The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team will face Mexico on
Thursday, April 5, at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. (7 p.m. ET; FS1) in
the first of two April friendlies between the teams. The second-leg of the games will take place on
Sunday, April 8, 2018 at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston (12:30 CT; FOX). The matches will be previews of a possible
meeting in CONCACAF Women's World Cup qualifying that will be held this coming
fall.
Five things to know about Mexico’s
team: The match will
mark just the third visit to Jacksonville for the U.S. Women's National Team,
which first played there when the stadium was named Jacksonville Municipal
Stadium in a 2-1 loss to Norway in 1996. Most recently at EverBank Field, the
WNT earned a 4-1 victory against Scotland in February of 2013. The SMG
Jacksonville-managed venue is the home of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, which
are owned by Shahid Khan, who also owns Fulham Football Club in London. “We’re thrilled to welcome the U.S. Women’s National Team in their
return to Jacksonville,” said Jaguars President Mark Lamping. “EverBank
Field and Daily’s Place are built for world-class athletes, and the First Coast
community has a strong history of embracing international soccer. The
match presents another great opportunity to welcome fans to downtown
Jacksonville and continue its growth as a premier destination for live sports
and entertainment.” SMG Jacksonville’s General Manager Bill McConnell
added, “SMG Jacksonville is proud to support the U.S. Women’s National Team vs.
Mexico game on April 5th. It promises to be an exciting match-up
between two elite teams of the highest caliber and SMG Jacksonville, on behalf
of the City of Jacksonville, stands ready to ensure an outstanding experience
for all who attend.”
TICKETS
for the game in Jacksonville are available now through www.ussoccer.com, by phone at
1-800-745-3000, or by visiting the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office at
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Groups
of 20 or more can order at ussoccer.com.
Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP packages that
include a premium ticket, a custom-made official U.S. National Team jersey with
name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other
unique benefits) are also available for both games against Mexico exclusively
through ussoccer.com.
Coaches Circle and Presidents Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual
customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Click here or contact circles@ussoccer.org for
more information.
LOCATION: EverBank
Field
1 EverBank Field Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
It’s a little after Spring Break and time for you to enjoy some quality
entertainment. Saxophonist Louis Jordan
created a new slant on jazz in the 1940’s that paved the way for rock and roll in
the 1950s. Nominated for a 1992 Best
Musical Tony® Award and winner of the 1991 Laurence Oliver Award for Best
Entertainment, “Five Guys Named Moe” brings Jordan’s music to life through the eyes of main character
Nomax, at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining.
Nomax, whose girlfriend has left him and is without money, finds “Big Moe,” “Four-Eyed
Moe,” “Eat Moe,” “No Moe,” and “Little Moe” emerging from his radio to comfort
him. The result is two hours of lively,
funky music that the LA Times called, “one
of the more entertaining experiences available to humanity.”
About “Five Guys Named Moe”: An exuberant tribute to the music of rhythm and
blues pioneer and alto saxophonist, Louis
Jordan, “Five Guys Named Moe” is
an international sensation. Initially
produced in London's West End by the legendary Cameron Mackintosh, this
exhilarating, all-embracing theatrical experience moved to Broadway in 1992 and
was nominated for two Tony Awards.Chef
“Five Guys Named Moe” is mostly
about Nomax – he's broke, his lovely Lorraine left him and he's listening to
the radio at 5 o’clock in the morning. Out
of the radio, five guys named Moe appear. Set to Jordan's iconic rhythm and blues/jazz
score, the Moes encourage Nomax to turn his life around and tell Lorraine that
he loves her. The recognizable and
enticing score appeals to a variety of audiences, and the uproarious audience
participation will have spectators leaping out of their seats to join the
celebration. It’s not too late to get
your tickets!
About the Meal:
First Course (Choice of One): Field
Greens Salad/pickled tomatoes, toasted croutons, house-made tarragon dressing;
OR Field Pea Soup with smoke turkey, & kale *GF*
Second Course (Choice of
One): Turkey Meatloaf/sweet onion gravy, mashed potatoes, cauliflower au
gratin; OR Smoked Boston Butt, roasted new potatoes, garlic green beans,
Carolina BBQ sauce *GF*; OR Southern Fried Catfish, baked cheese grits,
Brussels sprout slaw; OR Curry Sweet Potato & Farro Stew with coconut
jasmine rice.
Third Course (Choice of One): Blueberry
Pie; OR Mini Pistachio Bundt Cake.
