First 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,...
Holiday 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...
Christmas 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...
Illuminating 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...
19th 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...
PAM 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....
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