Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Saturday, March 9, marks the opening of the new spring exhibit at the Jefferson Arts Gallery, so whether you like art or you enjoy the special…
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Paint with rain
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Painting with rain can be a great way to brighten a gray day and bring a bit of fun surprise into an art project. Often, the materials…
Let’s Crochet at the library!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Crochet is a craft done with a single hooked needle and yarn. Using the needle to create interlocking loops of the yarn can produce all kinds of…
Gear to simplify your next beach trip
MetroMedia Days at the beach are tailor-made for anyone looking for a little rest and relaxation. If there was a recipe for calmness, it would no doubt include the sounds of waves…
Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing
Melanie Thomas UF/IFAS As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine’s…
Savory snack for you and your sweetie
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Valentine’s Day is famous for all things sweet and sugary, making it difficult for those who don’t harbor an affection for candy and chocolates. There are many…
Engage your eyes, ears, hands and heart at JAG
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) has a calendar full of opportunities to engage with the arts, whether you’re viewing the latest exhibit, participating in a creative class, joining…
Should you compare me
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Refrain from such, good sir, I pray. Compare me, instead, to a mid-summer storm, And dance beside me in…
Love Birds weekend is Feb. 17-18 at NFWC
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) is offering a special Love Birds weekend on Friday-Saturday, Feb. 17-18. The event could be a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s…
Movie Review: Barbie
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. I was a kid who grew up playing with all types of toys, from magic trolls to Hot Wheels, Pokemon, stuffed animals, Beanie babies, toy soldiers, action…
Actors wanted!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A local group of theater enthusiasts are putting together a mid-summer play, and YOU could be just what they are looking for! In the days of knights,…
Artist Spotlight: Ross Everett
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Every artist starts their creative journey in a different way. For some, it is through schooling and the structure of classes; for others, it is through the…
NFWC offers Wild Wonders weekend Tickets for Jan. 27-28 available at NorthFloridaWildlife.org
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC) is holding a special Wild Wonders weekend on Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 27-28. The gate opens at 10 a.m. and the fun lasts…
Theater Review: Energetic “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will have you humming Tickets still available for Jan. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For a bright, energetic and fun break from the January cold, don’t miss MadCo’s entertaining production of the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Shows continue…
What to watch: “Lawmen: Bass Reeves”
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. I grew up in the right era for good westerns. John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson and Yul Brenner were familiar faces on the big screen, always…
Jefferson Arts focuses on fibers in January
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For the month of January, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) celebrates the fiber arts. Art made using fibers includes string/thread work, including weaving, needlework (like knitting, crocheting,…
Ways to use leftover eggnog
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Eggnog shopping for me seems to be a boom or bust situation. Either it’s all sold out or the only quantities left are way more than our…
Growers Market is growing
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Growers Market @ the Circle moved into the parking lot of The Social for its December event and added several new producers offering their wares. Vendors on…
Chamber launches new Growers Market at The Circle
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 20, the courthouse circle was all a-buzz with excitement as local farmers and makers set up small booths next to CowHaus Coffee Co. to…
GrannyKat’s Contest winners collect their prizes
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In time for this year’s Farm Tour, which took place in October, GrannyKat’s Bee Apiary and Learning Center held a special contest for local artists, in which…