZOO-LY JAMBOREE @ JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS July 3-5. Summer games and prizes, visits from Jazoo, animal encounters and prize drawings. See the full schedule events at the link.

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS @ THE ROOFTOP OF MOSH July 4, 7-10pm

4TH OF JULY LIBERTY CELEBRATION @ JACKSONVILLE BEACH July 4. Fireworks start at 9:30 from Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier.

AMERICAN PIE 4TH OF JULY IN ORANGE PARK July 4. Parade down River Road at 2pm along with arts, crafts, rides, games, food, and live entertainment on the Moosehaven Grounds. The fireworks display over the St. John's River will begin around 9pm.

NATIVE SUN KIDS PUZZLE. Complete the puzzle at the link and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free prize. Through June 30. Kids under 12 only.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Saturdays 10am-4pm

FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER Saturdays @ 10am. $5 per family.

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 you have more events to add.

Things to do Monday 6/29

• METAL MONDAYS/ W METHA-DONNIE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MONDAY DEAREST INDIE ROCK @ THE ECLIPSE
  
• MAD MOD MONDAYS W/ SEAN SHERBERT AND HANDSOME VANZANT @ STEAMWORKS
  
• SIMPLEX1, WE STILL DREAM, STATUS FAUX, THE HAVE NOTS, RUNNING RIOT @ JACKRABBITS
  
• THE GODDAMN GALLOWS, WITNESS, DEAD MAN'S WALTZ @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• PLAIN WHITE T'S, COMPANY OF THIEVES, DAYS DIFFERENCE, PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHT, RADIO CITY CONFESSIONS @ FREEBIRD LIVE
  

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

RAM 6/27/09

Click image to see set. Photos by: Mandi Outlaw

Things to do Sunday 6/28

• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK
  
• DJ INFADER @ GUESS STORE (ST JOHNS TOWN CENTER) 12PM
  
• VANN HARDIN @ THREE LAYERS A COFFEE HOUSE 12-2PM
  
• BARK IN THE PARK, KIDS & DOGS RUN THE BASES - JACKSONVILLE SUNS VS. MONTGOMERY @ 5:05PM
  
• COOK OUT @ 6PM W/ DJ BOATSHOES AT SHANTYTOWN PUB
• NORTHVIA & SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT @ ECLIPSE
  
• SUNDAYS @ THE SINCLAIR 7PM-2AM
  
• FACTORY DJ RYAN BLACK @ CLUB TSI
  
• VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH
  
• LOSING ADELAIDE, THE WELL REDS, THE DEAD RECORDS @ JACKRABBITS
  
• BSOM, VULVAN, VOMIKAUST, TORTURED EXISTENCE @ DOOZER'S PUB

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



Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Tornado Video 6/26/09

Video by Jon Shepard and Gabe Cox

VJ Jaren @ The Dive Bar 6/19/09

Click the link for the full set. Photos by Amir.

Things to do Saturday 6/27

• PAINTING PROJECT @ SULZBACHER CENTER 9AM-1PM
  
• RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET 10AM - 4PM
  
• 'SAVE THE OP PARK' SKATE CONTEST @ ORANGE PARK SKATEPARK 2PM
  
• DJ INFADER @ METRO PARK (TOWN CENTER) 2PM
  
• BEACHES GREEN MARKET @ JARBOE PARK 2-5PM
  
• JAX PUBLIC ART COALITION 1ST MEETING & DISCUSSION @ SHANTYTOWN 5-7PM
  
• LAUREN FINCHAM @ THREE LAYERS A COFFEE HOUSE 7-10PM
  
• STAND UP COMEDY WITH NICK COSTANZO @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• INTERMISSION W/DJS DAN & B AND THE BIG BUCKS DJS ON THE PATIO @ CLUB TSI
  
• DJS CHRIS GIBSON, CHRISTIAN MENDEZ & NICK FRESH ON THE PATIO @ ECLIPSE
  
• OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• SATURDAYS @ THE SINCLAIR W/ DJ ROMEE DEE 7PM-2AM
• THE HEARTBEAT PARTIES W/ DJS CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ STEAMWORKS
  
• SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE @ SQUARE ONE
  
• HILL VALLEY CD RELEASE PARTY, SHANGRALA, MIRROR PAL, VERTIGO @ JACKRABBITS
  
• DEREK DAISY, CODY VANN, NULCEAR DOODLES @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• OLD MAN JENKINS @ FREEBIRD LIVE
  
• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Tornado View From Springfield 6/26/09

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by tom p.

Recommended Show: Brian Hicks Benefit 3

Brian Hicks Benefit 3 @ Shanty Town Friday June 26th


photo by tom p. click photo to see show flyer



Hometown: Jacksonville , FL
File Under: New World Lounge, Jazz, Reggae

Songs you might ask for that makes you seem like a fan: Train, Leaves of Grass

The other bands playing: Tuffy, Chris Spohn, Mark Gentry, Sweet Sweet Tea

Line up:
Sweet Sweet Tea 9:30pm
Mark Gentry 10pm
Chris Spohn 10:30pm
Tropic of Cancer 11PM
Tuffy 12AM

This show is only a recommendation. posted by tom p.

Pearl 6/25/09 Thursday

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by Amir.

