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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Monthly Downtown Sip & Stroll event to go on hiatus for the summer
It's going to be another summer without Sip & Stroll. Downtown Vision announced Thursday that the monthly community event at Jacksonville's Southbank Riverwalk will be taking a months-long break soon. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Officials said they will take the time to 'enhance the event and develop new, memorable experiences for the community.' A similar break was taken last year and labeled a success by organizers. Strollers still have one more time to enjoy the event before the break. Sip and Stroll is still on for May 15th from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. The event will return on September 18th. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Business Journals
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Journals
Local venues to host Jazz Fest After Dark
The free shows will take place around downtown in conjunction with the annual Jazz Fest, which will take place at Tailgaters Parking, located in Jacksonville's Sports & Entertainment District. Several downtown venues will host free performances as part of Jazz Fest After Dark, it was announced Thursday. In a release, Downtown Vision said the shows will take place in conjunction with the free Jacksonville Jazz Fest concert series that will take place May 22-25 at at Tailgaters Parking, located in Jacksonville's Sports & Entertainment District. Created in 2013, Jazz Fest After Dark brings free, late-night entertainment to various downtown venues. 'We started Jazz Fest After Dark to give Jazz Fest attendees a reason to stay downtown after the last acts of the day wrapped up,' Jazz Fest After Dark founder Jason Huckleberry Lewis said in the release. 'Live music is such a big component of downtown's nightlife. It's the perfect opportunity to showcase local venues and extend the energy of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival well into the night.' This year's event will feature more than a dozen acts across five host venues throughout several downtown districts, including many performances that will take place in The Elbow: Downtown's Nightlife District. This year's lineup includes Amelia Crescendo Big Band, Few Fellas Brass Band, Groove Coalition, Raisin Cake Orchestra and more. Performances begin at 8 p.m. and continue until 1 a.m. each night. Participating venues include: Albatross (formerly Underbelly) at 113 E. Bay St. Circuit Arcade Bar at 19 N. Ocean St. De Real Ting Cafe at 128 W. Adams St. Intuition Ale Works at 929 E. Bay St. The Volstead at 115 W. Adams St. 'Jazz Fest After Dark highlights the depth and diversity of downtown Jacksonville's music and nightlife scene,' said Eduardo Santos, director of stakeholder support at Downtown Vision. 'From classic jazz to brass bands and modern fusion, each venue offers a distinct atmosphere and experience." Partners include Downtown Vision and the Jacksonville Jazz Fest. Sponsors include Blue Buddha Specialty Foods and Moon River Pizza. Sign up here for the Business Journal's free morning and afternoon daily newsletters to receive the latest business news impacting the First Coast, and download our free app to get breaking news alerts on your phone.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Do blue light glasses work? I asked an optometrist about the benefits and how they can affect sleep quality
Since becoming a writer, I spend several hours a day (we're talking up to 14!) staring at screens. I've worn blue light glasses for a while, and they've gotten me through several school assignments and writing projects. I rarely stare at a screen without them. Blue light glasses help relax my eyes, and I like that when I wear them, I can look at brighter settings without squinting. While I personally swear by them, I wanted to get an expert take on the matter: Are blue light glasses worth it? To answer that question, I spoke to Dr. Abraham Yuen, the director and lead optometrist of Downtown Vision in Toronto, Ont. Yuen says blue light can result in eyestrain, fatigue and sleep disruption without protection. 'It can keep us awake,' he tells Yahoo Canada. He explains that excess digital screen exposure acts similarly to artificial sunlight, affecting our usual sleep-wake cycle. Yuen advises being mindful when shopping for lenses. 'Some [lenses] may have anti-scratch and anti-reflective features, while some may not block blue light due to improper coatings." Blue light is one of several colours in the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye. According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, natural blue light comes from the sun. It helps maintain our circadian rhythm and boosts our mood, memory and cognitive focus. Blue light is also extremely common — it's in fluorescent lighting and the screens of our electronic devices. Simran Bains from the Canadian eye care brand KITS adds that excess exposure to blue light could lead to health implications. 'My sleep was affected before I started wearing it,' she says. According to Bains, exposure to blue light suppresses melatonin production, which could result in a weakened immune system. 'It's useful to start [wearing blue light glasses] if you aren't already,' she adds. 'The less you wear them, the more your eyes will eventually become dried out.' According to the Canadian sleep clinic Sleep Therapeutics, blue light can significantly impact sleep quality. Overexposure to blue light before bedtime can not lead to trouble falling asleep but may decrease overall sleep quality by suppressing melatonin production. What is it: IBOANN Blue Light Blocking Glasses What they offer: 3-pack of glasses with UV400 protection Reviews: 12,000+ Average rating: 4.2 stars These affordable blue light glasses from Amazon Canada have been my go-to pair for years. I love that you get three pairs for $20. They're lightweight, come in three different colours and several style options. While I love them, smudge marks can be hard to wipe off, and the coating doesn't last very long. Sadly, I've experienced some eyestrain and a slight twitch in one eye. They're great for light reading or answering a few emails but not for hours staring at a screen. What is it: KITS Zircon Blue Light Glasses What they offer: 1 pair of lenses with UV420 protection It's been a month since I got my first pair of glasses from the Canadian brand KITS. And so far, I have little to no complaints. My eyes haven't felt strained, the twitching stopped, and I like that they had sizes available for all face shapes. I'm wearing a large, and it fits my face like a glove. They're not as lightweight as Amazon's, but I actually prefer that. They don't feel flimsy, and you can tell they won't break easily or wear out in a few months. I also got slightly thicker frames, and I like that they feel less rigid than the other ones I've had. It's easier to wipe off smudge marks than with the Amazon pair, and I like the overall feel and quality of the lenses. Blue light glasses are a must for me. When I wear them, I can work for hours, scroll my phone without worry and watch TV for as long as I want. I also find that I'm more focused and can work without eye strain — my eyes don't feel nearly as dry or as tried as they do without blue light glasses. If you're considering buying a pair, both sets from Amazon and the Canadian brand KITS are worth trying. The Amazon glasses are affordable and lightweight, and KITS's blue-light glasses are high-quality with a crystal-clear blue-light coating. Between the two, I prefer the pair from KITS, but overall, any blue light protection is better than none. These made-in-Canada blue light-blocking glasses are "incredible" and come in several colourways. Warby Parker's popular Esme glasses come in five colourways and progressive, blue-light-filtering, and anti-fatigue lenses. These stylish Ray-Ban glasses are built with blue-violet light filtering lenses. These "Amazon's Choice" blue light glasses help with eye fatigue, blurred vision and headaches. Shop these stylish blue light-filtering glasses in two frame options.