*Menu subject to change. Gluten-free & sugar-free desserts
available upon request.
“5 Guys Named Moe”
DATES: April 4 — May 8,
2018
SHOW TIMES: Evening shows Tuesday through Sunday start at 7:50 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner is served
until 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Matinees begin at 1:15 p.m. Doors open
at 11 a.m. and the brunch served until 12:50 p.m. Sunday Matinees are at 1:50 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m. and the meal is server
until 1:30 p.m.
DRESS: “Gala Night” (Friday April 6, 2018) attire is
“Dressy/Formal/Black Tie”. All other
shows could be “Business Casual” or “Sunday Best”.
TICKETS: Prices range from $38 – $64.
Ticket prices include: a plated dinner served to your table, an
incredible show and prime parking. Group
sales of 20 + are available upon request.
**Price does NOT include server’s gratuity, professional photos, or orders
from the bar**
LOCATION: Alhambra Theater & Dining
12000 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
(904) 641-1212
Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night and the feeling's right - at the “Love Alive Church” on Friday night, March 23,
2018. Come and hear what happens to you next
when your ‘Life is Interrupted’. Women
have to deal with many pressures during every day of the week and there will be
five women to let us know how we should respond and where there is help.
Enjoy a time of sharing knowledge with other women. Hostess and Pastor Norma
Davis will have guest speakers: Dr. Sharon Flowers, Debra Walker-Thomas, Joann
White and Tori Peoples deliver an on-time message for women today. Hope to see you there
“Lady’s Night”
Date: Fri. Mar. 23, 2018
Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
Location: Love Alive Church
420 College Dr. Ste. 114
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 406-0259
A tribute to the singer/songwriter Buddy Holly and the Crickets will be performing
for only 6 shows at the Alhambra After Dark’s Music Series and Supper
Club. Want to hear some great music like
“That’ll Be The Day,” “La Bamba,” “Oh Donna” and “Chantilly Lace”? Well, you need to make plans to attend this
show and don’t delay. These talented
young men draw a nig crowd and will have you dancing in the aisles.
Made up of cast members from the national tour of the hit-musical, “Buddy
- The Buddy Holly Story”, Todd Meredith & The
Rave-Ons are a high energy rock and roll band originally formed to
revitalize the music of Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
The Rave-Ons are led by Alhambra-favorite, Todd Meredith, who has performed in
20 separate productions of the musical as Buddy Holly and in tribute concerts
for the past decade. The Rave-Ons have
played together all over the country, delighting audiences in New York City,
Reno, Memphis, Nashville, Jacksonville, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Arizona,
Colorado, Missouri, and even Buddy Holly's hometown of Lubbock, Texas. The Rave-Ons exhibit a youthful quality
reminiscent of the The Crickets and give their shows an energy and exuberance
that cannot be matched.
Alhambra After
Dark
Tribute to Buddy Holly
& the Crickets
That’ll Be The Day
DATES:
Wed. March
28 – Sun. April 1, 2018
SHOW TIMES: Evening shows Wednesday
through Saturday start at 7:50 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served until 7:30 p.m. Saturday Matinee begins at 1:15 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the brunch ends at
12:45 a.m. Sunday Matinee begins at 1:50
p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m. and dinner
will be served until 1:30 p.m.
TICKETS:
Regular pricing for tickets is $65.
Ticket prices include: a plated dinner served to your table, an
incredible show and prime parking. Price
does not include gratuity, orders from the bar or personal event photos.
DRESS: “Business Casual” or “Concert
Best”
LOCATION: Alhambra Theater & Dining
12000 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
It’s time to get involved, make a little cash and clean up our neighborhoods on
Saturday, March 24, 2018; at Everbank Field Lot “J”, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.; through
the cities 5th. annual #FIGHTBLIGHT
campaign. Show your neighborhood and
city pride by helping FIGHT BLIGHT in Jacksonville! Duval County residents (proof of
residency is required) can receive a cash REWARD for their
efforts to help clean up and dispose of old tires and “snipe” signs found
throughout the city. Earn $2 per tire up
to 10 tires, and 50 cents per sign up to 40 signs, with a maximum payout of
$40, or $20 maximum per item.
Real Estate signs, agricultural tires (i.e. tractor tires), concrete tires and
bicycle tires are NOT accepted. Commercial businesses are NOT allowed to
participate in this event, and it is a violation for tire shops to hand out
used tires to residents, 403.717(3)(d) F.S.
