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SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL Antics at the Alhambra
The Alhambra Theatre launches into 2025 with the fast-paced comedy, SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL, one of two plays by writing duo Osborne and Eppler. Set in Mississippi, SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL’s action takes place over several days in August in the home of Dorothy Frye (Peg Pachal), who has just lost her
Ring Leader: Wrestling legend gets the big-screen treatment
Words by Shelton Hull Queen of the Ring is a new film about the late great Mildred Burke (1915-1989), who was the first great female star in professional wrestling. It’s scheduled for official release on March 7, nationally, but local audiences will be among the first in the world
Make Room for Daddy
Dude Dad Debuts in Duuuval Words by Shelton Hull Whereas social media was once the ugly duckling of the communications world, platforms like YouTube and TikTok have now become the most reliable indicators of social trends, and the primary means by which stars are made today, particularly in regard
A Super MAMMA MIA! Troupe Downtown
Unlike many of the numerous jukebox musicals around town this year, British playwright Catherine Johnson did not use the music of ABBA to write the musical about the group ABBA. Partnered with primary ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (some songs with Stig Anderson), she instead wove ABBA’s music through
Snap, Post, Repeat:
Jacksonville’s Most Insta-Worthy & TikTok-Friendly Hotspots Words by Johvan Merilus Jacksonville is no stranger to having Instagrammable and TikTok worthy spots for people to capture fun memories. The variety of creative and beautiful sightings around the city ranges from stunning murals to unique entertainment venues. As Jacksonville continues to
Theater in Jacksonville
Words by Johvan Merilus Jacksonville may be known for its beaches and river, but the city’s theatrical scene has created its own reputation: The River City is evolving into an exciting hub for live theater. FSCJ Artist Series The FSCJ Artist Series has been bringing nationally touring Broadway
A COLLECTION OF MY BRILLIANTLY WITTY, SUPREMELY CREATIVE, DELIGHTFULLY AMUSING MOVIE REVIEWS AS SOMEONE WHO IS EXTREMELY HUMBLE AND MODEST AND IS BUT A LOWLY VIEWER WHO’S FAVORITE MOVIE HAS TWO STARS ON LETTERBOXD. ENJOY.
Words by Waverly Loyd REQUIEM FOR A DREAM (2000) -This almost made me stop taking my Ozempic. Keyword … almost. I mean, have you SEEN this waist? Me either, hmu if you find it. Watched Oct. 30, 2024 THE VANISHING (1988) This is the scariest movie Stanley Kubrick
A Not-so-Lost Art
Words and Photos by Carmen Macri Some of us never stood a chance with our handwriting. Some of us tried valiantly to fix it in middle school, only to fail miserably. And then there are the truly unlucky ones (like me) who missed out entirely because by the time
SUBMIT EVENTS
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Entertainment
Crime Time
Words by Ambar Ramirez, Carmen Macri and Shelton Hull Watch this month’s crime time here. Pocket Rocket Normally, we’d begin with a
Trivia, Etc.
All games are general knowledge trivia unless otherwise noted. Mondays St. Augustine Fish Company & Oyster House, 6 p.m V
September Theater and Dance
Through Sept. 8 “Annie Get Your Gun” Orange Park Community Theatre opct.info Through Sept. 29 “Gypsy” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com
September Sports Listing
Sept. 1 Jumbo Shrimp vs. Norfolk Tides 121 Financial Ballpark milb.com/jacksonville Sept. 2 Run Jax Labor Day 5K 1st Place Sports–Baymeadows
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Lifestyle
Holiday Market Guide
Dec. 4 Art Walk Holiday Market Downtown Jacksonville dtjax.com/artwalk Dec. 6 Winter Nights Market 3644 Post Street visitjacksonville.com Dec. 7
Here Tomorrow Tackles Depression Today
How a Jacksonville-based service is reimagining mental health treatment Words by Harry Moore Depression and suicidal ideation have existed in a
Sunscreen: You Might be Doing it Wrong
Words by Kara Carter & Photos by Amiyah Golden Ah, summer. The beach days, barbecues and soaking up the sun are all
Neutral Service
Words by Taylor Brown & Photos by Mitch Wiisanen Jacksonville Beach is welcoming a new endurance shop, Neutral Service, projected to
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Win 2 Night Beach Getaway – Jax Beach Luxurious Vacation Home
Register to Win 2 Night Stay Jax Beach Luxurious Vacation Home Enjoy utter privacy in this gorgeous town-home that sleeps 8, with 4 separate
Folio Summer Street Team: Pizza Giftcard Giveaway
Folio’s Summer Street Team headed over to downtown Jacksonville during lunch time to ask the ultimate question: Where in Italy did Pizza originate? Wrong
BEST OF JAX 2023
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Best of Jax Digital Issue 2022
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A Delightful Production of “A Christmas Carol” at Players by the Sea Brings New Twists and an Incredible Set
A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: A CHRISTMAS CAROL ‘Tis the Christmas Season and no Christmas – past, present, or future – would be complete without the
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