Did you know? … * Loneliness rates have doubled since the ’80s. * People are addicted to social media. * Comparing our lives to everyone else’s highlight reels takes a toll on our self-esteem. * One in four Americans have zero friends to confide in. * Studies show that having poor social connections is as […]
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her […]
A rare look at the works of pioneering artist Edgar Degas comes to St. Augustine’s Lightner Museum in Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist – Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle. Edgar Degas, one of the leading lights of the 19th-century art scene, is best known for his enchanting paintings of ballet dancers on […]
St. John’s County Parks and Recreation has partnered with GTM Research to host an event on Friday, May 24th that will teach attendees about individual plants that are not beneficial for your backyard or the environment. You’ll gain the opportunity to learn about invasive species and how to remove them from your yard as well […]
The St. John’s County Parks and Rec department is putting together a naturalist series for participants to learn about the environment. There will be four programs with each one comprised of six classes held over three weeks throughout the month of May. The fourth and last program is focused on Exploring the Life of Plants […]
Butterfield Garage May Feature Artist Laura O’Neal Presents STAND TALL, An Artist Talk, First Friday May 3, at 6pm is an opportunity to hear about Laura’s process, as she takes the viewer beyond the surface imagery to the intention within. Laura has been an artist with Butterfield Garage since 2011. Prose and lyrics often accompany […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Do you suffer with pain related to osteoporosis, fractures, or a bent over or curved spine? Are you afraid to move due to the pain or fear of fracturing? Do you have a family history of osteoporosis and are concerned for your own bone health? Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia […]
The 47th Annual Beach POP Tennis Championship will be held over Memorial Day Weekend from Friday, May 24th through Monday, May 27th. Over 100 players from all over the nation will be competing in this year’s event taking place at the Atlantic Beach and Tennis Club in St. Augustine Beach. The mixed doubles tournament will […]
The Blue Crab Festival returns for another year Memorial Day weekend running from Friday, May 24th to Sunday, May 26th. The event is held along the riverfront in Palatka, Florida, in remembrance of the U.S. military members who died while serving our country. This years event will feature carnival rides, a seafood cook-off, live music, […]
When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow WI members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The […]
