Archive For May, 2012
In a failed attempt to make me jealous, my friend Ron posted a picture of himself with Ann B. Davis (aka Alice, the Brady Bunch’s housekeeper) on Facebook. I say “failed” for two reasons: 1. Clearly, he does not realize that celebrity stalking isn’t exactly a new hobby for me, and that I, too, [...]
In case you missed my ramblings on First Coast Connect this morning (or you’re still weeping over the winner of American Idol), here’s what’s coming up this week Around Town: Thursday, May 24–Sunday, May 27 Jacksonville Jazz Festival various times and locations around Downtown Friday, May 25 Moonlight Movies: Men in Black 9 PM, Sea Walk Pavilion Saturday, [...]
In case you missed my ramblings on First Coast Connect this morning (or you can’t pull yourself away from watching the unintentionally hilarious 2010 FSCJ convocation video on an endless loop), here’s what’s coming up this week Around Town: Thursday, May 10 Fashion on the Fairway 6-9 PM, Sawgrass Marriott lobby bar Thursday, May 10 Lady Antebellum 7 PM, [...]
If you think Run for the Pies is a strange combination, just wait until you hear about the Jax Krispy Kreme 3-Mile Challenge taking place June 1, 2012. Sponsored by Personal Running Solutions and AlterG Jax, this inaugural race dares participants to run one mile, then devour four Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Runners can compete as individuals, meaning [...]
I suppose the nearly 60 teams that competed in the Jacksonville Backyard BBQ Championships were thrilled with the opportunity of winning the title of Grand Champion and all of the rights and privileges thereto appertaining. As a celebrity stalker, however, I was excited for the chance to mix and mingle with local politicians, TV personalities, [...]
Professional gurgitator Jon Bello looks to carry on the tradition of his mentor, the recently retired Hall “Hoover” Hunt, by repping Jacksonville in the world of competitive eating. Currently ranked #39 in the world by Major League Eating, Bello ate 125 wings in 10 minutes to take second place in the Hooters World Wing-Eating Championship held tonight [...]