Urban Jacksonville

While the imagery is striking, it’s not the first president I’ve seen characterized as Hitler:

In the post Duval GOP In Controversy Over Obama/Hitler Comparisons At Tea Party JaxPolitics points out:

Several local GOP activists privately expressed shock that elected officials would be seen at any event that featured comparisons of Obama with Hitler. What surprised some of them the most; however, was the fact that the Duval County Republican Party would feature pictures from the event—complete with Obama/Hitler comparisons—on their Facebook fan page.

While the party has stated that they did not officially “plan” the event, the fact that they heavily promoted it and featured the controversial pictures on their website, has left them open to the ensuing controversy.

So, while I can’t fault individual freedom of speech, it seems a little irresponsible for the Duval County Republican Party to post photos of the event and the posters in question on their Facebook page. Especially in the light of some attendees: Florida State Representatives Lake Ray, Charles McBurney and Mike Weinstein and Florida State Senator Stephen Wise.

Here it is people. It’s what you’ve been waiting for. It’s what I get 5-6 phone calls a day about. Barack Obama signs! This event will begin Friday at 5pm at 1520 Main Street (AKA The Buyers Market, AKA Bikes Bags and Beats). 5th and Main, next to Chan’s Chinese. Free Obama signs, wood stakes and all!

The so-called Green Retail Tour gives you a chance to check out Zombie Bikes, Burro Bags and The Royal Treatment Record shop. You will also meet Jay McGovern who is running against Ander Crenshaw for US Congress District 4.

Jay speaks at 6 for 15 minutes and hopefully will be available for any questions you may have. He is running in a tighter than anticipated race. The Obama tidal wave may just help Jay do the impossible. It is hard to believe that an engineer and bio fuel producer, retired military pilot and small business owner is the underdog to an investment banker turned politician.

At 6:15, head over to Shantytown for free beer compliments of Shantytown, Tony Allegretti and John Mills.

Even if you don’t have a $100 or 10 hours to donate you can still party down for change this Tuesday. Meet us at Mark’s downtown for the Return of the City after party.

Biggie Tea and I will be DJing alllllll night. September 16th, 2008 from 9:30pm to 2:00am with $1 PBRs $2 Drafts and $3 Jagers.

Marks Downtown at 315 East Bay Street myspace.com/marksjax
original illustration by Rodrigo Corral Design.

So you don’t have $100 cash to get into the Return of the City Obama fundraiser? Now there is a way to volunteer time to the campaign in exchange for monetary credits towards your $100 ticket. Here’s how it works:

Each hour you volunteer to the Obama campaign will count towards $10 of your $100 ticket:

For every one hour of phone banking or canvassing (you pick the work) you pledge to do for the campaign, we’ll knock off $10 towards the party– all the way up to the $100 ticket price. Pledge ten hours and you are in.

Sign up now to volunteer

This party will feature the art of Steve Forster and live DJs Biggie Tea, Owen Holmes of The Black Kids and yours truly, DJ Joe E Fresh. The party is at a house in Avondale on September 16th, 2008 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.

Eat, Drink, Change. The hosts of this art opening and fundraiser hope to celebrate the excellent quality of life in our progressive, diverse, walkable, and beautiful urban neighborhoods. We encourage you to patronize the taverns and eateries of the Shoppes of Avondale before and after the opening. Hosted by John Mills & Tony Allegretti at 1852 Talbot Avenue in the Heart of Avondale.

If you can’t make it to the fundraiser there will be an after party at Mark’s starting around 9:30. Biggie Tea and I will be DJing at the after party too.

Yeah! It’s good to be back, and there’s no better day to return than your birthday. Yes, today is my birthday. No gifts please, just swing by Mark’s tonight to see me and Biggie Tea. I promise, no birthday songs. I will be playing an all Funk set, thanks to Ian Ranne who inspired me to search out some old school funk.

There was a blog birthday while I was out. Congrats Urban Core on 3 years of Mark’s and Art Walk posts.

