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Operating as usual
"And it's all fun and games until you make your way to the end of the row of stores only to have a handful of shopping bags and no more money left in your pockets." See what else Ambar has to say about Jacksonville's worst tourist trap.
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/25/worst-tourist-trap-st-johns-town-center/
"What else would you expect from a vintage clothing store called Disco Dolly than a wardrobe full of outfits you would definitely wear to Studio 54 (or on any night out in the city)?" Follow the link to read up on Jacksonville's best local vintage store
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/25/best-vintage-clothing-store-disco-dolly/
"Nicknamed “Obi Won Shinobi / The Pillow,” Koslow has been ranked in the top 25 bantamweight and featherweight fighters in the state." Follow the link to read up on Jacksonville's best local athlete, Steven Koslow.
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/25/best-athlete-steven-koslow/
"Is it because I’m old enough to get the senior discount at Surterra (you’re welcome for that tip) but still find it hilarious to ask Alexa to make fart sounds?" See what Kerry Speckman has to say about winning best local weirdo.
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/25/best-local-weirdo-kerry-speckman/
"Living in an up-and-coming city where the price of living can't seem to slow down, finding a fun AND affordable place to hang out is a rarity." Follow the link to read more about Jacksonville's best cheap trill
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/25/best-cheap-thrill-when-youre-broke-keg-and-coin/
You’re invited to the Amelia Island Book Festival 2023 Annual Celebrity Author Gala featuring New York Times Best-Selling and Award-Winning authors! The Gala will be held on Friday, February 17th, 2023, at 6:00 pm at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island.
https://www.ameliaislandbookfestival.org/gala
"Upon hearing the name Vince Jones, I immediately thought of a rockstar or someone I had to have known. It turns out, I wasn’t too far off..." Read more about Jacksonville's best local musician, Vince Jones, by Ambar Ramirez
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/25/best-local-musician-vince-jones/
Oh. Hey Jax, didn't see you there. Our Best of Jaxt party is coming up... see you there?
Our January print issue is now fully online! Head over to our website to catch up on all things best;)
https://folioweekly.com/
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
Jenn.
Jenn who?
Jenn Weeks, Jacksonville’s best local comedian!
Follow the link to read up on all things Jenn!
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/25/best-local-comedian-jenn-weeks/
Not just any old website... If you haven't already, check out our web to keep up with all of our stories online!
https://folioweekly.com/
4 across: Who is invited to our Best of Jax party?
HINT: Three-letter word; starts with Y...
It's not too late to pick up a copy of our January Best of Jax issue! We know you're dying to know who won what;)
YOU have been invited to our Best of Jax party on February 1st! Complimentary food and drinks will be provided with music by D.J Kano. The theme is 90's cocktail. We hope to see you there:)
Read what Terry and Shari from "Dear Dumbs" have to say about Bill's sticky family situation by following the link
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/23/dear-dumbs-11/
"We’ve been around this block before, like stray dogs with OCD, constantly coming back around and sniffing for the scent of something we think is so close, yet so far." Follow the link to read Folio W**d by Shelton Hull
https://folioweekly.com/?p=91848&preview=true
"Once chosen for Riverdance, the team trains to ensure they gel as a group to look and sound like a precision instrument." Follow the link to read Riverdance 25th Anniversary Tour by Cessy Newmon
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/22/riverdance-25th-anniversary-tour-in-jacksonville/
"The new year has begun and with it a feeling of freshness and new possibility … most of which will dissipate like morning fog before the end of the month." Follow the link to read Weird Wild Stuff by Shelton Hull
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/22/weird-wild-stuff-9/
Had a blast at our TEALgate last Saturday! A big thank you to everyone who joined us for all the fun:) We already can't wait for next season!!
Don't forget to pick up a copy of our January print issue! We distribute to over 600 locations around North East Florida :)
"From a young age, Jeffries parents believed she would grow up to be a lawyer or a writer because of her love for investigating, debating and writing stories." Folio's Best of Jax in the news spotlight, Katie Jeffries. Follow the link to read the full profile and more;)
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/20/in-the-news-whats-the-411/
January horoscopes are here! Looking for some insight into all things celestial? Follow the link to find out what the stars have in store for you.
