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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

2025 Predictions

December 20, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Harry Moore 2024 may be history just yet but fear not because 2025 is far from a mystery. If you’re feeling anxious about what tomorrow brings the “Folio” team has you covered — take a look at some of our boldly accurate predictions for the year ahead:

Weaponizing Therapy

December 20, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Amiyah Golden I’m a gaslighter. Or that’s what I’ve been labeled as before during an exchange of discourse that ended with a necessary rebuttal on my end. The engagement was civil and filled with moments of laughter wedged in between — and this wasn’t the first

‘X’ Marks the Spot

December 20, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Interview with “There’s Treasure Inside” author Jon Collins-Black Words by Ambar Ramirez As someone who proudly owns the entire “Pirates of the Caribbean” series on Blu-ray, my inner Jack Sparrow couldn’t resist when “Folio” caught wind of buried treasure hidden somewhere in St. Augustine. But this isn’t a long-lost

Sisterhood Like No Other

December 19, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Events·Feature

First Coast Sisters, Abbey of the Seven Bridges Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez The need to connect with others — the natural gravitation towards\ the community — is a shared human experience. And when an idea, moral belief or political stance is challenged, the need for community becomes

Person The Year?

December 19, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature·News

Who is Trump Really Appointing? Words by Carmen Macri Every morning, it feels like there’s a new headline: “President-elect Donald Trump appoints someone with no experience in their assigned government role,” and we all just have to deal with it. These are just his nominees — most still need

Crime Time

December 18, 2024

Entertainment·Feature·News

Words by Ambar Ramirez, Carmen Macri and Shelton Hull Watch this month’s crime time here. Pocket Rocket Normally, we’d begin with a strong warning against goofing around with fireworks, but this is Florida, where FAFO runs through our veins like craft beer and antidepressants, so we already know it’s pointless.

A Symphony of Talent: Eric Troyer

December 18, 2024

Feature·Music

Words by Teresa Spencer Watch the full interview with Eric Troyer here. Starting his passion for music at the tender age of 3, musical legend Eric Troyer never imagined that he would eventually perform on various albums as a session musician and backing vocalist or keyboardist on albums by John

Peas In a Pod(cast)

December 9, 2024

Events·Feature

Behind the scenes of Jax Podcasters Unite Words by Shelton Hull Everyone, it seems, has a podcast these days. I have a podcast–two, actually–and you probably do, too. If you don’t, well, you’ve probably thought about it at least once, If you find yourself inclined to turn those thoughts into

December Mail

December 2, 2024

Opinion

Activate. Revitalize. Transform. These aspirations have guided the conversation on Downtown Jacksonville for the last 20 years. During that time, many have tried to answer the core questions needed to actualize this vision: How can we build more apartments? What restaurants will attract the most people? What programs can make

Holiday Market Guide

December 2, 2024

Feature·Lifestyle

Dec. 4 Art Walk Holiday Market Downtown Jacksonville dtjax.com/artwalk Dec. 6 Winter Nights Market 3644 Post Street visitjacksonville.com Dec. 7 Jacksonville Holiday Market University of North Florida–University Center jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com Dec. 8 Jacksonville Pottery Studio Holiday Market Jacksonville Pottery Studio jaxpottery.com Dec. 11 Murray Hill Holiday Farm