Things to do Friday 6/26

• ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER FARMER'S MARKET 3-8PM
  
• RELAY FOR LIFE @ CONFEDERATE PARK 6PM THROUGH NOON ON SATURDAY
  
• EVENSTILL @ THREE LAYERS A COFFEE HOUSE 7-9PM
  
• STOP BRIAN CANCER III W/ TROPIC OF CANCER, CHRIS SPOHN, MARK GENTRY & TUFFY @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• SAVED BY THE BELL/ GRITS' GOING AWAY PARTY W/ DJ TOM P. AND KARAOKE W/ HAL 9000 ON THE BACK DECK @ THE PEARL
  
• SHAWN LIGHTFOOT & LONGFELLOW STREET @ STARLITE CAFE 10PM-CLOSE
  
• VINTAGE FRIDAYS W/ DJ ALEX PAGAN @ ECLIPSE
  
• MANATELLA, SHATTERED SYMPHONY W/ GET LOOSE W/ NICK FRESH @ TSI
  
• FRIDAYS @ THE SINCLAIR 5PM-2AM
  
• MUSIC VIDEO FRIDAYS @ THE DIVE BAR W/ VJ JAREN
  
• ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ CAFE 331
  
• GRINDTIME FREESTYLE BATTLE EVENT AT ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT DANCE PARTY @ OCEAN CLUB
  
• ROTATING DJS + MORE @ STEAMWORKS
  
• HANDS HIGH CD RELEASE PARTY, SOPHOMORE, ATTEMPT, RADIO CITY CONFESSIONS, VEGA UNDER FIRE, SEVEN STORY FALL @ JACKRABBITS
  
• CIRCADIAN RISING, DEAD SOUTHERN BISHOP, DIRT MESIAH @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• FLOOD THE CITY, LIES OF AUTUMN, AEVA, IAMTHESHOTGUN @ FREEBIRD LIVE
  

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

JaxScene Interview: JT Murphy

Out of all the people I know JT Murphy is the only one I seen just hit the road to make his dreams come true. He travels city to city staying with friends or alone selling his painting in galleries and on the street corner. If it be by van, bus or train JT never stays long in anyone spot, on his myspace he calls New Orleans his home.

If you could pick there year you were born which year would you choose? 1963

What's a po-boy? It's the same as a hoogie(Philly) and a sandwich (Cali)

How much do you think a hot air ballon cost? Free or cheap if you make it yourself.

Do you ever purposely listen to classical music? All day long.

The last time you dressed up for Halloween what were you? Hunter S. Thompson

When is the last time you tried to get on a exercise program? About 3 years ago.

Do you have a valid passport? Don't need one.

Do you have a favorite constellation?Not really.

Have you ever had to tell a stranger off? Yes, a gas station attendant.

Have you ever had someone fight over you? Never.

Interview by tom p.
To see past interviews.

Relay for Life @ Confederate Park in Springfield 6/26-6/27

Begins at 6pm on Friday and ends at noon on Saturday, June 27.

If you are interested, donations can be made at on Jeff Wright's (of Three Layers a Coffee House) Relay for Life page. And be sure to stop by the Three Layers tent during the event.

Things to do Thursday 6/25

• ACOUSTIC W/ AL POINDEXTER & SUSAN @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 6-9PM
  
• SUMMER FILM SERIES AT CAFE NOLA @ MOCA - CROSSING THE BRIDGE - THE SOUNDS OF ISTANBUL 8PM
  
• CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• DO-WHATCHA-LIKE @ ECLIPSE W/ NICK FRESH - NEW NIGHT!
  
• SEX IN THE CITY LADIES NIGHT @ SQUARE ONE
  
• THE ELEVATED HIP HOP EXPERIENCE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• THURSDAYS @ THE SINCLAIR 5PM-2AM
  
• PLINKO GAMESHOW RETRO SUPER PARTY W/ SUNBEARS DJS FRYZA & PACK
  
• GRUESOME TWOSOME CARA & JOEY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• ABAGAIL WILLIAMS, GHOATWHORE, DEATH, ABYSMAL DAWN, S.W.W.A.A.T.S @ JACKRABBITS
  
• CREEPIN CADAVERS, KGW, WHOREMOAN RIOT, RIPPER, TALK SICK EARTH, THE GD GALLOWS @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• HIS NAME WAS IRON, NAME: BRAN, THE BASTARD SUNS, WORDS IN RED @ FREEBIRD LIVE
  
• MIDNIGHT MASS BIKE RIDE-MEET AT PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE CUMMER @ 12:30AM

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Recommended Shows: Manatella @ TSI 6/26/09

I was just trying to think of a better way to support the local music scene. Manatella is playing this week so I thought I would start with them. This isn't saying Jaxscene is even going to be at these shows. I actually have to DJ this night somewhere else. If I wasn't, then yes I probably would go. Don't count on me either I might be busy and not have time to put something up that I want to.

Manatella @ TSI Friday June 26th


photo by tom p, click photo to see show flyer



Hometown: Jacksonville , FL
File Under: Mazzy Star, Tonya Donelly, Julianna Hatfield, The Softies

Songs you might ask for that makes you seem like a fan: Apocalyptic Owl, Oats, Electric

The other bands playing: Shattered Symphony
File Under: Twilight Singers, Rocking Horse Winner

This show is only a recommendation. posted by tom p.

