The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens presents its annual Champagne
& Shopping event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, December 7
and 8 at the Cummer Shop. Guests will
enjoy holiday music, complimentary champagne, and appetizers, as well as 20% discounts
on every purchase, in addition to regular member discounts. Champagne & Shopping offers a unique
opportunity to purchase holiday gifts while also supporting the mission of the
Museum.
This year the Cummer Shop is excited to host brands such as: Amelia Toffee Company, Not your
Grandma's toffee; Brackish: Original
feather bow ties; Italianissimo:
Very Italian modern design jewelry; Los
Angeles Trading Co: Lifestyle branded items; Melissa & Doug: Toys to ignite the imagination; Mierco: Fine European linens; Museum Coffee House: Brew your next
masterpiece; Oberon: Adornments by
Lynn Soloway; Tourance: Lush &
lavish personal accessories; Wolf &
Cub: Cool curiosities; and much, much more!
For further information, please contact the Cummer Shop at shop@cummermuseum.org, call (904) 899-6035
or follow #ShopTheSeason on Facebook and Instagram for
previews of exciting merchandise and details! Purchases made during the event will support
the Cummer Museum’s ongoing mission to engage and inspire through the arts,
gardens, and education.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation &
Admission
Famed local artist and teacher Jeanne Pellegrino
will premiere her newest collection of paintings, “In the Spirit,” at the
Thrasher-Horne Galleries. The exhibit
will continue from December 1, 2017 – January 15, 2018, during regular Gallery
hours. “In The Spirit” is a series of
Abstract Expressionism and Color Field paintings harnessing the expressive
language of color, both gentle and vibrant, to evoke emotional responses from
viewers. Inspired by divine revelation, Pellegrino’s art reveals the intimate
handiwork of the creator breathing life upon canvas.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, Jeanne Pellegrino pursued her B.F.A., and M.A. at Bowling
Green State University, culminating in a Master of Fine Art from Florida State
University. After teaching at Jacksonville University, she opened Pellegrino
Studios of Fine Art in Orange Park. Pellegrino’s work has been featured in
prominent collections including The White House, Florida National Bank, The
Haskell Collection, and Jacksonville’s Mayor’s Collection. She was selected for
the U.S. State Department’s Art in the Embassies Program, and has been featured
in the prestigious Kottler Galleries (NYC). Her work has also been shown in the
Cummer Art Gallery and is a part of the University of North Florida’s Art in
the Library collection.
“To me, this is one of the most important
openings I will have had because of the number of my students from over the
years that will be able to attend,” said Pellegrino. The exhibit will continue from December 1,
2017 – January 15, 2018, during regular Gallery hours of 10 AM – 3 PM, with additional hours available by
appointment. Mrs. Pellegrino will also
be selling limited edition prints of “America’s Grace,” her most famous work
which is housed in the permanent collection of the White House.
“Jeanne Pellegrino “In The Spirit”
DATES: Now until January 15, 2018
LOCATION: The
Thasher-Horne Ctr.
St. Johns River State College
283 College Drive
Orange Park, FL 32065
The Thrasher-Horne Center is a performing arts venue and conference center
owned and operated by St. Johns River State College. It is located on the Orange Park campus at 283
College Drive in Orange Park, Florida.
The Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s national tour
returns to Jacksonville with its delightful stage production of Charles
Dickens’ holiday classic “A Christmas Carol,”
playing the Times-Union Center. This
fully staged musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale has become a
Yuletide tradition. The story was
adapted for the stage by Charles Jones. The
Caravan has been touring this adaptation of A Christmas Carol since 1979. It is one of the most widely viewed productions
of the Dickens tale in the nation, annually performing for more than 100,000
people in more than 60 cities across the country.
