by Jennifer Yarbrough

​On April 1, 2017 local Cancer Survivors, Caregivers, and citizens will come together at the American Cancer Society Bartram Trail Relay for Life to remind the community that “There’s No Place Like Hope.”  The Relay for Life is a “grassroots, community-based team event,” which happens all over the United States every Spring.  The day starts with a “Survivor’s Lap,” and then a “Caregiver’s Lap,” to recognize those directly affected by Cancer.  Teams set up “camps,” around the track selling items to raise funds for the event and team members take turns walking around the track.  A member of each team must be walking at all times to symbolize how those battling cancer never rest.  In the evening, Luminarias will be placed around the track in honor of loved ones lost to Cancer and Cancer Survivors. The lit luminarias against the night sky are a powerful reminder of just how many people in our community have been affected. 
    One of those Survivors is Danielle Rodriguez.  Danielle is like so many of us, a 40-something mom of two small children, she leads a busy life.  Last February, she noticed a small pimple on her breast, but thought she might wait until her scheduled exam in April to get it checked out.  Her mother intervened and as mother’s often do, encouraged her to make an appointment right away.  Thankfully, she did.  She was diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer and had to undergo two surgeries and six weeks of daily radiation treatments.  Throughout her experience her family, her mom especially, gave her strength.  Her mom, her “rock,” who was already a “medical buff,” researched everything that she was going through and helped her gain peace of mind.  Danielle describes herself as a person with a “get it done,” mentality and credits that with getting her through.  She also found strength in prayer and keeping a positive outlook.  Since her diagnosis and treatment, she has worked hard to change her lifestyle and that of her family.  She encourages eating organic and being mindful of the food you eat and the chemicals you bring into your home and body.  Her advice for people who receive a Cancer diagnosis:  it doesn’t have to be a death sentence.  Get all your facts from all sources—traditional and non-traditional.  Work to change your lifestyle, focus on your spirituality, eliminate stress and make your health a priority.  By finding strength in the people around her and her faith, Danielle Rodriguez beat Cancer and is living her life with a new focus and passion. 
    Another Cancer Survivor is Bjorn Huysmans.  Bjorn didn’t know when he got involved with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life that one day he would be walking the “Survivor Lap,” himself.  In 2014, the 30-something, Small Business Owner decided to get involved with Relay for Life, making his signature “Belgian Waffles,” from his homeland to raise funds for the cause.  When he shares his experiences with Relay for Life, one cannot help, but see his dedication and love for the event and what it represents.  Last year, he walked the “Survivor Lap,” after being diagnosed with Sarcoma, but before the start of his treatment.  During that lap, he walked and talked with someone he describes as his angel, Philip White.  That was the first time he had met White who had been fighting his own 7-year battle with Cancer.

​ Throughout Huysman’s surgery, Radiation, and Chemotherapy, White was there to answer his questions and give him support.  Their shared experiences and White's strength in his fight, gave Bjorn strength.  Another friend, Trish, a Breast Cancer Survivor, also stepped up and supported Bjorn during his experience. Perhaps the greatest support and strength came from his partner, Petra, a former nursing teacher, who helped with emotional support and the day-to-day routine of recovering from surgery, treatments, and with his wound-care.  Her simple statement of, “I’m loving you through this,” made a tremendous impact on his recovery and gave him strength to continue.
    Dana Wolf, BT Relay for Life Community Manager had this to say about Bjorn and Petra, both RFL volunteers, “Together they are battling cancer and helping create a memorable Relay For Life experience for North St. Johns County.  I am inspired every day by the volunteers that give so much of themselves to Relay so that others might never have to hear the words: "You have cancer."
    By finding strength in the support of those around him, Bjorn Huysmans has beat Cancer and is a Survivor.

