With art programs for youth and adults, exhibitions, classes, events and more, First Coast Cultural Center is a cultural hub for northeast Florida. Established in 1996, the center moved in December 2023 into a new two-story, 6,000-square-foot home with a $2.2 million purchase price. Operating a non-profit like First Coast Cultural Center is not for […]Read More
If the number of cities competing to be the home of the Florida Museum of Black History is an indication, the cultural landmark will be one of the state’s most popular destinations. More than a dozen communities from across the Sunshine State – including St. Augustine and Daytona Beach – made presentations to the Florida […]Read More
“Nobody paid attention to artificial intelligence (AI) until ChatGPT was released last year. I think there will be uses for [AI] in art that we can’t conceive right now. I think there is concern about whether AI will be writing books or plays. It’s not going to go and write a book itself. As for […]Read More
Florida’s First Coast has a good reputation for first class theater and performing arts, even though it could be argued that our local area has a secret some in the theatre and entertainment world recognize as an arts district on the rise, and with good reason. Beneath its beautiful beaches and scenic landscapes that have […]Read More
Community welcomes Mary McLeod Bethune statue to Daytona Beach Residents who missed the unveiling of the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune at the U.S. Capitol in July had another chance to honor the late educator and civil rights leader closer to home. A bronze statue of Bethune, created by master sculptor Nilda Comas, was unveiled […]Read More
Adventure Project set to launch new season For Amy Angelilli, founder and chief adventure officer of The Adventure Project, helping her clients find the laughter in life is all part of a day’s work. The Adventure Project kicks off its 2022-23 season on Aug. 30 at Limelight Theatre in St. Augustine with various levels of […]Read More
Daytona Beach Bethune statue to be unveiled After her debut in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, Mary McLeod Bethune is taking a curtain call in Daytona Beach. A bronze statue of the educator and civil rights leader created by sculptor Nilda Comas will be unveiled in the Bethune Plaza area of Riverfront […]Read More
The Volusia County Council recently approved a $25,000 contribution to help pay for a bronze statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to be placed in Riverfront Esplanade Park in Daytona Beach, according to a county media release. Very similar, though slightly smaller than the marble sculpture that will represent Florida in Statuary Hall in the […]Read More
Even the most beloved career might not last forever. When the curtain came down on their original choices, these Volusia County residents decided it was time to open their career’s Second Act.Read More