Liza Mitchell

LES MISÉRABLES, Fantine, I Dreamed A Dream

How Set Designer Matt Kinley Reimagined Les Misérables for National Broadway Tour

January 20, 2019

COMING TO JACKSONVILLE JAN 22 The responsibility of the set designer is creating an authentic world that engages the audience with imagination and authenticity and supports the narrative without competing with the action on stage. Few musical productions are as grand in scale as Les Misérables in every way. Based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel set in post-revolutionary France, the story

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Color Me Kona: The World’s Largest Coloring Book Party

Art and skateboarding will collide at Color Me Kona, the world’s largest coloring book party and collaboration with Kona Skatepark and the Jax Kid’s Mural Project. The event will be held from 10am to 5pm, November 18th, at the skate park, located at 8739 Kona Avenue. The event is a

A1A Ocean Islands Trail, Florida Scenic Highway, Amelia Island Plantation, Photo courtesy of Amelia Island Conventions and Visitors Bureau

Jax Beach to Fernandina: The A1A Ocean Islands Trail

Along the A1A Ocean Islands Trail Jacksonville’s Beaches | Mayport | Broward House

George’s Music Springing The Blues

Ready for a weekend of sun, sun and great music? All for

2016 Guide to Spring Festivals

March 5, 2016

Family·Feature·Festivals·Food + Drink·Music

March 4-6 ST. AUGUSTINE LIONS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Get ready to eat great seafood; tap your toes to live music, and then stroll through more than 100 arts and crafts exhibitors. These are just a few of the highlights of the 35th St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival Presented by Winn-Dixie. The

Talkin’ Blue: Dan Carter of Blue Man Group does speak…to EU

March 5, 2016

Downtown·Feature·On Stage

There is a current of childlike wonder that connects the characters of the to the world around them. That inquisitive energy encourages human-to-human interaction, while helping the audience reconnect with their own sense of wonder and discovery, with their own sense of what is possible. It also represents a social

Bikinis & Boots!: Great Atlantic Country Festival March 19

March 5, 2016

Drink·Feature·Festivals·Food + Drink·Jacksonville Beach·Music·The Beaches·Uncategorized

The 27th annual celebrates Bikinis and Boots with a new country music format March 19 in Jacksonville Beach. Formerly the Great Atlantic Seafood Festival, the all new Country Music Fest celebrates the best the south has to offer with boots, bikinis and brews. “Even though it’s technically the oldest festival, the

Red Roots – Triple Treat at Great Atlantic Country Fest

March 5, 2016

Feature·Jacksonville Beach·Music·Musician Interviews·The Beaches

“With a stage persona as fiery as their blazing red locks, these triplets engage the crowd with their story through real life lyrics and rolling banjos intertwined with rocking guitars. Through their unwavering boldness there is a Southern Mississippi charm rooted in faith, family, and an unshakable call to show

Aim between the ears – “Whad’Ya Know?” host Michael Feldman enlightens EU

February 11, 2016

Comedy·Downtown·Feature·On Stage·The Elbow

There are a number of clichés that could aptly describe ’s approach to his illustrious radio career as the host of the nationally syndicated show, ; “Consistency is the key to success” or “Less is more” and perhaps even more fitting, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Feldman is

“We’re Having A Blast” – Trout Steak Revival

February 8, 2016

Feature·Music·Musician Interviews·Neighborhoods·Ponte Vedra·The Beaches

There is a lot of good grass coming out of Colorado and is among the young bands doing its part to cultivate a new sound while staying true to the roots. The Denver-based five-piece is part of the generation of young bluegrass pickers carrying on the bluegrass tradition of the

Pie From The Sky

February 6, 2016

Food + Drink·Local Sweets·Mayport·The Beaches

Baker is bustling around the quaint little kitchen, pausing to find a spot for a freshly baked strawberry pie to cool. A multi-level baker’s rack is brimming with flaky fruity and savory pies, the results of a productive morning. It’s a quiet Friday afternoon at , but tomorrow “will be

Alan Parsons – every path leads back to the beginning

February 3, 2016

Downtown·Music·Musician Interviews·The Elbow

When first entered the sacred halls of , the starry-eyed teenager made a bold prediction that he was walking into the career he’d have for the rest of his life. He was right. Parsons recently spoke with EU Jacksonville about his contributions to the music industry and how every path

Clans, Kilts & Haggis: The Northeast Florida Scottish Games and Festival

February 3, 2016

Family·Feature·Festivals·Food + Drink·History·Learning·Lifestyle·Outdoors

The is celebrating 21 years of bringing a wee bit o’Scotland to Northeast Florida February 27 at the Clay County Fairgrounds. EU Jacksonville talked with one of the festival’s founders about growing pains, Scottish games, and the acquired taste of haggis. A Mass Band Opening Ceremony kicks off the festival

Big River: Big Voice

February 3, 2016

On Stage·Theatre·Uncategorized

is what is known in musical theatre as a triple threat as a singer, dancer, and actor. Performing as , she has shared the stage with such legendary artists as Gregory Hines and Dudley Moore but when it came time to audition for the musical Big River, Sanders got a