Friday, May 28, 2021

‘Jeff Dunham’ is coming to JAX VyStar Arena


For the past twelve years, Jeff Dunham and his somewhat-inappropriate-proteges, Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J. and Achmed the Dead Terrorist, have filled arenas across the U.S. and the world with their multiple, blockbuster tours. Like every other touring artist in the world, after being forced to put his live shows on hold due to COVID-19, Jeff Dunham is ready to pull his characters out of their suitcase and get the hilarity pumping once again.

This year, Dunham and his cohorts will set out for the “JEFF DUNHAM: SERIOUSLY!?” tour. Dunham and his guys will be hitting cities, crisscrossing the U.S with the tour kicking off at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida June 5, 2021! Tickets are still available at the Box Office located at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena or online at www.jeffdunham.com.

For everything Jeff Dunham, including tour dates, videos, merchandise, etc., and especially his new podcast, please visit jeffdunham.com.

“JEFF DUNHAM: SERIOUSLY!?” 2021 Tour Dates:
June 5 Jacksonville, Fl - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Oct 20 Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena
Oct 21 Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center Omaha
Oct 22 Dodge City, KS - United Wireless Arena
Oct 23 Colorado Springs, CO - The Broadmoor World Arena
Oct 24 Broomfield, CO - 1st Bank Center
Nov 3 Portland, OR - Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Nov 4 Abbotsford, BC - Abbotsford Centre
Nov 6 Kennewick, WA - Toyota Center
Nov 7 Boise, ID - Extra Mile Arena
Nov 17 Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
Nov 18 Dayton, OH - Wright State University Nuber Center
Nov 19 Evansville, IN - Victory Theatre
Nov 20 Roanoke, VA - Berglund Center Coliseum
Nov 21 Asheville, NC - U. S. Cellular Center
Dec 1 Ontario, CA - Toyota Arena
Dec 2 Stockton, CA - Stockton Arena
Dec 3 Las Vegas, NV - The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace
Dec 4 Reno, NV - Reno Events Center
Dec 5 Salt Lake City, UT - Maverik Center

Jeff Dunham
   Seriously”

DATE:
Sat. June 5, 2021
TIME
:
3 p.m.
TICKETS: Vary from $49

LOCATION: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
      
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 630-3900

Thursday, May 27, 2021

‘HAMILTON’ tickets go on sale in JAX


Due to the popularity of the event, this show is being posted early on “Around Town With Ms. “V” so that patrons may purchase tickets and guarantee their seats. COVID protocol may change by the time this event is scheduled to take place.

Producer Jeffrey Seller and FSCJ ARTIST SERIES BROADWAY IN JACKSONVILLE announce today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, June 3 at 10 a.m. (ET) at fscjartistseries.org. Tickets for HAMILTON will be available for purchase online only. Tickets will be available for performances September 29 through October 17, 2021.

There is a maximum purchase limit of eight (8) tickets per household/account for the engagement. Ticket prices will range from $71 to $217 with a select number of $369 to $419 premium seats available for some performances. Additional fees will apply to purchases.

There will be a lottery for forty (40) $10 seats for all performances. Details will be announced closer to the engagement.

Seller notes, “It's tempting to get tickets any way you can. There are many sites and people who are selling overpriced, and in some cases, fraudulent tickets. For the best seats, the best prices and to eliminate the risk of counterfeit tickets, all purchases for the Jacksonville engagement should be made through The Artist Series JAX.”

Performance Schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 30 at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 1 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 2 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 2 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 8 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 9 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 9 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m.
           New Added 3rd Week:
Tuesday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 15 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 16 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony ®, Grammy ®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

The HAMILTON creative team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award ®-Winning Best Musical In the Heights. HAMILTON features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, casting by Telsey + Company, Bethany Knox, CSA, and General Management by Baseline Theatrical.

The musical is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman and The Public Theater. The HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast Recording is available everywhere nationwide, and the HAMILTON recording received a 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album.

For more information on HAMILTON, visit: HamiltonMusical.com;
Facebook.com/HamiltonMusical; Instagram.com/HamiltonMusical & Twitter.com/HamiltonMusical.

