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Rakov Studio Gallery opens in St. Augustine

Nikki and Eric Rakov at their new studio gallery
Award-winning local artists Nikki and Eric Rakov have announced the opening of Rakov Studio Gallery, 137 King Street, Suite 101, in the San Sebastian Art District. Rounding out a trio of fine art …

Murder mystery dinner theatre staged

Catalyst Theatre is partnering with The Venue – Hastings to bring area residents something completely different: The Gilded Cage Supper Club, a full murder mystery dinner theatre experience. …

JaxFuse Film Day changed to Oct. 18

The date for the JaxFuse Film Day has been changed to Sunday, Oct. 18. JaxFuse is a celebration of the creative economy held at the link in Nocatee; it will be conducted on three days over two …

Fashion Day brings back JaxFuse in style

A model shows off one of the creations from North Florida designers at last year’s JaxFuse festival.

Local fashion models will take to the runways Saturday, Oct. 10, during the JaxFuse festival to show off the collections of established and emerging North Florida designers, accompanied by music and …

Film Day to conclude JaxFuse festival

A film is screened at a past JaxFuse festival.

The curtain goes up Sunday, Oct. 18, on JaxFuse, with Film Day. JaxFuse is a celebration of the creative economy held at the link in Nocatee; it will be conducted on three days over three …

Eddie 9V performing at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Eddie 9V grew up playing the guitar.

Singer and songwriter Eddie 9V will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall with special guest Katie Skene on Oct. 10. Eddie 9V has released his new single, “Rock Your Baby,” a reimagined …

Butterfield gallery hosts October invitational
This month marks the Butterfield Garage Art Gallery’s annual October Invitational. During the month, member artists have the opportunity to invite guest artists to show their work in the gallery. …
Atlantic Beach calls for artists
The City of Atlantic Beach is inviting artists and artist teams to submit proposals for a permanent patriotic public art installation at the newly constructed Marsh Oaks Community Center, located at …
Laura Jo Brunson
Mystery writers to learn how to get noticed
Mystery writers know how to hook a reader. But can they hook an editor? The same skills writers use to capture readers — finding the hook, telling a compelling story and knowing their audience …
A movie poster for ‘River of Grass’
‘River of Grass’ to be screened in St. Augustine
Flagler College and the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) have announced a special screening of the documentary “River of Grass” (2025), directed by New York-based artist and filmmaker Sasha …
Iron Gall print after Roberds
Florida School of the Arts turns 50
From the very beginning, it has always been a school within a school serving the entire state from the First Coast out to the Panhandle and down to the Keys. Everyone loves a good story. Florida …
Composers gather for ‘Flying Ace’
A group of composers of a new score for the only surviving feature-length film from Norman Studios joined the Jacksonville Symphony Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a reading. The symphony will debut the …
The cover of ‘Up the Creek’
Ponte Vedra Beach author’s eco-mystery released
Ponte Vedra Beach author Shelley Marsh will celebrate the release of her fourth novel, “Up the Creek,” with a free public launch event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Beaches Museum in …
St. Augustine-based author Jackie McMahon recently published her debut historical mystery.
Local author publishes debut historical mystery
St. Augustine-based author Jackie McMahon recently published her debut historical mystery, “The Cloak and Dagger Club.” The book is based on a real mystery writer group called the Detection Club …
Author to address ‘the Muddle in the Middle’
Even after a strong beginning, writing a novel can be challenging. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the long middle section where the plot meanders and characters drift off on their own. …
Southlight Gallery offers fine art downtown
Southlight Gallery was established in 2009 by four artists determined to bring a sustained fine art presence to Jacksonville’s urban core as part of an overall vision for the revitalization of the …
Discussion to examine impact of A.I. on creativity
On Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens will host a timely and engaging panel discussion centered on how artificial intelligence (A.I.) is transforming …
Opportunities to enjoy the arts abound
Here’s a look at some local art galleries, events and concerts. FIRST COAST CULTURAL CENTER 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-280-0614, …
Artist Paulo Jimenez with his painting, “The Keeper”
The art of Paulo Jimenez and the role of myth
What if the stories we call myths are not meant to give us answers, but to lead us toward questions we might otherwise never ask? Contemporary artist Paulo Jimenez explores that space between …
“Aviles Street” by Obadiah Hunter
La Casa Studios represents artist Obadiah Hunter
La Casa Studios has announced that it is now the exclusive gallery representing artist Obadiah “Obie” Hunter in North and Central Florida. The partnership will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 2, …
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band
Four Freshmen, Gunhild Carling to headline Amelia Island Jazz Festival
The 2026 Amelia Island Jazz Festival (AIJF) is coming up soon and the lineup is getting attention. “It’s going to be a very exciting eight days of world class jazz here on Amelia Island, …
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