Jacksonville Jazz Fest 2011!

[Metro Jacksonville]

Jacksonville Jazz Fest 2011!



For the past couple of years, there comes a time when even the most impassive cynic is forced to recognize the magic and sheer logistical genius of the City's Office of Special Events.  Since the reimagination of the Jazz Festival as a downtown street festival event instead of a Metropolitan Park based sojourn, the remarkable women of Special Events, led by the iconoclastic Teresa Price have been tested to their limits.  This year they have proven that they are a force to be contended with.

This year, the Jazz Festival is set to outdo the tremendous success of last year's groundbreaking event.  On top of that, the city's ambitious exploratory moves this year may end up catapulting the event into world class status.

Join us for the inside dope of this years JazzFest!

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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2011-may-jacksonville-jazz-fest-2011

[Captain Zissou]

Downtown looks amazing!!! I'm definitely going to pass through at some point this evening on my bike.  Those light poles look awesome.  Can we PLEASE do this more than one weekend a year??

[videojon]

It was neat to see the jazz festival use the space from the now-closed sandwich shop in the Main Library for a store.

[Springfield Chicken]

Great article!  We plan to be there off and on all throughout the entire thing - and of course, living in Springfield makes the whole thing walkable!

[Captain Zissou]

Great article!  We plan to be there off and on all throughout the entire thing - and of course, living in Springfield makes the whole thing walkable!

And living in Riverside makes the whole thing bikeable. San Marco residents can bike to Skyway stations, or walk across the Main Street Bridge.  Why wouldn't you live in one of the core neighborhoods in Jax?

[Lucasjj]

I am going down tonight with a couple of friends. It was really exciting to be down there last year at night and feel the buzz of an alive downtown.

I planned on biking down Sunday too from Riverside, but somebody apparently needed my bike more than me, and cut my lock and stole my bike Wednesday. So if anyone sees a neighbor in the area with a new bright green/yellow mountain bike please let me know.

[Wacca Pilatka]

Exquisitely written as always, Stephen.

I really hope the Snyder can become a full-time performance venue/restaurant, something along those lines - much like Freemason Abbey near me in Norfolk.

[Wacca Pilatka]

Any developments on Jazz Fest-specific distinctive items for sale?  I seem to remember some talk of an annual snow globe or charm (or possibly both).

[tufsu1]

well done...thanks to everyone involved...and thanks Stephen for writing a very positive article about our city and downtown!

[Bativac]

Is the Jazz Festival a "rain or shine" event? We still want to go down there whether it's drizzling or not but I'd hate to wander around a wet Jazz-less downtown.

[duvaldude08]

Im glad I did not go this year. I wanted to badly. But this weather is horriable. I want to go when Im able to really enjoy it. That is the down side of having outdoor events. Hopefully things clear up soon.

[tufsu1]

things will be fine in a few hours...and Saturday and Sunday are predicted to be fine...come on down duvaldude

[ubben]

Can't wait for Jazz Fest to start!! Go away rain. Tonight should be very fun downtown. Bill Maher too!

[exnewsman]

The JTA expanded the Skyway hours for the Jazz Festival so moving around downtown or coming over from San Marco should be a snap.

[peestandingup]

Im glad I did not go this year. I wanted to badly. But this weather is horriable. I want to go when Im able to really enjoy it. That is the down side of having outdoor events. Hopefully things clear up soon.

Its supposed to be gone around 8ish tonight. It damn well better. It hasnt rained for a month and it picks today, ugh.

The JTA expanded the Skyway hours for the Jazz Festival so moving around downtown or coming over from San Marco should be a snap.

Where's some good free parking in San Marco thats close to the station??