Erin Thursby

Dinner at the Alhambra

May 7, 2010

Food + Drink·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

With all the changes at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre, we thought a review of their food and new décor was in order. Dinner has improved, with Matthew Medure on board designing the menu. The Alhambra has been in a fixture in Jacksonville community for over 40 years. In ’84 it was bought by Tod Booth, who continued the proud tradition.

Arlington·Feature·History·Neighborhoods·Perennial

OLD ARLINGTON: History Revealed

Traveling through Arlington today, you might be surprised by its rich history and former cultural distance from Jacksonville proper. Geographically, some of its elevated land makes it unusual for North Florida. For early residents, that high land meant beautiful views and excellent drainage, a highly valued commodity when it came

Science Fiction, Science Future Opens At MOSH

The Museum of Science and History’s newest exhibition engages both kids and

Dishes of Fishes 🐟 Tasty Seafood Restaurants Around Jacksonville & The Beaches of Northeast Florida, Taverna, salmon, photo by Nate Mayo

Dishes of Fishes 🐟 Tasty Seafood From Restaurants in Jacksonville & The Beaches of Northeast Florida

Local Seafood Dishes Northeast Florida has a strong Southern food game, but

The 5 & Dime Theatre troupe – “MATT & BEN”

February 4, 2014

Feature·On Stage·Theatre

has been bringing nomadic theatre to unexpected places since the end of 2011. Their motto is “Making change in Jacksonville.” Part of that change is helping Downtown to thrive and contributing “toward the imminent renaissance of the Downtown area.” Their next show will be in new Urban Core venue at

Theatre: behind-the-scenes costumers

February 4, 2014

Feature·On Stage·Theatre

When you see any theatrical production, it’s easy to see the actors onstage, but it’s hard to see the people behind all that stage magic. Lights, sound, props and costuming all have their place in creating the illusion. Curious about what it takes to costume a show for community theatre,

Local Books for Foodies

December 3, 2013

Books·Feature·Food + Drink·History·Perennial

If you have a food-lover in your life, there are a number of local books that would bring a smile to their faces this holiday season. [tabs type=”vertical”][tabs_head][tab_title]Lost Restaurants of Jacksonville[/tab_title] [tab_title]The Keepsake Cookbook[/tab_title][tab_title]The First Coast Heritage Cookbook[/tab_title][tab_title]Intuition Ale Cookbook[/tab_title][/tabs_head][tab] Lost Restaurants of Jacksonville by Dorothy K. Fletcher has plenty of

Community Bicycle Couriers

December 3, 2013

Business·Community·Downtown·Feature·Food + Drink·Murray Hill·Riverside·San Marco·Springfield

For all you folks with a busy lifestyle, there’s a new, sustainable way to get your groceries (and take-out). It’s called Community Couriers, and it serves Downtown, Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, Springfield, San Marco and Murray Hill. Community Couriers is the brainchild of Benjamin Wilson. He’s a longtime resident of Riverside

The Cafe at The Cummer

December 3, 2013

Food + Drink·Restaurants·Riverside

you’ve been to the Cafe at the Cummer in the past, the experience has changed. With an expanded staff, new outdoor seating under a gorgeous giant oak and an updated menu, it’s no longer just a place you’d grab a coffee. It’s now much more. [one_half] Though they do still