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What’s Next for Scotty Briggs’ Art? Show Up, Create, & Savor the Whole Human Experience

February 17, 2020

Atlantic Beach·Feature·Local Artists·The Beaches·The Elbow·Visual Art

It’s not hard to understand why ’ paintings are in such high demand. With subject matter as diverse as neon dive-bar brands, Hindu deities and Catholic saints, run-on catch phrase sentences, pop culture portraits, and under-water vignettes, Briggs has created a niche for himself that defies all definitions of the word ‘niche’. His style extends beyond the reach of any

Grace Potter Returns to her Roots with a New Set of Rules, Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Jan 15

Downtown·Feature·Music·Musician Interviews·The Elbow

Grace Potter Returns to her Roots with a New Set of Rules, Florida Theatre Jan 15

When Grace Potter burst onto the scene, it was impossible to make sense of her good fortune. Blessed with supermodel looks, legs for days, commanding the stage with soft purr to a husky growl. Grace Potter & the Nocturnals were festival darlings, opening for artists like Robert Cray and cranking

We Will Rock You: The Music of Queen Comes to The Florida Theatre

There’s no other four words in rock music that carry as much

Experience the Mythical Magic with Internetainers Rhett & Link at the Florida Theatre

We all have that one friend that gives us carte blanche to

Come Get Mis-carried Away with “Daily Show” Co-creator Lizz Winstead and her Lady Parts Justice League

February 8, 2019

Comedy·Downtown·Feature·Neighborhoods·On Stage·The Elbow

For comedians, the best rule of thumb is to write what you know. For Lizz Winstead, her work is shaped by her perceptions, her experiences, and her role as a woman. She established Lady Parts Justice League to give women a louder voice and create a community for change. Laugh

“Buyer & Cellar” at 5 & Dime Reintroduces Bradley Aker’s to Center Stage

October 5, 2018

Downtown·Feature·Neighborhoods·On Stage·The Elbow·Theatre

By the playwright’s own admission, the plot of his one-man show “Buyer & Cellar” rests on the “preposterous” premise of a young struggling actor who finds a job in Barbra Streisand’s Malibu basement. In the 5 & Dime’s staging of Jonathan Tollins’ delightfully campy play, lead flexes his funny bone

American Utopia – The Continuing Story of David Byrne

September 19, 2018

Downtown·Feature·Music·Music News·The Elbow·Uncategorized

by Paul R. Vranesh It is easy to cast David Byrne as a luminaire, ascribing the longevity, variety and eccentricity of his career to otherworldly talent or indescribable brilliance. Outwardly, he seemingly fits the depiction of a genius savant. Having crafted a singularly unique musical style buttressed by such disparate

k.d. lang is Asking Big Questions

September 2, 2018

Downtown·Feature·LGBTQIA·Music·Musician Interviews·The Elbow

It seems like an odd reversal of roles, given that she’s doing press for her current tour, Ingenue Redux. Actually, it’s pretty commonplace. In the 25 years plus since lang endeared herself to her fans with Ingenue, a soaring collection of torch songs that showcased her versatility and vocal range

DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: ‘How I Learned to Drive’ at The 5 & Dime Theatre

August 13, 2018

Downtown·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·The Elbow·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The 5 & Dime, Jacksonville’s downtown theatre, has opened “How I Learned to Drive.” This 1998 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama written by Paula Vogel opened on August 10 and remains on stage through August 26, 2018. The theatre is located at 112 East Adams Street; additional information is available on the

Downtown Jacksonville, Bars, Drinking, Cowford Chophouse, Happy Hour, View

WHERE TO DRINK: 24 Bars to Grab a Beverage in Downtown Jacksonville

May 23, 2018

Attraction·Business·Downtown·Drink·Feature·Food + Drink·Hemming Park·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·Local Sweets·Northbank·Perennial·Restaurants·The Elbow·Travel & Tourism

We’ve rounded up some of the notable bars, nightclubs, and cocktail lounges on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville, Florida to grab a drink! Whether it’s a happy hour cocktail after work, a beer before the game, or a damn good view of Jacksonville’s skyline to cheers to, we’ve got you covered for

Downtown Jacksonville Dining, Candy Apple Cafe & Cocktails, U-10 scallops, fried pork belly, Mexican street corn and a roasted jalapeño salsa

WHERE TO EAT: 36 Restaurants for Dining in Downtown Jacksonville

May 22, 2018

Attraction·Business·Downtown·Feature·Food + Drink·Hemming Park·Northbank·Perennial·Restaurants·The Elbow·Travel & Tourism

We’ve rounded up some of the notable restaurants on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville, Florida! For a complete list of all has to offer, including the and , go to DVI’s website. For dining hours, check the web or call, as these are subject to change. 20West Cafe 20 W. Adams St.,

Alan Parsons Live Project: Legendary Sound Engineer Talks to EU Jacksonville

April 27, 2018

Downtown·Feature·Music·Musician Interviews·The Elbow

Saturday, April 28 at the Florida Theatre Alan Parsons’ genius as a sound engineer for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon first gained him the attention of the music world. The Grammy-award winner will perform his greatest hits “Sirius,” “Eye In The Sky,” “I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like

DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: “Company” at 5 & Dime Theatre

April 23, 2018

Downtown·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·The Elbow·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Downtown Jacksonville’s The 5 & Dime Theatre went back to 1970 – almost five decades ago – to present Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Company,” which opened on April 20th, 2018. Remarkably, this Tony Award winner is just as relevant today as when it first opened on Broadway. The production runs through

DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: The Walls at 5 & Dime

February 19, 2018

Downtown·Dual Critics·Events·On Stage·The Elbow·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The 5 & Dime, Jacksonville’s downtown theatre company, opened its first play of 2018 with “The Walls,” by Lisa Dillman. The production opened on February 16th and will remain on stage through March 4th. Playwright Dillman has written several plays; this is the first performed in Jacksonville. s staging is