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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