Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 13, local business, Starling Musings, partnered with GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center to offer a unique and creative art project workshop to the…
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It’s easy to get stuck on Popdarts
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc.ac Very little good came from the Covid pandemic that began in 2020, but there are a few exceptions. Josh and Jason Carman are two very creative brothers…
2023 Student Art Show
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 8, the Jefferson Arts Gallery opened the April art exhibit. During the opening, guests enjoyed refreshments from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m., as they…
Second Harvest brings “rainbow of foods” program to senior center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than 50 people came out to the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center on Monday, March 20, for a Produce Market and Nutrition Education program that included an…
Seeing the ART in the Barnhart family
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The land at 68 Barnhart Rd. has been many things for the Barnhart family over the years. Dorothy Barnhart, sitting in front of her home on Feb….
Wild Adventures announces 2023 concerts and special events
Wild Adventures Contributor Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., has announced its 2023 Concert and Special Events lineup, revealing a star-studded schedule including performances from award-winning artists and family-centered events promising…
Artist Spotlight: Patty Vickers
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There was always a special appreciation for art in the heart of Patty Vickers, a truth that is evident in the collection of art and items she…
Nothing but love at the Art Gallery!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Jefferson Arts Gallery was filled with careful concentration as children gathered in the studio classroom for a Valentine Workshop, just in time…
Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida is well known and well-celebrated for its stunning waterways, rich ecosystems and lush natural beauty. It is estimated that over 200 species of fish call Florida’s…
Nathaniel Pye exhibit “The North Florida Dream of a Native Son: This is My Place, These are My People” to open on Feb. 4
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. An exhibit of watercolors by North Florida artist Nathaniel Pye will be featured at Jefferson Arts Gallery during the month of February. The opening reception for the…
Calling all chili cooks
Eva Stroud ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 7 p.m., a Chili Cook-Off & BrewFest will be hosted by Chris O’Brian of Forgotten Coast K9. The event will…
Soup’s on at Altrusa
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Altrusa International of Monticello is busy collecting orders for its Eighth Annual Souper Tuesday Fundraiser. Yes, it’s that time! Members have begun visiting more than 120 local…
“Fiber-Acababra” opens Jan. 7 at Jefferson Arts Gallery
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) will feature artwork created with fibers in its January exhibit, entitled “Fiber-Acababra” The Magic of Fiber. JAG invites the public to the opening…
Unique gifts from local artist: Jessie Beck!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re still struggling to find that perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list, you’re going to want to keep reading! 29-year-old Jessie Beck is…
FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest
Submitted by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is excited to announce the 25th Anniversary Fish Art Contest…
Artist Spotlight: Cody Carlino
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Cody Carlino, life began with a challenge. He was born in Louisiana on Feb. 19, 1987, and was diagnosed as a young boy with epilepsy and…
Film students to film in Monticello this weekend!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. You may have noticed a group of young adults wandering around Monticello over the past week or so, heavy cameras in hand, scoping out our most iconic…
Of fall things noteworthy~ Creative writing this October
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. October is a month full of change. The leaves on the trees turn gold and flutter down to rest in great heaps on the ground. The summer…
Annual Fine Crafts and Art Festival
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars, Monticello! The Jefferson Arts Gallery will be hosting their Annual Fine Crafts and Art Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until 4…
“Out of the Woods” exhibit to open at JAG on October 8
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Just as the fall weather begins to beckon us all to spend more time in outdoor pursuits, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) is opening a nature-inspired exhibit…