Don’t Blame it on ZEN
The Way of John Cage AND Friends By Amber Sesnick (1912-1992), a leading voice of the post-war avant-garde, is widely regarded as one of the most provocative and influential American composers of the 20th century. But his influence reaches far beyond the world of music. A composer, philosopher, poet, visual artist, amateur mycologist, and longtime Buddhist devotee, Cage has had an enormous impact on generations of artists, from those...
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’s 38th Extravaganza
February 10, 2023 Plans are underway for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’s 38th Extravaganza, an evening of top student performances, showcases, and a hundred-piece gallery opening. It all takes place on February 10, Friday night at the Moran Theater in the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’s 38th Annual Extravaganza is an incredible showcase of art,...
The Jacksonville Watercolor Society Welcomes Lorraine Watry
January 31 – February 26 The Jacksonville Watercolor Society announces an early Spring Show to be held at the St. Augustine Art Association featuring Lorraine Watry as judge, guest artist at the monthly meeting, and instructor of our three-day workshop. Lorraine is an award-winning watercolor artist and signature member of the National Watercolor Society, American Women Artists, and several other...
Gold Star Restaurants
In many ways, the restaurant industry has come back to life, but it’s a new life. Many restaurants have been able to reinvent how they interact with and accommodate their customers, creating innovative ways to enjoy good food. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about some changes that will stay. In addition to rearranging indoor seating to allow for better spacing, we are seeing a marked shift toward increased outdoor dining options. We...
Beaches Fine Arts 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Beloved Piano Quartets, February 24 Concert features Mozart’s Piano Quartet #2 in E-flat Major and Brahms’s Piano Quartet #1 in G Minor, performed by four renowned players. Jaime Laredo and Sharon Robinson were part of the Kalichstein Laredo Robinson Trio for over 25 years. Joseph Kalichstein, the pianist, died suddenly last spring, and this concert will be in memory of him. The trio appeared on the series three times. The...