Violators of this Florida statute will be reported to Florida Department of
Environmental Protection authorities for investigation and/or enforcement.
Neighborhood BLIGHT refers to the deterioration and decay of neighborhoods in
many cities across the country due to neglect, crime or lack of economic
support. This can also be referred to as
urban decay. As homes or properties fall
further into disrepair, they can negatively affect other properties around
them. Blight conditions can lower
surrounding property values, create havens for crime and illegal activity, and
can threaten the public health and safety of a community. Blight is a drag on community energy, a
siphon on city vitality, and a strong deterrent to economic investment. It can be a source of despair or cynicism for
people who have witnessed the decline of a particular building or neighborhood
over time. Eliminating Jacksonville’s
blight will dramatically improve the next chapter of the city’s future.
So, get together with your neighbors, family and friends as we make our city a
cleaner and safer place to live.
“Disney On Ice presents Reach For The
Stars” featuring the cinematic sensation of ‘Disney’s Frozen’ and other timeless
favorites will be here soon. Experience
adventures in new heights as Mickey, Minnie and your favorite friends from
around the Disney Kingdom come together in Jacksonville for six
performances at Veterans Memorial
Arena.
Mickey
Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy set the stage for a star-studded
talent extravaganza as “Disney On Ice presents Reach For The Stars”. Unleash the magic with royal sisters Anna and
Elsa and the hilarious snowman, Olaf, as they sing captivating songs like “Let it Go” and “In Summer.” Life is in the
bubbles when Sebastian strikes up his hot crustacean band and the Daughters of
Triton make a splash as they introduce Ariel in an ‘80s pop montage. Get tangled up with a chorus of harmless
hooligans when they get a visit from the spirited Rapunzel and her charming
ally, Flynn Rider, on their journey to see the floating lights. Relive a “Tale
as Old as Time” when Belle opens her heart to new adventures and the
Beast’s enchanted objects take center stage for a dazzling skating spectacle
inviting audiences to “Be Our Guest.”.
Experience
unforgettable feats of strength and heart-warming entertainment, with your
entire family, when “Disney On Ice presents
Reach For The Stars” debuts in JAX or in a city near you. Presented by Feld Entertainment.
Get your tickets TODAY! Join the Disney clan on social media at: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram:
@DisneyOnIce and Twitter: @DisneyOnIce #DisneyOnIce #ReachForTheStars.
“Disney On Ice
Reach For The Stars”
DATES: TIMES:
Fri. Mar. 16, 2018 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 17 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sun. Mar. 18 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
TICKETS: start at $15.
All seats are reserved, and tickets are available online, by calling (800) 745-3000, or by visiting the Tom
Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. For group rates and information, call 866-248-8740 Option 1 for Disney On
Ice.
LOCATION: JAX Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
Jacksonville,
FL 32202
(904)
630-3900
If you missed it last year, don’t miss
this year’s presentation of the “2018 PASSION PLAY” presented by First Baptist Church
in downtown Jacksonville, FL. The play
features a choir, cast members, assistants, and an orchestra of numerous
instruments. The 2018 Jacksonville FBC Passion
Play will encompass the Easter experience with a story of power, betrayal,
redemption and HOPE. Once again, you
will have four opportunities to experience the magnificence of the prelude and Passion
of Jesus Christ, the hope of glory.
Now entering its 11th year, the Jacksonville Passion Play has become an annual
tradition at First Baptist Church, JAX.
The stage production features more than 400 parishioners as actors,
merchants, ushers, greeters and a magnificent set designs team. The Jacksonville
Passion Play celebrates a few stories from the Bible along with some of the
life, passion, death, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
The story of Jesus of Nazareth, told in the Bible, never gets old. You may have seen this play before, but there
is always something different: new costumes, stage sets, musical numbers, drama,
and other surprises that are breathtaking.
As in 2017, there will be live animals and Jerusalem scenes throughout
the first floor of the church. You and
you guests might desire to come a little earlier for all the festivities, and
to mingle with the characters in the downstairs Jerusalem experience.
2018 FBC JAX Passion
Play
DATES: TIMES:
Fri. Mar. 30 7 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 31 1 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 31 6 p.m.
Sun. Apr. 1 6 p.m.
