Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2009 - Great Changes

thelakelander · May 23, 2009, 05:46:53 PM

I spent some time at the festival earlier today and will try to get back down there tonight. The old church looks amazing. I really hope we can figure out what to do with that space long term, before its too late.

Coolyfett · May 23, 2009, 08:02:46 PM

Whats all this talk about a church?? What church are you all referring to?

Ocklawaha · May 23, 2009, 08:15:29 PM

Its the grand old gothic church across Monroe in the Southeast corner of Hemming Plaza.

OCKLAWAHA

Charles Hunter · May 23, 2009, 09:19:33 PM

The old Snyder Methodist Church, next to the old Morrison's.

thelakelander · May 23, 2009, 11:30:38 PM

Inside the Snyder.

urbanlibertarian · May 23, 2009, 11:32:40 PM

^^^Sweet.

Charles Hunter · May 24, 2009, 07:21:09 AM

Hey! I see Elaine and Dick Brown!!

slightly right of center (heh) of frame, in the foreground

BridgeTroll · May 24, 2009, 10:59:00 AM

I was in there last night... amazing place. Is the original organ still attached to those awesome organ pipes? The wall furthest away and to the side of the stage is in bad shape. The wall is being held up with external steel bracing. It is in desperate need or restoration...

brainstormer · May 24, 2009, 11:07:45 AM

I noticed the same thing about that far wall. I would love to see the church fully restored. I'm not sure if the city wants to keep the property, or if it should be sold to a private developer (with restrictions of course, like it can't be torn down!). But I think after restoration, it would make an awesome jazz venue. What a cool coffeehouse/wine bar/jazz music club! I mean the location is excellent and the way they set it up was perfect! By far one of my favorite venues of the weekend. I have great ideas and motivation if someone wants to lend me the money.

Coolyfett · May 24, 2009, 06:51:12 PM

So it was a church? and now it is a venue? Cool, good to hear Jax aloud something like that. Is the church made of stone?

tufsu1 · May 24, 2009, 07:50:41 PM

btw...I talked to some of the organizers today...apparently just about every business owner downtown was very pleased....including Chamblins, Subway, Quiznos, Zodiac, and the folks on Bay Street and The Landing.

The only exception seemed to come from a small restaurant on Laura Street that chose not to capitalize on all the jazz fans....instead the owner complained about how the festival was a nuisance (maybe like the homeless?).

thelakelander · May 24, 2009, 08:07:37 PM

The Jacksonville Landing last night.

Charles Hunter · May 24, 2009, 08:33:06 PM

Quote from: tufsu1 on May 24, 2009, 07:50:41 PM
btw...I talked to some of the organizers today...apparently just about every business owner downtown was very pleased....including Chamblins, Subway, Quiznos, Zodiac, and the folks on Bay Street and The Landing.

The only exception seemed to come from a small restaurant on Laura Street that chose not to capitalize on all the jazz fans....instead the owner complained about how the festival was a nuisance (maybe like the homeless?).

bwahahahahahaha!
I am so glad I had just picked up, but not sipped, my beer before I read that! I'd need some screen cleaner!

02roadking · May 25, 2009, 09:12:21 AM

Some pics from Sunday.

02roadking · May 25, 2009, 09:18:54 AM