by Rachel Lord

​Mom Look! The Pumpkin Patch! If this sounds familiar then you already know what time of year it is. The time of year where families come together and fun is made, at Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch and Fun Zone. Being the sixth year of Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch, we have gone bigger and better than ever. We are back, and 2016 is going to be the best thus far! 
          Not only is Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch and Fun Zone a great place to bring the family, but it has also become a family tradition to many. With a hay ride, a petting zoo (equipped with all of our favorite furry friends such as goats, sheep, chickens, and so many more), a minion train, a city corn maze, 2 bounce houses, 2 mega slides, a leaf room, a toddler zone, duck races, concessions & new pavilion area, and so much more, Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch is a place you will want to visit year after year. 
          Oh and let’s not forget about all of the pumpkins to choose from! From the perfect jack-O lantern to carve, to white Cinderella pumpkins, to miniature pumpkins for the children, you will be sure to find your family’s perfect pumpkin. And while we are talking about pumpkins, have you ever had Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch’s homemade pumpkin pie? I myself was not a big pumpkin pie eater, but let me be the first to tell you that our pie has changed me to the biggest pumpkin pie eater ever! 
Some people come to Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch every year just for the pumpkin pie. So, when you come, make sure you grab a slice or a pie. 
    As a family run business, owners Tommy & Carmen Outley and Greg & Rachel Lord, along with our staff, strive in making sure that your family has a blast! That is why we are there, working and giving families that “personal touch”.  Many local families grew up somewhere where they had the pumpkin patches and the fall festivities when they were younger. So, where can you go in our Sunshine state that has that? That is why the entire staff of Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch and Fun Zone try our best to bring the fall atmosphere to the St. John’s area.
          In conclusion, even though it is still warm here in October, Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch and Fun Zone helps us pretend the weather is cool, the wind is blowing, and the leaves are falling, so be sure to bring the entire family!

"A  MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S SWAMP"  JULY 16TH, LEWIS AUDITORIUM
 
St. Augustine, FL-  Swamp Radio, Northeast Florida's culture and arts variety live radio experience, will take its annual summer road trip to St. Augustine to celebrate all things summer, St. Augustine and Shakespeare.  The live radio performance will take place at Lewis Auditorium on Saturday, July 16th at 7:30 p.m. to be recorded for broadcast in late summer on WJCT 89.9. Tickets are available at www.swampradiojax.com.
               "So much of what we treasure about a visit to the ancient city has to do with a richness of character, spectacle and poetry. These same qualities are what has made William Shakespeare the most striking dramatist in the English language," stated host and producer and Ian Mairs.  "Swamp Radio is all about telling a story, so we it made sense that we explore the ultimate storyteller of the past four hundred years," Mairs added.
               The show will also feature St. Augustine novelist Laura Lee Smith's humorous instructions for the proper way to walk on the beach.  Times -Union columnist Mark Woods will do a reading from his latest book, Lassoing The Sun, an account of his year long trek in the national park system.  Comic writer Kate Norton has rendered a hilarious profile of a fictional ancient city trolley driver with her own bizarre tour narrative.
               The Retreads, Swamp Radio's resident sketch comedy group, will be on hand to provide their own rifts on some of the Bard's sonnets and audience favorite, Swamp Lady, will address the nagging questions of  classic Shakespearean kings and queens.  Special musical guests will include hometown favorites The Willowacks and Shea Birney.
               General admission tickets are $25.00 and are available at www.swampradiojax.com and at the box office one hour before the show.  

​Contact Ian Mairs (904) 476 5582
ianamairs@gmail.com

​Are you afraid of the mysterious forces that lurk in the night? Beware the dark side is all around us: day and night. 
    Now the scene is set and you are beckoned to attend a theatrical performance of Bram Stoker’s Dracula  adapted by John Mattera , Dramatic Publishing,
    The novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, was first published in 1897 and since then the character of Count Dracula has lived on in the imagination. In this adaptation, the mysterious Count Dracula has gone to England where he is living on a large estate next to an insane asylum run by the incredibly naive Dr. Seward. The others that make up the cast of this thriller include Professor Van Helsing who must convince Dr. Seward that Count Dracula is a vampire; Renfield, a fly-eating lunatic who serves the Count (once too often); beautiful Lucy Westenra, who has an uncanny resemblance to a girl Count Dracula loved over a hundred years ago; Charles, the Westenra family butler whose poor eyesight saves him from being hypnotized; as well as three female vampires! Dracula is an ancient monster who has come upon the modern world, and those who encounter him must somehow find the courage to fight against him. But victory is not assured…
    The Bartram Trail Drama Club will perform the show on October 22-24 (Thursday-Saturday), 2015 at Bartram Trail High School just in time for Halloween.  Guests are invited to have fun with it and dress in Dracula theme and enjoy a Haunted Dracula Corridor, which will open an hour before the show begins.  
    Count Dracula demands punctuality, so don’t be late. Beware this performance is PG. Please feel free to dress in Dracula theme.
    The Haunted Dracula Corridor will open its doors at 6pm.  Dracula will 

