Dr. David Jeremiah to tour Tampa and JAX

Turning Point for God is pleased to announce the schedule for David Jeremiah’s 2021 Fall Tour. The website for An Evening with David Jeremiah has launched, and tickets are now available at DavidJeremiah.org/tour.

In his new tour, Dr. Jeremiah shares how in a world that is constantly changing, you can rest assured that that the news is always good for the people of God. “We need to take advantage of every opportunity to gather together and be encouraged by the Word of God.” This is the foundation of Dr. Jeremiah’s message throughout this tour. But he won’t stop there. He’ll dig deeper and ask attendees to do the same as he has an honest conversation about some critical issues facing our culture and asks the questions “What does all this mean?” and “Where do we go from here?”

Each event will include a night of dynamic worship led by The Voice contestant Michael Sanchez, life-changing teaching by renowned Bible teacher and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. David Jeremiah, and the opportunity to secure exclusive resources and merchandise from the same team that created Agents of Apocalypse , OVERCOMER and Living in the Age of Signs.

“There is an urgency in our chaotic world today to find the peace that only Christ can give.” These special events are a great opportunity to share that message with those in your community and around the world.

Turning Point is also grateful for the partnership and support of local radio stations in Florida and looks forward to a successful tour season.

Admission is free, but tickets are required.

Safety is our priority; the Gospel is our mission! For more information on attending An Evening with David Jeremiah, or other events involving Turning Point and Dr. Jeremiah, contact Turning Point at (619) 258-3600 or via email, mbenton@davidjeremiah.org.

An Evening with David Jeremiah Tour:
DATES °°°& °°°LOCATIONS
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Tampa, Florida
Yuengling Center

Thursday, October 7, 2021
Jacksonville, Florida
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

About Turning Point: Turning Point Ministries was founded in 1982 as the broadcast ministry of Dr. David Jeremiah to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world. Almost four decades later, with a multimedia network featuring radio, television, online programming, magazines, and books, Turning Point reaches people around the globe with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Turning Point is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization wholly supported by its patrons and not underwritten by any church or organization.

Rock Duo ‘Air Supply’ comes to the Florida Theatre

The Florida Theatre is thrilled to announce that world-renowned rock duo "Air Supply" will perform at the Florida Theatre on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. Patrons attending this event will become a part of Air Supply and Florida Theatre history, as the show will be filmed and eventually broadcast worldwide this February for the band’s Valentine’s Day livestream.

Air Supply is the Australian soft rock duo of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock. The duo formed in 1975 after meeting during the first day of rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar in Sydney, Australia; they became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing.

American music industry executive Clive Davis heard their first record, Life Support, and immediately signed Air Supply to Arista Records in 1980. "Lost in Love" became the fastest selling single in the world, leaping to the top of all of the charts. The second single was "All Out of Love," and that went up the charts even quicker.

Seven top-five singles later, Air Supply at that time had equaled The Beatles' run of consecutive top five singles. The albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever, and The Greatest Hits sold in excess of 20 million copies. “Lost in Love” was named Song of the Year in 1980, and, with the other singles, sold more than 10 million copies.

The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock's soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell's simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love," "The One That You Love,” "Sweet Dreams," and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" have each achieved multi-million plays on the radio.

In 2013, the duo was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association’s Hall of Fame. Air Supply celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2015 and continue to delight audiences all over the world.

This will be a socially-distanced event with health and safety protocols in place. Patrons can visit floridatheatre.com/home/breaking-news for the most up to date information on The Florida Theatre’s safety protocols and general updates. Additionally, ticket purchasers will be notified by email of specific safety requirements prior to the event.

The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre is sponsored by Community First Credit Union. For a complete list of upcoming events or to buy tickets visit the Theatre’s official website.

“Air Supply”
DATE: Sat., Jan. 30, 2021
TIME: 8 p.m.
TICKETS: $69.50 – $89.50

LOCATION: The Florida Theatre
      128 East Forsyth Street.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 355-2787

Comedian Brian Regan rescheduled for the Florida Theatre

The Florida Theatre is pleased to announce the return of comedian Brian Regan on Friday, Jan. 23, 2021 at 8 p.m. {Tickets to the original show date (December 11, 2020) will be honored}. This will be a half-capacity event with public health measures in place.

Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.”  Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year.

Brian stars in his own Netflix series, Stand Up And Away! With Brian Regan, which premiered on Christmas Eve 2018.  Brian and Jerry Seinfeld Executive Produce the four-episode original half-hour series that combines sketch comedy and stand-up.

