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This podcast is part of Art Bikes Jax guided and self-guided tours. Learn more about Jacksonville's history and public art scene. Then hop on a custom electric Art Bike and explore. Jacksonville is filled with treasures to discover and one of the best ways to do it is while Riding Art! @artbikesjax
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Amplified Avondale happens the last Friday of every month and on this episode of Art Bikes Jax podcast we dive into the September 29th event coming to the Shoppes of Historic Avondale.Paula Jo Lentz talks about the all new Art Walk, we also preview the live music and DJ's.Wanna get involved? We are always looking for volunteers, send Paula an e mail: paula@paulajolentz.comFollow Amplified Avondale on Instagram Check out Paula's work hereJosephine Restaurant is featuring Jazz after dark, click here for tickets!Amplified Avondale is presented by Lee & Cates Glass and happens the last Friday of each month from 6 - 9 PM Music credit: "Funky Riverside" by Spice and the Po Boys
Art Bikes Jax is pleased to work with Amplified Avondale presented by Lee & Cates Glass where we bring live music to the Shoppes of Avondale the last Friday of each month. Friday, June 30th, we welcome John Lumpkin and the Jazz Discovery Series. Catch live music from John and his featured artist, trombonist Lexi Hamner. Listen now to hear more about this incredible event. Learn more about the John Lumpkin Institute Learn more about the Jazz Discovery SeriesFollow Amplified Avondale on Instagram!
Welcome to The sUP Loop, this audio guide gives you an overview of the route starting in San Marco, into Avondale and back to San Marco! You are riding on an electric Art Bike and this audio guide will help you along your adventure! Listen to this audio guide before you ride or as you are taking off on your Art Bike adventure. This will give you some detail around our neighborhoods and your ride over the St Johns River into Avondale. You have plenty of time to take detours and explore our local parks, shops and restaurants as you discover one of the most architecturally significant neighborhoods in the state of Florida. Special thanks to Michael Bernos and Spice and The Po Boys for our theme music "Funky Riverside". You are about to have a unique and funky adventure! Have fun!
Welcome to The sUP Loop, starting your ride in Avondale and heading to San Marco and back! You are riding on an electric Art Bike and this audio guide will help you along your adventure! Listen to this audio guide before you ride or as you are taking off on your Art Bike adventure. This will give you some detail around our neighborhoods and your ride over the St Johns River into San Marco. You have plenty of time to take detours and explore our local parks, shops and restaurants as you discover one of the most architecturally significant neighborhoods in the state of Florida. Special thanks to Michael Bernos and Spice and The Po Boys for our theme music "Funky Riverside". You are about to have a unique and funky adventure! Have fun!
The Shared Use Path, The SUP is now open! This bike and pedestrian bridge is finally open, linking Five Points and San Marco. Listen now to hear what it sounded like on the grand opening, April 6, 2023. We talked to Visit Jacksonville, representatives from RAP as well as the council members from each side of the bridge, Randy DeFoor and LeAnna Cumber.Our theme music is "Funky Riverside" written by Michael Bernos and performed by Spice and the Po Boys
This episode comes from one of the most majestic locations in the city, in the Cummer Gardens, under the shade of the Cummer Oak. Patrick MacRae is the Doolittle Family Director of Gardens and Horticulture for the Cummer so he literally gets his hands dirty in garden.Listen now to learn more about the history of these gardens, the enduring legacy of Ninah Cummer and the ambitious plans Patrick and his team have in store for the gardens.We will learn about Ellen Biddle Shipman, among the first female landscape architects in the country who was hired by Ms Cummer to help design her garden. We also discuss the extraordinary connection between Patrick, Cornell University and the Cummer. Special thanks to Mike and the Po Boys for our theme music, "Take Me Down to Funky Riverside"Click Here to learn more about The CummerClick Here to learn more about Ellen Biddle Shipman
One of the many reasons we love Riverside is because this neighborhood loves books and we love to read. That's why there are now 26 Free Little Libraries scattered throughout the neighborhood. Each little library is unique. Roxy and the Friends of the Willow Branch Library have created a clever map of all the libraries and Art Bikes now has a self guided tour called Art Bikes Book Club. Learn more about our cool little libraries, our local bookstores like Femme Fire Books.Grab a map, available at Femme Fire Books, at Art Bikes and at several of the Free Libraries. Click Here to reserve an Art Bike for the Book Club self guided tour!
