Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday
season at the 12th annual St. Johns Town Center Holiday Spectacular on
Saturday, November 11 from 2-8 p.m. Holiday
shoppers, families and visitors are invited to attend the action-packed day of
free, family-fun and musical performances.
The annual holiday celebration, sponsored by Toyota, OneBlood, PRI Productions,
and Disney’s The Lion King
kicks off at 2 p.m. Throughout the day,
guests will enjoy festivities including: oversized games, an interactive hot
chocolate station, jugglers, caricature artists, letters to Santa, ornament
decorating, a festive photo booth and a silent DJ experience. That’s not all! The holiday fun will continue with great
giveaways, costume characters, holiday entertainment and more.
Main stage entertainment begins at 2 p.m. with dynamic holiday performances,
including a Broadway star from Disney’s The Lion King on The Main Stage
at 4 p.m., located in the Town Green in front of Maggiano’s Little Italy on Midtown Parkway.
Disney’s The Lion King returns to Jacksonville January 31-February 11
for 16 performances. For tickets and more information, visit fscjartistseries.org. Stay tuned for complete article on “Around Town With Ms. “V”.
What a great reward for the kiddies getting good grades before
Christmas. The 10th Anniversary National
Tour of “Cirque Dreams Holidaze”
will light up Jacksonville in 2017 at the Times-Union Center with two
unforgettable performances, and is presented by the FSCJ Artist Series. This critically-acclaimed holiday stage
extravaganza is a Broadway Musical, New Cirque Adventure and Family Show, all wrapped
up in one!
Broadway Director Neil Goldberg has reimagined the anniversary stage spectacle
of Cirque Dreams Holidaze the New York
Daily News proclaimed “A
delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleigh load.” Its “The perfect holiday gift and show everyone will enjoy” raved BroadwayWorld of the sold-out
performances that “Dazzled…at The Kennedy
Center” hailed the Washington Post.
Audiences around the country will celebrate the most wonderful time of the year
at this multi-million-dollar live stage production with never before seen
performances, over 300 costumes, 20 of the world’s best acts, the finest
singers, original music and seasonal favorites. Experience elaborate costumed characters,
snowmen, penguins, candles, reindeer, toy soldiers, gingerbread men, Santa and
ornaments…flying, balancing and stretching imaginations in this groundbreaking
holiday celebration. Exciting theatrical
production numbers, illusions and gravity-defying feats will leave you on the
edge of your seats as this “Las
Vegas…meets family entertainment…meets musical theatre” Cirque Dreams
Holidaze production declares the Boston
Globe.
Creator/Director Goldberg states, “Our
10th anniversary season of Cirque Dreams Holidaze is not just an entertainment
spectacle and uplifting holiday celebration filled with gifts of amazement but
is our largest and most elaborate production to date with something for
everyone in the family to share and enjoy.”
“Cirque Dreams Holidaze”
DATES: TIMES:
Sat., Nov. 18 8 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 19 1:30 p.m.
SHOW TICKETS: affordably priced starting at $38.50, and may
be purchased online
at FSCJ Artist Series (the official presenter of the Jacksonville show along
with the VyStar Credit Union), or by calling (904) 632-5000 between 10 a.m. – 5
p.m., Monday – Friday. Discounts are
available for groups of 10+ by calling (904) 632-5050 or emailing groupsales@fscj.edu.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300
West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Despite the devastation from Hurricane Irma, the Cummer
Museum of Arts & Gardens is honored to announce that it has received
two awards in the 2017 Museums Publications Design Competition of the American Alliance of Museums.
The Museum received Second Prize in the
Annual Report category, as well as an Honorable Mention in the Book category for
“The Chef’s Canvas."
The Museum’s annual report is a collection of stories and descriptions of
events, exhibitions, and programs hosted by the Museum over the past year. It highlights the accomplishments and the impact
of the Museum on the community, from exhibitions such as LIFT: Contemporary Expressions of the
African American Experience to
education programs like Cummer in the Classroom. The Museum utilizes the report as an
opportunity for transparency and to spotlight the outcomes of the work it does
for its constituents. The annual report
was designed by Wingard Creative and printed by Agility Press, Inc. Photography
for the report was done by local photographers Ingrid Damiani and Dennis Ho.
The Chef’s Canvas is a
beautifully-designed coffee table cookbook celebrating the Museum’s diverse
collection of art and the abundant talent of local chefs. Each dish was inspired by a work of art each
chef selected from the Museum’s collection. The artwork chosen spans a wide range of
artistic styles, and the paired food dishes are just as beautifully diverse. Each recipe includes a statement from the chef
about the inspiration for their dish, the work of art chosen, and a beautiful
image of the finished dish. The book is a
way of connecting the art and culinary worlds of Northeast Florida in a unique
and compelling way. “The Chef’s Canvas”
project was managed by Cari Sanchez-Potter and Emily Moody, designed by Varick
Rosete, photographed by Agnes Lopez, and printed by The Hartley Press.
