On Friday, 1904 Music Hall stunned Jacksonville social media with the announcement that it’s closing in August, after 12 years Downtown. Today, we talk about what it takes to run a small, live music venue in this town. What are some of the biggest challenges operators face, along with some of the biggest rewards that keep them going?
Guests: Lisa Thomas of Jack Rabbits in San Marco, Cara Murphy of Blue Jay Listening Room in Jacksonville Beach, and Christina Wagner of Rain Dogs in Five Points.
PGA Tour
The PGA Tour has begun its public defense of its deal with Saudi-backed LIV Golf ahead of a key Senate hearing slated to begin today. What does all this mean for golf’s future — especially here in Northeast Florida, which is home of The Players?
Guest: Cole Pepper, Jacksonville Today sports columnist
First Coast Connect Book Club
Stacey Goldring, First Coast Connect Book Club Leader joined us today to discuss her July book titles and offer some helpful advice if you are looking to connect with your love of books.
- Advice: seek out picture Books/graphic novels
- Title Suggestion: Roz Chast’s Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant
- Advice: Reread because it offers self-reflection
- Title Suggestion: Passing by Nella Larsen
- Advice: Ignore the lists and recs and pick what interests you
- Title Suggestion: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
You can find more ways to reconnect with your love of books on Stacey’s YouTube Channel. Or, check out Chapter Endnotes, where you can sign up for her online book club or join her in-person at San Marco Books and More.