Things to do Wednesday 6/24

• ACOUSTIC W/ AL POINDEXTER @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 12-2PM
  
• OPEN MIC NIGHT AT FIVE POINTS COFFEE AND SPICE COMPANY
  
• BEST OF THE 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT @ THE FLORIDA THEATRE 6PM
  
• YELLOWMAN, HOURS EASTLY AND 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ LANDSHARK CAFE
  
• GUILTY PLEASURES W/ DJ TRZZZL @ ECLIPSE
  
• KARAOKE WITH HAL 9000 @ THE PEARL
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC @ SQUARE ONE W/ DJS WES REED & MATT CAULDER
  
• MATRIX INFINITY, SKELETON WARRIOR, AARON ZARZUTZKI, GLOBULAR, DANNY & VONNSKY, BENECIO DATURA, LATE GREAT MAGIC OWL, FUTURE COMPUTERS @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• WEDNESDAYS @ THE SINCLAIR 5PM-2AM
  
• PSYCHADELIC SISTERS DJ SET @ TSI
  
• MUSIC MATTERS WEDNESDAY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• IMPERIAL WEDNESDAYS W/ DJ MARCI @ CAFE 331
  
• DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, HE IS LEGEND, BEFORE THEIR EYES, AND THEN THERE WAS YOU, WITH THESE WINGS @ JACKRABBITS
  
• OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DOOZER'S PUB

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

The Infintesmal BBQ and BusStop Mag 1 year @ Shanty Town 6/21/09

It's probably about time you realized what The Infintesmal BBQ are about. Infintesmal is a local record company started by the members of The Memphibians, James and Nicklaus. There first labels release was a compilation with their band and other local bands such as D.M. Waltz, Honey Chamber, Lelyn R. Masters, Tuffy, Lazerstar, Elevators Make Analog, Richelieu, MOTHRAWASHINGTON, American Bowie, Horse Thieves, & Beach Party. The barbecues usually start in the late afternoon, consist of free food, free to cheap entry, and close to ten bands involved with the record label. I've been to two of the three barbecues and so far the turnout has been successful and even though everything is practically free people have been very supportive. Infintesmal has since the beginning of this year had at least six releases and is working on releasing a four album 3 e.p box set with Helios Eye.


Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by tom p.

Song from the Infintesmal label


posted by tom p.

Pearl Friday Special Guest Dj Matt Bort 6/12/09

Let me tell you this, I had so much fun Djing with Bort on this friday. I believe its the first time reggae has ever been played in The Pearl. It's probably the first time Kenny Loggins' Danger Zone from the Top Gun soundtrack has been played in Jacksonville since the late 80s.



Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by tom p.

This Friday is also Grits's going away. He wanted to have a Saved By The Bell party.

Things to do Tuesday 6/23

• DONNA THE MISTRESS OF TRIVIA @ 8 PM & RANDOM CONTROL W/ DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE) GRILLIN HOT DOGS AT 11PM @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• CRAFT NIGHT @ ANOMALY
  
• KARAOKE TUESDAY W/ UGLY ED @ CLUB TSI
  
• TIGHTEN UP W/ 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ STEAMWORKS
  
• JOEY CAPE (of LAGWAGON), JON SNODGRASS (DRAG THE RIVER), CORY BRANNAN @ JACKRABBITS
  
• FIVENINE, FRENCHIE, SIMONE @ DOOZER'S PUB

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

JaxScene Interview: Mikael

Mikael is in the band Tuffy, I would say he is the drummer but the members in Tuffy like to share instruments during their shows. Mikael sometimes plays drums for Joel Land during his comedy performances. He also dressed up as Spiderman for Halloween last year.

If the government decided to give America back to the Indians would you protest? Never I would give America back to the Native American if I could.

Explain how you kill a roach? I don't my cat kills them for me.

Have you ever considered owning a gun? I own two.

Do you have a favorite local restaurant? No too hard.

What you favorite Goonies character? Data.

Which Goonie is more like you? They are all in all of us.

How many glasses of water do you drink a day? Not enough.

Are you more likely to get a skull, lighting bolt, or star tattoo? Lightning bolt

Can you explain why you wear the shoes you do? They are simple and comfortable.

If you were to get a two dollar bill would you save it or spend it right away? Spend it on food and gas.

Interview by tom p. Spiderman photo by Crystal Floyd
To see past interviews.

Riverside Arts Market 6/20/09

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by tom p.

Things to do: Family Edition

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department - Find their new Facebook page here!
Florida Library Youth Program: June 23 @ 11am. Ronald McDonald. Kids ages 6-12.
French Storytime: June 24 @ 10:30am. All ages welcome, but geared towards kid 4-6.
Preschool at the Library: June 24 @ 11:00am. Join Ms. Jaime for music, movement, stories and activities for kids ages 3-5.
Preschool Project: June 24 @ 11:45 am. Learn and explore through art and other "making" activities with Ms. Marie. Kids ages 3-5.
Magic Tree House Book Club: June 24 @ 3:30pm. Dolphins at Day Break. For kids ages 6-12.
Mother Goose Storytime: June 26 & 27 @ 9:30am. For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Limit of 10 babies, sign-up that day.
Saturday Surprise: Playing with Food. June 27 @ 2pm. Kids ages 6-12.
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the June calendar (with detailed info here).
Main Library: Teen Department
Movie Madness! The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emporer June 23 @ 3pm
Pizza and Summer Reading: June 23 @ 6:30pm
WTF!: Photography class. June 24 @ 3pm
Tween Thing: June 25 @ 2pm. Bottlecap Magnets for kids ages 10-14.
Teen Poetry Club: June 27 @ 2pm, ages 12-18.
***For more Teen department events at the Main Library, please check out the June calendar (with detailed info here).