Brian premiered his seventh hour of comedy, the Netflix special, Brian Regan: Nunchucks And Flamethrowers, on November 21, 2017, which is also available as a vinyl album.  This is the first special in a two-special deal with Netflix, joining Brian with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and others in multi-special deals with the leader in worldwide streaming.  Brian’s second Netflix special is planned for release in 2020.

Brian can be seen in the role of “Mugsy” in the Peter Farrelly TV series, Loudermilk, on The Audience Network. Farelly personally cast Regan in the series, which premiered on October 17, 2017 to rave reviews with Brian earning accolades for his portrayal of a recovering addict who is estranged from his family.

A regular on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Brian is the rare guest who the show invites on for two segments: a performance segment and a segment on the couch to chat with Jimmy.  Previously, Brian was a regular guest on The Late Show with David Letterman, making 28 appearances on the CBS show.

Brian made a scene-stealing cameo in Chris Rock’s film, Top Five, and he is a guest on two episodes of Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, which is now streaming on Netflix.

The following protocols are currently in place for Florida Theatre performances (protocols will be continually updated for the safety of our audience):

Please wear your face mask inside the Theatre and while you’re seated. Please bring your own, but if you forget, face masks will available at the door.
If you’re consuming a beverage, sip your drink, and put your mask back on in between sips.
Temperatures will be scanned at the door. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 F or higher will not be admitted. (Refunds will be available for those not admitted.
The Theatre will be sanitized before your arrival and during the performance.
Hand sanitizer stations are readily available. If you are in need of an attendant with cleaning supplies, please ask a staff member.
Please cooperate with all social distancing measures in place.
If you suspect you are ill or reside with someone who is ill with flu-like symptoms, please do not attend. You can exchange your tickets for a future show, or receive a full refund. See Refund Request information below.
Your e-tickets can be scanned from your phone. If you have printed tickets, please hold them for scanning. Staff will not be handling physical tickets.

The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre is sponsored by Community First Credit Union. For a complete list of upcoming events or to buy tickets visit the Theatre’s official website.

“Comedian Brian Regan”
DATE: Fri., Jan. 23, 2021
TIME: 8 p.m.
TICKETS: $43.50 – $59.50

LOCATION: The Florida Theatre
      128 East Forsyth Street.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 355-2787

At home with the Cummer Museum

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is working hard on reopening plans to welcome you back soon. Our goal is to create the safest and best visitor experience that is centered around the highest quality works of art and historic gardens that are accessible and fun for everyone.  Their reopening phases will include the Gardens, followed by a full campus reopening.  As they continue to work toward finalizing a timeline for when they can safely reopen their doors, please be assured that they have been developing an extensive plan which implements the highest-level health and safety protocols to greet you.  To learn more, click here.

Florida conjures visions of a lush tropical paradise, with vast natural resources and endless opportunities for those most daring to try.  The cultural landscape, however, is a combination of nature and humanity; the landscape, from white sand beaches to murky swamps, provides the backbone; the inhabitants provide the culture.  Florida’s cultural landscape is light, bright, expansive, and ripe with potential, but also wild, untamed, ambiguous, and obscure.  Tour the exhibition here.

STAY SAFE, STAY SHOPPING: Discover unique gifts, including puzzles, books, jewelry, apparel, children's items, and more.  Now you can shop online anytime at the Cummer Shop Online Store.  The Cummer Shop is filled with items that are educational, inspirational, and fun.  The selections reflect the quality of the Museum’s Permanent Collection, Gardens, and Exhibitions.  Discount code for you as a member to receive the member 10% off is Member10.  You support our mission - proceeds from the Cummer Shop support exciting and diverse exhibitions and programs for our community.

ENGAGE WITH THEM: The Cummer Museum continues to provide comfort, wisdom, and the means for self-expression and connection through our virtual presence.  Visit here for innovative solutions to experience the Museum and its benefits from home.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens postpone reopening

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has decided to postpone its reopening, which was previously planned for April 4, 2020.

Out of an abundance of caution and in the best interest of its members, visitors, volunteers and team, the Museum will stay closed to the public until further notice.  The Museum will continue to monitor the situation.  Plans for the Museum’s reopening will be shared once government and health officials deem it is safe and appropriate.

During this period of closure, members of the community are invited to explore the many digital resources the Cummer has to offer, including: a resource guide, a guide to art making at home, downloadable coloring sheets, and an online gallery of works from the Museum’s permanent collection.  The Chef’s Garden Catering and Events, the business that operates the Cummer Café, is offering meal delivery services and virtual cooking classes.

