Von Tiny Paige (like Ron Littlepage only readable)

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Von Tiny Paige

Note from the Editor: This is the first installment of what (we hope) will be a recurring column. Peyton knows there’s more than enough dirt going on in this City to fill three weekly columns. But I digress. Under no amount of torture, threat of litigation or tickling will I reveal the identity of Von Tiny Paige, because I have no idea who he/she is. Please enjoy.

FROM VON and the well meaning people at Tiny Paige

This is the first of a series of columns from the VTP. This opinion column is copyright free however, if quoted, any pieces of the content of any column must be linked to the entire column. Von, like Ron, has access to inside information without owing power people anything for that info.

If you know something about the Jacksonville political and power scene but don’t want to lose your job, your contract, your husband, etc. send us an email at vontinypaige@gmail.com. Your tip may or may not be mentioned. We will never ever mention or give up your email. Use a fake email if you are paranoid.

Your tip should be reasonably reliable, however we do not guarantee anything in our column. Not even our opinion, which can change on a dime. Think of it as local politics for entertainment purposes. Or if you are a subject of a snip, tell us about all these LIES in the comments where they are posted! We will correct all proven mistakes!

So here is what we’ve heard lately

Angela Corey or someone who really likes her has spent a lot of time on as a troll on one of the local message boards. Of course she will probably win in a landslide but the committment to squash any counter balance to her “kill em all let Rutherford sort them out” campaign may lead to more academy awards. Only this overbearing troll has us totally hearting Plotkin. If it wasn’t for her annoying superior attitude we probably wouldn’t even vote for this office.

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Ron Barton of the soon to be defunct JEDC is missing in action. Since the northbank riverwalk was reopened in May. What is going on with economic development downtown? Miles Development in Brooklyn? Is that a development or an understatement as to how far we are from anything happening? They should change the name to Miles and Miles. Ron, call home.

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The Fellas in the planning office have been told to not go to jags games with Paul Harden any more. Bye bye club seats. Hello loneliness. Don’t worry the private sector will always be there for you after a few “math errors”.

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Jacksonville, you used to be easy to figure on the national political scene. Except I heard Obama won the hob nob poll. And had almost 20,000 votes more than McSame in the primary. Winds of change? We need visual clues! Show me your yard signs! Has it already been four years since Jacksonville was one big black W sticker? Since then, they have all gone the way of sub prime mortgages. We don’t blame you for not putting out those McBush signs but we think you should put em up high like gas prices. Design-wise they are an improvement. But where is the pride? Don’t forget if you do or do not put out a sign NO ONE will know you voted for a half black American!

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We’ve got some juicy port stories coming in to our port. Tell us what you know about the port, Mayport, what the business climate is like in the Bahamas or any old thing that we need to know. If its interesting, involves power and politics and needs to be told we will make some room. Just drop a tip at vontinypaige@gmail.com.

See you next week!

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Getting Up in Jacksonville – Street Art Update

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Jacksonville Street Art Update

The state of street art in Jacksonville goes beyond Urbismus. Here what some others are getting up to. This is by no means comprehensive, just what I could cover in a few hours on last weekend. Complete Street Art Update photoset.

Brooklyn
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Five Points
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Downtown
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San Marco
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Friday and Saturday events in Jacksonville: Art shows, Film Festivals and Craft Sales

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Regrowing The Raindrop! by Marisa Carta
Friday night December 7th, from 6pm-9pm

Regrowing The Raindrop!

Marisa who blogs at Flufflife will be having a gallery show at the Art Institute of Jacksonville in Baymeadows. I know, Baymeadows, soo not urban. BUT, Marisa is a good friend of mine and an awesome artist. Check out the Munny she created for the Color of Munny show.

“Full Circle” featuring works by Sarah Crooks Flair
Friday night December 7th, from 6pm-9pm

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This show will be at the Jane Gray Gallery in Brooklyn. That’s North Riverside for all ya’ll who don’t know. Next to the Blue Cross Blue Shield building at 643 Edison Avenue.

Crafty Sidewalk Sale at Bogda
Saturday December 8th, from

Cra(ft)p Fair in Springfield

Bogda’s sidewalks are sponsoring a one-of-a-kind craft fair so get here around 9am to see all the goodies. Get there early for good deals on art by Jimmy Pines and handmade jewelry by Kailene. All are now priced $15 a piece. Word!

