Episode 12: Jazz Fest After Dark

-Recorded on location at Burro Bar downtown-

Episode Index

0:00 Introduction

1:00 Interview
Jason Lewis of Tropic of Cancer talks Jazz Fest After Dark. This year's venues include Burro Bar, 1904 Music Hall, The Volstead, Dive Bar, and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.
And don't miss Tropic of Cancer at the Jacksonville Landing on Sunday, May 25, 6PM!

19:44 River City Eco Fest

River City Eco Foundation manifests every spring as a festival--but that's just the tip of this nonprofit's iceberg of efforts.

23:51 Clara's At the Cathedral
Clara White's Culinary Arts Program offers a gourmet buffet to the public, every Friday for $10 11AM-1PM

27:47 Picks & Events
Thurs May 15-Sat May 17 World Arts Film Festival at the Main Library 10AM-10PM $8-75Fri May 16-Sat May 17 Summer in Sanctuary with Al Letson at the Pangea Live FREE (reserve tickets online)
Fri May 16 The Gipsy Kings at the Florida Theatre 8PM $39-79
Craft & Import Craft Beer Festival at the Veterans Memorial Arena 5PM-9PM $35-100

Saturday, May 17 CoRK Rummage Sale at the CoRK Arts District 8AM-4PM
Sat May 17-Sun May 18 Historic Springfield Home and Bike Tour 1PM-5PM $12-25
Food Truck Championship at the Jacksonville Landing 4PM-9PM
Sunday, May 18 Rock on the River 5 with Fitz and the Tantrums, Kongos, Sleeper Agent, Wild Cub, Orwells, Parkridge and On the Heels of Titans at the Jacksonville Landing 1PM FREE
Thurs May 22-Sun May 25 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Downtown

38:24 Farewell

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One Spark Day 4

Saturday at One Spark! Our second recording from the festival.

Episode Index

0:00 Introduction

3:38 Interview
Erin Thursby, creator of Gastrofest 2015 (They're kind of a big deal.)

5:34 Interview
Joe Sampson, Executive Director of One Spark

13:11 Interview
Carl Rosen and Jacob Harn, creators of Perversion Magazine

16:36 Interview
Sally Ann, creator of Sally Ann's Sewing Lounge

One Spark Day 3

Friday at One Spark! Our first recording from the festival.

Episode Index

0:00 Introduction
In which we briefly discuss creators Pratt Guys and Snyder Memorial Renovation.

2:50 Interview
Shawn Lightfoot, who collaborates with Kudos the Kid and Professor Whiskey's Traveling Bizarre Bazaar

14:56 Interview
Jared Bowser, drummer of Jacksonville-based SUNBEARS!, performers at One Spark After Dark

Episode 11: Community Couriers

-Recorded on location at Bold Bean Coffee in Riverside-

Episode Index

0:00 Introduction

0:47 Updates
The Mowgli's, Misterwives and Buried Beds at Jack Rabbits

Earth Without Art is Just "Eh" Art Walk
Unity Plaza Groundbreaking

5:34 Interview
Benjamin and Kelly Wilson of Community Couriers Jax (One Spark creators #20341), a bicycle-driven delivery service for Jacksonville's urban core. Look for them near Adams & Laura Streets at One Spark!

21:10 One Spark Projects

Burlock and Barrel Whiskey Distillery
Aqua Jax (A local aquarium intiative)
Memorial Park Association

32:47 Picks & Events
Riverside Night Trolley runs Friday and Saturday (April 4-5) from 6PM-2AM
Saturday, April 5 Community First Saturday Street Party at Hogan Street & the Riverwalk 11AM-4PM
Little Books at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters 8PM FREE

Sunday, April 6 Swamp Radio Spring Show "How's Ya Mama and Them?" at the Times Union Center 3PM $35+

40:22 Farewell

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Episode 10: Grant Nielsen of The Elbow

-Recorded on location at Mr. Mince Productions on the Elbow, downtown Jax-

Episode Index

0:00 Introduction

0:19 Updates

World Arts Film Festival Benefit and Launch at The Volstead
Chip Southworth's arrest and subsequent public response and support
Craft brewery legislation: FLHB 1329 revisions

13:39 Interview
Grant Nielsen of The Elbow for downtown Jacksonville cultivation: Dining, entertainment, shopping, nightlife, live music...and obviously, tattoos. 
Their current projects include Amplified, a local music compilation; the Connector, an effort to connect the beaches and downtown nightlife with public transportation; and Jazz Fest After Dark.