The Historic Florida Theatre is one of our favorite places to share with people on their Art Bikes tours. The theater is breath-taking and the history associated with it is remarkable. We sit down with Numa Saisselin, Executive Director of The Theatre and we talk about what it was like when the Florida Theatre opened in 1927. Learn more about how much time and care that is put into programming the venue, the cultural significance to Jacksonville and the ambitious renovation plans to update and enhance this iconic Jacksonville institution.We also talk about David Byrne and Burning Down the House with memorable performances by award-winning acts.Become a Friend of the Florida Theatre or subscribe to their newsletter so you can be in touch with all the shows and performances coming to The Florida Theatre!Click Here to learn more.
This Art Bikes Street talk takes you to the sweetest place downtown--Sweet Pete's! You can hear the construction happening on the federal reserve building next door and you can also hear some giddy kids rushing in to join a princess birthday party. Listen right now to learn more about Build Up Downtown, an organization who is building up downtown while honoring our incredible history. Learn more about the original location of Stanton High School and the grand plans to honor this hallowed location. Plus, Van Gough is coming to downtown this fall, we talk about Laura's favorite app, Park Mobile and we learn more about some other projects that are coming to life within the center of our beautiful city - Downtown Jacksonville. Come on, you are invited to our Build Up Downtown princess party! Click Here to learn more about Build Up DowntownClick Here to download the Park Mobile App
This is a fun Street Talk because we wandered into one of our favorite downtown establishments, The Volstead, a unique downtown Jacksonville watering hole. Jake Gordon is the CEO of Downtown Vision, an organization dedicated to helping downtown Jacksonville grow and thrive. We talk about the downtown events that are bringing people together, the amazing work of the Downtown Ambassadors and what's on the horizon for downtown. As you listen, you can hear the passion and excitement Jake brings to his job, he and his team are working hard to make downtown Jacksonville a place where people live, work, play and invest. There are so many treasures to explore downtown, so start right here, have a drink with us and listen to this episode of Art Bikes Street Talk!Click Here to learn more about Downtown Vision and upcoming events
Street Talk wanders into the center of the city and Jacksonville's oldest park, James Weldon Johnson Park to talk to Executive Director Liz McCoy.JWJ Park is a gem, filled with art, flowers, events and activations. We talk about the namesake of the park; James Weldon Johnson, we gaze upon the St James building, now Jacksonville's city hall (and according to Dr Wayne Wood, the most beautiful city hall in America).We also talk about future plans for the park which is getting ready for a facelift.James Weldon Johnson Park is always a highlight on our Art Bikes tours, so spend a few minutes and get an inside look at the stories this treasured space holds.
If you haven't noticed yet, we love our community! This edition of Street Talk comes from RAP's First Friday social event...yes, community means we gather together to party and sit down with dear friends like Missy Cady-Kampmeyer from Cady Realty and board member for the Shoppes of Avondale. Missy talks about why this community is so special, the unique events and businesses in The Shoppes of Avondale and why we are living on the best community in America!Click Here to learn more what's happening in the Shoppes of Avondale.
Art Bikes Jax rolled into the Visit Jacksonville downtown Visitor's Center to get some street talk from Visit Jacksonville CEO Michael Corrigan.We talk about the resources Visit Jacksonville has to offer for local residents and our new friends who are visiting from all over the world. We talk about the Visit Jacksonville App, the Visitor Centers and of course, the Jacksonville Ale Trail.We also talk about paddle boarding with Tucker, Michael's dog, who likes to chill out on the river in search of dolphin, manatee and maybe a passing alligator.Jacksonville is an amazing place to explore and Michael and his team at Visit Jacksonville work every day to help people get the most out of their visit to The River City!Click Here to learn more Visit Jacksonville.Click Here to download their mobile app.
