Nisa Dalmas

Legendary band wraps Jacksonville Soul Food Festival

They've influenced numerous musicians including Prince, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Digital Underground, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg, and they've worked alongside the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown. Inducted into the Rock and...

Soul Food Festival delights day into night

More than likely, Henry Mabry will always remember his 45th birthday.Mabry, from Valdosta, Georgia, celebrated the big day at Jacksonville's 5th Annual Soul Food Festival on Saturday."It's awesome," says Mabry, as he...

Fill your bowl with food and soul

Sweet potato pie. Macaroni and cheese. Collard greens. Fresh fried catfish. Smothered pork chops. Candied yams. For soul food lovers, just hearing about these homestyle dishes can be music to their ears. George...

Queen of Soul holds court on the First Coast

Her microphone is her scepter. Her hairstyle of choice, her crown. While thousands of aspiring singers enter the realm of soul music year after year, she remains the Queen hands down. She performs around the world...

Upcoming ballet bridges old and new, modern and classical

This Saturday, The Florida Ballet brings Spectrum to dance lovers here in Northeast Florida. Sponsored by The Haskell Company, the ballet's artistic director promises a stimulating performance. "Spectrum gives the audience a diverse program of...

Step shows: New dance competitions or historic cultural expressions?

While millions of people prepare to watch the annual Academy Awards ceremony tonight, millions of others will have their eyes on a nationally-televised step competition finale this afternoon. The stepshow, sponsored by a major soft drink manufacturer, features collegians...

Buffett brings laid back Key West culture back to Jax

Mississippi-born and Southern bred, one of Key West's favorite residents hits the First Coast today. Jimmy Buffett performs his slew of feel-good songs at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena as he prepares to wrap up his...

Blues battle-of-the-best heads to Jacksonville

In a world where there seems to be new hip-hop, country, rock, or electronic artists every day, the blues, as they say, 'is' still alright. Every Spring the First Coast puts on an area-wide outdoor...

From making copies to making movies, Rob Schneider's in the Zone

He was the first Asian-American cast member on Saturday Night Live who quickly became a box office sensation in Hollywood. This weekend, actor/comedian Rob Schneider takes over the microphone at The Comedy Zone. When he portrayed super...

Florida A&M explores the nubian experience all month long

Students, faculty members, and friends of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are showcasing the lives and achievements of people across the African diaspora for Black History Month 2010. With a full calendar of events spotlighting men and women, both past...

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