​     Our country seems enamored by freshness, unique flavors and regional cuisine, rightfully so. Innovative cuisine coupled with Florida’s array of fresh produce and seafood make local eateries a vibrant part of the city’s attraction and culture. Nearly 20 established, independently owned restaurateurs recognized the allure and opportunity to collaborate and join together to promote the impact of “dining locally.” St. Augustine’s Independent Restaurant Association, better known as SAiRA, was born in 2007, into a heavily competitive marketplace. The mission of SAiRA is to encourage, support, and enhance the visibility for independently owned businesses and continually advance St. Augustine’s unique culinary and cultural diversity. The desire to keep funds local and working in our community extends to the group’s passion to collectively give back.
     So why not spend an afternoon with SAiRA and sample local cuisine at its finest; all in one place.  As the pinnacle of a foodie haven’s  SAiRA’s 6th Annual Food & Wine Festival will commence on Sunday, October 4th from noon to 4 p.m. at the River House. Guests will wine and dine in one of the city’s most elegant waterfront locations—all to benefit the local Boys & Girls Club. With selections from 17 of  the city’s best local independent restaurants, craft cocktails, local beer and more than 100 wines from around the world will taunt even the most discerning taste buds. New features to the event this year will include a seafood raw bar, expanded craft beer, cocktails and sparkling wine selections plus a chance to win a $25,000 shopping spree at Blue Waters Jewelers.
     Tickets are limited so guests who have enjoyed this event in the past know to buy their tickets early. All proceeds benefit The Boys & Girls Club (BGC) of St. Augustine and its youth enrichment & prevention programs. www. StAugustineRestaurants.com 

     ​The Corn Maze at Sykes and Cooper Farms is a family affair.  Located in Elkton, the farm was originally a potato farm owned by the Grandfather and Dad of current owners Bucky Sykes &  Cheryle Cooper.  A few years ago the family was approached by a company that creates corn mazes and they decided to use their fields for a corn maze during the month of October and see where it lwould lead.  Each family member has a responsibility, with Cheryle  running operations, Rachel (Cheryle’s daughter) in charge of Field Trips (hundreds) and Bucky overseeing Maze planting and growing.  Now in its fifth year,  Sykes and Cooper Farms is one of northern Florida best known and loved corn mazes and its only about twenty minutes from northern St. Johns!
    A corn maze is a giant puzzle with loops and dead ends that is cut into a cornfield. At Sykes and Cooper Farms Corn Maze, families can enjoy the outdoors and get in the spirit of the Fall season with hay rides, sunflower fields, a pumpkin patch, live music and many other fun activities.  Another fun activity at Sykes and Cooper is seeing the farm animals, including pigs (Miss Piggy), goats, ponies, cattle and chickens that will melt your heart.  It is a complete experience that children will remember for a lifetime.  Rachel Cooper says they made every effort to keep rates low because they want families to be able to afford it.
    The 2015 maze is cut in the shape of a few alligators as part of a collaboration with The St. Augustine Alligator Farm. Saturday October 17th is reserved for CROCtober Fest with The St. Augustine Alligator Farm! In addition to exploring the maze, visitors are invited to take photos with live alligators, snakes and even a mermaid! There will be a live animal show in the afternoon! All proceeds go to benefit several international crocodilian conservation projects.

