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Re: Breakfast in Jacksonville and the Urban Core

andrewfallondottv — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:29:08 -0000

We usually hit up Beach Diner for breakfast on the weekends. I live on the Southside and there is a serious lack of good, local breakfast places...if anyone knows one, would love to hear about it.

Re: It All Starts In The Trenches

andrewfallondottv — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:59:28 -0000

Agreed on the trenches bit. Even though I found myself cursing Garrard, the offensive line deserved as much, if not more, of a verbal shellacking. When a 3 man rush beats your offensive line and your first round draft pick, you have to wonder.

Oh well, hopefully they'll brush it off and be ready next week.

Re: Review: Cache-a LTO-4 A-Series

andrewfallondottv — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:05:20 -0000

Great article! I can definitely attest to a "dumb" LTO drive. We have a Superloader LTO3 which needs a host card, backup software, and, of course, the Superloader to operate. Add in the server it's running off, I dread when we have problems and I have to do the round robin of phone calls. We bought it about the same time the A drives came out and were a bit more expensive. It was a budget call, and it's been a great investment, but some of the features the A drives give you would be great. Especially the easier access without having to go through Retrospect, which can seem very archaic these days.

Re: 5 Points Theatre and JaxIndieFilm.com are Building the Jacksonville Film Community

andrewfallondottv — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:43:38 -0000

After talking with Joey about this I want to say that they truly have the best intentions of the local film community in mind. As a local working professional in this industry I think it would be a great hub to create a more unified community. Can't wait to see what happens with this and big congrats to Joey and all that are in involved for working hard on this. It was really cool to talk with him and the fact that he was personally reaching out to various members of the community shows great promise. Word.

Re: The Decemberists at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre

andrewfallondottv — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:07:49 -0000

First off, it was a great show. My wife hated the Decemberists, I mean despised them. I dragged her to the show and by the time they played "The Wanting Comes in Waves" she leaned over to me and said "OK, I'm hooked". Since then she's put them on her iPod, and she is not easily won over when it comes to music. That speaks volumes as to how good this show was.

To comment on what Jack said, I totally agree. It's always disappointing to see such a weak turnout for such a great band. I believe Modest Mouse played on a Wednesday night when they came to St. Augustine and it was a packed house. The lower section was barely even full the few times I turned around and bothered to look. Showings like that almost guarantee that these bands won't return.

I guess it's the "Jaguars syndrome", this generally apathetic pall that sweeps over this city. One can be hopeful, but it wears down on you over time. Big props to people that are really out there pushing and promoting these things. Most people in this city wouldn't know what they would lose without their help.

Re: Quality of Life at Stake Part II

andrewfallondottv — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:51:32 -0000

Not to be pessimistic, but the problem with Jax is the people. Until the people, the regular people, see the benefit in the arts and how they affect the city's growth, we're dead in the water. Ignorance is a prevailing state of mind in Jacksonville, people are practically bred on it. Being a local commercial arts professional, the gulf between us and cities that are forward thinking and progressive is very large and more visible than to your average citizen. The City Council and most of local government only cares to line their coffers and their "good 'ole boy" friends. When it comes down to food on my plate or my peers their priorities aren't quite the same.

All this can be changed, but there are plenty impediments between change and the current state of things. Sometimes people in the local arts community can be their own worst enemies and only further this endemic way of thinking. I've lived here almost 20 years, most of my life, and Jacksonville is heavily segregated when it comes to the cultures that live within this city. This can probably be said of most cities, people of like minds tend to flock together, but the problem in Jax is that the power brokers are generally not of this culture forward mindset. Our voice is limited in scope and power. People like Tony Allegretti, Joey Marchy and others are the only voices we have that can propel change. Without having more voices and, essentially, more representation, change is a long, hard-fought battle which causes us to lose the aforementioned talent by attrition. And without opening up our culture to be understood and appreciated the general populous we lessen our chances for receptiveness and increase our chances for the long standing monikers like "artsy", etc.

I'm not trying to make generalizations about everyone in Jacksonville, merely observations of my many years living here. The people that are doing something about this by reaching out to local government is very encouraging. Makes me feel proud. Anyone that works in the local arts (commercial and otherwise) understands how hard it can be to make a living in Jax, and is well aware of the gulf between our average income and those of other cities. Having a city that really opens up to being culturally mindful will in turn have a trickle down effect in many areas. From bringing in more talent, retaining it's current talent and improving the quality of live within the city are all great tangible benefits. These are benefits that will befit the city and translate to a stronger economy and a better city. Plain and simple.