Please visit the Museum’s website and social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for the latest updates.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
   829 Riverside Avenue
   Jacksonville, Florida 32204

“Cummer Museum” Closes to protect citizens

The following updates are posted to assist you with your Visit to the “Cummer Museum and Gardens” during this period of time:

Dear Cummer Museum members and friends,

Your health and safety are our top priorities.  The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has decided to close to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus), effective March 14, 2020.  Out of an abundance of caution and in the best interest of its members, visitors, volunteers and team, the Museum will temporarily close to the public beginning at the close of business today, Friday, March 13, 9 p.m., through Friday, April 3 (subject to change).

All events and programs scheduled for March 14 or later are postponed until further notice.  The Museum will continue to monitor the situation and follow the advice and guidance of government and health officials.

Out of an abundance of caution, we are adjusting our upcoming events schedule:

Saturday, March 14 - Spring Garden Concert
Postponed - New date and information to be shared soon.
Tuesday, March 17 - Iconoclasm Lecture Series: Reformation Iconoclasm
Cancelled - We hope to be able to provide online access at a later date.
Friday/Sunday, March 20 & 22 - Striking Up with Phase Eight Theater Company
Postponed - New date and information to be shared soon.
Tuesday, March 24 - Iconoclasm Lecture Series, Secular Iconoclasm
Cancelled - We hope to be able to provide online access at a later date.
Tuesday, April 7 - Iconoclasm Lecture Series, Charrette
Cancelled

Please visit the Museum’s website (cummermuseum.org) and social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for the latest updates.

Sincerely,

The Team at the Cummer Museum

Cummer Museum of Arts and Garden open and ready

One of the safest venues to visit in Jacksonville, Florida (because visitors are not permitted to touch any of the displays, and there is usually more than 6 feet distance between persons) is the Cummer Museum of Arts & Garden.  My readers and I do appreciate your concern over your patrons and employees and for that we say, “Thank You”.  We can feel safe when we come to the Cummer.

Below is a letter that was sent to members of the museum.

Dear Cummer Museum members,

The Museum has been closely monitoring COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) both globally and locally, and we are following the recommendations by government and public health agencies.

To protect our visitors and team members, the Museum has implemented extra precautions regarding sanitizing our campus including, but not limited to, bathrooms, door handles, flat surfaces and other high-traffic public areas, as well as additional training for the team on how best to prevent the spread of illness.

As always, staff, members, docents, volunteers and visitors are encouraged to be diligent about preventive hygiene.  According to public health authorities, you can help prevent the spread of illness by frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the restroom and before eating. Parents can supervise their children to ensure they wash their hands thoroughly.  Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing is recommended. If you are sick, please stay home.

We will continue to monitor the situation and follow all safety guidelines outlined by the City and State, as well as advice from the American Alliance of Museums. Thank you for your patience and support.

Sincerely,
The Team at the Cummer Museum

Our Mission: Engaging and inspiring through the arts, gardens, and education.

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


   

Restoration continues at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

Following Hurricane Irma, the Museum’s safety committee reviewed emergency preparedness procedures and updated it based on effects from Irma, a practice that the safety committee performs following each storm.  New areas of preparedness have been identified and will be implemented.

The Museum is looking into mitigation options, to minimize damage in the future.  For example, plants that are more tolerant of salt will be planted, and sealed lighting fixtures will be installed that can be submerged for a period of time.

Garden reconstruction remains a major undertaking and focus. The Cummer advisors, WLA Studio, are preparing comprehensive recommendations that honor their inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places while being mindful of practical environmental considerations.  Much of the necessary infrastructure repairs, including new electrical and irrigation systems, will be completed over the summer.

The Cummer Gardens anticipate being ready to put plants in the ground late fall or early spring and look forward to sharing more details about their grand reopening celebration soon.  Stay tuned and please keep the restoration donations coming.

Cummer Gardens sustain extensive water damage

The Cummer Gardens were severely impacted by Hurricane Irma and will be closed to the public. While the staff, collection, and building of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens were not substantially affected, the historic Cummer Gardens sustained extensive damage.  The lower tier of all three formal garden spaces, which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, remained submerged for more than 24 hours, resulting in the uprooting of plants, detached railing along the river, broken lighting, pervasive salinization of the soil, large amounts of debris, and significant impact to much of the physical infrastructure, including drainage, electric, fencing, and the well that services the landscape.

Nearly $1 million has been invested in the gardens in recent years, including the restoration of the historic Olmsted Garden in 2013 and the English Garden in 2017, reconstruction of the Italian Garden Folly, relaying of brick pathways, updating of drainage systems, conservation of sculptures and fountains, fortification of the bulkhead, and installation of new bulkhead railing in 2016-2017.  The Garden Folly structure, brick pathways, and English Garden fountain remain intact.

Museum leadership is working with vendors and contractors to further assess the situation, make some immediate repairs, and create a plan and timeline to reconstruct the gardens.  Additionally, staff is working with colleagues at other historic gardens, as resources for best practices and to locate opportunities for funding.  At this time, there is no projected reopen date for the gardens.