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When? Fridays through Sundays, from October 3 to October 25, 2015. Fridays: 5 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sundays: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last ticket sold at 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Where?  5995 Brough Road in Elkton, FL 32033 (a few miles off I-95 and only twenty minutes from northern St. Johns)
Admission: General Admission is $9 for adults (ages 3 to 64), $7 for senior citizens (65+) and military, while children two and under are free. Tickets are cash only, but an ATM is available for use at the farm.

by Jennifer Yarbrough

Cindy Funkhouser, President and CEO of the Sulzbacher Center in Jacksonville was the speaker for the third “Women’s Wednesdays,” presented by “She is Fierce.” And she is fierce! She brought her sense of humor and her business experience together to implore women to find their purpose and then use their skills to achieve that purpose.  She explained her story of coming from a sales background in corporate America to the moment that changed everything---August 24, 1992, the day that 175,000 people in southern Florida became homeless because of Hurricane Andrew.  She recounts going into the hurricane ravaged areas with her church group and being struck by how people were living in horrible conditions.  It was through that experience that she realized she wanted to be a homeless advocate.  Many years, a relocation, and a lot of hard work later, she is now the President and CEO of the Sulzbacher Center in Jacksonville.  The Sulzbacher Center is the largest homeless shelter and outreach in NE Florida, they help feed, educate and house hundreds of needy families every year. 

Cindy Funkhouser has found joy in serving and that joy was evident in her demeanor and the excitement with which she described the things happening at the Sulzbacher Center to help the homeless.  She encouraged the women in the audience to serve, saying that everyone can serve, wherever they are, that there are people around us that need help.  We must figure out what our interests are and use our skills and gifts to help others.

It’s no surprise that her favorite quote is from Gandhi, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” she is changing the world for many people in our area every day and calling on us to do the same.

Next week’s talk (June 24th) will be presented by Kate Taylor founder of Taylor Made Coaching.  The “Women’s Wednesdays” talks take place at “The Treasury,” in downtown St. Augustine.  Free tickets can be obtained at SheIsFierceHQ.com/Events.  Please note that Kate Taylor will also present a workshop after her talk for a fee, please see the She Is Fierce website above for more information.

 

By Debbie Gaylord
Master of Arts, Women’s History, University at Albany
Publisher, St. Johns Magazine

           “She was a vixen when she went to school; And though she be but little, she is fierce!”
                                                                                      - William Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night’s Dream


As women, many of us resonate with this Shakespearean quote.  The sentiment is the inspiration for –she is FIERCE! A new a global website, speaker's series and community dedicated to inspiring women to live boldly, all based out of Saint Augustine. 

She is FIERCE! held its first event, Women’s Wednesdays, at Treasury on the Plaza in St. Augustine and it was amazing!  Women empowering women, providing advice and words of wisdom is what it seeks to deliver.  It was the first in a series of educational talks for she Is fierce!   occurring over nine nights during June and July. Every Wednesday, doors will open at 5PM and the Fierce Speaker will begin at 6:15PM.  By sharing herstories and allowing questions from the audience, She is Fierce! engages women in a public dialogue that helps them grow.

Melissa Ross, First Coast Connect host and award-winning journalist offered life lessons to a large crowd of women about branding, ambition and achieving your goals. Branding is essentially you or your company’s reputation. It is what you are trying to put out there in the world.  It begins the minute we interact with others in any capacity.

During her talk Melissa reminded us of a great quote from Nora Ephron’s 1996 commencement speech at Wellesley College: “You are not who you will be forever.”  Melissa shared the story of how she went from T.V. newsperson to Public Relations Executive to her current position in public media.  Each time she changed gears she had to take a chance and enter unknown territory.  She felt small and unsure but she took the “leap of FIERCE”!  Reminding listeners, “We regret the things we didn’t do, not the things we took a chance on”.

Think about it? If you were to describe yourself with five words when you were 25 and then 35 and then 45– WOW!! Those are very different lists.  But have you ever thought about how you got there?

 I am a literally a small woman (5.1) and as I prepared to attend Women’s Wednesday, even before I arrived, I felt stronger and taller and more confident just saying the words in my mind – She is FIERCE!  My experience at the event helped remind me of the power of women’s energy when gathered together and how we can learn from one another. 

The event taught me that our brand may change over time but we should never give up on our goals and also accept our shifting mindset for what it is.  One of our strongest traits as women!  As Melissa Ross said, “Celebrate you for your resilience! Challenge the status quo when necessary; fearlessly speak out; dare to do something fearless!” Yes! As we all know, you should never underestimate a woman… “though she be but little, she is fierce!”  Thank you sisters at she is Fierce!  for this incredible event!

