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Get Your Golden Ticket to a Sweet Take on a Classic at the Alhambra

July 7, 2025

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, THE NEW MUSICAL is a very different take on the classic based on the book by Roald Dahl. If you’re expecting the songs from the original musical or movie, for the most part, they have new counterparts. When the show moved from the West End to Broadway, they did rework the musical a little to

Albums·Feature·Local Musicians·Music

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May 16 “Blest” – Yuno Former Jacksonville local artist Yuno dropped a new album “Blest” this spring. The album is a mix of eclectic, indie/dream-pop and is influenced by trap and rock with popular hits “Blest” and “True”. If you’re a fan of Steve Lacy and DJO, you should certainly

The Fourth of July: America’s Loudest, Proudest Day of Reckoning

Words by Teresa Spencer Every summer, on the fourth day of

Chaos Sells

Why your favorite brand wants you thinking about murder, nipples and the

valerie smith

March 8, 2009

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Infinity New Career Hayfire Hands High Dancell ANEW The music of Valerie Smith is firmly rooted in the musical soil of her Missouri childhood. One listen to the conviction of Valerie’s voice as she delivers a tune lets you know that she is no hot-house flower, but was raised in

a closer walk with patsy cline

February 7, 2009

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by dick kerekes Jacksonville’s Alhambra Dinner Theatre opens 2009 by bringing back one the most successful shows in its 40 year history, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. It will be on stage at the 12000 Beach Boulevard theater through February 15th. Gail Bliss returns as Patsy Cline, a role

The Gathering Dinner Theatre

February 7, 2009

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Story and photos by Daniel Goncalves, www.DanielGoncalves.com What happens when you combine a Canadian from the hospitality industry, a Cuban/Scandinavian chef and a ballerina? You get the ultimate gathering. With a motto of, “Family, Friends, Food and Fun” you know it’s the beginning of something good. Owners Bryce and Tammy

oliver!

February 7, 2009

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If you have you been considering introducing your kids to theatre, Wednesday, February 11, will be the perfect opportunity. Oliver! will be performed at the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater at 10 am and 7 pm and the evening performance will be Family Night on Broadway. The Oliver! Family Night on

Mind Your Manners

February 7, 2009

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by Kellie Abrahamson The mere thought of trying to control a toddler during a play can give some parents nightmares but it is possible to make the experience a (mostly) painless and rewarding one. Like anything else, taking your child to the theatre requires plenty of planning and a little

hello dolly & happily red

February 7, 2009

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Join Cupid on Valentine’s Day as Theatre Jacksonville presents Broadway legends Pamela Myers and Harvey Evans in a full concert version of Hello, Dolly! sponsored by Pacer International. In a rare, unforgettable evening they will share the stage with some of Jacksonville’s finest actors, singers and musicians in one of

casting a spell

February 7, 2009

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by kellie abrahamson When the sun came up on January 16th Downtown Jacksonville was in the low 30s with no sign of it warming up. But the frosty weather could not keep area theatre lovers away from the Times-Union Center to pick up their tickets for the Broadway smash Wicked.

career boosts

January 10, 2009

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getting an education at unf In this economy you’re going to need the right stuff on your resume. While experience is an important factor, education is often what helps get you promoted. It’s also what you’ll need if you decide to make a career jump out of your field or

scribble in stetson kennedy

January 10, 2009

Books·Community·Feature·History·Lifestyle

“I ain’t the world’s best writer, ain’t the world’s best speller, but when I believe in somethin’ I’m the loudest yeller. If we fix it so we can’t make no money off war, well then we’ll all forget what we was killin’ folks for.. this made the man for me.”

the skinny on losing the fat

January 10, 2009

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by erin thursby Each year, millions of people vow to lose weight. It’s one of the most common New Years resolutions Americans make. Sometimes we need a little help to take off those extra pounds. Here’s the skinny on losing the fat. Atkins The Atkins Diet is perhaps the most