I’m going to ease back into this bloggin thang by announcing a sweet-ass Obama fundraiser I’m involved with. If you saw Obama speak at the DNC last week then you’re probably pretty excited about the presidential race right now.

Harness that energy by attending Return of the City a fundraiser, art show, DJ party with food and drink. It’s only $100.00 per person and all money goes directly to the Barack Obama campaign.

This party will feature the art of Steve Forster and live DJs Biggie Tea, Owen Holmes of The Black Kids and yours truly, DJ Joe E Fresh. The party is at a house in Avondale on September 16th, 2008 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.

Eat, Drink, Change. The hosts of this art opening and fundraiser hope to celebrate the excellent quality of life in our progressive, diverse, walkable, and beautiful urban neighborhoods. We encourage you to patronize the taverns and eateries of the Shoppes of Avondale before and after the opening. Hosted by John Mills & Tony Allegretti at 1852 Talbot Avenue in the Heart of Avondale.

There is limited space for this event so an RSVP is required. You can RSVP by emailing BOBAMA@APPELLATE-FIRM.COM

If you can’t make it to the fundraiser there will be an after party at Mark’s starting around 9:30. Biggie Tea and I will be DJing at the after party too.

Springfield is home to Jacksonville’s Barack Obama Campaign headquarters. Woot! They are having a grand opening party Thursday night. Sounds like a good time. Unless you don’t use the Internet like John McCain. Here is a link to the event detail page (Facebook account required)

We’re opening our office! We’re on the third floor of the Klutho Building (1830 N Main St) in Springfield, at the northwest corner of 8th and Main, next to the church. Come on down!

Barack Obama Campaign for Change Headquarters
Thursday, July 31, 2008
5:00pm – 7:00pm
1830 N Main St
Jacksonville, FL (Map)

What’s Super Tuesday you ask? It’s me and Biggie Tea from The Urban Core blog DJing at Marks to kick off a series of progressive parties for THE progressive party and Generation Obama. Plus there are drink specials. Peep the details:

The sixth Urban Jacksonville Mixtape is dropping this June so lets celebrate! DJ Huh? (Joey Marchy) and Biggie Tea will play their favorite tracks from the past five Urban Jacksonville mixtapes and more. $1 PBR $2 Draft $3 jager. Word That! DJ Brian V at 11 and delicious $1 well drinks from 12am to 2am.

DJ HUH? vs BIGGIE TEA – June 17th
Mark’s in Downtown Jacksonville
9-11pm @ 315 East Bay Street myspace.com/marksjax

Now for more Jacksonville news. Man those guys in Springfield are throwing up the Third and Main development like nobody’s business. Take a ride down Main Street between 2nd and 4th to see what I’m talking about. Progress is Springfield’s middle name!

Black Kids 2009 Tour Poster (Thanks Rachel!)

Jaxzine issue 1 Jaxzine hits the street with Issue #1

The zine is going to be released Monday at The Pearl at Avant Chic!/Apres Chic!. I only made 50 so they are super limited. The cover charge is free that night and the zine is free. You might be wondering, “Why the Pearl”. The Pearl lets me put on events and supports me and for that I’m thankful.

Laura Street Transit Station project gets green light

The developers will construct a single-story restaurant building and a three-story retail and office building on the half-acre unpaved parking lot adjacent to the Rosa Parks/FCCJ Transit Terminal and bordered by Laura, State and Union streets.

Here are some juicy news links
Mactruque @ Flux Gallery 06/20 (The Outer Box)
Moon River Pizza gets new menus (Jacksonville Confidential)
Local artist Tim Lenoir(Killroy) wins Metropark – OBEY – Art contest (The Outer Box)
Jacksonville Confidential clothing swap coming soon! (Jacksonville Confidential)

Globatron responds to Urban Art Warfare. Globatron has a posse! Here is what Bryon King is responding to RIP just a little longer Jax Monster Show!