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SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL Antics at the Alhambra

January 12, 2025

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 husband, Dewey. Dorothy is faced with dealing with funeral arrangements

Feature·Movies·On Screen·Special Showings

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

A Super MAMMA MIA! Troupe Downtown

Unlike many of the numerous jukebox musicals around town this year, British

Snap, Post, Repeat:

Jacksonville’s Most Insta-Worthy & TikTok-Friendly Hotspots Words by Johvan Merilus Jacksonville

Theater in Jacksonville

December 30, 2024

On Stage·Theatre

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.

December 30, 2024

Movie Reviews·Movies·On Screen

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

December 30, 2024

ART·Feature

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

Velvet Underground

December 30, 2024

Events·Feature

Words by Amiyah Golden As warm winds blow and the weather fluctuates, it can be difficult to really embrace that holiday spirit with the absence of snow blanketing the streets of Jacksonville. We often try to find ways to supplement that “White Christmas” feeling and rekindle that yuletide merriment.

Loud and Bad: Hogbean

December 30, 2024

Local Musicians·Music·Music News·Musician Interviews

Words by Ambar Ramirez and Photos by Amiyah Golden It’s 3 p.m. at Cool Stuff Vintage, technically 3:05pm as I was running late to meet up with Hogbean, a local country, alternative rock band. Or as they refer themselves in their Instagram bio: a “Cosmic Swamp Country” band. As

Bouqets and Brickbats

December 30, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Bouq: To Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Britni Burkins Allstate for going above and beyond for this year’s toy drive hosted by “Folio.” Because of their generosity, nearly 100 bicycles were delivered to children in need on Ken Knight Drive. Brick: From one of our loyal readers: My

New Music Monthly – January

December 30, 2024

Albums·Music·Music News

Words by Amiyah Golden Jan. 3 Lil Baby “Wham” Lil Baby is back with the release of his highly anticipated album, “Wham,” which comes as his first full-length release in two years. The rapper will have features from artists including GloRilla, Travis Scott, Rod Wave and Future. There are also

January Special Events

December 30, 2024

Events

Jan. 2 80th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl EverBank Stadium taxslayergatorbowl.com Jan. 4 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Jax PAL 5K Ed Austin Regional Park 1stplacesports.com Jan. 8 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Jan. 11

January Sports Listing

December 30, 2024

Sports

January Theater, Dance and Film Listing

December 30, 2024

Dance·Movies·On Screen·On Stage·Theatre

Through Jan. 5 Venardos Circus St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Jan 3-4 The Ultimate Neil Diamond Experience Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Jan. 5 “The Sleeping Beauty” Ballet Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org Jan. 7-12 “Mamma Mia!” Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org Jan.