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The Changing Face of 5 Points

September 20, 2024

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez It’s Aug. 19, 2024 and while doom-scrolling on Instagram you pause on an image the local bottle shop Alewife posted. The caption begins with “Ok. Here we go. **takes a deep breath**,” and without reading the rest, you know you’re about to read another goodbye post from a beloved spot on the historic

Downtown·Feature·News

Jacksonville Is Getting in Its Own Way … Again.

What is really happening with the Laura Street Trio? Words by Carmen Macri In the very heart of Downtown Jacksonville lies the very vacant Laura Street Trio. The buildings have been deteriorating for more than 30 years with graffiti covering the walls and overgrown weeds taking over the landscape.

Ink & Barley

Where tattoos and brews flow Words and Photos by Carmen Macri &

The Wanderer: 100 Things To Do In St. Augustine Before You Die

Words & photos by Amiyah Golden One of the many reasons I

Showmanship at its best! “THROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE” at Theatre Jacksonville

June 12, 2017

Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·San Marco·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

THEATRE JACKSONVILLE, JUNE 9-25 Theatre Jacksonville opened the final show of its 97th season with the delightful “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” The production opened on June 9, 2017 and will remain on stage through June 25. This show debuted on Broadway in 2002, where it was nominated for eleven Tony Awards

Smokin’! Tobacco Road at the 28th annual Great Atlantic Country Festival

June 7, 2017

Feature·Festivals·Jacksonville Beach·Music·Musician Interviews·Uncategorized

For reasons that defy geography, there are two distinct camps when it comes to describing Florida culture: those who consider it the south and those who don’t. “It’s definitely southern. Where I live, especially. If you go 20 minutes in any direction, you’re in the boonies,” says Tallahassee-bred singer and

Hockey in Jacksonville: The IceMen Cometh

June 7, 2017

Feature·Jacksonville's Sports Complex

Attention, Jacksonville hockey fans. This fall, the IceMen Cometh. The Jacksonville Icemen make their local debut Oct. 14 against the Orlando Solar Bears at the Jacksonville Memorial Arena. The minor league hockey will join the East Coast Hockey League, playing 36 home games against south division teams from Atlanta, Cincinnati,

“THE NANCE” Fast-Paced, Remarkably Versatile, Always Busy, And Always Funny

June 6, 2017

Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·St. Augustine·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

St. Augustine’s opened the Florida premier of “The Nance” on June 2, 2017 which will remain on the Matuza Main Stage through June 25, 2017. The theatre is located at 11 Old Mission Avenue; call 825-1164 or visit limelight-theatre.org for reservations. The play, written by , received three Tony awards

Dog Wash At Native Sun Benefits First Coast No More Homeless Pets

June 6, 2017

Animals & Pets·Charitable·Community·Feature·Food + Drink·Jacksonville Beach·Lifestyle·Mandarin·Shopping·Southside·St. Johns Town Center·The Beaches

The local retailer will host its Fifth Annual Charity Dog Wash to benefit First Coast No More Homeless Pets. The dog wash will be held at all three Native Sun locations from noon-2 p.m. June 17. Jacksonville dog owners are invited to bring their dogs for a bath, with all

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Release Custom College New Era Caps

May 30, 2017

Baseball·Downtown·Family·Fashion·Feature·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·Shopping

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have released custom collegiate New Era Caps with all your favorite team colors. They’ll sell fast so get them while they last at the stadium or online. So Dolphins maaayyyy eat Shrimp, doesn’t mean this JU colorway isn’t sharp. LIMITED EDITION: https://t.co/lqafZHcCQ3 pic.twitter.com/pevaUUgrEB — Jax Jumbo

New Voices launches with “Madame Bonaparte”

May 29, 2017

Dual Critics·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW A Dual Critics Review by Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom Jacksonville Beach’s opened the world premiere of the captivating “” on May 26, which will run through June 3, 2017. Call 249-0289 or visit playersbythesea.org for additional information and reservations. This work launches Player’s

A Classic Dramedy “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” at the Alhambra

May 29, 2017

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

ALHAMBRA DINNER THEATRE A Dual Critics Review by Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom Jacksonville’s continued the year-long celebration of its fiftieth birthday by presenting another great play from the past with Robert Harling’s “,” which opened May 24 and will run until June 25, 2017. This show has blossomed into

“MLK BOULEVARD” – Superb Performances by Phase Eight Theatre Company

May 27, 2017

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

PHASE EIGHT THEATRE COMPANY REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW by DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM The new presented a world premiere of “” in a readers theatre production during May 25-27, 2017. This dynamic ensemble theatrical company, which launched its inaugural season in January and does not have a permanent

Jon Batiste, City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Photo by Brandi Hill

The 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Swings Thru Downtown May 25-27

May 27, 2017

Community·Downtown·Family·Feature·Festivals·Hemming Park·History·Jacksonville Jazz Festival·Music·Northbank·Outdoors·The Elbow

When tradition is used as a guidebook, it leaves space for change and limitless growth potential. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is a Memorial Day tradition that continues to evolve with the changing face of the Downtown area. As one of the largest jazz festivals in the country, the 2017 brings