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The Corbitt-Clampitt Experience Performs for Troops at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

August 19, 2019

Feature·Get Away·Local Musicians·Military·Music·Music News

Local musicians serve up a heaping helping of southern roots rock and blues in Guantanamo Bay A group of local musicians has embarked on a four-day trip to perform for US troops stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. and Isaac Corbitt of the traveled from to the storied military compound where they will entertain the men and women in uniform. The

Charitable·Feature·Music

27th Annual Great Guitar Gathering Returns to the Florida Theatre on February 28

This February will host The Great Guitar Gathering to raise funds to benefit the school’s guitar department. The fundraising concert spotlights the talented DA Guitar Orchestra and will present many of the most respected solo artists in classical, finger-style and jazz guitar. Many of the past guests are Grammy winners,

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The Trail Mix of Comedy: Paula Poundstone Comes to the Florida Theatre

Paula Poundstone loves to play ping pong, even though she admittedly sucks

A Season Of Change: New Executive Director, Suzanne Hudson-Smith, Joins Players By The Sea Theatre

June 3, 2018

Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Performing Arts Venues·The Beaches·Theatre

The new season doesn’t begin until September, but at Players by the Sea a season of change is underway. Suzanne Hudson-Smith officially stepped into her new role as Executive Director June 1 and the public is invited to an open house at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 to welcome her

Alan Parsons Live Project: Legendary Sound Engineer Talks to EU Jacksonville

April 27, 2018

Downtown·Feature·Music·Musician Interviews·The Elbow

Saturday, April 28 at the Florida Theatre Alan Parsons’ genius as a sound engineer for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon first gained him the attention of the music world. The Grammy-award winner will perform his greatest hits “Sirius,” “Eye In The Sky,” “I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like

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Florida Theatre Promotes Civic Engagement in Jacksonville

November 15, 2017

Community·Downtown·Feature·Learning·Movies·Networking·On Screen·Special Showings·The Elbow

CIVIC CINEMA AT THE FLORIDA THEATRE The brisk fall air drifted through the streets below the sparkling Florida Theatre marquee before the theatre’s Civic Cinema debut. Patrons gathered in line after work, conversing about the state of relations between politics and the media ahead of the first movie of the

EU talks to Pure Prairie League Coming to Florida Theatre Sat with Poco & Firefall

July 8, 2016

Downtown·Feature·Music·Musician Interviews·The Elbow

The prairie landscape has grown up a bit since the 70’s but around the campfire, the sound is still as pure as it was way back when country rock first ruled the radio. The Pure Prairie League rose to fame with the classic hits like “Amie” and “Falling In

Mining Comedy Gold – Paula Poundstone talks to EU

April 8, 2016

Comedy·Downtown·Feature·On Stage·The Elbow

Despite her penchant for observational comedy, doesn’t move through the world mining for jokes. Life generously delivers truckloads of material that often manifests in lightning-quick, brain-to-mouth moments of comedy gold. “ I just think of stuff and say it. Sometimes stuff I think of that I think is funny, I

‘70s soul and good, old-fashioned rock ‘n roll – Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes

January 25, 2016

Albums·Downtown·Feature·Music·Musician Interviews·The Elbow

Known as the Godfather of the “New Jersey Sound,” takes you back to the boardwalks of Asbury Park with his unique nod to ‘70s soul and good, old-fashioned rock ‘n roll. The band recently unveiled Soultime!, the first new studio album of original material in five years. In support of the

summertime and the livin’s busy for Herd of Watts

June 13, 2015

Downtown·Feature·Local Musicians·Music·Musician Interviews·The Elbow

It’s summertime and the livin’s busy for . The bluesy Jacksonville-based quartet has a full plate this month with a supporting performance in under their belt and shows June 20 at the and June 26 at . Brothers Matthew and talked with EU Jacksonville about playing music together, new directions,

Wanda Sykes

February 18, 2015

Comedy·Downtown·On Stage

Florida Theatre patrons prepare for a Dish called Wanda Where: Florida Theatre When: February 26th, 8:00 pm Price: $39/$49/$69 Info: www.floridatheatre.com Comedian is respected for not being afraid to speak her mind and never pulling any punches. Her books, with titles like “Yeah, I said it,” and comedy specials, with