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Downtown we will rock you with THE ULTIMATE QUEEN CELEBRATION

October 16, 2024

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This Friday (10/18), Jacksonville rock fans are going to get a special treat. THE ULTIMATE QUEEN CELEBRATION is coming to our city for one performance only. This is not a typical tribute or impersonation show, nor is it a story about Freddy Mercury and the original group. This is a group of musicians with a lead singer hand-picked by Brian

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It’s a wedding party at THE WEDDING SINGER

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

A SIDE-SPLITTING EVENING with THE GOLDEN GIRLS

You don’t need to be a die-hard fan of the ’80s to

Combined Minds

The girls talk seasonal TV shows and movies Words by Carmen

FOLIO WANTS YOU TO ROCK THIS WAY!

February 16, 2024

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Ride Down(town) to HADESTOWN for a Helluva Show

February 7, 2024

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Words by Cessy Newmon What a way to go to hell and back. The first of Anaïs Mitchell’s stage endeavors, HADESTOWN intertwines two tales from Greek mythology: Hades & Persephone and Orpheus & Eurydice. It’s a very different approach to a tragic end to the love between two young adults

Bittersweetly put ON THE MARKET at Theatre Jacksonville

January 19, 2024

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Many of us have a friend or family member who has gone through the loss of a loved one, leaving a hole that no one knows if it can be refilled. Realtor Charlotte (Grace Bryan) is almost 2.5 years past the loss of her husband, and her colleagues are urging

Best Barista — Elias, Tetherball Coffee

January 18, 2024

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Best Barista Elias, Tetherball Coffee Avid coffee drinkers know how vital it is to start the day off right with a nice, hot cup of joe. They also know that making a good cup of coffee can easily go very wrong in inexperienced hands. At Tetherball Coffee, Elias not only

Best Speakeasy — Volstead

January 18, 2024

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Best Speakeasy Volstead Shrouded away on Adams Street, hidden under the guise of an old-timey barber shop is the moody speakeasy Volstead. Volstead is the cream of the crop when it comes to speakeasies in Jacksonville, and consistently stays true to the tradition of dark lighting and misguided entrances. Once

Best Hair Salon — Beauty Junkie

January 18, 2024

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Best Hair Salon Beauty Junkie Located on Edgewood Ave, this not so average hair salon has people coming back for more, like an addiction they just can’t resist. While the number of winning votes is undoubtedly related to the quality of their work, something tells us their all-inclusive gender-neutral pricing,

Best Skateboarder — Faruk

January 18, 2024

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Best Skateboarder Faruk With the hard concrete and steep ramps participants encounter, skateboarding is not for the faint of heart. But for Faruk, these elements aren’t challenges but rather trusted companions. Earning the title of “Best Skateboarder” requires more than just skill on the board; it involves embracing skateboarding as

Best Photographer — Ally Brody

January 18, 2024

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Best Photographer Ally Brody As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, and Ally Brody’s photographs speak volumes. Hailing from Jacksonville, Brody earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts, specializing in photography, from the University of North Florida. Her camera lens captures a diverse array of subjects,

Best Happy Hour — Bar Molino

January 18, 2024

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Best Happy Hour Bar Molino Led by Alfred Young, Kurt Rogers, Vadim Akimenko and Rob Roccapriore, Bar Molino place is definitely a go-to for great drink prices — and exceptional food. Nestled in the quaint neighborhood of San Marco, the restaurant features Spanish cuisine and offers an exceptional variety of

Best Bank — VyStar

January 18, 2024

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Best Bank VyStar OK, technically VyStar is a credit union not a bank. But the member-owned and member-managed financial cooperative has been serving the Jacksonville community since 1952 when it opened as Jax Navy Federal Credit Union. VyStar is also well loved for their commitment to doing good in the