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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jacksonville unveils plans for $5.5 million Music Heritage Park
A major transformation is on the way for Jacksonville's downtown riverfront. The area behind the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts will soon become home to Music Heritage Park — a $5.5 million project designed to honor the city's deep musical roots. 'Music is absolutely the biggest liberator I know,' said Nicholas Puzo, better known as DJ 'NICKFRESH.' Puzo is one of 21 members of Jacksonville's Wall of Fame Committee, which helped select 30 musical artists to be featured in the new park. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] 'I think they still have an impact. I think it is a wonderful thing we are getting a chance to celebrate the history. Sometimes we are known for something else,' Puzo said. The park will celebrate musicians with ties to Jacksonville, including Ray Charles, Tim McGraw, Lynyrd Skynyrd, James Weldon Johnson, and John Rosamond Johnson. 'They've sharpened their skills and moved on to bigger things. A lot of them are from here. They died here,' Puzo added. Read: Know before you go: 2025 Jacksonville Jazz Festival The Downtown Investment Authority plans to include a nightly projection show and interactive art installations that highlight Jacksonville's musical history. The project is currently in the design phase, with an expected opening in Spring 2026. [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.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SPOTLIGHT: Jacksonville Icemen seek to avenge playoff disappointments against Florida
SPOTLIGHT: Jacksonville Icemen seek to avenge playoff disappointments against Florida The Jacksonville Icemen will try to avenge recent playoff disappointment in their first round series against the Florida Everblades. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are back home at VyStar Ballpark for a series against the Gwinnett Stripers starting Tuesday. Advertisement Monday, April 21: Justin Hayward with special guest Mike Dawes - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre Tuesday, April 22: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 11:05 am - VyStar Ballpark MJ (Touring) - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Wednesday, April 23: Jacksonville Icemen vs Florida Everblades, Playoff Round 1, Game 3 - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 7:05 pm - VyStar Ballpark America - 7:30 pm - Florida Theatre MJ (Touring) - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Thursday, April 24: Jacksonville Icemen v Florida Everblades, Playoffs Round 1, Game 4 - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena MJ (Touring) - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Advertisement Travis Tritt w/ special guest Brian Kelley - 7:00 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre Forever Donna - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 7:05 pm - VyStar Ballpark Friday, April 25: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 7:05 pm - VyStar Ballpark Jax Symphony: Dvorak's 'New World' - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall Kane Brown - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena MJ (Touring) - 8:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Saturday, April 26: MJ (Touring) - 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Advertisement Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton - 8:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 6:35 pm - VyStar Ballpark Jax Symphony: Dvorak's 'New World' - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall Bossman DLow - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre Sunday, April 27: Taste of St. Augustine - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades, Playoffs Rd 1, Game 5 if necessary - 3:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena MJ (Touring) - 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 3:05 pm - VyStar Ballpark Jax Symphony: Latin Jazz Ensemble - 3:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall Amos Lee with special guest Sway Wild - 7:30 pm - Florida Theatre
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$1M permit approved for splash pad at Jacksonville's Riverfront Plaza
The city's goal of transforming the former site of the Jacksonville Landing into a destination park is getting closer to reality with more construction permits now approved. This week, a permit was issued for the construction of a splash pad estimated to cost $1,160,000. Phase one of the Riverfront Plaza project is currently underway. According to the city's website, phase one will see the completion of a park pavilion building, which will include a small cafe space, restrooms, as well as an elevated playground on top. Outside of the pavilion building, there will be a large lawn for events, as well as a new bulkhead, riverwalk, and plaza space connecting the park to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. The splash pad is shown along with these features in the rendering below: Phase one is expected to wrap up construction late this year. Phase two will add a beer garden, rain garden, and a bike and pedestrian pathway to the Main Street Bridge. The project is being headed by the Haskell Company. The splash pad will be constructed by SAI Fountains, based out of Ponte Vedra. Read: Friendship Fountain closing for maintenance temporarily beginning April 1st [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.
