Happy New Year
Hey, everybody! We hope your holidays were a safe and happy one. With the cold weather I was reviewing some of the videos and pictures throughout last year and remembered a video by a local artist that I wanted to recommend to all of our subscribers. His name is Michael Walter and he produces, films, directs and edits videos for local people here in Jacksonville, Florida. One of his films is especially related to our Arlington residents. He created a short film of the Butterfly Festival that is held every year at Tree Hill Nature Center. It is a great little film that really puts you into the scene, the warmth of the day, the kids playing and learning about butterflies, and all of the artists. It makes you feel warm and toasty just looking at it. Michael did an excellent job on this and he is available for other projects. He and his group has won several film festival awards. If you would like to have a professionally made video done of your event, festival or other projects then contact Michael directly: michael.c.walter@gmail.com
Butterfly Festival from Michael Walter on Vimeo.
Another local small business is sponsoring a contest that is open to all U.S. residence over 18 years of age for creating new Contemporary Limericks. Jolene’s Books and More is a small online business that sells electronic books and handcrafted goods right here in Jacksonville, Florida. They have created a blog for the contest: http://all-about-limericks.jolenesbooksandmore.com They are giving out a monthly prize of $50 each month beginning in March 2012 to the best and funniest contemporary limerick. It can be about your friend, your neighborhood, your favorite author, your favorite character, your family member, or even your city. They are charging a $5 fee for each person and you can submit from 1 to 5 limericks for consideration per month. For a complete list of rules and the online application go to the website!
Events for October
Hey folks! I love the fall season. There are lots of things to do, see and experience during the month of October. One website I find that helps me find those events is the www.experiencejax.com/ There search engine is divided by sides of town, day of the month or a series of days and will also allow you to list only the FREE events. It is a great website. I use it regularly. Here is a sample of some of the events for October in the Jacksonville, Florida Arlington Area and of course are FREE:
Title: Intercollegiate Choral Festival
Date: October 2, 2009
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Terry Concert Hall at Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North Jacksonville, FL 32211
Cost: Free
Description: The Fourteenth Annual Intercollegiate Choral Festival will be held in Terry Concert Hall. Come hear the choirs of Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida kick off the collegiate choral season in Jacksonville. Not to be missed.
Website arts.ju.edu
Title: Clive King
Date: October 8, 2009
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Arlington: Alexander Brest Gallery at Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North Jacksonville, FL 32211
Cost: Free
Description: October 8 – November. 4 Alexander Brest Gallery Artist’s Reception – October 8 from 5-7 pm
Florida Artist, Clive King, creates large scale drawings that are semi-autobiographical and reflect a metaphysical journey. The chaotic images and the odd juxtapositions are the means to a powerful statement, not only on his personal emotions, but also on the human condition in general.
Website: arts.ju.edu
Title: First Coast Wind Ensemble “Sousa Comes to Town”
Date: October 22, 2009
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Jacksonville University, Terry Hall
2800 Univeristy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211
Cost: Free
Description: Dr. Dale Blackwell and Artie Clifton Conductors
INFO: (904)744-9090
Website: www.fcwe.org
If you or your organization is having a festival or event free or otherwise in the Jacksonville, Florida Arlington Area send us an email and we will post it! jolene.macfadden@jacksonvillesarlington.info
Cheers
Jolenemacinjax
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Arlington Area Services
We have finally begun to add more information about the Jacksonville Arlington Area. To begin we have updated the Government Services Page with a listing of Post Offices, Fire Stations and the local Police substation located in the Arlington Area. Just Click here or click on the “Government Page” at the top the page.
We have also added to the Utilities page with a listing of the local television and radio stations. If you wish to download these files you can. They are in a JPG format and can be printed out if you wish.
JACKSONVILLE TELEVISION STATIONS
We have listed only those radio and TV stations located within the greater Jacksonville Area. We do have access to more stations but their main offices are located in other cities. If we have missed any of these that you know about please post a comment or email us at: jolene.macfadden@jacksonvillesarlington.info
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