Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to write, November is a special month. For writers and aspiring authors around the world, November is observed as National Novel Writing Month,…
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Get creative at the local library
acHeather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Dec. 1, the R.J. Bailar Public Library welcomes any and all to come out and create holiday ornaments! During this hour workshop, starting at 4…
Jefferson Arts Gallery Annual Art Festival
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Jefferson Arts Gallery hosted over a dozen local artists, who gathered on the front lawn of the gallery to set up tents…
Fall Festival at Jefferson Arts
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars, Monticello! The Jefferson Arts Gallery will be hosting their Annual Fine Art and Crafts Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28. from 9 a.m. until 4…
Farm Tour 2023 showcases dazzling range of local agriculture
Laura Young and Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The 16th Annual Farm Tour on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15, gave adventurous souls rare access to dozens of farms, ranches and orchards across…
Uncovering hidden histories at the Keystone Genealogical Library
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Genealogical libraries are valuable community resources. There are filled with detailed historic records of places and people, albums of photographs from decades or even centuries ago, and…
Turning the Page: “Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found” by Gilbert King
Genre: Nonfiction My rating: 5/5 Synopsis: Author Gilbert King tackles the subjects of racism and injustice in the small town of Okahumpka, Fla., following the ravishing attack of a citrus baron’s wife…
Beehives by design
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Earlier this summer, Starling Musings partnered with GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center and welcomed local artists to participate in a unique and creative art project. On…
The good, the bad and the ugly: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Introduction: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem was released to the United States on Aug. 2. The film begins with rogue scientist Baxter Stockman (Giancarlo Esposito), who…
Artist Spotlight: Abigail Boyd
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is a city that is rich in the arts, and many citizens among us harbor incredible talents that often go unnoticed. Among these talented artists is…
“The International Sketch Crawl” exhibit to open at JAG on Oct. 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With the promise of fall weather in the air luring us to be more out and about, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) is opening an exhibit on…
ARI offers free public conference “Arrowheads to Aerospace”
Oct. 13-14 at the Monticello Opera House Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s own Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) welcomes the public to its free conference on Friday, Oct. 13, through Saturday,…
New Exhibit at the Jefferson Arts Gallery
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) opened up their gallery for the official opening of their September Art Show. This month’s show features a…
The return to routine
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last week, events at the Starling Musings gallery came to a screeching halt in observance of Hurricane Idalia, which wreaked havoc across several north Florida counties. The…
Free art workshop every Wednesday night!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For artists who have a hard time concentrating at home, or who are eager to meet and network with other artists in their area, Starling Musings is…
Find your medium at Starling Musings
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As many of you may know, I regularly teach an acrylic painting class at the Starling Musings art gallery and shop, located at 220 W. Washington St.,…
Two local artists showing work in juried exhibit
Submitted by Gadsden Art Center and Museum Great news – Gadsden Arts is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition! The 100 featured works of art by 82…
Visit National Parks free on Aug. 4
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act, the National Park system is offering free admission to its sites across the country on Friday, Aug. 4. Here…
JAG opens new exhibit on Saturday, offers variety of classes through summer
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) offers many opportunities to experience art this summer – whether viewing it or doing it. This Saturday, June 10, is the opening reception…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was released to United States audiences on Friday, May 5. The film is the third and final installment in the Guardians…