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Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Was that George Benson in Jacksonville, Florida?

What can I say?  George Benson had people dancing in and out of their seats.  This writer has interviewed and reviewed many a singer and actor, in different venues, during the time that I have been doing this blog post; nevertheless, George Benson has withstood the tests of time.  The man can sill sing, play and sway as he has done in years past; and the years have been kind to his visible statue.  If you get an opportunity to be entertained for an hour and a half (with No intermission in JAX), you may want to check out his itinerary and make plans to attend.

In the meantime, the Thrasher-Horne Center has some dynamic musical and acting engagements that you don’t want to miss.  Stay tuned to
“Around Town With Ms. “V”, and don’t be left out in the cold.
LOCATION: The Thasher-Horne Ctr.
      St. Johns River State College
      
283 College Drive

      Orange Park, FL 32065

      (904) 276-6815

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

‘Bijoux Parisiens Art’ on display at the Cummer Museum

Update: Garden Concert - The Garden Concert has been moved to Riverside Arts Market, under the Fuller Warren bridge.
The newest exhibition at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry from the Petit Palais, Paris, will be on view October 13, 2017 through January 7, 2018, featuring more than 100 works of jewelry and drawings, fashion prints, paintings, and photographs.  Exhibition produced by the Petit Palais, City of Paris Fine Art Museum, Paris Musées.

Bijoux Parisiens explores the intriguing intersection of French history, art, and fashion. Bringing together dazzling works from the great jewelry houses of Boucheron, Cartier, Chaumet, Lalique, and Van Cleef & Arpels that call Paris home, this exhibition tells the story of French jewelry from the 17th to the 20th century.

Holly Keris, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Curator at the Museum, says, “The Cummer Museum is thrilled to share Bijoux Parisiens with the community. Jewelry – from design to execution – is a creative art form with a unique history.  The exhibition traces this rich history through fine works of art, including design drawings, and stellar pieces of jewelry, from before the time of Louis XIV (r. 1643–1715) through World War II. It is going to be a showstopper!”

Bijoux Parisiens illustrates the historic events and influences that shaped French art and helped establish the great Parisian maisons that remain household names to this day. Bijoux Parisiens opens to members and the community on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 6 p.m.

Events for Bijoux Parisiens include:
Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry from The Petit Palais, Paris Ponce De León Society Private Opening.
Wed, Oct. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Free for PDL donors only | RSVP requested.

Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry from The Petit Palais, Paris Member Preview.  Thurs, Oct. 12 from noon to 4 p.m.  Free.  No registration required.

Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry from The Petit Palais, Paris Member & Community Opening Party.  Thurs., Oct. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Members Free, Non-Members $10.  Registration required.

Garden Concert: French Horn Collective.  Fri., Nov. 3.  Doors open at 6 p.m., Concert from 7 to 9 p.m.  Members $20, Non-Members $25 and Tables $400.  Registration required.

“Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, And How Desire Shapes The World” – An Evening With Aja Raden.  Thurs., Nov. 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Members $30, Non-Members $40.  Registration required.

Classical Concert: Bijoux Parisiens With the Les Amin Woodwind Quintet.  Sun., Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m.  Free with admission.  Registration required.

Jewelry Making Workshop.  Thurs., Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Members $30, Non-Members $40.  Registration required.

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

Saturday, September 30, 2017

‘Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens’ reminds you of Oct. events



The Gardens will continue to recover as the Cummer Museum of the Arts continue to educate and entertain the people of Jacksonville, Florida and their visitors.  We are JAX strong!

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.

Cummer Amelia: An Evening In The Arts – Thur., Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.  Members Free, Non-Members $15.  Registration required.  Fernandina Beach Library.  Join Cummer Amelia for an Evening in the Arts at the Fernandina Beach Library.  Local artist Kathy Miller will present her paintings from recent travels which feature food from around the country and highlight dishes from each football stadium in the Southeastern Conference.  Guests are invited to enjoy live music, an art-making opportunity, small bites, and beverages.  For further information please visit cummermuseum.org/amelia, or contact Wendy Mayle, or call (904) 899-6007.

Cummer Beaches Lecture Series: Renaissance And Baroque Women Artists. Thur., Oct. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Free.  No registration required.  Beaches Museum & History Park Chapel.  Cummer Beaches and the Beaches Museum & History Park partner for a lecture series on “Women Artists from the Renaissance to Abstract Expressionism” by Cummer Museum Director of Education Lynn Norris. Explore the women artists who were prominent in their own time, forgotten by history, and rediscovered when the first feminist art historians began asking, “Why are there no great women artists?”  For further information, please visit here, or contact Wendy Mayle, or call (904) 899-6007.

Weaver First Saturday Free for All – Sat., Oct. 7 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.

ENVIROFEST – Sat., Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Free.  No registration required.  Join us as we seek ways to cultivate curiosity, respect, and understanding of our shared natural environment, and the plant and animal wildlife in and around the neighborhoods of Jacksonville. Along with yoga, plein-air artists, live music, and eco-friendly art projects, representatives from various environmental agencies will be onsite with interactive information and activities. For further information, please call (904) 899-6038.

Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch Museums On Us – Sun., Oct. 8 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.

Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry From The Petit Palais, Paris Pdl Opening
– Wed., Oct. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. | Free | RSVP requested.  Please join them for a reception with live music, cocktails, small bites, and remarks. This exclusive event is for Ponce de León Society Donors only and their guests.  For further information or to register, please call (904) 899-6025.

Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry From The Petit Palias, Paris Member Preview — Thurs., Oct. 12 from Noon to 4 p.m. | Free | No registration required.  Museum Members are invited to view the exhibition before it opens to the public, with docent-led tours each hour, and a 20% discount in the Shop and Café. For further information, please call (904) 899-6038.

Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry From The Petit Palais, Paris Member & Community Opening — Thur., Oct. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. | Members Free, Non-Members $10 | Registration required.  Join the Museum for the opening celebration of Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry from the Petit Palais, Paris.  The evening will host The Bleu Cats Gypsy Jazz group, tastes of French-inspired treats, exciting new merchandise in the Shop, beer, wine, and remarks from Associate Curator Nelda Damiano at 6:30 p.m.  You are encouraged to dress for an evening of fun in your best French, gypsy, or ‘20s attire.  For further information or to register, please call (904) 899-6038.

Talks & Tea A Collector’s Eye: Celebrating Joseph Jeffers Dodge — Wed., Oct. 18 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Members Free, Non-Members $6 | Registration required.  You are invited to the Museum to enjoy an insightful talk over a cup of tea and a sweet treat, led by Associate Curator Nelda Damiano on Joseph Jeffers Dodge.  For further information or to register, please call (904) 899-6038.

Art for Tots: Play Your Instruments! – Sat., Oct. 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. | Members $15 per pair, Non-Members $20 per pair.  Registration required.  This class is for children ages 24 to 36 months and an accompanying adult.  Children will view The Concert by Theodoor Rombouts and discuss what they think is happening in the painting.  Families will identify instruments and play them as the class hears them in various music pieces.  In the studio, families will explore recycled materials to construct musical instruments.  The creations will be used in a grand finale! Art for Tots is funded through the generosity of the Chartrand Family Foundation.  Space is limited, so reservations are encouraged.  Entry is through Art Connections. For further information, please email or call (904) 355-0630.

Art Adventures: Sculpture!
Sat., Oct. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Members $10, Non-Members $15 | Registration required.  Ages 6 through 12.  Join us on the third Saturday of each month for studio classes.  In this class, students will explore works of sculpture from the Museum’s permanent collection before returning to the studio to construct three-dimensional works of their own.  Projects will be completed within one class period.  Open to children ages 6 through 12.  Class size is limited. For further information, please email or call (904) 355 0630.

History Of Western Art: Early Christian To High Renaissance Art — Tues., Oct. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon | Members Free, Non-Members $10.  Brush up on your art history for personal enjoyment as Director of Education Lynn Norris leads you through the history of Western Art, including time in the galleries.  Space 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

Friday, July 8, 2016

‘A-Train’ presents ‘Michael Jr’ for a family night of comedy in JAX


For one night only, the entire family can enjoy an evening of clean, humorous comedy.  Michael Jr. offers an amazing family-friendly show.  He has appeared on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Oprah, The Late Late Show, and at Christian venues such as: Catalyst Conference, Gateway Church and the Willow Creek Leadership Summit.  Michael Jr. will share his unadulterated wit at the Florida Theatre.

Michael’s entry into comedy was almost preordained.  Years ago, in a crowded Grand Rapids, Michigan movie theater; the projector malfunctioned.  The film snapped, the house lights came on, and acting on a dare, young Michael jumped in front of the restless crowd and took center stage.  When the theater manager tried to usher him out, the audience demanded he stay… and Michael Jr. discovered his gift.  He’s a man comfortable on any stage with material clean enough to work in churches, funny enough to work in clubs.

Jacksonville’s own, Comedian A-Train is your feature comic for the night.  He has entertained hundreds of thousands across the country since also starting his career on a dare.  His homegrown brand of comedy offers something for everyone.  As an emcee and corporate host/facilitator, his client list is extensive.  Cigna Global, United Way, WhiteWave and The City of Jacksonville are among a few of his satisfied clientele.  He is the first and only comedian in the city’s 38-year history to host the Jacksonville Jazz Festival in Jacksonville, Florida, the second largest jazz festival in the country and voted in the Top 20 Best.  He also just signed on as a partner bringing his exciting and entertaining comedy series to The Ritz Theatre and Museum.  He has performed with some of the biggest names in comedy. He’s a hit at churches, colleges, concerts and festivals.  His always clean, hilarious, and energetic set makes A-Train a perfect fit for every audience.

Danny Johnson, hosts this great night of laughs.  Often called a cross between Jackie Gleason and Jerry Seinfeld; he has entertained audiences at comedy clubs, corporate events, and churches nationwide.  Danny is an award winning comedian, author, actor, and voice-over artist who has performed for Comedy Central’s Laugh Riots, was a Florida’s Funniest Comedian semi-finalist, and winner of a Carnival Cruise Line Comedy Challenge.  His relatable, entertaining, standup has also garnered him opportunities to share the stage with many of the greats.  Get the family, your neighbors and your church groups ready to have some fun.
Another Jacksonville native and funny guy,

Comedian A-Train presents
   “Michael Jr.”
 hosted by: Danny Johnson
DATE: Sat., July 23, 2016    TIME: 8 p.m.

LOCATION: Florida Theatre
      
128 E. Forsyth St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202


TICKETS: $23.50 – $68.50 at the Florida Theatre Box Office or Ticketmaster