Arts & Culture

Governor Rick Scott’s Black History Month Essay Contest is Open

Submitted by My Community, Community News
Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 3:13pm

 

Florida Black History Month 2012

"African-American Pioneers Who Advanced Science and Technology"

Essay Contest Official Rules and Guidelines

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Call for Entries for the Most Powerful Voices Competition

Submitted by Katie Seay, Communications Director, American Heart Association
Friday, November 18th, 2011, 4:20pm
Call for Entries for the Most Powerful Voices Competition

Today, there are many singing competitions, but none that is quite like this. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, GMC, formerly the Gospel Music Channel and Music World launched the Most Powerful Voices Online singing competition that may save your life!

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Who Would You Honor on a Postage Stamp?

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Monday, September 26th, 2011, 11:18am
Who Would You Honor on a Postage Stamp?

 

The Postal Service is asking Americans for suggestions on who should be the first living person to be honored on a U.S. postage stamp. Until now, a person has to have been dead for five years before appearing on a stamp. The post office has been facing severe financial problems, and a boost in stamp collecting would mean additional revenue.

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What did you think of 'Pan Am'?

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Monday, September 26th, 2011, 8:17am
What did you think of 'Pan Am'?

 

Passion, jealousy and espionage... They do it all – and they do it at 30,000 feet. The style of the 1960s, the energy and excitement of the Jet Age and a drama full of sexy entanglements deliciously mesh in this thrilling and highly-original new series. 

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Tales of Our City Historic Cemetery Tour is Back!

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Monday, September 12th, 2011, 10:08am

Get ready for another historic “Tales of Our City” Cemetery Tour.

The tour this year is a much-requested nighttime tour of part of Evergreen Cemetery at 4535 N. Main St. The Port of Jacksonville Pilot Club and the Pilot Club of Orange Park are busy planning for an exciting weekend, Oct. 21-22.

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Kirk Cameron of "Growing Pains" fame is coming to Orange Park!

Submitted by Gayle Powell, Curious Citizen
Sunday, June 26th, 2011, 7:24pm
Kirk Cameron of "Growing Pains" fame is coming to Orange Park!

I have fond memories of "Growing Pains", a TV show which aired form 1985-1992.  Part of my memories are of Kirk Cameron as the cute, lovable "Mike Seaver"..

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Fletcher High School Teacher Works on Third Album

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011, 10:21am
Fletcher High School Teacher Works on Third Album

Julie Durden is a singer song-writer from the Jacksonville Beach area. She is currently working on her third album titled "Life Is My Church".

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