Art Perspectives
Lana Shuttleworth at Chain of Parks
April 21 – May 28 Jacksonville artist Lana Shuttleworth will be the featured speaker for the opening night of Tallahassee’s Chain of Parks Art Festival on April 21, in collaboration with Florida State University. In her presentation, “‘Re-‘… A Prefix for Art and Life,” Shuttleworth will talk about her journey navigating through the art world and give the audience a glimpse into the process of repurposing everyday objects. Widely known for her innovative three-dimensional art featuring recycled materials, Shuttleworth will explore the...
read moreScreams Echo
Thru April 16 This multidisciplinary exhibition centers the legacy of racism from the time of slavery through the era of lynching to contemporary experiences of brutality. Told through the written words of Bobbie O’Connor; the music of the Ritz Chamber Players; and visual art by Erin Kendrick, Marsha Hatcher, and Deja Echols, the show speaks to what has been lost through the stories those left behind. These contemporary works will complement a display of “The Legacy of Lynching: Confronting Racial Terror in America,” a project of...
read moreTony Rodrigues—Flex Deficit
Corner Gallery Artist-in-Residence Tony Rodrigues presents a multi-media exhibition: “Flex Deficit: Economic Injustice, Education, and Poverty.”
read moreDA Centennial Celebratory Gala
During Jacksonville’s bicentennial year in 2022, one of Duval County’s earliest schools—Douglas Anderson #107—will observe a milestone of its own. The Douglas Anderson #107 Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Foundation and the Jacksonville Historical Society, will commemorate the centennial of the school’s founding with a celebratory gala.
read moreFirst Coast Opera presents Verdi’s La Traviata
Dec. 31 & Jan. 2 Ring in the New Year with live music and opera during the festive season of Nights of Lights in St. Augustine, Florida. First Coast Opera will present Verdi’s La Traviata, a fully staged opera with live orchestra, in downtown St. Augustine. Featuring one of the most iconic, romantic, and tragic scores of all time,Verdi’s masterpiece contrasts spectacular party scenes with tender, intimate moments. La Traviata tells the story of the tragic love between the courtesan Violetta and the...
read moreHoliday Pops with the Gainesville Orchestra
December 15 An EMMA Concert Association holiday tradition, the Gainesville Orchestra will perform favorite holiday music from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 15 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, downtown St. Augustine. Free parking at the St. Johns County Council on Aging, with a complimentary trolley to and from the venue. This event is held during Nights of Lights, a perfect way to view some of the lights in downtown while on the shuttle. Based in Gainesville, Florida, the Gainesville Orchestra is led by Maestro Evans Haile, who is...
read moreChristmas in the Cathedral District
Thru Dec. 26 The Cathedral District in downtown Jacksonville has festive, family-friendly events planned for the month of December, featuring historic churches lit up, bells ringing, a live nativity scene, and holiday music, plus a special three-weekend spectacular light show—”Let There Be Light.” Take a self-guided driving tour of the Cathedral District’s historic churches and landmark buildings, illuminated with thousands of lights. Enjoy audio narration as well as music by the Jacksonville Symphony. “Let There Be Light” takes place each...
read moreIlluminating Nature
Dec. 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17 Explore the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in a whole new light. Join the museum for a magical outdoor experience, as more than a dozen sculptures will be illuminated and placed throughout the 2.5 acre-historic riverfront gardens— perfect for a festive evening of enjoyment with refreshments from the Cummer Café. This event is free to the public, and registration is required. 4 to 9 p.m., 829 Riverside Avenue, 356.6857,...
read more19th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza
December 4 – 22 The 19th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza, hosted by the Jacksonville Historical Society, will enthrall visitors of all ages as they ooh and aah over dozens of delectable gingerbread creations built by amateurs and professionals. The event includes decorated trees, a silent auction, contests, and a holiday shop. Your holiday celebration won’t be complete without a visit. Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for seniors and those with health concerns; 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for the general public....
read morePAM Jam
Thru December 5 PAM Jam is a platform for poets, artists, and musicians to collaborate and showcase their talents. Art galleries and writers’ groups become PAM Jam partners, and participants are paired to create new works. “The rules are … there are no rules,” and what emerges is a story told through multiple creative genres. Some pairs publish books together, some turn a poem into a song, and some continue to collaborate. Participants can join events and sell their work through partner organizations, which raise funds for scholarships...
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