JACKSONVILLE SUNS HOME GAMES
Bark in the Park & Kids Run the Bases - June 28 @ 5:05pm
Summer Camp Day! - June 29 @ 12:05pm
Fifty-Cent Family Feast Night! - June 30 @ 7:05pm

NATURESCOPE: JAXPARKS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS Click the link for more Jaxpark events.
Nature Tales @ McGirts Creek Regional Park - June 22, 1pm-2pm
Animal Detective @ Tillie Fowler Regional Park - June 27, 2pm-3pm

JAX4KIDS.COM NIGHT @ ALHAMBRA THEATRE: ANNIE June 25 @ 6pm. Ask for the J4K discount with ticket reservations, or request the $30 Jax4Kids.com night ticket price.

WILD WONDERS @ TIDEVIEWS PRESERVE, ATLANTIC BEACH June 27, 11am

TALBOT CRITTERS @ LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND Pavilion one. June 27, 2pm

GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT June 27.

TWILIGHT MOVIES IN THE PARK @ DONNER PARK, ATLANTIC BEACH Bee Movie. June 27. refreshments start at 7:30pm, movie starts at 8:45pm.

NATIVE SUN KIDS PUZZLE. Complete the puzzle at the link and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free prize. Through June 30. Kids under 12 only.

DINO-ROAR EXHIBIT @ MOSH

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Saturdays 10am-4pm

FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER Saturdays @ 10am. $5 per family.

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 you have more events to add.

Things to do Monday 6/22

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Elizabeth Cramer w ' Robin Rutenberg live @ Makeout 6/19/09

Things to do Sunday 6/21

• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK
  
• GO SKATEBOARDING DAY & BANGERS FOR BUCKS - 2PM @ ROTARY CLUB PARK, 4PM @ ED AUSTIN SKATE PARK & 6PM @ KONA SKATEPARK W/ FREE BBQ, DJ TRICLOPS I AT EACH LOCATION
  
• DJ INFADER @ GUESS STORE (ST JOHNS TOWN CENTER) 12PM
  
• INFINTESMAL RECORDS BAR-B-Q & BUSSTOP MAG.COM'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY @ SHANTYTOWN PUB
  
• SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT W/ CHRIS GIBSON & MISS MARCI @ ECLIPSE
  
• SUNDAYS @ THE SINCLAIR 7PM-2AM
  
• FACTORY DJ RYAN BLACK @ CLUB TSI
  
• VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH
  
• THE BLUE POP TARTS, JONES FOR REVIVAL @ JACKRABBITS
  
• FLED NORTH FROM FEAR, TWILIGHT GUNFIGHT, ARMORED IN GRACE @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• FRAMING HALEY, RED, CAVO, JOAN RED @ FREEBIRD LIVE

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

4th Annual Wet Hot American Summer Party @ TSI - Tonight

Electric President Videos

Directed by Ben Cooper and Mark Hubbard.

Things to do Saturday 6/20

• RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET 10AM - 4PM "NATIONAL HAT DAY"
  
• 1ST ANNUAL FILIPINO PRIDE DAY @ JACKSONVILLE LANDING 10AM-MIDNIGHT
  
• VJ JAREN @ SEPHORA (TOWN CENTER) 12-5PM
  
• DJ INFADER @ METRO PARK (TOWN CENTER) 2PM
  
• BEACHES GREEN MARKET @ JARBOE PARK 2-5PM
  
• DANCING N THE STREETS IN AVONDALE 5-8PM
  
• FRANKLIN MATTHEWS OPENING @ BOGDA 8-11PM
  
• TOUGH JUNKIE & HEAVY FLOW @ ROYAL TREATMENT RECORD SHOP (BBB WAREHOUSE) THEN TOUGH JUNKIE ALBUM RELEASE PARTY @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• 4TH ANNUAL WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER PARTY @ CLUB TSI
  
• DJS CHRIS GIBSON, CHRISTIAN MENDEZ & NICK FRESH ON THE PATIO @ ECLIPSE
  
• OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• SATURDAYS @ THE SINCLAIR W/ DJ ROMEE DEE 7PM-2AM
  
• THE HEARTBEAT PARTIES W/ DJS CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ STEAMWORKS
  
• SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE @ SQUARE ONE
  
• SLAVE TO THE METAL FESTIVAL hosted by MISTRESS JULIYA @ JACKRABBITS
  
• TRAMPSKIRTS, THE WASTEDIST, TYRONE ASKINS, VIGILANTE FAT KID @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• THE LEE BOYS W/ MATT GRONDIN, YANKEE SLICKERS @ FREEBIRD LIVE
  
• VJ JAREN 8PM-2AM AND KONA FANTASY CUP @ KONA SKATEPARK - MIDNIGHT
  
• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Things to do Friday 6/19

• ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER FARMER'S MARKET 3-8PM
  
• NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE TOGA PARTY & BLOCK PARTY - 5:30PM, AND MOVIE - 8PM @ FLORIDA THEATRE
  
• AL LETSON'S STATE OF THE REUNION PREVIEW PARTY @ WJCT STUDIOS - 6:30PM
  
• ZOO YORK VIDEO PREMIERE @ KONA SKATEPARK W/ VJ JAREN 6-10PM
  
• JACKSONVILLE CRAFT & IMPORT BEER FEST @ JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL STADIUM, GENERAL ADMISSION 7PM-10PM
  
• TOUGH JUNKIE'S "GRAB WHAT YOU CAN" ALBUM DROPPAGE PARTY AND GET LOOSE W/ NICK FRESH @ TSI, PARTY STARTS AT 9PM
  
• EUGENE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• DJ TOM P. AND KARAOKE W/ HAL 9000 ON THE BACK DECK @ THE PEARL
  
