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10 Questions: CSG Organization Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC, Darren Dailey, Artistic and Executive Director of JCC, answered the Cultural Council’s 10 Questions.) – Courtesy of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville 1. What does your organization do/your mission? The mission of the is to provide a high-quality choral music education for children of diverse backgrounds, fostering teamwork, self-discipline, accomplishment and pride while filling an important cultural need in the community and sharing the beauty of the choral art form through artistically excellent performances. 2. How long has the organization existed in Jacksonville? The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) was founded in 1995 at to …

THEATRE JACKSONVILLE REVIEW A BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM On March 3rd, 2017 opened “,” a contemporary drama which will run through March 19th at 2032 San Marco Boulevard. Call 904-396-4425 or visit theatrejax.com for additional information and reservations. Written by , this intelligent offering opened in 2014, two years before our last Presidential election. She has created a distinctive piece of theater which explores timely topics related to political and religious issues. The story takes place in Richmond, Virginia in the home of Tom and Lisa, who are preparing to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their marriage. Tom …

Have you ever dreamed of visiting the mystic land of Scotland, but either don’t have the vacation budget and/or desire to leave the States? There’s an option for you. The Northeast Florida Scottish Games and Festival brings a “Wee Bit o’ Scotland” to the greater Jacksonville area the last Saturday in February, from 9am-10pm. The history of the Highland Games can be traced back for well over a thousand years. The biggest gatherings were those of the military where the commanding officers, like the Clan Chiefs of old, saw the advantages of encouraging sports and pastimes which kept their men fit, …

Grammy®-nominated Singer/Songwriter will play a gig in the music series at Jacksonville’s iconic .  Mullins, nominated for a Grammy Award for his breakout song, “Lullaby,” is touring North America to promote My Stupid Heart, his new album available now on Rounder Sugar Hill. Originally from Clarkston, GA, Mullins’ critical breakthrough came in 1998 when his song “Lullaby,” from the album Soul’s Core, became a radio and video hit.  Also from Soul’s Core, “All in My Head,” was featured on the hit television sitcom Scrubs. Another hit single, “Shimmer,” was included on the soundtrack for the TV show Dawson’s Creek. “Shimmer” …

Event: George Thorogood with Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat Venue: Florida Theatre Date/Time: Thursday Oct 6, 8pm Tickets: Available on Ticketmaster $39-$49 Get ready Jacksonville! are bringing their love for rock and roll back to us October 6th as they take the stage at the alongside . Promoting their live album Live at the Kessler is not their only goal as they hope to create a musical atmosphere of warmth and love, great tunes, and a good time! I was given the incredible opportunity to talk shop with Jim about the new album, the vibes and energy of a live show, …

ORANGE PARK COMMUNITY THEATRE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM [email protected] The opened , the 2006 Tony Award winning musical, on September 9, 2016, which will run through October 2, 2016. The theatre is located at 2900 Moody Avenue in Orange Park, Florida. Tickets are selling fast. Call 904-276-2599 or visit www.opct.info for additional information. Mary Poppins is based on the popular 1964 Disney film of the same name, which was adapted from an earlier series of children’s books by author P. L. Travers, and is a spectacular and family-friendly musical. Under the direction of …

Magical Release Date: August 12, 2016 Flying Time: 1 hour and 42 minutes Rated PG Directed By: David Lowery Grade: B+ You don’t survive out in that forest for six years alone. When Pete was four years old, he was reading a book while traveling along the Pacific Northwest with his parents and tragedy ensued. Alone and scared, Pete blended into the forest with the help of a mythical creature named Elliott who has served as a protector and friend to Pete. Six years later, Forest Ranger Grace Meacham is searching for evidence of a creature described by her father …

DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSON [email protected] went to a fabulous show at the on San Pablo Road in Jacksonville, Florida on July 28th, 2016. The show, which was repeated on July 29th, was a reunion celebration of the . During 1981 – 2005, Y-BAG produced twenty-five full-scale musicals; an annual event for performers aged ten to twenty. The program began in 1980 when friends Judy Hulett and Jane Bull conceived the idea of staging a summer musical as a creative activity for the youth of the beaches. They approached Jacksonville Beach Mayor and Recreations Director about sponsoring it, and Y-BAG …

Release Date: July 27, 2016 Game Time: 1 hour and 36 minutes Rated PG-13 Grade: B Directed By: Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman    In a world run by apps and social media, , directed by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman, releases at the appropriate time to warn young viewers the dangers and consequences of interactive social media and the internet.   Venus “Vee” Delmonico () is a shy, keeps to herself high school senio facing the biggest decision of her life: what college to attend. Her heart is set on California Institute for the Arts but, coming from a low …