Category Archives: So much to do!

Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer

Posted on November 29, 2010 by newzgrrl

It’s the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Do you know where your Christmas decorations are? Downtown ushered in the Christmas season two nights in a row after Thanksgiving. First, The Landing lit up its 56-foot Christmas tree with music by Phil Stacey … Continue reading →

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Eight Days a Week

Posted on November 18, 2010 by newzgrrl

I often say that any day Downtown is a good day. In recent weeks, I’ve spent multiple days per week Downtown — so the days have been spectacular. They’re so spectacular, in fact, that I have little time to write! … Continue reading →

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Even when Georgia’s the “home” team, it’s the Florida-Georgia game

Posted on October 30, 2010 by newzgrrl

Thousands of people have converged on Downtown Jacksonville. Many are wearing their best orange and blue, while others prefer to show off red and black. It is Halloween weekend, which means another meeting of the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs … Continue reading →

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A cloudless fall morning on the river

Posted on October 6, 2010 by newzgrrl

For a midmorning respite, and because it was nearby, I stopped into the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. The Art of War exhibit was fascinating. Posters as big as me promoted war bonds, labor committees, and women in industry. … Continue reading →

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