LOCATION: First Baptist Church
119 West
Beaver St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 356-6077
ADMISSION & PARKING are
free. Doors open 1 hour prior to presentation. NB: Some content may be difficult for younger viewers. Donations/Offerings are always welcomed. "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth,
will draw all men to Myself." – John 12:32
LUNCH: will be served on Saturday,
March 31st. from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ALL:
$8 in advance and $10 at the door. A
limited number of tickets will be available at the door
CHILDCARE: available for
Infants – 3 years during Friday and Sunday evening performances by
pre-registration. NO CHILDCARE is provided for the Saturday performance. Click here to pre-register your child for the Friday or Sunday
performances.
“Million Dollar Quartet” is the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by an
electrifying true story, rocks the Times-Union Center for one performance only! Million Dollar Quartet brings that
unbelievable musical moment to life with an irresistible tale of broken
promises, secrets, betrayal, humor, celebration, unforgettable performances of
such timeless and enduring hits as: “Blue
Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “I Walk the Line,”
“Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,”
“Hound Dog,” and more.
On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together four young
musicians – Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Sam
Phillips, the undisputed “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” who was responsible for
launching the careers of each of these icons, gathered the four-legendary
singer/songwriters at the Sun Records studio in Memphis for the first and only
time. The result? One of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions in history.
The four music icons of Million
Dollar Quartet are portrayed by: Daniel Durston as Elvis
Presley, Taylor Gray as Jerry Lee Lewis, Austin Hohnke as Carl
Perkins, and Peter Oyloe as Johnny Cash. Andy Ingalls plays Sam
Philips. The cast also features Tiffan
Borelli as Dyanne, Bill Morey as Brother Jay (Jay Perkins), and Jon
Rossi as Fluke.
Million Dollar Quartet won a Tony® Award for Best Performance by
a Featured Actor in a Musical and received two Tony® nominations, one for Best
Musical and one for Best Book of a Musical (Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux). The show received an Outer Critics Circle
Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, a Drama Desk nomination for
Outstanding Musical Revue, and three Drama League nominations including
Distinguished Production of a Musical and Distinguished Performance. Million Dollar
Quartet is produced by Gershwin Entertainment, in association
with the Barter Theatre. General management is provided by Dhyana Colony/Colony
Creative Group.
“Million Dollar Quartet”
DATE: Thurs., Mar. 15, 2018
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: start
at $32.50 for, plus applicable fees.
They may be purchased at the box office, and may be purchased online
24/7 at FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase (the official presenter
of the Jacksonville show), or by calling (904) 632-5000 between 10 a.m. – 5
p.m., Monday – Friday.
A small electrical fire occurred in the area of a portable refrigerated
concession unit in the lobby of the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
early Monday morning. The smoke
condition triggered the fire suppression system, extinguishing the fire
condition. There is no damage to any of the three theaters and performance
venues, and all performances will continue this week as scheduled:
"Celtic Woman" Tuesday, March
13, 7:30 p.m., Moran Theater
"Anita Baker" Wednesday Night,
March 14, 8:00 p.m., Moran Theater
"Million Dollar Quartet"
Thursday, March 15, 7:30 p.m., Moran Theater
"Jacksonville Symphony, Mozart
and Friends" Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17, 8:00 p.m., Jacoby
Symphony Hall
The state Fire Marshall has been on-site, assessed the situation and has
released the building for occupancy. SMG
will manage the water remediation effort that is currently under way. SMG, The Jacksonville Symphony and
Jacksonville Cultural Council offices are all opened as scheduled at the Times
Union Center for the Performing Arts.
Some of the women in the audience may have been a little disappointed when they
found out that Marvin Gaye tribute artist Brian Owens is a happily married man with six children
and one on the way, nonetheless, Brian didn’t disappoint the people who came to
the Thrasher-Horne Center to hear and see him in concert.
In the almost three hour show, Owens sang many songs from the Marvin Gaye repertoire,
including songs that were sung with the late Tammi Terrell that were
accompanied by the audience harmonizing the female parts. The man also moves around stage like Marvin
and can play the piano
like no body’s business. His four-piece
band played the best accompanying music that any enthusiast would enjoy. It’s welcoming to hear musicians who can play
in-the-pocket yet have their own individuality.
At the end of the show, Brian was summoned back to the stage by his
attendees. He then did a tribute to the late Sam
Cooke and Brian told the story of how Berry Gordy wanted Marvin to play the
role of Sam Cooke in a movie, but Marvin refused because he thought the idea
was morbid. Marvin didn’t realize that
he would die at the hand of his own father.
If you ever get a chance to see and hear Brian Owens in concert - take
advantage of “What’s Goin On: The Marvin Gaye Experience”.
