The Jacksonville Humane Society’s 10th annual Fur Ball Gala sponsored by David Pepper and Amelia Duddington was one of the most anticipated social events of the year. This year’s black tie affair themed “A Night at the Acropolis” was sold out and featured fine dinning, silent auctions, creative costumes, entertainment and awards. To learm more about the Humane Society visit their website: Jaxhumane.org
Publix Super Markets Charities JSYO Series season finale CSX Major/Minor concert featured ensembles of young musicians from beginning to advanced playing alongside the JSYO Philharmonic. The concert also featured winners of JSYO’s Young Artist Competition, clarinetist Kensley Behel, Daniel Bueno on marimba and violinist Anna Lester performing solos with the JSO conducted by Scott Gregg. Visit this gallery to see photos of the Friday, May 15, 2009 event. For more information about the JSYO, call 904-354-9251 or visit their website: Jaxsymphony.org/JSYO
5/17/2009
Album ID: 755367
Photos by Allen Chester
Terry Parker Baptist Church rose gardens
11 photos
for sale
Lee Overstreet voluntarily spends at least 15 hours a week tending the rose bushes at Terry Parker Baptist Church on Merrill Road. They are planted in memory or honor of church members and their loved ones. His wife, Luci, is shown in some of the pictures.
4/27/2009
Album ID: 740386
Photos by Sandy Strickland
Lone Star Elementary multicultural fest
7 photos
for sale
Students at Lone Star Elementary School in Arlington recently celebrated their annual multicultural festival with a parade, exhibits, costumes, food and other activities.
4/27/2009
Album ID: 740482
Photos by Sandy Strickland
Terry Parker vs. Mandarin Baseball
66 photos
for sale
4/16/2009
Album ID: 733559
Photos by James Bowen
Ben Vereen and the JSO
2 albums
Ben Vereen performed last night Friday the 13th 2009 with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in a tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. The concert was part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Pop Series sponsored by Brooks and will be repeated Saturday the 14th at 8:00 pm. Visit this gallery to see fans and Ben on stage. Yes Ben I got the shot, thanks.
3/14/2009
Album ID: 711449
Photos by Allen Chester
MS Day Of Service
3 albums
MS Day Of Service took place on March 6th at three locations in Jacksonville. Volunteers from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of North Florida were matched up with people in the area living with MS to visit and help with home maintenance projects. This inaugural event was part of MS Awareness Week.
3/7/2009
Album ID: 706915
Photos by Becky White
JU vs Stetson Basketball
14 photos
for sale
Jacksonville University played Stetson University Monday night at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in the Dolphin's last home game of the season.
2/23/2009
Album ID: 697988
Photos by Will Dickey
16th Annual Great Guitar Gathering
5 albums
The 16th annual Great Guitar Gathering was held Feb. 20th 2009 with the Douglas Anderson Guitar Orchestra, acclaimed classical guitarist Stephen Robinson and featuring the “Wonder From Down Under” Tommy Emmanuel at The Florida Theater.
2/22/2009
Album ID: 697034
Photos by Allen Chester
Train Show
3 albums
The annual Train Show in the Prime Osborn Center featured memorabilia, models, kits, working layouts, books and artwork. Internationally acclaimed artist Robert West unveiled for the first time his latest painting showing President Obama and his wife waving from the back of his railcar.
2/22/2009
Album ID: 697079
Photos by Allen Chester
Episcopal's Kartsonis A State Champ
52 photos
for sale
Episcopal High's Billy Kartsonis won a grueling 189 pound 1A state wrestling title Saturday night in Lakeland.
2/21/2009
Album ID: 696855
Photos by Randy Lefko
JU vs. East Tennessee State University
9 albums
JU takes ETSU in OT
1/31/2009
Album ID: 682591
Photos by Mark Peterson
EWC Triple Threat Marching Band
22 photos
for sale
Edward Waters College's marching band practices Jan. 12. for their biggest performance ever. Read the story Saturday, Jan. 17, in My Northside Sun or on www.mynorthsidesun.com.
1/15/2009
Album ID: 672298
Photos by Heather Lovejoy/Staff
Let's Dance
6 albums
Fabio Mechetti and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra provided the music for the Scott Jones Dancers in the Target sponsored Family Series Concert “Let’s Dance” performed at the Times Union Center January 11, 2009. View this gallery of photos from the show and of the audience.
1/11/2009
Album ID: 669526
Photos by Allen Chester
Mandarin visits Sandalwood
67 photos
With 3 lead changes in the last 20 seconds, Sandalwood hits 15 foot shot with 2 seconds left to seal the victory.
12/17/2008
Album ID: 656880
Photos by A.J. Witt
Black Nativity
21 photos
for sale
Photos from rehearsals Tuesday, Dec. 2, of Stage Aurora's production of Black Nativity, a gospel song play by Langston Hughes.
12/4/2008
Album ID: 648580
Photos by Heather Lovejoy/Staff
Aguilar Named to PFL First Team
16 albums
Jacksonville University offensive tackle Michael Aguilar led a contingency of Dolphin football players named to the All Pioneer Football League First Team offensive squad. JU head football coach Kerwin Bell was named the Pioneer Football League Coach of the Year after the Dolphins superlative 9-3 season of upsets and a league title. Numerous Dolphin players were named to PFL honor teams as well.
12/1/2008
Album ID: 645712
Photos by Randy Lefko
JAX Arboretum's Grand Opening
30 photos
Jacksonville Arboretum's celebration of its grand opening on Nov. 15, 2008 included guided nature walks, kids activities, raffles, and more. www.jacksonvillearboretum.org
11/17/2008
Album ID: 637755
Photos by Ginny Stibolt
Dolphins keep Winning
12 albums
Jacksonville University's Dolphin football team won its sixth straight game with a 27 point fourth quarte outburst to rout visiting Drake University 41-9 in Jacksonville Saturday afternoon. Next week, previously unbeaten Dayton, who lost this week 14-13, visits Jacksonville in a Pioneer League championship game slated to start at noon. The Dolphins are now 8-3, 6-1 in PFL play, were led by RB Rudell Smith's 178 yards rushing and 3 TDs; one via pass.
11/15/2008
Album ID: 637181
Photos by Randy Lefko
Kids Kampus on Veteran's Day
14 photos
for sale
Kids (and parents and grandparents) from all over town filled Kids Kampus downtown after the city's Veteran's Day parade
