{"id":402724,"date":"2026-09-17T18:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T18:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/402724\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T18:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T18:12:15","slug":"jazz-on-the-ave-festival-returning-to-jacksonvilles-a-philip-randolph-boulevard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/402724\/","title":{"rendered":"Jazz on the Ave festival returning to Jacksonville\u2019s A. Philip Randolph Boulevard"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The Melanin Collaborative Group will present its annual Jazz on the Ave festival from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at 822 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

The community festival will feature live jazz performances, local food vendors, small businesses, art installations, craft booths, workshops and jam sessions. The event is intended to highlight local musicians, artists and entrepreneurs while celebrating Jacksonville\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJazz on the Ave is about so much more than the music, it\u2019s about celebrating the history, culture and community that make Jacksonville so special,\u201d said Dawn Curling, president of the Melanin Collaborative Group. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to bring together talented local musicians and artists for an experience that showcases the incredible creativity and diversity of our community. Whether you\u2019ve been a lifelong jazz fan or you\u2019re discovering the genre for the first time, we invite everyone to celebrate the legacy of jazz with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The festival will take place along A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, a historically significant corridor that has long been a hub for Black-owned businesses and entertainment.<\/p>\n

Vendor opportunities remain available for local businesses, food trucks and artists. More information is available at melanincollaborativegroup.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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