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Jax On Pointe: In the Age of the Algorithm, Ballet Still Slays

May 30, 2025

Words by McKenna Oakley, Photos by Katarina Weissbach In a culture that increasingly caters to quick dopamine boosts brought on the backs of Facebook clickbait, Amazon shopping hauls and staged Tik Toks, it was refreshing to enjoy the elegance and restraint of a timeless art form: ballet. Season after season, The Florida Ballet breathes new life into classical dance

Comedy·Entertainment·Events·On Stage

June Comedy Listing

June 4 Marvin Hunter Comedy Zone comedyzone.com June 5 Comedy Showcase Just One More instagram.com/JustOneMoreJaxFl June 5-7 Ryan Davis Comedy Zone comedyzone.com June 6 First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7 p.m. The Blue Show (21+ only), 9:30 p.m. First Coast Comedy firstcoastcomedy.com Joey Nickel Really

June Theater, Dance and Film

Through June 1 “Hamlet” The Island Theater, Fleming Island theislandtheater.com Through

MY FAIR LADY is absolutely Loverly at the Alhambra

Aaaooo, why can’t the English learn to speak?! With a lively opening

Summer Shorts

July 16, 2009

On Stage

by DICK KEREKES FCCJ’S Wilson Center on South Campus hosted playwright and Director Ian Mairs evening of eight short plays that were presented under the title Summer Shorts. The plays were as short as three and one half minutes to twenty minutes in length with an emphasis on comedy. Most

Show Review: Gemini Cricket, Hot Hands, and Tuffy at Club TSI July 10, 2009

July 16, 2009

On Stage

by Jack Diablo If there is one thing you can count on on a Friday night, it’s that there will probably be a few really good bands playing at Club TSI. And the best part about it is you can stick around and dance the night away afterward with DJ

Jenny Lewis

July 9, 2009

On Stage

by Ora Brasel The tingles that were running down my spine still haven’t subsided after a brilliant performance from Jenny Lewis and her band at Freebird Live. They are a tight group of very skilled, emotionally stirring musicians that compliment Jenny’s style in every way imaginable. From the very moment

Show Review: Our Brother The Native, Religious Girls, National Dairy, etc.

July 9, 2009

On Stage

by Jack Diablo Venue: Shantytown Pub Date: July 2, 2009 I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but the best part of doing these reviews is showing up with little to no expectations and being completely blown away. Discovering new and awesome bands is what makes this the best job in

Show Review: Jenny Lewis and Heartless Bastards

July 9, 2009

On Stage

WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE EXTRACT G-FORCE LOST THE HANGOVER by Jack Diablo Venue: Freebird Live Date: June 30, 2009 As the face of Rilo Kiley and a former child actor, Jenny Lewis has solidified her place as America’s indie sweetheart. You’d be hard pressed these days to find a boy

Dirty Projectors – Bitte Orca

July 9, 2009

On Stage

by Jack Diablo Release Date: June 9, 2009 Label: Domino Records After reviewing Angel Deradoorian’s solo album, it only made sense to check out Bitte Orca, the latest release from the band she sings back up for. Dirty Projectors is more of a collective than a traditional band, replete with

music. memories. magic.

July 7, 2009

On Stage

The FCCJ Artist Series has announced its 2009 – 2010 Broadway Across America – Jacksonville/FCCJ Artist Series’ Broadway Season. Experience Broadway this 2009-2010 season with Oprah Winfrey Presents The Color Purple, the Tony Award Winning A Chorus Line, The Wizard of Oz, Grease starring American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks as

Into The Woods

June 16, 2009

On Stage

by DICK KEREKES Theatre Jacksonville opened its final show of the 2008-2009 season, with the l987 musical Into the Woods. It will continue on their stage at the Harold K. Smith Playhouse, 2032 San Marco Blvd, until June 27th. Call 396-4425 for reservations. Regarded by many as one of the

The Producers

June 16, 2009

On Stage

by DICK KEREKES The Orange Park Community Theatre is closing its season with the North Florida premier of the twelve Tony Awards winning play, Mel Brooks’ The Producers. The show runs through Saturday June 27th, at 2900 Moody Blvd in Orange Park. Call 276-2599 for information and reservations or visit

Urinetown, the Musical

June 15, 2009

On Stage

by DICK KEREKES Players by the Sea’s final show of the 2008-2009 season opened last weekend and will be on stage at 106 Sixth Street North in Jacksonville Beach until June 20th. Urinetown, the Musical by Greg Kotis and Mark Holman, was nominated for ten Tony Awards and winner of