She is Fierce Founder Kelly Youngs, is an Emmy-nominated Executive Producer who had a dream to provide something that could change women’s reality with an online resource for women, Fierce Talks Speaker Series, a Fierce Life Masterclass, and the ability to grow as a community of Fierce Women supporting one another.   

Next up for Women's Wednesday on June 10th is Debbie Powers, Call Her Coach!

Debbie is an advocate for women in sports.  She grew up playing basketball before there were girls’ leagues.  She went on to lead Indiana University to the Final Four and eventually became head women’s basketball coach at Ball State University.  She is the author of the award-winning memoir, Meeting Her Match. 

 For a complete list of upcoming speakers and to acquire tickets to the Women’s Wednesday tab on SheIsFierceHQ.com


To hear more highlights from Women's Wednesday below:

LIMELIGHT’S 2015-16 SEASON

Limelight’s new season is just around the corner … with Ring of Fire opening in September. See the schedule below and reserve Early Bird Subscriptions by June 9. Subscription packages are extremely versatile! Choose 16 and use in any combination — 1 ticket to 16 performances, 16 tickets to 1 performance, or anything in between. Call the box office at 904-825-1164 to order a subscription.

Ring of Fire (Musical)

September 18 – October 18, 2015
Matuza Main Stage
24th Season Party: Sept. 17 at Raintree (not included in
subscription) No preview — Terrific Tuesday: Sept. 22
Johnny Cash hits! In 38 musical numbers, a mosaic of American experience is pieced together in Ring of Fire! FAMILY

The Christians (Drama)

October 23 – November 15, 2015  
Koger-Gamache Studio Theatre
Preview: Oct. 22 — Annual Gala: Nov. 7 (no show)
Terrific Tuesday: Oct. 27 and Nov. 3
A thought-provoking play which asks, “What does it take to be a Christian in today’s world?” ADULT

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Holiday/Family)

December 11, 2015 – January 3, 2016
Matuza Main Stage, Holiday/Family
Preview: Dec. 10 — Terrific Tuesday; Dec. 15
No shows: Dec. 24-25
New Year’s Eve Event: Dec. 31
A couple struggles to produce a church Christmas pageant. They must cast the Herdman kids — the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem! FAMILY

The Grapes of Wrath (Drama)

January 22-February 14, 2016
Matuza Main Stage
Preview: Jan. 21 — Terrific Tuesday: Jan. 26
A classic by John Steinbeck. Desperately proud, but reduced to poverty by the loss of their farm, the Joads pile their few possessions on a battered old truck and head west for California, hoping to find work and a better life. FAMILY

A Facility for Living (Dark Comedy)

March 4-26, 2016
Matuza Main Stage, Dark Comedy
Preview: March 3 — Terrific Tuesday: March 8
Joe Taylor, a retired actor, moves into a prison-turned-elder care facility shortly after the demise of Medicare and the election of Dick Cheney as President. PG-13

The 39 Steps (Mystery/Whodunit)

April 15-May 8, 2016
Matuza Main Stage
Preview: April 14 — Terrific Tuesday: April 19
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, and add a dash of Monty Python — this whodunit will keep you on your toes and roaring in your seat! PG-13

Laundry & Bourbon, Lone Star (Two One-Act Comedies)

June 3-26, 2016
Matuza Main Stage & Koger-Gamache Studio
Preview: June 2 — Terrific Tuesday: June 7
Laundry & Bourbon centers on the discontent and very funny gossip of three small-town wives, Elizabeth, Hattie and Amy Lee, whose marriages have turned out to be less than they hoped for. Lone Star is set in the cluttered back yard of a small Texas bar with Elizabeth’s macho husband, Roy, who just returned from Vietnam with tales of war and amorous exploits. ADULT

The Last Five Years (Musical)

July 29-August 21, 2016
Koger-Gamache Studio Theatre
Preview: July 28 — Terrific Tuesday: Aug. 2
An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show. ADULT

 

 

by Debbie Gaylord 
First Published in July 2014


THIS SUMMER......2015 ....SWAMP RADIO LIVE!
Friday, June 12 at 8pm

HOW’S YOUR SUMMER? 
Join Swamp Radio’s sun-filled evening of songs, stories, sketches and interviews that celebrate the summer season in Northeast Florida. Special musical guests include The WillowWacks, Herd of Watts, and Mama Blue.

