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.
Hall 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.
25 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.
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