Cummer Museum of
Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation & Admission
You may see some familiar vendors from previous years, who are returning to “Christmas Made in the South,” for their 29th. season. Make plans to come the weekend after Thanksgiving. There is so much to see, feel and taste when you attend this prestigious show. Many new & familiar tradesmen, with creative one-of-a-kind gifts & treasures, spend 3 days in Jacksonville Florida supplying individuals with gifts. More merchants are taking advantage of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday by accepting either paper or plastic. If you desired to use plastic, ATM’s are available on site, or most businesses are equipped with credit card devices.
“Christmas Made in the South” allows you to purchase handcrafted items that come with special stories and descriptions. There are many unique booths to explore and hidden treasures which you won’t see at big department stores. You’ll be able to find gifts for men, women, children, unique clothes, hand bags, glass ornaments, jewelry, breathtaking art, gourmet food, diverse entertainment, photography, loads of Christmas decorations and much more. Most of the products are also “Made in the USA”.
The show is focused on keeping the world of fine artisans and craftspeople alive. Exhibitors will be there all three days demonstrating and selling their works of art. You may even desire to get one-little-something for yourself. CMITS comes around once-a-year so that you will enjoy yourself after eating all that Thanksgiving Day turkey and fixing’s. Check HERE to see if the Carolina Show will be coming to a city near you.
Christmas Made In The South 2017
Dates: Times:
Fri., Nov. 24, 2017 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 25 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 26 11 a.m. –5 p.m
Location: Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 630-4000
Tickets:
Adults: $7.00 – Children 12 & under are FREE. Printable $1.00 Off Coupons are available HERE. (One Admission Good for All 3 Days with hand stamp!) 2017 Show Sponsors: PUBLIX, First Coast News, and the Florida Times Union.
Priest Tyaire announces the release of his
eighth stage play “Momma’s Boy,” starring Robin Givens,
Johnny Gill, Nephew Tommy from the Steve Harvey Morning Show, 227’s
Jackee Harry, singing sensation Shirley Murdock, eight-time
Stellar award winner Anthony Brown, former En Vogue member Dawn
Robinson, and Lil G from R & B Group Silk. WOW, what a lineup. This highly anticipated production is sure to
take audiences on an emotional roller coaster, leaving them laughing, crying, and
on the edge of their seats. Tickets are
on sale NOW for the Friday, November 10, 2017 performance.
“Momma’s Boy” is a story that
is based on real life events and is guaranteed to take audiences on a riveting,
yet eye-opening experience addressing stereotypes that plague African American
families and communities. “I want to reach everyone with this
life-changing play, because unfortunately no city, community, or family is
exempt,” said Priest Tyaire. While
the play reflects an important, socially relevant issue, it is delivered in an
inspirational and entertaining way that captivates all audiences.
About the Show: Set in the inner
city, Aaron and Autumn join forces as police officers in a town plagued by
violence. Autumn is then forced to move
into Aaron’s home with her sons. Autumn
has spoiled and catered to her sons every need which has earned them the title
of being momma’s boys. This is where
Aaron’s plight begins to turn these boys to men. In an awkward turn of events,
Autumn decides to confront Aaron about his own relationship with his mother.
Aaron’s mother, who has resided with him for the past 10 years, feels that no
woman can take care of her son like she can. She has run away potential prospects in the
past and intends to do same with Autumn.
The big question that remains is how can Aaron turn Autumn’s boys into men when
he is a “Momma’s Boy” himself? Through some quick thinking and a lot of prayer,
Aaron manages to not only alter the lives of Autumn’s boys, but realizes that
his own relationship with his mother requires some much-needed adjustments.
About the Playwright: Priest Tyaire
is an experienced playwright who has produced life-changing stage plays through
his inspirational productions of: The Tears of a Teenage Mother, Torn
Between Two Fathers, and The Wrong Shade of Black – to name a few. In fact, his first national touring show, Mrs.
Independent, was so successful, that it received rave reviews in leading
media outlets, such as The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun Times, on Fox TV,
and in Eclipse Magazine.
°“Momma’s Boy”
presented by Priest Tyaire
DATE: Friday, November 10, 2017
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300
West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
SHOW TICKETS: range from $65 – $95, and may be purchased
online through Ticketmaster. Tickets
are on sale now and will be available at the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box
Offices located at Veterans Memorial Arena and the Times-Union Center or charge
by phone at (800)-745-3000.