• VINTAGE FRIDAYS W/ DJ ALEX PAGAN @ ECLIPSE
  
• FRIDAYS @ THE SINCLAIR 5PM-2AM
  
• MUSIC VIDEO FRIDAYS @ THE DIVE BAR W/ VJ JAREN
  
• ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ CAFE 331
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT DANCE PARTY @ OCEAN CLUB
  
• ROTATING DJS + MORE @ STEAMWORKS
  
• SLAVE TO THE METAL FESTIVAL hosted by MISTRESS JULIYA @ JACKRABBITS
  
• REPRESSED DREAMS, OSO PARA VENTA, UNLICENSED, CM & THE BURNOUTS @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• SOUTHERN FRIED FUNK, GRANDPAS COUGH MEDICINE, SUMTHIN ELSE @ FREEBIRD LIVE

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Healthy Happy Hour Tonight @ Native Sun

Tonight, from 6-8pm, Native Sun Natural Foods Market is hosting their Healthy Happy Hour at the Baymeadows location, as they do every third Thursday. Free wine, beer and hors d’ oeuvres for those 21 and up. Bold City Brewery reps will be handing out samples of their Limited-Edition “B” Coffee Stout Beer, which is made with Bold Bean Coffee. A portion of the sales from the “B” Coffee Stout Beer will go to the St. Johns Riverkeeper. What a three-fer.

Find more information on tonight's happy hour (did I mention that it's free?), along with details of the other samplings on the Native Sun blog.

Tough Junkie Album Is Magic

Get it June 19th at ClubTSI. Act now and you will get two, not one for the low price of....
http://www.toughjunkie.com/
posted by tom p.

Metro Jacksonville: The Contemporary Art Scene and Jacksonville.

MetroJacksonville just released a piece on the contemporary art scene in Jacksonville. It talks about the present contemporary art scene and their plans to explore Jacksonville's contemporary art scene in the future. Naming such artist as Lee Harvey, Ryan Rummel, Johnathan Lux, Thursto, Ronnie Land, and Tommy Armageddon.


click to read Metrojacksonville's post.

Stop Brian Cancer III @ Shantytown 6/26

Caufield, Downsided, Dead Heroes at Shantytown Pub 6/15/09

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures and posted by tom p.

Things to do Thursday 6/18

• ACOUSTIC W/ AL POINDEXTER & SUSAN @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 6-9PM
  
• CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• LADIES NIGHT THURSDAY @ ECLIPSE W/ DJS CHRISTIAN ROCK(s)& THE POPE
  
• SEX IN THE CITY LADIES NIGHT @ SQUARE ONE
  
• THE ELEVATED HIP HOP EXPERIENCE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• THURSDAYS @ THE SINCLAIR 5PM-2AM
  
• PLINKO GAMESHOW RETRO SUPER PARTY W/ SUNBEARS DJS FRYZA & PACK
  
• GRUESOME TWOSOME CARA & JOEY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• MIDNIGHT MASS BIKE RIDE-MEET AT PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE CUMMER @ 12:30AM

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


Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Three Layers Coffee House Before

I really just have a before shot. I've had this picture on my desktop for a while waiting for a good time to post it. What was I thinking, one day I would climb back into the rafters of Three Layers and take an after shot. I took this picture when I was helping put electricity into the building. If you haven't had a chance to see the finished product you should go by Three Layers and have a look.



posted by tom p.

Tuffy and Joel Land @ Shantytown - 6/10/09

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

The Sinclair 6/13/09

What is a JaxScene contributors favorite thing to do?...........Go to a club or see a band they never seen before. Hold up that isn't funny, just true. This Saturday me and Jenny K got a chance to finally go have a few drinks at The Sinclair. The Sinclair is a new club downtown located at 521 W. Forsyth St. or where the old Voodoo Lounge use to be, and owned by Dang frontman Brennan Hamill. It's good to see them finally open up. I've heard rumors of it opening for the past six months. By my experience the mood of The Sinclair is fancy with no dress code. Fancy cause the way the club is decorated, makes me feel like I should be smoking out of a Sherlock Holmes style pipe. They have three large painting on the walls painted by Jacksonville artist Ryan Strasser and I believe they are all of famous authors. They have dj's but the music is low so you can hear it but still be able to talk comfortably. The upstairs from The Voodoo is still there but will more then likely be open just for the performing bands.



Click the photo for the full set. Pictures and posted by tom p.

Are 'Friends' Electric? @ Square One 6-10-09

click the pic to see more

Tough Junkie's "Grab What You Can" Album Release Party @ TSI 6/19

From the Facebook event page:
Tough Junkie's "Grab What You Can" Album Droppage Party @ Club TSI June 19th, this Friday! You've probably already heard about it a few times now and hopefully you're already planning on going. For those of you who might be sitting on the fence, we got some announcements that should fix that problem:

There will be a community photo, marking the first of many, of the entire crowd taken in front of TSI before the performances. For those of you who've been supporting the scene for so many years make sure you're in the photo.

There will be food, not just snacks but actual food. The food is free and there will be plenty so we got you covered Friday night (vegetarians are covered too but sorry vegans you're on your own).

There will be a dance competition (any kind of dancing) with over $100 in prizes for 3 lucky winners (each winner will get a copy of the new album too!)

There will be a special guest appearance by one of the founders of Hip Hop, not just talking about the local scene but someone who was part of the movement that paved the way for all artists today.

As you can see this is going to be a big night and without giving too much away we wanted to let you know we got your Friday night taken care of. It costs $10 at the door, you get fed and you get to see Tough Junkie throw together the biggest show he's attempted.

If you're already coming spread the word to your friends, the more people we get to the show the more shows we'll have like this in the future. It's time to take this up to the next level folks, be there.

