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It’s a wedding party at THE WEDDING SINGER

October 5, 2024

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Throw back to the days of disco, overdone perms for women and long hair for men, and you’ve got the makings of the party that is THE WEDDING SINGER. The show opens at a wedding reception, where lead singer Robbie Hart (Jake Pearce) is singing with his bandmates Sammy (Paul Gary) and George (Nick Cooper). As part of his speech

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A SIDE-SPLITTING EVENING with THE GOLDEN GIRLS

You don’t need to be a die-hard fan of the ’80s to have a side-splitting evening with THE GOLDEN GIRLS, THE LAUGHS CONTINUE, at the Performing Arts Center downtown. It’s fun for all ages and genders – over 18. It’s a very raunchy spinoff of its namesake sitcom that ran

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The girls talk seasonal TV shows and movies Words by Carmen

Gypsy is on show at the Alhambra

Words by Cessy Newmon Rove over to the Alhambra for an evening

Artists and educators Lance Vickery and Jenny Hager inspire aspiring artist and the community in general with their prolific public art

February 17, 2022

Community·Uncategorized·Visual Art

Jay Mafela Part of what makes Jacksonville so great is all the kinds of art one can find just by walking around. Some of the most memorable examples are giant sculptures by Lance Vickery and Jenny Hager. They have over 80 pieces of art in places from the Cummer Museum

Jax transplants take a grassroots approach to promoting local artists with Neighborhood Jams

February 17, 2022

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Lily Snowden There is no doubt that Jacksonville has a large local music scene. However, most of these bands have found it impossible to find their “big break” or even a stage to play on that isn’t in the living room of a house show. Challenges related to the pandemic

Judging Michael

February 17, 2022

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Susan Clark Armstrong Some folks think that the process to select judges is rooted in virtue so pure that attorneys with the wisdom of Solomon are somehow plucked from courtrooms, law offices or behind careening ambulances to impartially serve justness to the wrong and the wronged. They believe selection committees,

Weird Wild Stuff #2 Humans, and Other Animals

February 17, 2022

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This month’s installment was written days before the actual deadline, because this first story is so stupid that I had to just jump in, immediately. To wit: In early January, the LAPD announced a phenomenon most rare: Two police officers were actually fired for official misconduct. Such harsh penalties are

Folio Vol. 36, Issue 4

February 17, 2022

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Things Folio Staff Consumed

February 11, 2022

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What our staff listened to and watched during our deadline week: Exodus album by Bob Marley & The Wailers February 6th was Bob Marley’s birthday so I shamelessly indulged in my favorite album of his, Exodus. When I say indulged I mean running a bath, sparking a joint, and hitting

Hello Mr. joe

February 2, 2022

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Jay Mafela For National Ukulele Month, we decided to recognize Mr. Joe, a resident of Jacksonville with a small guitar-like instrument and a big passion for performing. He jumps around, rides on his bike, tells stories to children and makes YouTube videos about all the adventures he goes on. Joe

A Love Letter to My Friends

February 2, 2022

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For some, friendship is one of the hardest things to obtain. There’s a sense of fragility to it, and many end up drifting apart. But that’s also what makes friendships so special. It’s a choice. An unadulterated love with the want to experience life together. Friends can also be the

Hot Breakky

February 2, 2022

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Tulua Bistro Review Omar Aftab Upon entering Tulua Bistro, a small brunch restaurant on Third Street in Jacksonville Beach, you’re immediately greeted by a theme of blue, white and gray, instantly evoking beach vibes. All around are potted plants, ranging from vines to small palm trees, and several large art

Online Dating Experiment

February 2, 2022

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Tinder Harry Moore Hello, Tinder, my old friend. After taking something of a sabbatical from the dating scene, I began to think that it was about time to get my now-immunized self back out there. As is the case for many people out there these days, the most readily available