The Cummer Gardens contain a variety of historic plant materials, including many historic species of azaleas that were planted in Mrs. Cummer’s time and cannot be readily purchased.  As many of the plant species in the gardens are no longer commercially available, Museum staff has worked over the years to propagate the specimens that remained on the property.  The scarcity of some of the historic plant material makes the reconstruction effort a unique challenge.

“As a museum and an institution listed in the National Register of Historic Places, historical accuracy and integrity are of the utmost importance,” says Holly Keris, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Curator of the Cummer Museum.  “We will be working as quickly as possible to create a plan for the future of these beloved gardens. Although the damage to the gardens is extensive, we are fortunate that the staff is safe and the building and collection were unharmed. It could have been much worse.”
Many people in the community have reached out to offer volunteer assistance after the storm.  However, because of hazards in the lower gardens (including exposed electrical wiring, community), volunteers will not be allowed on the property at this time for a large-scale cleanup.  The historic gardens are being evaluated by their landscaping firm for next steps.  Staff is working to ensure that the Museum’s interior spaces are ready to open to the public on Thursday, September 14, for regular business hours.  There is no projected reopen date for the gardens.  Staff is also working to contact individuals and organizations that may have upcoming rental events in the gardens.

The Museum staff and leadership would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support.  While the gardens are inaccessible to the public, the Museum will be offering half-price admission.  Should visitors choose to pay full price, half of the admission fee will be applied to the Garden Reconstruction Fund as a donation.  “As reconstruction costs are unknown at this time, any contributions are welcome and appreciated to help restore these spaces as quickly as possible,” states Keris.  Members of the community, and lovers of art and nature, may donate directly to the Garden Reconstruction Fund at www.cummermuseum.org/garden-reconstruction.

Cummer staying safe during Hurricane Irma

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens will be closed beginning Friday, September 8 due to Hurricane Irma.  Re-opening will depend on a post-storm evaluation of damage.  For the safety of the art, staff, and our visitors, we will continue to evaluate conditions and open as soon as reasonably possible. All programs and events are cancelled until assessments can be completed after the storm has passed.  They will continue to keep the media updated on further closures of the Museum and operating hours.

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

Clara White Sept. 9th update

“White Harvest Farms” will be closed this Saturday, September 9, 2017 due to the impending storm.  They will reopen next Saturday, September 16th at their regular scheduled hours.  Be Safe.

Stranger – Danger; Wise Counsel

Cherish Perrywinkle's life ended at 8 years

There was a tragedy this past weekend which highlights the fact of protection our children (to the best of our ability) without succumbing to ‘fear’.  The incident was the abduction of a little eight year old girl (Cherish Perrywinkle) from inside a local Walmart, by a recently released ‘registered sex offender’ (May 31, 2013).  You can read the details of the story (Here).

For those of us who have children in our care, it is direly important that we safeguard them as much as we can without being smothering and paranoid.  There are a few tips that may help keep more children from being statistics.

1. When children travel to and from school, make sure they walk with another child.  Have them be aware of their surroundings and to “come straight home”.
2. Never talk with ‘strangers’.  A stranger is someone who comes up to the child when a parent or guardian is NOT around.  Children will have to be taught who to trust: i.e. teachers, caregivers, and some authority figures.  If they have to submit to someone in uniform, make sure another person knows about where the child is going.  This can be real ‘ify’.
3. Establish a “password” with your child that only you and they know.  This is in case of an emergency and someone, other that you or your spouse, has to pick them up.  This should not be used often.
4. Sometimes, even some family members should be scrutinized.  Be aware of relatives with whom you’re not familiar.
5. Watch naming your children in pictures, on social networks.  A predator will take your child’s name and try to lure them away to a car, house or other place and then take advantage of them.  If a child hears their name, they may have the false security that the person knows them.  Same thing with having your children wear their names on apparel.  Don’t give a stranger any extra information that they can use.

As parents, we must protect the precious property that God has given to us.  It’s our duty.  Child endangerment has been a concern to this Examiner for a while, but the problem still exists and it's something that ‘we the people’ should continue to address while we continue to “Do Something!”  Don't forget to cover them in prayer daily.  It may take a village to raise a child, but in today's society, you've got to know those who live and walk in your village.

Below are some articles that will refresh your memory of “Little Children Lost”.

• Sexual Predators in Florida
• Protecting children during troubled times
• Children are our responsibility
• Registered sex offender is behind pulpit while children are not allowed inside
• Somer Thompson's killer found
• Somer Thompson killer is finally sentenced, but not to death
• Cell phone pictures could cause an intrusion

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