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The Rich History of the Ritz

May 9, 2022

Community·History·LaVilla·Museum·Music Venues·Theatre

Jay Mafela Located in LaVilla, the Ritz Theatre and Museum is not only a gorgeous venue for concerts and theatrical productions but also serves as a tribute to the lives and contributions of local African-Americans. The Ritz stands on the same spot as the movie theater of the same name built in 1929. At the time, LaVilla was considered by

Jacksonville Jazz Festival , City of Jacksonville, Florida

Memorial Day Weekend Tradition, Jacksonville Jazz Festival Features Big Names, Festival Veterans and Young, Emerging Artists

Downtown Jacksonville does more than just set the stage for the .

A Swingin’ Little Christmas: Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery and Tim Davis Come to Ritz Theatre

This holiday season, Jane Lynch is traveling across the country spreading Christmas

CALL FOR ARTISTS – Ritz Theatre

November 15, 2013

Art Exhibitions·Community·Downtown·History·LaVilla·Visual Art

Ritz Theatre and Museum presents Through Our Eyes 2014 Jacksonville area African American artists are invited to submit applications for the exhibition. “Call and Response: Illuminating God’s Trombones” February 13, 2014 through July 31, 2014 Artists will create original works inspired by James Weldon Johnson’s 1927 volume of poetry, God’s