Military Families Free weekend at the Cummer

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and VyStar Credit Union will honor Northeast Florida’s military community by presenting VyStar Military Access Weekend. All active-duty military members, veterans and their families will enjoy free admission, in celebration and gratitude for their service to the Northeast Florida community and our country.

Admission includes entry to the Museum’s riverfront gardens, permanent collection galleries and its current featured exhibition, Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness.

DATES: Sat., May 29   Sun, May 30
TIMES: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  12 to 4 p.m.

Call today to reserve your slot.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204
   (904) 356-6857
   Hours of Operation & Admission

MOSH hosts Military Appreciation Day 2021


The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) will open its doors this Memorial Day (Monday, May 31) and host a Military Appreciation Day in partnership with VyStar Credit Union. All veterans, active-duty service members and their families will receive free admission to MOSH, including access to the Museum’s latest exhibition, The Lost World of Dragons.

DATE: Monday, May 31, 2021
TIME: 10 - 5 p.m.

TICKETS: Click HERE! Advance ticket reservations are encouraged.


The Museum of Science and History (MOSH)
1025 Museum Circle
 Jacksonville, FL 32207
 (904) 396-MOSH (6674)

Traffic Alert: Beginning May 12, Museum Circle will be closed eastbound between the traffic circle and Main St. Visitors wishing to park in the Museum’s eastside parking lot may access it through Riverplace Blvd. or Main St. Visitors arriving from San Marco Blvd or I-95 may bypass the street closure by using Mary St. For more information on parking, visit HERE.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Justin Bieber concert coming to JAX 2022


Due to the popularity of the artist and the event, this show is being posted early on “Around Town With Ms. “V” so that patrons may purchase tickets and guarantee their seats. COVID protocol may change by the time this event is scheduled to take place.

Grammy Award®-winning global superstar Justin Bieber recently announced added shows including VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday, April 7, 2022 as part of the “Justice World Tour 2022”.

Justin returns to the road with his Justice World Tour 2022 with 52 shows on the heels of the global #1 album Justice, his eighth album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. Bieber made history as the first male solo artist to debut at #1 on both the Billboard 200 album chart and Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with his certified-platinum smash hit “Peaches.” With over 75 billion career streams and over 70 million albums sold worldwide, Justin continues to reign as one of the biggest artists in the world. Bieber is the #1 artist on YouTube with over 60 million subscribers worldwide and is the #1 artist on Spotify global with over 75 million monthly listeners. Justice has garnered over four and a half billion streams worldwide since its release in March.

The tour, promoted by AEG Presents, kicks off in San Diego at Pechanga Arena on Friday, February 18, 2022 and wraps up in North America in Milwaukee at Milwaukee Summerfest on Friday, June 24, 2022. New arena stops include Austin, Jacksonville and Indianapolis. The tour will also hit New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto and many more.

“We’re working hard to make this tour the best one yet,” said Justin Bieber. “I’m excited to get out there and engage with my fans again.”

As the official wireless partner for the Justice World Tour, T-Mobile and Justin Bieber continue their successful partnership, forged in 2017 with their #UnlimitedMoves Super Bowl campaign. T-Mobile customers can get access to stage-front tickets at every U.S. tour stop, even the sold-out shows! Un-carrier customers can snag their Reserved Tickets starting 30 days prior to each show at first day prices – just another way T-Mobile thanks its customers simply for being customers.

Tickets went on sale to the general public Monday, May 24 at 10am local time. Get tickets at www.justinbiebermusic.com .

A limited number of exclusive VIP Packages are also available. These exceptional offers can include an amazing selection of reserved seated tickets, custom merchandise and much more.

Additionally, $1.00 from each ticket purchased will be donated to the Bieber Foundation which is committed to supporting causes that embody justice in action.

 “Justin Bieber”
ºJustice World Tour

DATE: Thursday, April 7, 2022
TIME
: 7:30 p.m.


JAX TICKETS: Vary from $59 – $199

LOCATION: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
      
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      
(904) 630-3900