Art & Poetry After Dark | First Wednesdays

Art & Poetry After Dark | First Wednesday Experience
📍 The Grand Jax | 300 W Adams St, Downtown Jax
📅 Every First Wednesday
🕕 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎟️ https://artnpoetryafterdark.eventbrite.com

Enjoy gallery tours, live performances, spoken word, visual art, and vendor pop-ups in a vibrant after-hours vibe.
🎤 Curated by Toya Goodman, Lavilla Art Gallery & Co-Hosted by Lena Pearl
Presented by the new Grand Duval in association with sponsors Elite Group Media, Sonar Audio Visuals & Power904 Online Radio
Creative partners: Records & Vibes
Food by Rollin With Delta | Misstery Ladi Food truck &
Vip Food Experience by Soul N' Spice

✨ What to Expect:
🎭 Live Performances | Artist Pop-ups | Poetry Cyphers | Visual Art Displays
7 PM – 8 PM 🎨 LaVilla Art Gallery Tours & Live Music
Take a curated stroll through the Lavilla Art gallery. Live Music by local artists & Dj NostalgicJ
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM 🎤 Art & Poetry After Dark
Live art, spoken word, and music hosted by Makeeta Le Model. This is where vibes meet visuals—an open mic and live performance experience unlike any other.
9:30 PM – 10 PM 👨🏽‍🎨 Artist Talk & Intermission
This intermission centers the visual artist in residence, offering an intimate walkthrough of select works on display. Guests are invited by Gallery Curator Toya Goodman to engage in a brief Artist Q&A and are encouraged to support the artist by purchasing original artwork, limited merchandise, or make a direct contribution in support of the artist’s work.
10 PM- Close | 🌙 After Dark Session
When the lights dim and the room settles, the After Dark Session begins. This final hour offers a more relaxed, intimate atmosphere where creatives explore layered emotions, storytelling, and sound in a space curated for mature audiences and late-night connection.