FLORIDA THEATRE, 128 East Forsyth, Downtown Jax

Read our take on Swamp radio from the July 2014 issue of St. Johns Magazine

Who are we? This is an age old question and one that Playwright and Creative Director, Ian Mairs and his band of storytellers, musicians, poets and performers has materialized for our community with the live show SWAMP RADIO, a celebration  of the culture, arts and history of northeast Florida.  This July, Swamp Radio will perform its latest with “Summer in the Ancient City” at the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College July 18-19 at 7:30 pm.

Playwright, and Creative Director Ian Mairs says the Swamp Radio was inspired by NPR shows like The Prairie Home Companion and Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.  Ian enjoyed these shows and thought it would be amazing to develop something similar for northeast Florida, the place where he grew up and which he loves dearly.  “I hope Swamp Radio will chronicle the story of our community, and help people celebrate and mythologize where they live”.  Ian moved here in 1970 and noticed right away that northeast Florida has what he calls a different flavor.  Overall, he says, Floridians are optimistic.

Mairs describes his experience best.  “My father moved us to Jacksonville from Los Angeles in 1970. From the minute we crossed the state line, I felt I had set foot on a new planet. The air was hot and wet. The trees were lush and green. Everyone spoke with a funny accent. It didn’t take long for me to be hypnotized by the place. I came to understand folks in North Florida had a certain way of doing everything: cooking vegetables (frying them), making iced tea (with a ton of sugar) and answering your elders (with a “yes ma’am” on the end of every response.) “

The name Swamp Radio first came to Ian about two years ago.  He wrote it down on a post it note and stuck it on his refrigerator where it stayed for a while until the ideas began to flow and it gained a momentum of its own. He says the response has been amazing.  The idea attracted many unique contributors and Swamp Radio was awarded a Spark Grant from the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, allowing them to produce two highly successful shows focusing on Jacksonville this past Spring.  The podcast (available on at swampradiojax.com) has listeners from all over the world.

This summer (2014) Swamp Radio will turn its attention on St. Augustine:

The best darn day trip you’ll ever take. Gas up the car, grab a Big Gulp, hop on Interstate 95 South and before you know it you’ll be parked in the oldest city in America. In this live episode, Swamp Radio will highlight the winning charms of St. Augustine — checking in with the groovy sounds of The WillowWacks (hometown duo), a quirky and not-so-serious side to the city’s rich history  (provided by historian Wayne Wood) and the secret to making a Watermelon Mint popsicle from the folks at the Hyppo.

Here’s the lineup:

The WillowWacks — folksy, lyrical husband and wife singing duo from St. Augustine.

 Derek Coghlan — Irish storyteller (and Swamp Radio audience favorite) will recount the day he landed on the shores of north Florida (from his hometown of Castlepollard) and discovered the sun, the sea …and the thong. (This is a great tale.)

 Tim Gilmore — author and history buff, Gilmore will tell the story of Fanny and Butch, a pair of notorious sea lions known for their numerous escapes from Marineland.

 Ask Swamp Lady — think Ann Landers with a north Florida country spin on things.

The Winter 2015 show....


UP NORTH  Fasten your seat belts, grab your subway Metrocard and a bottle of water as Swamp Radio heads Up North to check in with a group of artists with significant ties to the Greater North Florida. As listeners make their way through the streets of New York, Chicago and Philadelphia, a group of formerly 904 folks wax poetic on their yearning for honest-to-God sweet tea, lament the absence of anything that resembles a Publix grocery story and wonder if they are ever really able to leave home.

Musical guests include Four Families, Walter Parks, The WillowWacks and the Middle Church Collegiate Community Choir.

Fasten your seat belts, grab your subway Metrocard and a bottle of water as Swamp Radio heads Up North to check in with a group of artists with significant ties to the Greater North Florida. As listeners make their way through the streets of New York, Chicago and Philadelphia, a group of formerly 904 folks wax poetic on their yearning for honest-to-God sweet tea, lament the absence of anything that resembles a Publix grocery story and wonder if they are ever really able to leave home.


You can listen to this hilarious show on the swamp radio website

 



For more information and to buy tickets to the show visit www.swampradiojax.com