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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

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.

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

Decedmber Print Horoscopes

December 23, 2024

Feature·Horoscopes

Who is on the nice and naughty list? Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Aries: The nice list The last month of the year brings two new moons and a tidal wave of fresh starts. The doors you shut in November pave the way for the doors of

Combined Minds

December 23, 2024

Combined Minds·Editorial Opinion·Feature

New Year’s Resolutions … do they work? Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Ambar: It’s the most joyful and dreadful time of the year. The final month when everybody’s minds are on gifts and holiday parties, and when those of us who are proactive start to think about

Folio Weed: Stuff for Stockings

December 23, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature·Folio Weed

Words by Shelton Hull That cursed election is now over, and that means we don’t have to waste time and energy talking about politics (or politicians) for pretty much an entire year. I’m sure things will come up, here and there, but all us progressives here in Florida, and

Bouquets and Brickbats

December 23, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Bouq: To Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students Mark Magyar and Jahneen Alexander for achieving remarkable success at the prestigious Crescendo International Music Competition held at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Under the guidance of their piano teacher, Vera Watson, the pair earned an impressive score of 28/30,

2024 Florida Politics

December 23, 2024

Feature·News·Politics

Photo by USA Today Words by Johvan Merilus The 2024 Presidential election has come to an end. People have finally stopped their unfollowing phase on Instagram and torn down their front yard political signs. While Donald Trump won the majority vote and was ultimately elected president, it is yet

Behind the Bar Confessions

December 23, 2024

Drink·Feature·Food + Drink

Words by Lorelei Belanger Behind every beer, mixed drink or shot, there’s a story — sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartfelt, often downright bizarre. From managing the madness of a packed night in at the neighborhood bar to dealing with eclectic tourists and customers pushing the limits of politeness, bartenders see

The Tree Mourner of Clay County

December 23, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Fran Havey ’Tis probably the Irish in me, but I am, admittedly, a tree mourner. Folks may not know that Ireland was once filled with great forests of majestic oaks. Then, by the end of the 19th century, Ireland’s forest cover and mighty oaks had gone from 80%