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/19/january-horoscopes-2/
Here is an overexaggerated explanation of how we created the cover for our Best of Jax issue! Hope you enjoy:)
Attention all Best of Jax winners !!!!! Follow this link to find your own BOJ winner graphic package:) Thank you for voting and congrats to all the winners
Our Best of Jax issue is here! Pick up a copy to see who/what is the best in Jax! This is the first issue with our new creative director, Ambar Ramirez. A big round of applause to Ambar!! She crushed this issue and we are so proud of her:)
It's trivia time! Don't have any plans tonight? Well, now you do. Here are all the hot trivia spots on this fine Tuesday night:)
We can't wait for the January Best of Jax issue to be here... can you?
Keep an eye out on our website and social for any updates:)
Today, we celebrated and honored the courageous and compassionate life of Martin Luther King Jr. by walking in the MLK Day parade.
America's favorite blues musician is back and better than ever! See Bobby Rush for one night only at the Ritz on January 22nd. Check out their website for more information on tickets.
https://www.ritzjacksonville.com/
"The costumes were deliciously colorful (and quite sexy). I have to wonder how many cities are now void of rhinestones, glitter, and bedazzling sets." Follow the link to read the magic of Aladdin in Jacksonville by Cessy Newmon
https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/12/the-magic-of-aladdin-in-jacksonville/
Here are some of our favorite shots from the Jags v Titans tailgate last Saturday!! If you missed it, you're in luck. We are doing it all over again tonight @ 6 pm! Be there or be square ;)
From the archives! In April of 2017, Folio was celebrating its 30th birthday! For our big 30, we also decided to celebrate 30 legends of North East Florida!
Follow the link to go back in time;)
https://issuu.com/folioweekly/docs/folioweekly_040517_sm
Come tailgate with us at the DUUUVAL house this Saturday @6 pm! Complimentary food & drinks with live music!! Hope to see you there :)
Photos submitted to Folio's The Eye by Brandi Prine. Submit yours by following the link! :)
https://folioweekly.secondstreetapp.com/THE-EYE/rounds/1/gallery
The Thrasher-Horne event listing is here!! Be sure to check out their website for more information :)
https://www.thcenter.org/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=LocalSearch
St Augustine Amphitheater and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall concert listings are here! Don't miss out on all the fun shows:)
Check out their websites to stay up to date
https://www.theamp.com/
https://www.pvconcerthall.com/
Please give a warm round of applause to our new intern, Tysen! We can not wait to show you what's in store :)
A few photos from last weeks tailgate Duuuval House! Yes... we will be back at it this Saturday night. Party kicks off at 6pm. Live music by Julia Gulia, complimentary food and beverages. Admission is FREE, tips are greatly appreciated by the volunteers working. https://folioweekly.com/2023/01/09/jaguars-vs-titans/
Don't miss out on all the fun shows happening at the Florida Theater! Head over to their website for more ticket information.
https://www.floridatheatre.com/
"When I first heard Judith Hill was scheduled for a show at the historic Ritz Theatre in January, I thought to myself, “How do I know Judith Hill?”
Follow the link to read Judith Hill: From Background to Center Stage by Rob Nicholson:)
https://folioweekly.com/2022/12/30/judith-hill-from-the-background-center-stage/
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October print issue just went digital! Read and check out our current issue online by following the link: https://folioweekly.com/
Folio's Carmen Macri and Molly Britt take a trip to St. Augustine for this week's Freaky Friday. We hope you enjoy <3
It's Friday! You know what that means... one day closer to the weekend and Folio's Freaky Friday ! We love being able to connect with you guys in real life. Stay freaky! #Folioweekly #FreakyFriday #Community #GivingBack
Tomorrow is the day. The Come Together Music and Food Festival is happening at Ndani Village. visit The Empowered Kitchen or watch this for more details.