Tough Junkie
James Lester
NickFRESH

Al Letson's State of the Re:Union Party 6/19

State of the Re:Union Premiere Party at WJCT Studios, Friday, June 19 at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased by calling (904) 358-6326 or by visiting www.wjct.org.

From the Facebook event page:
WJCT proudly presents the State of the Re:Union Hometown Premiere event on June 19, 2009 at WJCT Studios in Jacksonville, Florida. This special, multimedia version of the new public radio show, State of the Re:Union, will be hosted by its creator – Jacksonville artist, Al Letson – and winner of the Public Radio Talent Quest. Letson will present the recent episode about Jacksonville and will discuss the show live with community members featured in the recent episode – “Jacksonville: Bold New City of the South?”

Music and stylish presentation will heighten the drama and embrace the full impact of each story being told about Jacksonville, as viewers will be guided through the program by the soulful eloquence of Letson's narrative, his interjections of spoken word and unobtrusive interview style. Individuals from the various organizations featured in "Jacksonville: Bold New City of the South?" will be present, providing even more depth and insight into the Jacksonville episode.

Things to do Wednesday 6/17

• ACOUSTIC W/ AL POINDEXTER @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 12-2PM
  
• OPEN MIC NIGHT AT FIVE POINTS COFFEE AND SPICE COMPANY
  
• GUILTY PLEASURES W/ DJ TRZZZL @ 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
  
• WEDNESDAYS @ THE SINCLAIR 5PM-2AM
  
• MUSIC MATTERS WEDNESDAY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• IMPERIAL WEDNESDAYS W/ DJ MARCI @ CAFE 331
  
• CARLEY TANCHON, RICK SEIBOLD MICAH ZENDA @ JACKRABBITS
  
• OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DOOZER'S PUB

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Pearl Thursday 6/11/09

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by tom p.

Blueberry picking at Kents Blueberries 6/13/09

Last year, Entertaining U put out a article about picking your own blueberries. By the time me and my family got around to going all the farms were all picked out. If you were to ask my daughter she would say she remembers that as the saddest day of her life, she is only six. Well this year her mom, who also contributes for jaxscene (Jenny K.), decided that she would make sure our daughter didn't miss out this time. So last saturday we went to a u-pick blueberry farm. There are a few extra pictures of a place down the road where you can get honey. The honey was a little pricey but the blueberries were only $3 a pound. There was also a little kid selling lemonade for a quarter.



Click the photo for the full set. Posted and pictures by tom p.

more info.
Entertaining U: Blueberry Season
PickYourOwn.org Guide to pick your own farms in North Florida

Things to do Tuesday 6/16

• DONNA THE MISTRESS OF TRIVIA @ 8 PM & RANDOM CONTROL W/ DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE) GRILLIN HOT DOGS AT 11PM @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• CRAFT NIGHT @ ANOMALY - MAKE ROSETTE EARRINGS & WALK TO THE CUMMER MUSEUM
  
• KARAOKE TUESDAY W/ UGLY ED @ CLUB TSI
  
• TIGHTEN UP W/ 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ STEAMWORKS
  
• HOT SEATS and guests @ JACKRABBITS

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Manatella, Shattered Symphony @ TSI 6/26

Jaxscene: This Week 5 years ago

I sometimes wonder if there are people that just find JaxScene for the first time and end up wasting a whole day going through all the older pictures.... probably not. Anyways with that in mind I thought "This week 5 years ago" might be be cool idea. This is the first installment I'll see how it goes.

This week five years ago there was a Art show in Springfield at the building I still currently reside in. Well that is at least till the end of the month. Our building like many of my landlords building(Craig Van horn) is being foreclosed on and is up for auction on the June 24th. Five years ago there was no Pearl or Shanty Town and I'm sure about midnight people started leaving the party to go to The Art Bar. At this time there were six artist and four people in bands in the building. We would all just open our doors, invite a couple bands, friends, and a DJ and leave our current work out for people to see. We really didn't have neighbors so we didn't worry so much about noise.



Shaun Thurston doing tricks in a wheelchair that was found left in our parking lot. you can see Shaun's walls in the back ground. He had his whole place painted in that Shaun Thurton style, he even painted the floors.
Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by tom p.

Pearl 6/13/09 Saturday

Saturday was Fabian's last night Bartending at The Pearl. He's decided to leave our beautiful city and head for colder climate in Denver. After many years working not just at The Pearl but transitioning over from The Art Bar he will be missed.



Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by Amir. Posted by tom p.

Pearl Thrusday 6/11/09

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by Amir.

Chuck Ragan at Jack Rabbits 6/11/09 Video

Chuck Ragan at Jack Rabbits 6/11/09


video by tom p.

Jack Rabbits 06/11/2009

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by Amir.

Things to do: Family Edition

First! My pal and follow momma, Bebe Brent Alexander, is having a little contest on her blog, mom-b. The contest ends today, so get over there quick! Also check out mom-b's etsy page for some of the coolest and cutest handmade goodies for our wee ones. They make goodies for moms too.

