Hello, Jacksonville. March was a who’s who of local talent as creators, musicians, mom and food influencers gathered at the Aloft Hotel’s wxyz bar for the biggest @jaxcreators networking event yet! Jacksonville’s creative scene? Absolutely thriving. 🥁✨
In Today's Issue:
Must-attend events in April
Dubai chocolate craze—where to find it in Jax
Book Fair making dreams come true
Let's dive in!
- Pomy
Events this Month
🚶♀️ Walk the Bridges on April 5th Join St. Johns Riverkeeper for a scenic, self-paced 3.5-mile walk along the Fuller Warren Bridge Shared-Use Path (a.k.a. "The SUP") and over the Acosta Bridge. Afterward, reward yourself with a visit to the Riverside Arts Market. RSVP to let them know you're coming!
💅 Self-Care Sundays on April 13 A little Tai Chi, a little Sound Bath, and a lot of relaxation in the gardens at The Cummer. Stroll through the museum, find your zen, and treat yourself. Comfy clothes and mats recommended. Admission required this event.
🎨 Art Exhibition Open House on April 16 Come celebrate Elementary student artists in our community! Swing by Pablo Creek Regional Library from 4–5 PM to admire their work and show some love.
🎻 Dvořák’s “New World” presented by the Jax Symphony History in the making! South Korea’s first female conductor to lead globally recognized orchestras takes the baton for a thrilling performance. From Copland’s The Tender Land Suite to Coleman’s Seven O’Clock Shout, this concert fuses classical and jazz for a modern twist.
You Deserve a Treat
🍫 Jacksonville has officially joined the Dubai Chocolate obsession. This milk chocolate bar with a creamy pistachio and crispy kataifi filling is a viral sensation and here’s where you can snag yours:
🍦 Gator Ice Cream 🥙 Hala’s Mideast Eatery 🔥 Istanbul Grill 🍭 Sweet Pete’s (yes, they made their own version!) 🍫 Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Peterbrooke's Dubai chocolate bar
⬇️ Nonprofit Highlight
Since launching in 2011, READ USA has hosted hundreds of free book fairs, putting thousands of colorful, brand-new books into the hands of Duval County’s elementary students. This year, they’re at it again—29 Book Fair days between now and May 9!
👀 That means 29 chances to volunteer—help students pick books, organize, label, bag, or assist with setup/tear-down! Sign up today!
⚽ Sports
A United Soccer League expansion team is in the works, and Jacksonville could soon be home to both men’s and women’s professional soccer! With 55 potential stadium locations under review, the club aims to kick off in 2025.
This would mark the first time professional women’s soccer calls Jacksonville home—so get ready to cheer.