A Christmas Carol features a spirited ensemble of 23
performers who bring Dickens’ fable of redemption to life on a magical set
created by noted designer James Othuse. A full array of timeless carols such as “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Away In a
Manager” and “Here We Come
A-Wassailing” are interwoven within the classic story of a tight-fisted,
middle-class merchant Ebenezer Scrooge and all the beloved characters from
Dickens' 1843 novel.
The heartwarming tale depicts Scrooge, whose values are focused exclusively on
profit and his conflicts with the struggling Cratchit family, whose tragic
problems typified the working class during the Industrial Revolution in
Victorian England. The touching climax
is based on Dickens' belief that the ills of a greedy world can be healed by
brotherhood and unselfishness.
Exceptional voices, lively dancing and dazzling special effects like the
mysterious spinning bed combine to create a spectacular holiday treat for the
entire family. The colorful scenery and
elaborate costumes faithfully recreate the Victorian period. You don’t want to miss this holiday
spectacular event.
“Christmas Carol”
DATE: TIME:
Thurs., Dec. 21. 2017 7:30 p.m.
SHOW TICKETS: affordably priced starting $29.75 for adults
and $16 for children, plus applicable fees.
They may be purchased online at FSCJ Artist
Series 24/7
(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.
LOCATION: Times
Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300
West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Healthy Food and
Fitness Festival, organized by the I'm AStar Foundation youth which is the largest group to win $1000 at the 7th annual “Let's Move
Jacksonville”, will hold a healthy food and fitness
festival on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Henry J. Klutho Park, located in Springfield at 204 W 3rd
St, Jacksonville, FL 32206. 3rd street
will be closed to allow for parking.
Families, groups or churches that bring the most people to I'm A Star Foundation's 7th Annual Let’s Move
Jacksonville festival this Saturday will take home $1000. The I’m A Star Teens design the event for the
whole family, ages 1 to 100. It’s free
and open to the public. Youth in the I'm
A Star Foundation will give away free fruits and vegetables to all attendees.
Activities include: Free food – Free
Farmer’s Market giving away local produce – DJ/Music by 93.3 The Beat Jamz
– Line Dancing – Bounce Houses – Flag Football – Kickball – Cheerleading Camp – Hula Hooping – Hopscotch – Basketball – Double Dutch – Skateboarding – Bike Paths – Nature Trails – Face
Painting – Arts – Crafts – Space for Picnic
Blankets – oga & Relay Races.
Since learning in a CDC Youth Risk Behavioral Study in 2010 that "this
generation may not outlive their parents", youth in the I’m A Star
Foundation plan this event annually to engage their peer group and combat
childhood obesity. City and community
leaders of all kinds typically support the event, which has attracted upwards
of 3000+ people. Each year, I'm A Star
Foundation awards the group who brings the most attendees with $1000. Last year, Communities in Schools took home
the prize.
About I’m A Star Foundation – Established in 2010,
I'm A Star Foundation is a non-profit organization comprised of students (ages
12-18) who develop solutions to improve their communities. An acronym for “Smart, Talented And Resilient”
students, the Foundation draws 35 volunteer student servant leaders from middle
and high schools across Duval County each year.
If the holiday spirit has come upon you, why not think about a donation to the Recovery of the historic gardens that were destroyed in
Hurricane Irma this year. There are
also many exciting things to see and experience in the museum that you’ll be
able to take the children and your family to, now that they will soon be
out-of-school for Christmas vacation and visiting during this festive season.
Florida
Blue Free Tuesday — Each Tues. evening from 4 to 9 p.m.
Free. No registration required. Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the
Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to the generous support of
Florida Blue. Guests can enjoy free admission to the Galleries and
Gardens. Each Tuesday evening, the
Cummer Café is open for Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.
Tapas Tuesday — Each Tues. evening
from 5 to 7:30 p.m. | The Cummer Café.
Reservations recommended. Tap
into Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union at the Cummer Café. Every
Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the Cummer Café patio, take in the sunset while
listening to local musicians with beer, wine, or artfully inspired tapas for
sale at the Café. Reserve your table by
calling (904) 899-6022.
