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Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra

Alhambra & JSO’s Oklahoma

September 25, 2009

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

The Jacksonville Symphony under the baton of Michael Butterman and the Alhambra Theatre directed by Tod Booth combined their talents for the third time in as many years with four inspired performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma September the l8th to the 20th. Previous joint productions of The Music Man and Westside Story were well received by enthusiastic audiences and

Dual Critics·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Alhambra’s The Pirates of Penzance

The fourth collaboration between the Alhambra and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra delighted audiences for three performances on October 1,2,3 at the Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall with Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta The Pirates of Penzance. It’s a light and frothy show about a pirate apprentice named Frederic (Wonderfully done

Jacksonville Jazz Fest 2015

A lot has changed in the 34 years since a modest crowd

The 14 Best Things that Happened in Jacksonville in 2014

Now that it is possible to fully reflect on the year that

Jacksonville Symphony to Perform at JFK Center

March 6, 2020

Classical Music·Downtown·Events·Festivals·Music·Music News·Music Venues·Northbank·Symphony

Jacksonville Symphony to Perform March 23-29 for the Festival of American Orchestras at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra joins an elite group of musicians chosen to perform as part of the 3rd annual SHIFT: A Festival of American Orchestras

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Marcus Roberts Trio, Sep 28

Jacksonville Symphony Celebrates the Start of a New Season with Hometown Artist Marcus Roberts Jazz Trio

September 26, 2019

Classical Music·Downtown·Feature·Music·On Stage

It’s not very often that we are able to bring a hometown artist to the Jacoby Symphony Hall stage. But on September 28, the will do just that when we celebrate the start of the 2019-2020 season with pianist and his Jazz Trio. Marcus Roberts lost his sight when he

Behind the Scenes of Shrek The Musical at Players By The Sea Theatre

Summertime Fun with Shrek The Musical at Players by the Sea Theatre

July 18, 2019

Feature·On Stage·Theatre

There’s a new hero in town and he’s coming to ! invites audiences of all ages to journey into the magical world of Shrek the Musical. The summer benefit production directed by is staged July 19-Aug. 11 on the main stage (www.playersbythesea.org). Shrek The Musical brings all the beloved characters

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Courtney Lewis, EU Jacksonville, Performing Arts Guide, Classical Music

A Conversation with Courtney Lewis: The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s Season Ahead

March 5, 2017

Classical Music·Downtown·Feature·Local Musicians·Music·Musician Interviews

Classical music is a delicate balance of old and new with a respected history of great composers sharing the stage with exciting new artists. Now entering his third complete season as Music Director of the , strives to create a cohesive calendar that honors both the past and the present.

terrance patterson, ritz chamber player, Jacksonville, Florida, #moreartculture, #eujacksonville, #eujax

Ten Questions: Terrance Patterson, Founder and Artistic Director of the Ritz Chamber Players

September 12, 2016

Downtown·Feature·LaVilla·Music·On Stage

10 Questions courtesy of our friends at the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville: According to the League of American Orchestras, fewer than two percent (2%) of professional classical musicians in the United States are African-American. The 2010 Census, which is the most recent Census survey, showed that individuals who identify as African-American

Performing Arts Guide: Classical Music

September 19, 2015

Classical Music

Downtown Jacksonville, FL, Father's Day, Downtown Vision, DVI

Father’s Day, A Day for Dads in #DTJax

June 18, 2015

Downtown·Family·Feature·Hemming Park·Holidays·Shopping·The Elbow

[avatar user=”Downtown Vision Inc.” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”http://downtownjacksonville.org/blog/2015/06/16/a-day-for-dads-in-dtjax/” target=”_blank” /] By Kristina Aviles, DVI Intern Father’s Day is this weekend and if you’re still figuring out what to do for your dad, look no further! has so much to offer for the wide variety of sporty, artsy or chocolate lovin’ dads

Starry Nights: The Beach Boys perform with Symphony at Metro Park

May 11, 2015

Downtown·Events·Family·Music·Neighborhoods·Outdoors

Event: The Beach Boys perform with Symphony at Metro Park Venue: Metropolitan Park Date: May 16, Gates open at 6pm, Concert begins at 8:15pm Tickets: Prices start at $29 advance for lawn seating ($9 for children, lawn seating) Contact: www.jaxsymphony.org or (904) 354-5547 The is aiming for the stars with

The Zany French Comedy “Don’t Dress for Dinner”

April 28, 2015

Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·San Marco·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

THEATRE JACKSONVILLE REVIEW Theatre Jacksonville opened its fourth production of the season on April 24, 2015 with the zany French comedy “,” which will be on the stage through May 9, 2015 at 2032 San Marco Avenue. This infidelity comedy is from the pen of Marc Camoletti and is a

Cultural Council has new leadership – Tony Allegretti

September 2, 2014

Business·Community·Downtown·Hemming Park·Lifestyle·Music·On Stage·Urban Planning·Visual Art

A new leader has taken over the reins of , circled round his staff, and forged a collaborative path for its future. has a vision, and he wants you to come along and be part of it. Born in , with stops in Venice, Gulf Breeze, Florida, along the way,