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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

SONNY LANDRETH Jan. 17 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

January 14, 2013

Music·Ponte Vedra·The Beaches

Landreth performs on Thursday, January 17th at the in support of his new album newest “ELEMENTAL JOURNEY” is an American blues musician from southwest Louisiana who is especially known as a slide guitar player. When he is not touring and performing, he resides in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Landreth is best

Ring of Fire The Music of Johnny Cash at The Alhambra by iames photography

Alhambra’s Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show

January 2, 2013

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The Alhambra Theatre kicked off its 2013 season on December 28th with the North Florida premier of the Richard Maltby Jr. musical Ring of Fire – The Music of Johnny Cash. The show opened on the 28th so the Alhambra could feature it for the annual New Year’s Eve event.

DISH UPDATE 12/12

December 4, 2012

Downtown·Food + Drink·Hemming Park

by ERIN THURSBY Downtown Vision is hosting Picnic in the Plaza on Fridays at Hemming Plaza from 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weather permitting. So grab your picnic basket, camp chairs and blankets, and enjoy an afternoon, complete with cornhole, music and good company. Check downtownjacksonville.org to find restaurants offering take-out lunch

Alhambra’s White Christmas

December 3, 2012

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? A Christmas that includes softly falling snow? Not much chance of that in Jacksonville, although we came close in 1989. Does anyone remember? If you’re dreaming of a theatrical White Christmas, then the musical stage version of the 1954 Bing Crosby and Danny

Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes Gala at The Alhambra by iamesphoto.com

Alhambra’s Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes

July 31, 2012

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Traditional good old country music is alive and well on the stage of the Alhambra Theatre and Dining in the hands of country music star Jason Petty and his show Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes. Originally scheduled to run through August 19, it has been extended until August 26.

Alhambra’s Wizard of Oz

June 11, 2012

Dual Critics·Food + Drink·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Some early results are in for the 2012 election year. The Alhambra Theatre decided to choose its summer play based on the votes of its fans and patrons, and The Wizard of Oz was the winner of the popular vote. The musical has now opened and will be playing through

Jacksonville Jazz Fest schedule

May 24, 2012

Downtown·Hemming Park·Music

Festival Line-Up Thursday, May 24 The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition (The Florida Theatre) Doors open 6 p.m. Events start 7 p.m. Friday, May 25 Festival hours: 5 – 11 p.m. Music starts at 5 p.m. Sonny RollinsSwingin’ Stage presented by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (Monroe Street between Main and Ocean

Alhambra The Buddy Holly Story Gala by Iamesphoto.com

Alhambra’s The Buddy Holly Story

April 19, 2012

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

If you are a fan of 50s rock, Buddy Holly and the Crickets in particular, then the Alhambra’s new show The Buddy Holly Story is for you. If you were not around when Buddy Holly rose to fame and created the sound that changed the music of the 50s, you will be

Alhambra’s A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline

February 13, 2012

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

One of the Alhambra’s all time favorite shows is back in town, starring Gail Bliss in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, on stage from February 8 to February 26. Webster’s dictionary defines “bliss” as supreme happiness; utter joy or contentment.” Indeed Ms. Bliss’s performances over the past twelve years

Matisyahu at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

September 12, 2011

Music·Ponte Vedra·The Beaches

On August 24th played at the with opening act . It was a reggae-fueled concert for all walks of life. The show was the definition of the term “all ages,” with a range from little kids to cute couples older than my grandparents. The majority of the crowd was laid