Rance Adams

There are many notable women throughout the history of Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. Many of their stories have been told, but most of those don’t have a face to connect to the name.

The event includes the traditional gingerbread exhibit at Old St. Andrew’s Church.

Duval Music Jam is a monthly event that showcases local and surrounding area writers, rock bands, and country bands.

It has been a few years since William Tyler last performed in Jacksonville, but he is super excited to make a return. He will be bringing his ethereal guitar sounds for a solo show at Blue Jay Listening Room Saturday night. www.bluejayjax.com

Holy Smoke BBQ has heavy name recognition from its inception as a food truck to its home on McDuff Ave. After a number of requests and a prime opportunity presented itself, the team has opened a new location in 5 Points. Excited to try a new flavor in that area, Rance rolled over with producer Vaughn for what became a family reunion. www.holysmokebbq.com

When it comes to country music, the last name Jennings resonates on a higher level.

The event will focus on healthcare and the role of the arts in supporting people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as enhancing brain health as we age.

Local franchise owner Kevin Clark says he grew up going to Biggby Coffee whenever he visited Michigan, so when it was time to switch careers, Clark sparked on the idea of bringing the brew to Jacksonville.

Erika Quintero is the CEO of Latin Community Services, Inc. And founder of the first Latin American festival in St. Augustine history, Unidos en la Música: A Latin American Festival. Born in Colombia, she and her husband/COO have a mission to educate the community through arts, culture, and music about Latin American history. They currently organize dance workshops, galas, and fundraisers throughout NE Florida to raise funds for their organization, and are gearing up for their next festival on May 4, 2024!   www.unidosenlamusica.com

Brooks Rehabilitation offers the most comprehensive adaptive sports and recreation program in the country - providing fun, fitness and friendship for people of all ages living with various disabilities.

Visit Jacksonville launched the Jax Coffee & Donuts Trail April 2nd! Similar to the setup of the Jax Ale Trail, this is a collection of 30+ local coffee and donut spots throughout Jacksonville that locals and visitors can visit and check-in to on the Visit Jax App to receive prizes based on the total number of places visited. www.visitjacksonville.com

Room 0 is a feature film shot in Jacksonville, Florida with a mainly local cast and crew. It is a suspenseful sci-fi crime thriller. It was written and directed by Richard Kodai and it stars Natalya V. Wood, Sean Collins, Victor Jones and Kenny Logsdon. It has just been released on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play and other platforms. More information about the movie and future film projects can be found on Nowhere Society Media’s social media accounts.