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10 QUESTIONS with NUMA SAISSELIN, PRESIDENT of the FLORIDA THEATRE

March 11, 2017

Downtown·Feature·Music Venues·Neighborhoods·Perennial·Uncategorized

April 8, 1927, opening night at the . The program that evening boasted fanfare from the American Legion Bugle Corps, a live beauty pageant, and a live performance by Frank Morris and the Brilliant Florida Orchestra. The feature attraction that evening was a two-real silent film titled “Let it Rain” (1927). Organist Robert E. Mitchell accompanied the film on the theatre’s

Books·History·Local Musicians·Music·Music Venues·Musician Interviews·Perennial

Southbound: An Illustrated History of Southern Rock

A self-described music geek turned rock historian has captured the golden age of southern rock in a series of photographs, stories and interviews from many of the artists of the time in his new book . Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, Author was a self-described “music geek,” always

A Look Back at Lynyrd Skynyrd: Coming Home for Final Show in the Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour

The early 70’s belonged to Lynyrd Skynyrd, a rowdy group of

MUSICAL THEATRE PREVIEW: AN EVENING WITH GENE NORDAN & FRIENDS

Sometimes we wish we could enter a time machine and travel back

Under The Streetlamp

April 5, 2014

On Stage

The cornerstone of popular music is reclaiming its rightful spot at the intersection of past and present. is a tip-of-the hat to the crooners of the American Radio songbook, featuring the music of such legendary artists as , , , the , and more. Backed by an outstanding seven-piece band,

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

April 5, 2014

Downtown·Musician Interviews·On Stage·Theatre

When he was cast in the role of in the touring production of , walked the line between historical accuracy and individual footprint in his portrayal of the iconic man in black. In the end, Moreau says he put his own ego as a performer aside and focused instead on

Memphis: The Musical – theatre review

March 20, 2014

Dance·Downtown·Dual Critics·Music·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

“” opened Tuesday night at the in downtown Jacksonville and will continue through Sunday March 23. For tickets, call (904) 442-2929 or visit artistseriesjax.org. is like a travel bureau for North Florida theatre-goers. Last month, we took a two-hour trip to England and France during the era of the First

On Stage – the Artist Series

February 4, 2014

Feature·Theatre

The has been bringing the performing arts to the First Coast for quite a while. They started out with a mission of “making the arts more accessible to students,” but today they are doing that and much more. National and international acts can be found on their stages. From Broadway