Weaver First Saturday Free for All — Sat., Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
No registration required. The
first Sat. of each month at the Cummer Museum is FREE FOR ALL, thanks to the
generous support of J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver. Guests can enjoy free
admission, as well as art-making activities for all ages in the Cummer Gardens,
live music, and a Docent-led tour at 2 p.m.
Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch Museums On Us — Sun., Dec. 3 from Noon to
4 p.m. | Free to Cardholders. No
registration required. The Cummer Museum
of Art & Gardens offers free admission on the first Sunday of the first
full weekend of the month to all Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cardholders
through the Museums on Us program. Each
cardholder receives one free general admission to the Museum. For more
information on the Museum's programming and events, please call (904) 899-6038.
Champagne &
Shopping — Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 7 & 8 from 10
a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. No registration required. Enjoy complimentary champagne and appetizers
while shopping special artisan merchandise brought in just for this two-day
event. Free admission. Additional discounts available each day.
Art for Tots: Triangle Trees!
Sat., Dec. 16 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Members $15 per pair, Non-Members $20 per
pair. Registration required. Ages 24-36 months with accompanying adult. Join us with your little one to explore
holiday traditions, looking at triangle shapes. Using several techniques, they
will create a winter landscape highlighting this basic geometric shape. Art for
Tots is funded through the generosity of the Chartrand Family Foundation. Entry
is through Art Connections. Class size is limited. For further information,
please email or call (904) 355-0630.
Art Adventures: The Cummer
Family! Sat, Dec 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Members $10, Non-Members $15. Registration required for ages 6 through 12. Join the Cummer on the third Saturday of each
month for studio classes. This class
will focus on the history of the Cummer Museum and its founders. Students will view works depicting families
from the permanent collection and create a work of art exploring what family
means to them. Projects will be
completed within one class period. Class
size is limited. For further information, please email or call (904) 355-0630.
Cummer Museum of Art &
Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation & Admission
Live on stage for one night only, FSCJ Artist
Series is pleased to announce one of
the most enchanting Christmas holiday spectacular shows ever – “Christmas Wonderland”! Your entire family can start Christmas in
style as Santa and his merry helpers take them on an unforgettable nostalgic
journey. Holiday favorite songs include: ‘White
Christmas,’ ‘Winter Wonderland,’ ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,’
‘Chestnuts Roasting by An Open Fire,’ ‘Jingle Bells,’ ‘’Away in a Manger,’ ‘O
Come All Ye Faithful,’ ‘Let it Snow,’ ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Hark the Herald Angels
Sing,’ ‘Deck The Halls,’ ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,’ ‘O Holy Night,’
and many more Christmas standards.
“Christmas
Wonderland” features over a thousand glittering costumes, a dazzling
cast and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole. Be amazed as a cast of 24 singers and dancers,
who are hand selected from London, New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles
transform the stage into pure winter wonderland magic. With spectacular sets and scenery, the show
parades its way through the wonder of Christmas and the excitement of the
holiday season.
Christmas Wonderland is produced by Spirit Productions and David King, a
multi award-winning and internationally acclaimed theatre producer who became
known to American audiences through the megahit musical, Spirit of the
Dance, which became one of the biggest dance shows in the world, with 14 troupes
performing in 14 different countries on the same night, playing to more than 30
million people worldwide. Spirit
Productions owns The Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach and The King's Castle
Theatre in Branson, Missouri, where their shows play year-round. Spirit shows have toured in more than 30
countries and they are the first producer from the Western world to have three
consecutive tours in China, playing to over a million people.
“Christmas Wonderland”
DATE: TIME:
Tues., Dec. 19. 2017 7:30 p.m.
SHOW TICKETS: affordably priced starting at $38.50 – $74.50,
and may be purchased online at FSCJ Artist
Series 24/7
(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.
LOCATION: Times
Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300
West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
