X102.9 and the Landing presented alternative music bands "His Name was Iron" and "Hello Danger". Then, center stage came, "The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus" band. The band formed in 2001 at Middleburg High School. Since then, they have produced albums such as "Don't You Fake It", Lonely Road and their newest album "Hell or High Water" which will be released on August 24th. The full length album will be out in early 2011.
8/22/2010
Album ID: 1061907
Photos by Karl Schweinfurth
Tour De Pain 2010 Beach Run
9 albums
Friday night was the kick off for "The Tour De Pain", the first of a series of three runs. First, 4 miles on the beach, then Saturday morning is 5km at 1st place sports and finally 1 mile at the landing Saturday night. These galleries consist of athletes running near the half way point on Friday night's beach run.
8/14/2010
Album ID: 1057920
Photos by Karl Schweinfurth
First Coast Beach Volleyball Association
3 albums
First Coast Beach Volleyball Association hosted UNF summer spike #3. Competitors endured extreme hot weather and lots of sand to play for the win. For more infomation go to http://www.fcva1.com
7/31/2010
Album ID: 1050139
Photos by Karl Schweinfurth
Rosco Caine at Cliff's
3 albums
The Roscoe Caine Band rocked a packed house at Cliff's Bar located at 3033 Monument Rd., the intersection of Cobblestone Parkway and Monument road. Michael Anderberg, a Jacksonville Guitar builder, bought in a few of his custom Guitars for the band to play. Each Anderberg Guitar is made by hand and is built for beauty and performance. Cliff's was packed, the Band was hot and there was a host of Jacksonville's finest Musicians on hand that joined Rosco Caine on-stage. To find out more about Anderberg Guitars visit the website Anderberg Guitars.com and visit Cliff's for a rocking good time.
7/17/2010
Album ID: 1042485
Photos by Bobby King
Run for Emilee
100 photos
The Smoking Beaver hosted a run in honor of six-year-old Emilee Petteway, who fell victim to Leukemia. Sidnee Feagle, Emilee’s best friend has a quest to raise one million dollars for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help fight the disease that took her friend. This past Saturday marked the first annual Poker Run for Emilee which was hosted at the Smoking Beaver, 5683 Arlington Road. There were over 60 participating riders, raffle drawings, auctions, a dunking booth and hair donations from Sydney, Jen Wewer, Sydney's dad Billy, Howard Barry III and many others -- all benefiting Wigs 4 Kids. At the end of the day Sidney was $2,200.00 closer to her goal. For more information and how you can help, contact the staff at the Smoking Beaver or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
6/20/2010
Album ID: 1027798
Photos by Bobby King
Portrait Workshop
6 albums
The Portrait Society of America in conjunction with UNF sponsored a two-day event held in UNF's Fine Art Center on November 12th & 13th 2009 that featured a demonstration by Jacksonville's world renowned portraitist Ann Manry Kenyon. The event was attended by more than eighty artist that traveled from throughout the Southeast. On the second day Ms. Kenyon along with Tallahassee painter-sculptor Edward Jonas and UNF professor of art Kyle Keith conducted a workshop. Click on these links to visit the websites to learn & see more:
Ann Manry Kenyon ;
Edward Jonas ;
Kyle R. Keith ;
Portrait Society of America
11/15/2009
Album ID: 889606
Photos by Allen Chester
Mandarin v. Terry Parker
6 albums
Despite three touchdown runs by Parker senior Antonio Baker, the Mustangs were able to stampede in the second half to pull ahead of the Braves 45-27.
The first annual Kids Win Fishing Tournament was held September 19 2009 at Browns Creek Fish Camp on Heckscher Drive and was open to ages 4 through 16. Winners in the two age groups 4 through 10 and 11 through 16 received trophies, cash and prizes. It was a day of fun for everyone and a huge success with over 100 families entering the contest. Next years date is already set, September 18 2010.
For more information call 904-757-1600
9/20/2009
Album ID: 841108
Photos by Allen Chester
Highwaymen Florida Art Exhibit
35 photos
for sale
The Highwaymen sold their Florida landscape paintings door-to-door and alongside the highways from the trunks of their cars from the mid-50s up through the 80s. View some of their work in this gallery of photos from The Tony and Ricke Ricciardelli Collection that is being displayed at The Thrasher-Horne Center For The Arts in the Lee Adams Florida Artist Gallery now through December 18th. Thrasher-Horne is located in Orange Park at 283 College Drive. For more information call 904-276-6750.
9/20/2009
Album ID: 841241
Photos by Allen Chester
Fur Ball Gala
6 albums
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: 863450
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: 850671
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.
