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THE ILLUSIONISTS will add magic to your season

November 24, 2024

Downtown·Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Uncategorized

This Tuesday, for one night only, the record-breaking THE ILLUSIONISTS-MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS will be onstage at the Performing Arts Center in Jacksonville. Having originated on Broadway, the show features rotating performers who have wowed audiences around the world since 2012. Multi-award-winning Chris Cox – The Mentalist – has performed on Broadway, London’s West End, and the Sydney Opera House.

Downtown·Feature

Rumor Has It

Is First Baptist Church controlling Downtown development? Words by Ambar Ramirez It’s one of the oldest and largest Baptist congregations in Jacksonville. And probably one of the most influential. Whether you were born and raised in Jacksonville or moved to this bold city in recent years, chances are you know

Party in the Front and the Back: Inside Jacksonville PorchFest

Words by Carmen Macri Jacksonville’s one-of-a-kind festival returns for its 10th

Humans of Jacksonville: Gunnel Humphreys

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez If you’ve heard of Edge

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts A Little Nigh tMusic

Douglas Anderson’s A Little Night Music

November 24, 2009

Dual Critics·On Stage·St. Nicholas·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The theatre department of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts presented Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award Winning musical, A Little Night Music on November 19-21. I write this review feeling happy and sad. Happy to have had the opportunity to see such a spectacular show, sad because, as with most high

Orange Park Community Theatre’s Greetings

November 15, 2009

Dual Critics·On Stage·Orange Park·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The Orange Park Community Theatre opened its 2nd show of its 40th season, with Tom Dudzick’s Greetings. This play jumps starts the holiday season, but I supposed you guessed that with a title like Greetings. It will be on stage until December 5th. Call 276-2599 or visit them at www.opct.org.

eating fresh

November 9, 2009

Downtown·Food + Drink·Hemming Park

by erin thursby Farmers market fever has hit Jacksonville. With the success of the Riverside Arts Market, farmers markets have popped up all over the place. It’s hard to know if a market is worth driving to when you live across town. Some markets are tiny and cater to their

Alhambra & JSO’s Oklahoma

September 25, 2009

Classical Music·Downtown·Dual Critics·Music·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The Jacksonville Symphony under the baton of Michael Butterman and the Alhambra Theatre directed by Tod Booth combined their talents for the third time in as many years with four inspired performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma September the l8th to the 20th. Previous joint productions of The Music Man

Jazz Festival Entertainment Schedule

May 12, 2009

Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park

Thursday, May 21 at 7 pm The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition has been a Jacksonville tradition for more than 20 years. Five finalists, chosen by a selection committee through “blind” judging, will compete for the honor of this award. The first-place winner will receive a

May 12, 2009

Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park

by rick grant This year, the Jax Jazz Festival is taking a giant step by moving from Metropolitan Park and throwing a free street festival in Downtown Jacksonville. It’s an exciting concept for different reasons, but first and foremost, it brings people together in the middle of Downtown to stroll

Downtown Jacksonville Entertainment Venues

May 12, 2009

Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park

Many of Jacksonville’s most recognizable landmarks, including venues for all types of entertainment, are located in downtown Jacksonville. Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center (1000 Water St., 630-4000) When it was built in 1919, Jacksonville Terminal was the railroad gateway to Florida. Now it is completely restored and renovated and

happening downtown in may

May 12, 2009

Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park

May 1: Taylor Swift Also performing, Kellie Pickle and newcomers Gloriana. Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., 7:30 pm, 630-3900 MAY 1-3: World of Nations Celebration Take a trip around the globe at the 17th Annual World of Nations Celebration. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions and unique heritage

Festival Season 09

March 8, 2009

Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park

It’s festival season once again. There are dozens of different events scheduled along the First Coast, beginning in March and going strong through the end of May. And though a few things have dropped off the list this year because of the dents in the economy, there is reason for

dish update

January 10, 2009

Downtown·Food + Drink·Hemming Park

by erin thursby Bungalow on the Park (2782 Park Street) closed near to the holidays, apparently for holiday parties. But on a local blog in December it was claimed that they were closed for good. Rumors of their business troubles surfaced. As of December mid-month, the owner claims that they