A proposed heavy industrial facility in Northwest Jacksonville is drawing pushback from the surrounding community, which has raised concerns about health effects, increased traffic and perpetuating the damaging legacy of “redlining,” which has historically concentrated undesirable development in poor, often Black, neighborhoods. We talk to public health experts and community advocates about how they are building their case to block the project as it moves through the City Council approval process.
Guests:
- India Butler, public health advocate, epidemiologist
- LaShaundra Sawyer, vice president of Lincoln Villa Community Association Northwest Inc.
- Clanzerria Brown, healthcare professional and community advocate
Falling in place
A new exhibit opening this week at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville captures the artistic interaction between architecture and electronics. The Glitch: Architecture Undone exhibit, erected in the museum’s atrium space, consists of a 25-foot freestanding tower adorned with wood scraps, industrial piping, translucent panels and other materials. The result is two interconnected structures appearing to be plunging downward and upward simultaneously. We sit down with the artist to discuss what inspired the piece and what “glitch” he is hoping to reveal. A free opening reception will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Guest: Ryan Rasmussen, multidisciplinary artist, creator of Glitch: Architecture Undone exhibit at MOCA Jacksonville
Country queen
After being hauled onto the Grand Ole Opry stage at age 8 by her dad, Mel “the Coca Cola Cowboy” Tillis, singer/songwriter Pam Tillis says she quickly caught “the bug” to perform — even when it meant overcoming crippling stage fright. More than five decades later, Tillis has garnered multiple Grammy and CMA awards, been honored with Opry membership and traversed numerous musical genres, performing all the while. The artist behind such country crossover hits as Mi Vida Loca, Shake the Sugar Tree and Maybe it was Memphis, Pam Tillis is bringing her considerable talents to the First Coast. We ask the artist about her musical heritage and memories of Dolly Parton ahead of her Sept. 3 performance at the WJCT Soundstage, part of the Florida Theatre on the Road series.
Guest: Pam Tillis, country music singer-songwriter
Topics and guests subject to change.