Big winner in Atlantic Beach, happy Freaky Friday! #givingback #community #phillipsandhunt
Getting freaky at the Town Center #freakyfriday #phillipsandhunt #givingback #community
Spent Freaky Friday in Five Points, would you take the money or double it and pass it on? #phillipsandhunt #givingback
Freaky Friday with the Folio Street team, today we're giving out a prize pack! #phillipsandhunt #givingback #community #jumboshrimp
Happy #freakyfriday today we're giving cash back to the community! #phillipsandhunt #givingback #community #folioweekly #foliostreetteam
The Bigger Picture with Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls, interview here https://folioweekly.com/2022/08/17/the-bigger-picture-with-robby-takac-from-the-goo-goo-dolls/ Tickets are still available to see @googoodollsofficial at @dailysplace August 24th
About to drop a hot new mixtape (issue) ⭐
At River Place Acupuncture, we can’t wait to meet you! https://www.riverplaceacupuncture.com/
Video from the UNF archaeology dig site, story link here https://folioweekly.com/2022/07/22/the-timucua-arent-extinct/
The F's of Folio over the last 35 years, our next issue is celebrating our anniversary. You don't want to miss it!
June's issue has been digitized for your reading pleasure. https://folioweekly.com/2022/06/23/folio-vol-36-issue-12/
For years, BeBe Deluxe has been speaking for equal rights for the LGBTQ community, but now she is taking it to the next level through song. Her music is many things, liberating and controversial and speaks the truth. Full interview here https://folioweekly.com/2022/06/17/hard-femme-soft-butch/
The Afrofuturism Experience will hold its first annual event as part of an immersive experience through the arts, technology and science at WJCT Studios commemorating Juneteenth. This morning we took a trip to one of the featured student art exhibits: "Freedom", a Black Meta Fest and Afrofuturism virtual gallery. https://folioweekly.com/2022/06/06/june-art-listings/
A few of our team members saw Derek Trucks play with Dave Matthews Band last night at Daily's Place, stay tuned for a concert review in next month's entertainment issue!
We are excited for the new issue drop tomorrow! Bear with us while Vincent tries to get used to being on camera during our newest installment of Behind The Cover!
Like good food, music, dancing and FUN-draising for an amazing cause? Then join Guardian ad Litem Foundation for their annual There’s No Place Like Home event taking place on May 13 at The Glass Factory in downtown Jacksonville, from 6-10 pm. Get ready for an Emerald City worthy event made up of Tasty Bites from Biscottis, Spirits, a Live Auction and music from Bay Kings Band. Grab your friends and purchase tickets today or become sponsor at the link below. You can also donate a ticket to an amazing GAL volunteer through their website if you cannot attend yourself! https://galfirstcoast.org/nplh-event/ Guardian ad Litem Florida First Coast Bay Kings Band Biscottis Hen House Marketing . . . #GALFirstCoast #GuardianAdLitem #GALF #TheresNoPlaceLikeHome #NPLH2022 #ChangeAChildsStory #Duval #904 #Jacksonville #Events #TheGlassFactoryJax #JaxEvents #Biscottis #BayKingsBand #HenHouseMarketing
Chad Jasmine and the Life Saving Drugs are playing tonight on our terrace, May the Folio be with you 😉
You simply can’t miss this one! @staugustinefoodwine May 7, 2022 with 300+ 🍷🍸Tastings, 30+ Culinary and Artisans, Celebrity Chef Demos, Music. 👉🎟@staugustinefoodwine #sponsored
AMA Supercross star and innovative rider, Josh Hill, came to Jacksonville and tore up the world’s oldest operating skatepark, Kona. #unplugged Full video here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMSYHIfi_7w&t=26s
How to: Build the compost zine in this month's issue!
Pour the wine and light the fire tonight at Jax River Jams with Boyz II Men!!
We're hitting Clay County Fair again in search of some talent! See you at Star Search (or maybe at the mechanical bull)
Who's going to see the Spin Doctors at Jax River Jams tonight??
Hellzapoppin is the world's largest international touring rock-n-roll circus sideshow. This Super-Group vaudeville freak show of wonder has performed well over 3,000 shows and in 16 countries. On Apr 15 & 16, spectators will experience death defying stunts using the human anatomy and demonstrations of mind over matter. You’ve seen theses world famous performers on AMC’s Freak Show, Ripley’s Believe It Not, Guinness World Records, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, America’s Got Talent and more. Hellzapoppin features record breaking LIVE stunts like fire eating, magic and illusions, acrobatic stunts, hand balancing, foot archery, sword swallowing, juggling, unicycling and more. You'll see human curiosities such as a real live half-man that is cut in half at the waist and walks bare-handed on razor sharp broken shards of glass. Live at Underbelly April 15 & 16, 7PM doors, 8pm showtime ALL AGES. Tickets at www.hellzapoppin.com
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