So, here's to doing our part and kudos to Joey, Tony and everyone else that is doing something about it. We all need to be doers and not talkers, something we all struggle with. Unity, commitment and openness will force the tide to change, hopefully sooner than later.

...my two cents, for what it's worth

Re: Updated! The Millage Rate Explained and How Property Tax Policy Might Encourage Sprawl

andrewfallondottv — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:23:52 -0000

Therein lies the catch, "as long as tax dollars are used properly". I'm pretty sure we got into this situation by tax dollars not being properly, and, from what I know, we haven't made any wholesale changes at the leadership level so it seems we're entrusting the same people that got us here to get us out by giving them more money.

Eh, what do I know though, Jax politics are the most disenfranchising politics there are out there. One could argue we've been stuck in the "good 'ole boy" system for many years now.

Re: Win Free Diplo Tickets

andrewfallondottv — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:53:02 -0000

Email is: andrew@tigerlilymedia.com

Re: Win Free Diplo Tickets

andrewfallondottv — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:48:58 -0000

I was debating on checking this out for my two man bachelor party (getting married the Sat after) so maybe if I win some tickets that will end my debating...

Re: Introducing First Wednesday! Find and Post Art Walk Events For Free

andrewfallondottv — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:51:29 -0000

This is really awesome Joey! It's something that was sorely needed, and I can attest to the lack of information out there. With the exception of the usual spots, I have found events I missed while perusing the blogs in the following days of an Art Walk.

The mobile application is truly impressive as well. Truly ingenious way to use an oft overlooked, but steadily growing, nook of users. Too bad I can't attend this Wednesday's Art Walk, I'd be all over setting up an itinerary on my phone!

Re: Something Stinks with the Mayors Waste Management Deal

andrewfallondottv — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:55:06 -0000

Email sent! Plus I'm passing this post on to as many peeps as possible. This city government has to wake up and realize who they're working for!

Re: Dyal-Upchurch Sale Makes It To CNN.com Homepage

andrewfallondottv — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:30:51 -0000

I love how CNN paints our city as such...

Re: CORRECTED: Hightide Burrito Company coming to San Marco, Uncommon Grounds closes

andrewfallondottv — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:15:02 -0000

I'll have to agree with Sam on needing another burrito place. Jax is overrun with the same old places to eat, no variety, although, I suspect this has more to do with the populous.

Either way, it's a new place to try for lunch...

Re: You’re Only As Good As Your Last Post

andrewfallondottv — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:20:26 -0000

I visit the blog daily, and, yes, I can notice a bit of a difference, especially last week, but I don't think that takes away that much. I remember when I first started reading that I enjoyed the posts with your pictures or video of random stuff from riding around. That's what probably got me hooked.

The updates emailed in from others, etc, are always good and have their place, but seeing a firsthand, unfiltered of someone else's take on this city is truly unique.

Obviously time is an issue, which is why I won't take up doing my own blog, so I understand that. Either way, it's a great blog and I'll still continue to visit every day, since, to me, it's one of the few looks into this city that isn't powdered or sugar coated.

Re: Urban Jacksonville Endorsement of Barack Obama for President

andrewfallondottv — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:28:37 -0000

No, it died with a Supreme Court decision and Katherine Harris' voice.

Re: A Guide To the Partisan the Sea Poster Show

andrewfallondottv — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:22:58 -0000

Will you have the Ron English poster for sale?

Re: Obama at Metro Park this Saturday for Change We Need Rally

andrewfallondottv — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:40:12 -0000

Anyone know when Obama is actually taking the stage?

Re: The aesthetics of politics: obama posters 101

andrewfallondottv — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:47:56 -0000

Although the Shepherd Fairey one is great, I think Ron English's take on Obama is the best yet.

http://theworldsbestever.co...

Re: Update! Tallyrand Music Festival undersells tickets, moves venue

andrewfallondottv — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:18:45 -0000

Lisa, I think you probably talked to Brenda at TigerLily Media, since there is no Melissa here. Brenda would still love to have coffee with you and we're all looking forward to the festival. In any event, we would love to be involved and help out any way that we can since these kind of events are great for our city. We all wish the festival good luck in it's first year and I think everybody will have a great time.