A Relic of the Past Becomes a Beacon for the Future
In September, the Ritz Theatre and Museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary, marking the 1999 construction on the site of the Ritz Movie House in Jacksonville’s historic African-American community of LaVilla. Essentially, it is a 90-year old establishment, but for decades the interior was in ruins. The Ritz will host a month-long schedule of programming, including community awards to commemorate past trailblazers and to celebrate today’s volunteers. They will also hold events throughout the year. Business Development Manager Vanessa Davis says, “The Ritz is not only keeping alive memories in history but is also looking to bring this priceless cultural legacy into the future.”
The Women’s Board and Wolfson Children’s — 45 Years of Partnership
What does it take to offer first class pediatric healthcare in a region that encompasses Northeast Florida, North-Central Florida and Southeast Georgia? Purpose. Commitment. Vision. Leadership. Partnership. For forty-five years, The Women’s Board has partnered with Wolfson Children’s Hospital to help ensure the very best for our community’s children.
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.
Your 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.
40 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.
UNF 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.
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