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department - Find their new Facebook page here!
Florida Library Youth Program: June 16 @ 11am. Curious Moon puppet show. Kids ages 6-12.
Preschool at the Library: June 17 @ 11:00am. Join Ms. Jaime for music, movement, stories and activities for kids ages 3-5.
Preschool Project: June 17 @ 11:45 am. Learn and explore through art and other "making" activities with Ms. Marie. Kids ages 3-5.
Storybook Theatre: June 17 @ 3:30pm. For kids ages 5-12.
Tween Thing: June 18 @ 2pm. Murder Mystery for kids ages 10-14.
Mother Goose Storytime: June 19 & 20 @ 9:30am. For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Limit of 10 babies, sign-up that day.
Saturday Surprise: Moroccan Tea Party with Ms. Marie. June 20 @ 2pm. Kids ages 6-12.
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the June calendar (with detailed info here).
Main Library: Teen Department
Movie Madness! School of Rock June 16 @ 3pm
WTF!: Make a comic wallet. June 17 @ 3pm
Saturday Morning Cartoons: June 20 @ 10pm, ages 12-18.
3rd Annual Battle of the Bands: June 20 @ 12:30pm
***For more Teen department events at the Main Library, please check out the June calendar (with detailed info here).

JACKSONVILLE SUNS HOME GAMES
Halloween in June & Friday Family Fireworks - June 19 @ 7:05pm
Southern Rock Night! - June 20 @ 7:05pm
Kids Playable Glove Giveaway & Kids Run the Bases - June 21 @ 3:05pm

MOONLIGHT MOVIES AT THE SEAWALK PAVILION IN JAX BEACH June 19. Children's activities 6-8pm. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade at 9pm.

ARTS ON THE GO! @ METRO PARK KIDS KAMPUS June 19 6-8pm

SNAKE SAVVY @ TILLIE FOWLER REGIONAL PARK June 20, 2-3pm

ZOOM @ JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS June 20, 10am-3pm.
Free admission for dads at the Jacksonville Zoo on Father's Day, June 21, with this coupon.

NATIVE SUN KIDS PUZZLE. Complete the puzzle at the link and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free prize. Through June 30. Kids under 12 only.

DINO-ROAR EXHIBIT @ MOSH Now open.
Also! Register now for DOZING WITH THE DINOS PUBLIC CAMP-IN, which will take place July 18. "Spend a night at the museum this summer and sleep under the dinos. Campers will enjoy an Extreme Science show, taste Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, rock out to a Dino-Rock Cosmic Concert, and more. But beware- dinos snore!"

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Saturdays 10am-4pm

FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER Saturdays @ 10am. $5 per family.

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 you have more events to add.

Things to do Monday 6/15

• METAL MONDAYS/ W METHA-DONNIE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MONDAY DEAREST INDIE ROCK @ THE ECLIPSE
  
• MAD MOD MONDAYS W/ SEAN SHERBERT AND HANDSOME VANZANT @ STEAMWORKS
  
• PRO-PAIN, SWORN ENEMY, MANIC RITUAL, DISSONANT @ JACKRABBITS
  
• DEAD HEROES, LIBERATION, CAULFIELD, DOWNSIDED @ DOOZER'S PUB

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Things to do Sunday 6/14

• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK
  
• DJ INFADER @ GUESS STORE (ST JOHNS TOWN CENTER) 12PM
  
• WOMEN'S RIDE - 'POOL PARTY BIKE RIDE' MEET AT STARLITE CAFE IN 5 POINTS @ 1PM FOR MEET & GREET, 2PM FOR THE RIDE
  
• COOK OUT @ 6PM W/ DJ BOATSHOES AT SHANTYTOWN PUB
• OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT W/ CHRIS GIBSON & MISS MARCI @ ECLIPSE
  
• FACTORY DJ RYAN BLACK @ CLUB TSI
  
• VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH
  
• RYAN CABRERRA, BRENT GRUNDIN @ JACKRABBITS

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Things to do Saturday 6/13

• RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET 10AM - 4PM TODAY: MAGIC AT THE MARKET & PERFORMANCES BY TAMMERLIN, NORA POPE & RON AND MARY
  
• DJ INFADER @ METRO PARK (TOWN CENTER) 2PM
  
• BEACHES GREEN MARKET @ JARBOE PARK 2-5PM
  
• RUN FOR THE PIES @ THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING 7:30PM
• TOURIST TRAP, STARING DAGGERS, FATAL, RIPPER @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• INTERMISSION W/DJS DAN & B AND THE BIG BUCKS DJS ON THE PATIO @ CLUB TSI
  
• SARAH COLADO'S BIRTHDAY W/ BROMAN & DJ CHRIS GIBSON @ ECLIPSE
  
• OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
• THE HEARTBEAT PARTIES W/ DJS CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ STEAMWORKS
  
• SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE @ SQUARE ONE
  
• LONG GONE DADDYS, HUGE IN HUNGARY, THE PINZ @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• FIGHTING KANGAROOS, GOOT, FLORAL TERRACE, THE IN CROWD, CONSTELLATIONS, HOLLWEIRD, FGGT$ @ JACKRABBITS
  
• SUMMER KICK-OFF SHOW W/ HELLO DANGER, WE STILL DREAM, KATIE GRACE HELOW, WORDS IN RED @ FREEBIRD LIVE
  
• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Saturday at Freebird Live

I Am God, Christina Wagner, and Chuck Ragan at Jack Rabbits 6/11/09

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by tom p.

Jenny Lewis @ Freebird Live June 30

Jenny Lewis, Heartless Bastards, June 30 at Freebird Live in Jax Beach. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 the day of the show. More info here.