Kay Ehas joined Groundwork Jacksonville as CEO in September 2017. Since then, she has been relentless in her pursuit of achieving Jacksonville’s 100-year old vision of an “Emerald Necklace” of trails, linear parks and restored creeks that encircle the urban core. In this edition of Art Bikes Street Talk, we hit one of the newest pieces of the trail where we talk about this transformative project that will connect 14 different neighborhoods. We navigate down McCoy's Creek and Hogan's Creek; each of these waterways will be signature features on The Trail. Listen now to learn more about the Emerald Trail, how to get involved and how Kay is living her dream with passion and tenacity as she helps lead Groundwork Jacksonville on this incredible and ambitious project. Click Here to learn more about Groundwork Jacksonville. Click Here to learn more about Art Bikes Jax
Join us from the streets of downtown Jacksonville as we visit with Bill Delaney from The Jackson and the author of the book "Secret Jacksonville." This conversation takes us to two different locations, we begin with an historic building in peril, 618 Adams Street which is one of the few remaining buildings that date back to the great fire of 1901. We then focus on the former Barnett Bank building on Laura Street which stands as an example of a successful renovation project. Then, we wander down the street to have a beer and continue our conversation!Bill is an exceptional resource and a champion of development and smart growth in Jacksonville. "We need to always look back and look at the failures of our past so we don't make the same mistakes as we move forward." Click Here to grab a copy of Bill's book, "Secret Jacksonville". Click Here to learn more about Art Bikes Jax.
Art Bikes Jax is back on the streets, this time we caught up with Shannon Blankenship, the Executive Director of RAP (Riverside Avondale Preservation). This conversation comes from the Shoppes of Avondale, in front of Tucker Cycles (formerly Open Road) where we talk about the importance of thriving local business to this unique and charming community.Learn more about RAM (Riverside Arts Market) and the exciting enhancements that will make this North Florida treasure even better.Plus, we talk about the marque events and traditions that make these urban core neighborhoods so special. Combine these annual events with our diverse and eclectic architecture, throw in the beauty of the St Johns River and you have all the elements for a beautiful community unlike any other in the state of Florida. Its a place we are so grateful to call home. Click Here to get involved and learn more about RAP. Click Here to learn more about Art Bikes Jax
Noted local historian Dr Wayne Wood talks about his favorite neighborhood in the universe: Riverside! Wayne talks about the history of this eclectic area, the diversity of the architecture, our parks, shops and local, creative vibe. Wayne talks about a passion project, the long and winding road that lead to the creation of RAM, the Riverside Arts Market. We also talk about downtown Jacksonville and how the tragedy of the great fire of 1901 lead to the great triumph of a new style of architecture led by Henry John Klutho and his masterpiece, the St James Building which now, according to Wayne, is the most beautiful city hall in America.Click Here to view the collection of books created by Dr Wood and other books curated by the Jacksonville Historical Society.Click Here to learn more about Art Bikes JaxPhoto by Carson Haines
Welcome to Springfield! Jacksonville's original neighborhood and our most bike-able community! Springfield is filled with treasures to explore so we sat down with Kelly Rich, the Executive Director of SPAR (Springfield Preservation And Revitalization) to talk about this magnificent community and more. We recorded this segment in Klutho Park which is the heart of the neighborhood, filled with statues, public art and an amazing frisbee golf course. We explore the history of this vibrant area and look ahead, discussing the transformative changes that will come with the development of the Emerald Trail. Click Here to learn more about Springfield and SPARClick Here to learn more about Art Bikes Jax
The Jessie Ball DuPont Center is lovingly called "The Jessie", listen to The Jessie's Executive Director, Mark Walker and Ron from Art Bikes Jax as they talk about this incredible building, her history and the intentional art installations that adorn every corner of the building. From the masterpiece murals in the front, to the Chris Parsons murals in the windows and along the sides, to Jacksonville's first mural honoring Filipina heritage. This building truly embodies an inclusive and welcoming vibe and Mark will serve as your tour guide to share stories about how it all came to be and what makes this building such a special place in downtown Jacksonville. Visit the Jessie during regular business hours and visit The Corner Gallery. Also, be sure to visit during Art Walk on the first Wednesday of each month for music, artists and special celebrations!Click Here to learn more about The JessieClick Here to learn more about Art Bikes Jax
This is the Art Bikes Jax podcast that gives you an overview and highlights of your Art Bikes Jax Self-Guided Tour. This route is called "Adams to Adams" because you will go from one end of Adams Street, around the stadium and almost to the St Johns Rive, all the way through downtown and then to the other side of the interstate where Adams Street ends. Laura Riggs, freelance writer who did extensive writing and research for Arbus Magazine's public art features, joins Art Bikes creator Ron Rothberg to talk about the route, highlights and how Jacksonville became home to such an internationally acclaimed collection of public art.This is a 15 mile route, but relax, your custom electric bike will do most of the work!Once you listen to this overview, you'll want to book your tour at Art Bikes Jax!
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