05/01/08 •
Posted in: Events, Five Points by Joey Marchy
Last Month’s First Friday event in Five Points had blowout attendance. Here’s what’s in store for the May edition of this free community event.
- Delicious vegan bake sale. Cupcakes, cookies and more!
- First Fridays for the dogs at Violet. Bring an old leash/collar/etc… (to be donated to a local rescue) and get a discount on any pet purchase.
- DJ ROY will be getting the dance party going at Anomaly! For those of age, wine and beer is on the house
- New spring fashions at Edge City, Violet, Anomaly and Wolfgang!
- Great art throughout the street provided by Bogda
- Check out 5 points’ newest shop, Nest Living, for your modern home!
- Free wine tasting at Riverside Liquor.
- Live glass blowing at Bead Here Now
- Check out the 20+ specialty beers on tap at Raglands!
It’s THIS FRIDAY, May 2nd from 6-9 (or later!)
First Friday on Facebook
Tags: first friday
04/24/08 •
Posted in: Events, Five Points, Retail by Joey Marchy
I talked about Nest Living earlier this month. They’re having a grand opening party tonight, Thursday April 24th. It’s an amazing retail experience. The store is merchandised really well and the owner, Shaan Batten, is a super friendly guy. Head over there and say hi!
Nestliving is a design studio located in the Five Points shopping district of Jacksonville, Florida. We sell quality design products from lines such as Modernica, MASH Studio, Unison, Heath Ceramics, Iittala, Offi, MAKU Furnishings, Vitra, Tonfisk, Cavern Home, Playsam, Tivoli Audio, Geneva and Vessel Architectural Pottery. Our online store offers free shipping to the mainland USA
The grand opening starts at 6:00pm and lasts until 9:00. Super DJ Caz/Prince Rainier will be on the one’s and two’s spinning what he calls “Sophisticated Funk”. Sounds good to me! Plus there will be beer and wine for all. Nest Living will be offering a 10% discount on any Modernica Fiberglass chairs (above).
nest-living.com
email: info@nest-living.com
phone: 904.356.5151
Tags: modern furniture, nest living
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
Five Points
Downtown
San Marco
Tags: graffiti, stencil, sticker, throwup
04/04/08 •
Posted in: Events, Five Points, Retail by Joey Marchy
My friend Shaan Batten just opened a new store in Five Points called Nest Living. Shaan says:
I wanted to create a retail environment that I’d want to shop in. A place that has a definite style but one that could be tailored to suit a variety of personal tastes. I surrounded myself with what I think are some of the greatest products on the market at the moment.
I hung out with Shaan Friday and we discussed doing an interview in the future about how we can move Five Points retail forward. Keep an eye out for that. Until then check out the photos below, visit the new Nest Living website and shop and swing by Final Friday’s in Five Points on April 4th from 6:00-9:00.
- Art throughout the street provided by Bogda.
- Raglands will have Saketinis and a free showing of ‘Dark Crystal’ in their lounge @ 10PM
- A Vegan Bake Sale!
- DJ Roy will be spinning @ Anomaly! Plus free libations and a cool and quick craft to do!
- Stop and have a glass of wine and learn block printing taught by local artist Brittni Wood @ Violet.
- Nest Living will have 10% off all media players.
- Grand Opening of Flux Gallery, a great new addition to 5 Points!
More photos
Nestliving – furniture + light etc
1020 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204 (Map)
904.356.5151
Tags: books, furniture, modern, nest living, pottery, textiles
03/07/08 •
Posted in: Art, Events, Five Points, Riverside by Joey Marchy
Head to 5 Points tonight and support local retail, music and art. Also check out Jaxscene’s events for Friday March 7th
Events and Promotions for tonight’s First Friday in 5 Points
- Live Music
- Come learn an art technique from Brittni Wood at VIOLET!
- Check out a FREE wine tasting at RIVERSIDE LIQUORS!
- SALE! Take 25% off all merchandise at NICOTINE!
- Don’t miss ‘Wee Forest Folk’ at ONE OF EACH GIFTS!
- Art throughout the street provided by BOGDA GALLERY!
- New spring styles are arriving at EDGE CITY!
- ALOHA PARADISE is offering flip flop specials all night!
- Get crafty at ANOMALY with a 5 minute craft and free libations.
- Grab a beer at RAGLANDS with over 20+ beers on tap!
- Take a bead class at BEAD HERE NOW!
While you’re down there check out the progress of Nest Living, a design studio opening in 5 Points that will stock furniture, bedding, lighting, wallpaper, ceramics, media players, etc.
Tags: first friday
You certainly will not find a shortage of events taking place this weekend. First things first, “Clockwork Orange” is playing at San Marco Theatre Friday and Saturday at midnight; 11:55 to be precise. This is my favorite movie (next to the Godfather) and I can’t think of a better place to view it. Best part, for 5 dollars you can purchase the poster above. How rad would it be to have that in your possession in 20 years?
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone is the solo project of Owen Ashworth. It’s fun music characterized by electronically-produced beats. Think cheap keyboards. Check ‘em out at TSI with Sunbears.
More music tonight hosted by Are ‘Friends’ Electric Live, but from what I gather it’s out at Jax Beach. Still, you can see a really great band, Airport Factory, with Our Name is Legion and Ysuge.
Saturday-day make your way to the Jacksonville Fairgrounds for Junior League’s 17th Annual Whale of a Sale. It’s a community garage sale in which proceeds benefit community projects. The sale is from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is 1 dollar per person and afterward you can grab some breakfast or brunch at a new place you haven’t tried yet. My recommendations: The Fox or the Brick in Avondale and Cool Moose in Riverside.
Saturday night it’s all about TSI and the Fluoro Party. Having been in a sorority (true story) I can’t say I’ve never been to one and I can’t say they’re not incredibly fun. Wear lots of neon! It’s your chance to rock that hot pink fanny pack you use at Disney World.
That wraps up my knowledge of what’s happening this weekend. I’m sure there’s a lot more going on, so feel free to lay it down in the comments. I hope to see you all around!
02/01/08 •
Posted in: Art, Five Points, Riverside by Adrienne Moore
First things first, First Fridays in Five Points is tonight! I haven’t heard about any major artwork being displayed or a movie being shown, but as usual, the stores will be open late. Plus, you can get some delicious food at one of the many restaurants in the area. Outside seating is delightful.
Heads up for a new store coming to Riverside. Nest Living is a design studio opening in 5 Points in March that will stock furniture, bedding, lighting, wallpaper, ceramics, media players, etc. The picture above shows the type of furniture the store will sell. Some of the furniture will be on display tonight at First Fridays. Check it out while you’re making your way around town.
Saturday is the More Than Wallpaper show at Bogda. The poster really says it all, but it’s from 8-11 p.m. at 1253 McDuff Ave. S. Maybe Jacksonville’s called-upon ‘art critic’ will make an appearance. We’ll see.
Lastly, if you don’t have a hot lunch date Saturday, you should probably head over to the Springfield Community Garden (located on Main Street between 1st and 2nd) for clean up day. Bring gloves, water, snacks, trash bags and/or hand tools. Hey, bring your date, too! It starts at noon.
See you guys out and about.