Things to do Friday 6/12

• ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER FARMER'S MARKET 3-8PM
  
• ZINE DISTRO @ 5 POINTS COFFEE & SPICE CO. - 5PM TILL LATE
  
• CONFEDERATE PARK DOG PARK RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY 5:30PM
  
• STEVE FORSTER @ THE CORSE GALLERY 6-8PM
  
• DJ BIGGIE TEA @ BURRITO GALLERY
  
• SHAWN LIGHTFOOT & REBECCA ZAPEN @ THE GRAPE (ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER) 7-10PM
  
• 2009 FOLIO WEEKLY BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL @ MOROCCO SHRINE AUDITORIUM 7-10PM
  
• J-BIZ @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• DJ TOM P. AND KARAOKE W/ HAL 9000 ON THE BACK DECK @ THE PEARL
  
• VINTAGE FRIDAYS W/ DJ ALEX PAGAN @ ECLIPSE
  
• THE NITE LITE, FULL STOP & GET LOOSE W/ NICK FRESH @ TSI
  
• ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ CAFE 331
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT DANCE PARTY @ OCEAN CLUB
  
• ROTATING DJS + MORE @ STEAMWORKS
  
• THE MIRACLE DOLLS, CHAPEL OF THIEVES, CAR ON FIRE @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• MISHKA, GREENHOUSE LOUNGE, ZAKI IBRAHIM @ JACKRABBITS
  
• NAME:BRAN, SOCIETY THE RED, THE EMBRACED, DANCELL, OUR KIDS ARE YETIS @ FREEBIRD LIVE

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

DJ Trzzzl _ Wednesdays at Eclipse

Things to do Thursday 6/11

• ACOUSTIC W/ AL POINDEXTER & SUSAN @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 6-9PM
  
• 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT SCREENINGS @ FLORIDA THEATRE 7PM
• SUMMER FILM SERIES AT CAFE NOLA @ MOCA - PUNKS NOT DEAD 8PM
  
• CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• LADIES NIGHT THURSDAY @ ECLIPSE W/ DJS CHRISTIAN ROCK(s)& THE POPE
  
• SEX IN THE CITY LADIES NIGHT @ SQUARE ONE
  
• THE ELEVATED HIP HOP EXPERIENCE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• PLINKO GAMESHOW RETRO SUPER PARTY W/ SUNBEARS DJS FRYZA & PACK
  
• GRUESOME TWOSOME CARA & JOEY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• LET ME RUN, WE'RE ALL BROKEN, ONSLAUGHT DYNAMO, STATUS FAUX @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• CHUCK RAGAN, CHRISTINA WAGNER, I AM GOD @ JACKRABBITS
  
• MIDNIGHT MASS BIKE RIDE-MEET AT PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE CUMMER @ 12:30AM

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

The Main Library - June 6, 2009

Saturday Surprise in the Children's Department - Paper Airplanes with Mr. Josh


Art of Personal Imagery Exhibit - Corey Moortgat


Click the pictures above for the complete set. Photos by Jenny.

Chicken & Whiskey, Scum of the Earth, and Tough Junkie @ Shanty Town 6/6/09

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by tom p.

Things to do Wednesday 6/10

• ACOUSTIC W/ AL POINDEXTER @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 12-2PM
  
• 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT SCREENINGS @ FLORIDA THEATRE 7PM
  
• OPEN MIC NIGHT AT FIVE POINTS COFFEE AND SPICE COMPANY
  
• SHAWN LIGHTFOOT @ THE CASBAH
  
• TUFFY, GRITS PICNIC & HIP HOP W/ DJ TRICLOPS I @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• GUILTY PLEASURES W/ DJ TRZZZL @ ECLIPSE
  
• KARAOKE WITH HAL 9000 @ THE PEARL
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC @ SQUARE ONE W/ DJS WES REED & MATT CAULDER
  
• MUSIC MATTERS WEDNESDAY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• IMPERIAL WEDNESDAYS W/ DJ MARCI @ CAFE 331
  
• OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DOOZER'S PUB
  
• AS DARKNESS SHINES, NO JUSTYCE, 29 STABS, AUTUMN TRACE, ERIS @ JACKRABBITS

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

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Upcoming Tourist Trap & Civilization Shows

TOURIST TRAP:
June 11th @ Nobby's (St Augustine) w/ Soulman and Breeze
June 13th @ Shanty Town (Jacksonville) w/ Staring Daggers, Ripper and Fatal
July 3rd @ Castlemania (Tallahassee) w/ Wet Nurse, Civilization and Lord Mantis.
July 10th @ The Atlantic (Gainesville) w/ Mehkago NT.

CIVILIZATION:
(new record almost out, and ready for pre-order here)
Jul 3 @ Engine room w/ WETNURSE, Lord Mantis(Tallahassee)
Jul 11@ Shantytown Pub w/ Flying Snakes, Vomikaust
Jul 28 @ Atlantic w/Bloody Panda, Dark Castle (Gainesville)

First Fridays Five Points June'09

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by tom p.

Art Walk June '09

Click the photo for the full set. Pictures by tom p.

Urban Visualization - sketchup

David here, I've been checking out some of the other featured Urban Facelift Project renders from Content Design Group that I first saw at Urban Jacksonville blog.

This concept really struck me; a chance at seeing some of the same abandoned projects and buildings we overlook turned into something beautiful and productive. I would like to think that this visualization, despite the city's bulldozing of these historic buildings (http://www.urbanjacksonville.info/2009/05/18/118-main-street-shoulda-woulda-coulda/), can generate future appeal into revamping downtown.

So I decided to try a whack at it. I went on the Google machine and looked for photos of other old Jacksonville buildings and saved them to start on what would become a very fun project. To sketch easily, but time consuming, I used Google Sketchup.


Photo used as template from http://www.metrojacksonville.com/



I would like to see more of these, if you want, make some makeovers yourself and mail me at gamophyte@hotmail.com. I'll feature them in a future post. Google Sketchup tutorials here.