Today, we explore the intriguing history of the first St. Patrick's Day parade in St. Augustine in 1601. In 2017, historian and author Michael Francis, from the University of South Florida, discovered this piece of history while analyzing Spanish documents. His examination of 1600 gunpowder expenditures in St. Augustine revealed that they were the first to celebrate the holiday in the United States.
Guests:
- Jessica Clark, anchor and reporter at First Coast News.
- Susan Parker, author, editor and historian.
- Albert Syeles, parade organizer.
Venture competition
Entrepreneurs, here’s a heads-up for those eager to kickstart a project. The Jacksonville Venture Competition is starting next week, providing a golden opportunity to secure substantial funding for your ventures. The goal is to bridge a funding gap in Jacksonville, ensuring that startup companies have the necessary resources to thrive locally. The kickoff event will be March 12 at EverBank Stadium, and you can find more information here.
Guests:
- Matthew Chang, founder and principal of Chang Industrial.
- Timothy Gibbons, editor of Jacksonville Business Journal.
rickoLUS
Local singer-songwriter Rick Colado, known by the stage name rickoLUS, has just released his newest collection of songs titled These Things Happen. He joins us to catch up on all the things he’s been up to along with a performance of his song Pablo 9.
Tina Turner
Tina Turner, the international music sensation, left an enduring effect on the world. For the last five years, fans have celebrated the Broadway musical Tina, which vividly portrays her iconic journey. Ari Groover and Parris Lewis, who take turns playing the role of Tina Turner each night, share insights into what audiences can anticipate from the show.
If you are interested in attending, you can find more information here.