International Fest of Cinema and Technology
December 6th-8th, 2007 in Springfield at 9th and Main

Festival screenings include short comedies, dramas, animated films, experimental films, music videos and documentaries and are from independent filmmakers from a variety of countries. All festival screenings will be taking place in historic Springfield in Jacksonville at the Rusted Hinge at 9th and Main. Specific details about all the films screenings and the festival schedule can be found at the festival website.

Tickets for each night are $6 per screening session, $3 for students. Screenings will be taking place Thursday December 6th and Friday December 7th from 5pm-11:30pm. On Saturday December 8th, screenings will run from 2pm-11:30pm. Live music will be performed on Friday December 6th from 6pm-10pm approximately. All attendees will also receive half off regular drink prices when they present their ticket stubs.

Jacksonville Street Art update

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Street art in Jacksonville seems to be on the rise again. In the past few weeks there have been an explosion of posters, stickers, throw-ups and murals. For about 6 months now things have been really slow on the street art front. A poster here, a tag there. Maybe it was the weather. Maybe kids are tired of getting arrested.

Here are some of the highlights. See all the street art flicks from the last week.

Brooklyn This style of poster has been pooping up all over Springfield, Downtown and Riverside. This person has been putting in some work.

Jacksonville Street Art

Springfield A steady presence, throw-ups and a mural that just won’t stay the same.

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Tallyrand Yes, Tallyrand.

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Downtown

Jacksonville Street Art

See all the street art flicks from the last week.

What’s going on tonight in Jacksonville? Madhatters and Cross-PolliNATION

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There are two pretty shweet events going on in Jacksonville tonight. One in 5 Points and one in Brooklyn, a 2 minute drive or bike ride from 5 Points. This will make your decision on what to do tonight so easy, because you can do both!

I don’t know how this one got by me but thanks to Tony Allegretti for pointing it out. The second edition of 5 Points’ First Friday will showcase The Madhatter’s Tee Party at Anomaly, 6-9PM! One of a kind tees designed by top local artists in Jacksonville: Ali Fuder, Tonya Lee, Brian Gray, Jimmy Pines, Kelly Eason, Levi Ratliff, Marisa Carta, Molly Riefler! Whaaaaat!!? Awesome.

After that you can catch the First Fridays $5 Flick, which is Goonies. Doors open @ 9:15. BYOB and a blanket and/or lawn chair as there is no seating in the theater! “It’s our time down here!” “Chuuuunk!”

Cross-PolliNATION

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After you buy your one of a kind tee, scoot over the Jane Gray Gallery in Brooklyn (map) for Brittni Wood’s first solo show Cross-PolliNATION. This will definitely be the highlight of my evening.

Brittni is one on Jacksonville’s hottest young artists and this is your chance to get one of her paintings before she blows up and you can’t afford her any more. Free beer and wine at this one folks, what else could you ask for?

Art Show: Cross-PolliNATION

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Urban Jacksonville contributor Brittni Wood will be having her first solo show this Friday, November 2, at the Jane Gray Gallery in Brooklyn. There will be free beer and wine for the opening reception.

Cross-PolliNATION an exhibition of Brittni Wood’s abstract paintings. Wood’s paintings are heavily influenced by social issues of today, with an emphasis on ideas of religion, sexuality, and gender roles. “My work is forced into a slue of contradictions” says Wood.

Wood’s paintings entertain opposite ends of the spectrum, from gestural and dirty to hard and graphic. This combination is what interests her most, while also inspiring a mixed media approach to her paintings.

Most of all Brittni is an awesome artist. I have four of Brittni’s paintings at my house and hope to pick up some more Friday night. Come check out one of Jacksonville’s hottest new artists Friday night.

Cross-PolliNATION will be on exhibit 11/2/07 thru 12/3/07
643 Edison Avenue, one block off Riverside Avenue (map)
For additional information contact Missy Hager at (904) 338-5790

Dreaming of Black Mountain

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Dreaming of Black Mountain

Jane Gray Gallery (who has a new website) is having an opening on Saturday September 22nd. Dreaming of Black Mountain – New works by Kurt Polkey and Morrison Pierce is free to the public. There might be free wine and beer there.

Dreaming of Black Mountain details on ExperienceJax

This gallery is a pretty nice venue for art. High ceilings, cool Brooklyn location, lots of art hipsters to look at. I’d recommend this show if you don’t have anything to do Saturday night. If you get there late, you’ll probably miss out on any free beer/wine/apps. I did see some people BYOB last time. If you’re going that way keep it on the QT, so you don’t get pegged as a rabble rouser.

Those last two sentences were pretty funny.

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