The Urban Core

Local Springfieldian did Denzel's face! She is also a gifted photog.

She also lives in a swank school conversion loft. Some still left! Some under $135,001! Arrrfhhhhhh!

I digress. More from Springfield after the break. I gotta go spin at blend.

Also, be there to watch Hillary finally quit! I know its not going to happen but if it does, shots on me.

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Has it been 24 years already? What is that like a teflon anniversary.

You can't deny the new Springfield. Its pretty amazing. When the neighborhood was coming up and really starting to shine and get a lot of attention you couldn't dream of a community this diverse, this fun, and this progressive. Now its all you can do to just keep up with all of it.

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Inside the Circle was a very good documentary. I bet it goes on to do very well. The Florida Theatre and the Film Festival made lemonade out of the weather lemons by having the bboy competition inside the lobby with a live drum line. Basic on the ones and twos, free sparks, and great local representation within the circle. Go Duval.

The best part of the doc was that it was real. The good bad and the ugly of poor kids doing something out of love really shined beautifully. You had an interest in each of the subjects and wanted to feel for them, even when they were acting out or acting stupid. Unfortunately the same could not be said for Lucy or Jimmy the night before. I need to talk to my agent.

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...for some of the Jacksonville Film Festival.

I'm in the feature tonight. I hope I don't embarrass myself. I'm Johnny Tightpants, and I'll be here all week. I am also looking forward to getting inside the Circle. Ok, maybe watching the Circle from a safe distance. Covered well over at Urban Jacksonville. Check Check Check Check it out. Or something. More later.

I saw a lot of people at JAX international last night that must be part of the cinerati. Has anyone seen the new sinks at JIA? Impressive.

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We're going to take a few days off. Please submit as usual but expect delays in broadcast. We'll be back up to full speed with new features by next weekend. Have a great week!

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Who won this election? Who won it?!

I got my invite to the premiere at the legendary Florida Theatre next week. Too bad I won't be in town. Jacksonville represent! Even if representing means not representing twenty something thousands. I'm sure that would NEVER happen again. Right?

Also - HUGE PROPS (pun intended) to whomever put Katherine Harris in a Shakespeare at the Met night shirt. Theatre Jacksonville, creating parking problems since 1919!

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Watch this video and smile:





More on the story including a follow up here.

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He finally left the Hold Steady!

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I hope that this new endeavour in no way interferes with my continued attention to and commentary on local, national, political, social and above all ridiculous events. Hell, I may actually find myself with more time on my hands than I could have ever wanted (shudder the thought).
But if I start missing a few days of posting here and there, take that as a good sign that I'm keeping busy enough to continue feeding my family.

Jeff writes Colony Jax



Also big day today for fellow Springfieldians, the Smile Rays. Album drops at TSI tonight! See if you see any Springfield in their new video:

"A Toast" The Smile Rays

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If you have been eyeballing paintings by Mr. Wright or Mr. Moore this season at the BG consider that the BG is taking an additional 10% off (from commission not artist) each piece with a new or gently used baby item. Present at time of sale(s). Mr. Moore has already slashed his prices (some so much we had to call him to make sure). These guys both have brand new offsprings and could use all the items and CASH they can get. But the paintings pay you every day after you take em home.

By lunch Thursday you'll be looking at Overstreet Ducasse's new works.

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What hasn't been said about Mark's on a Tuesday this year? Besides Obama wins it all? Come on already. Come on and watch the results that is. I think its $1 pbr and $3 jager and $2 pints domestica and what have you. At least one flat screen on election coverage.

Or you can sit on the comfy sofas and watch tourists (yes we have them, conventioneers really) request Flo-Rida. Thankfully I only spin records. I usually toss on some Frank Black and the Catholics, loud, and thats that.

Then the real talent takes over, Brian V and Cathartic. Except tonight its just Cathartic. I think he may have a guest or two tonight. I am out next week so its your last gritty analog maestro for a while.

So even better is Wednesday. Its the Players Ball Art Walk at the Landing (everyones 19th hole) during Art Walk. There is also a great car show at Hemming Plaza. These will be must sees along with the rest of The Art Walk.

from DVI:

May Art Walk Celebrates the The PLAYERS and the 50's Era.

When: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 | 5pm-9pm (Rain or Shine)
Cost: Free

Highlights

The Jacksonville Landing - Kick off THE PLAYERS Downtown Experience as we celebrate THE PLAYERS Championship and honor local PGA TOUR Player Mark McCumber and the 20th anniversary of his triumph at the 1988 PLAYERS. The program includes Mayor John Peyton giving a Proclamation of THE PLAYERS Championship Week to honor the 20th anniversary of Mark McCumber's win and highlight videos of past PLAYERS. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. at The Jacksonville Landing Courtyard with live music provided by Kort McCumber & McCumberland Gap at 6 p.m.

Lucky's Classic Cuts and Café 331 team up to rock Art Walk 50s style with hot rods, motorcycles and rockabilly music in Hemming Plaza. Meet Lucky's Ladies, Mike the Barber and the Roller Derby Girls. Swing by Café 331 and view models dressed in 50s attire, check out vintage 50s records from Royal Treatment Records and view artwork from local artists.

The Museum of Science & History - Southbank - Featuring "The MOSH Juke Joint Jam, Where Music & History Meet." Calling all blues musicians to bring their electric or acoustic instrument to jam. MOSH will provide the back line.

AT&T Tower - Featuring the watercolor and oil paintings of award-winning realism artist Ted Head. Register to win one of his watercolors at the 2nd floor refreshment table. View jewelry inspired by the natural magnificence of semi-precious stones and gems designed by Holly and Katrina Middleton. Stop by and sample the delicious fruit of Edible Arrangements. Music by Melody Jackson. Refreshments served.

The Official Art Walk After Party at The Twisted Martini. Turn in your flyer at the door for a complimentary premium cocktail, bottled or draft beer, glass of house wine, or the featured martini of the day. Must be 21 or older with proper ID and attire.

I can see the Mayor's office, Ted Head, jammers, gearheads, and roller derby girls all at an afterparty. But I think it would be this one.

THEN THURSDAY:

Enjoy fresh beats and limes, I mean beats and rhymes, with the Smile Rays at TSI (also)

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So when you enter the polling place you have to ask for a Republican or Democratic ticket for voting purposes. You can only have one or the other (see Rush Limbaugh's Project Chaos gimmick he's trying to pull or the quote below from "Jim Adams" to get the gist of Limbaugh's gimmick). I guess all the Republicans are asking for Democratic tickets.

This from the Starnews.com


"I'm a hardcore Republican," she said, "but it's about who I wanted in second place in case McCain doesn't make it. ... I don't like the way this country's been run in the last 20 years. I'm sick of the dynasty (of two families) that's been running things."

Ward-Bopp voted for the Democrat she liked, but Jim Adams, 36, voted for Hillary Clinton to keep the race going beyond Indiana. He's a McCain backer and enjoys watching the Democrats fight.

"In the end, I think McCain is going to win," Adams said, and then referred to controversial statements by Bill Clinton and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Obama's pastor. "Bill can't keep his mouth shut, and the reverend can't keep his mouth shut."

Reporting from Indianapolis

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