Art & Culture
The Florida Theatre: Past, Present, Future
When the Florida Theatre first opened its doors on April 8, 1927, it was still the silent film era. The first “talkie,” The Jazz Singer, would not appear until that November, but the builders of the Florida Theatre knew that movies with sound were coming, and they outfitted the projection booth with the new technology.
read moreYour Brain on Arts
Americans of a certain age spend an estimated $1.3 billion annually on brain training games such as Lumosity as we grasp for anything that might slow the changes that occur as our brains get older. We invest time and money even though there is no real research to support the notion these exercises work. What research does show time and time again, however, is that arts education accelerates positive brain development when started at a young age.
read more40 Years of The Florida Ballet
In 1978, Laurie and Michael Byrd founded The Florida Ballet as a small performance company with a mission to enhance the quality of life in Michael’s home community by bringing dance to Jacksonville. The first several years were extremely successful: The small company of nine dancers regularly sold out performances and toured throughout Florida.
read moreUNF Music Celebrates 31st Annual Great American Jazz Series
The School of Music, a flagship program at the University of North Florida, is celebrating the 31st anniversary of its Great American Jazz Series, a special component of the Jazz Studies Program that brings popular, talented jazz artists to campus.
read moreHall of Heroes
Created by Stage Nine Exhibitions, Hall of Heroes is the newest traveling exhibition hosted by the Museum of Science & History (MOSH). The show brings guests into the world of superheroes, crime-fighters, spies, and ingenious gizmos through a series of immersive experiences.
read more25 Years of Community Theatre — Reflections and Projections
Over the past twenty-five years, Northeast Florida’s community theatre scene has both evolved and stayed true to its roots. Many theatre professionals have seen growth and change that parallels the region’s, and a crop of new theatre groups are bringing fresh perspectives to the local performing arts.
read moreFall Arts Calendar
Our annual Fall Arts Calendar has all the art, culture, and entertainment info you need, with listings from September thru February, 2019. Grab your personal calendars and click here!
read moreWhat Would Life Be Like Without Public Art?
Art in Public Places is a far-reaching, creative, and impactful solution to meet the needs of our community, but does Jacksonville see the significance of it yet, and the added value and impact public art is having on our city since the founding of the public art ordinance in 1997?
read moreSculpture Walk Springfield
Ten sculptures enliven Jacksonville’s large, centrally-located Klutho Park
read moreCrane Ramen: A Restaurant Designed to Comfort and Inspire
Crane Ramen, located in Historic Five Points in Riverside, is a lively, comfortable place to enjoy a bowl of its uniquely crafted noodle soups. In the dining room, designer Larry Wilson of DesignMind features original works by North Florida artists, including a series of tranquil botanical drawings.
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