From an investigation into an apparently illegal City Hall gun registry to a new city-backed entrepreneurial incubator, we talk about the latest city news with Jacksonville's mayor in our monthly Ask the Mayor segment. She also takes your calls and questions at (904) 549-2937 or firstcoastconnect@wjct.org.
Guest:
- Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan.
Then, two of Arlington's natural treasures, Tree Hill Nature Park and the Jacksonville Arboretum, join several residential gardens in Arlington as the focal point of Old Arlington Inc.’s Gardens and More Tour on May 17 and 18. We talk to an event organizer and its keynote speaker, Gary Alan, longtime Arlington resident and host of The Designer's Landscape, as well as popular programs on both HGTV and many PBS stations.
Guests:
- Steve Matchett, executive director of Old Arlington Inc.
- Gary Alan, keynote speaker and host of The Designer's Landscape.
And, a fundraising concert for a group devoted to “Next Gen mental health advocacy” features live music and candid conversation about mental health and its influence on creative expression. The event at Blue Jay Listening Room features performances by Jacksonville natives the Johns Twins and Florida singer songwriter Jessica Hope, as well as the first-ever Mental Health Champion Awards ceremony. Stronger Than Stigma’s Concert + Conversation will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
Guests:
- Gabrielle Magid, founder & CEO of Stronger Than Stigma Inc.
- Daniel and David Johns, The Johns Twins.