32:42 TEDxJacksonville

Technology, Entertainment, Design, and absolutely everything else! After its inaugural conference in October 2013, Jacksonville continues to develop a local TED chapter for ideas worth spreading.

45:58 Spark Grant Program
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville provides seed money for art and other revitalization in the Spark district downtown.

52:33 Picks & Events

Friday, March 28 Rethreaded's Freedom Partner Documentaries: Calcutta: Hilton & Turning Points at Atlantic Theatres 7PM $8.25

Arcade Jax: Stage 5 Old school arcades and classic gaming at Dive Bar 8PM

Loretta Lynn at The Florida Theatre 8PM $41-$71

Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Parker Urban Band and Copious Jones at Underbelly 8PM

Saturday, March 29 Color Me Rad 5K at Metropolitan Park 9AM $50
The Mowgli's, Misterwives and Buried Beds at Jack Rabbits 8PM $15
Grammar Tree, Orange Air, Kudos the Kid and M!F at Burro Bar 9PM
Wednesday, April 2 Earth Without Art is Just "Eh" Art Walk 5PM

1:01:50 Farewell

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Episode 9: Gastrofest 2015

Episode Index

0:00 Introduction

0:33 Updates

Natural Life Festival
Craft brewery legislation

Intuition River Run Kegs and Eggs After Party

6:43 Interview
Erin Thursby, Executive Director and Kamron Perry, Director of Media & Organization
of Gatrofest 2015

27:48 Swamp Radio

A love letter to Florida that manifests as a variety show, WJCT radio show and podcast. 
Their live spring show HOW’S YA MAMA AND THEM? will be April 6 at the Times Union Center, 3PM

32:25 Keith Haring's Ghost
Vandalism or public art? On the recent arrest of Kevin "Chip" Southworth's arrest for emulating the late Keith Haring's artwork in Jacksonville's urban core.

43:56 Picks & Events

Thursday, March 20 One Spark 2014 and Beyond at The Florida Theatre 5PM
Saturday, March 22 St. Johns River Cleanup & Celebration 8AM
Ladysmith Black Mambaza at the Florida Theatre 8PM
World Arts Film Festival Benefit and Launch at The Volstead 7PM $10
Sunday, March 23 Heels and Hearts Charity Fashion Shoe Gala 6:30PM

49:58 Farewell

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Episode 8: Leggo My Growler

Episode Index

0:00 Introduction

0:33 Updates
Podcastinators Episode 2 is now available!
Food truck city council meeting
Four Families album release show
Shameless Bold Bean plug

14:06 Interview
Our Trolley Scavenger Hunt winners Connie De La O and Curt Peacock

30:00 Heritage
Jacksonville's prohibition-era outlaw: The Whiskey King of Duval County

36:29 Growler Rules
Florida lawmakers are curiously trying to restrict one of our biggest booming industries.

52:44 Picks & Events

Starting Friday, March 14 Angels in America at Players by the Sea 8PM $23
Saturday, March 15 37th Gate River Run Downtown and San Marco 8AM
River Run Kegs and Eggs After Party at Intuition 10AM-11PM

Riverside Arts Market 10AM-4PM

Sunday March 16 Community First Natural Life Festival at Met Park 11AM
Bill Maher at the Florida Theatre 7:30PM $45-95
Monday, March 17 St. Patrick's Day Street Party in Five Points

Thursday, March 20 One Spark 2014 & Beyond at the Florida Theatre 5PM

1:04:40 Farewell

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