The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is thrilled to announce the receipt of
two significant gifts from national garden organizations, The Garden
Conservancy and The Garden Club of America. These gifts, totaling $30,000, will
help fund the reconstruction of the historic Cummer Gardens, listed in the
National Register of Historic Places, which were severely damaged during
Hurricane Irma.
The Cummer Gardens sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Irma and the
subsequent unprecedented levels of storm surge flooding. The lower tier of all
three formal garden spaces remained submerged for approximately 24 hours in as
much as four feet of water. This resulted in the uprooting of plants,
contamination of outdoor sculptures and fountains with corrosive contaminants,
detached railings 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. The Museum has engaged WLA Studios of Athens, Ga.,
as a consultant to guide the reconstruction of these garden spaces.
The Garden Conservancy, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to saving
and sharing outstanding American gardens for the education and inspiration of
the public, has hosted an annual Open Day in Jacksonville in partnership with
the Museum for five years. The Open Days
program opens the gates to local private gardens, fueling the public’s passion
for gardens and gardening through self-guided tours and special programs
presented by experts in many fields. Building
on its tradition of helping significant public gardens manage natural and
manmade challenges, the Garden Conservancy presented the Museum a $20,000
donation to help fund the garden reconstruction effort.
Since 1999, Late Bloomers Garden Club, a member of The Garden Club of America,
has been an important partner in maintaining the Cummer Gardens through
financial and volunteer support. Resolving to help ensure recovery of the
historic gardens after the unprecedented flooding, the Late Bloomers club
submitted a request to The Garden Club of America’s Restoration Initiative, a
fund supporting member clubs directly involved in public landscape restoration
and conservation projects in communities devastated by natural disaster. The resulting $10,000 grant will fund new
plants and work toward reconstruction of the Italian Garden, with the goal of
honoring the historic character of the site while making improvements that will
prepare it to withstand future storms.
Your continued financial support will always be appreciated and feel free to
donate HERE.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation &
Admission
Do you have a child
who has shown interest in the theatre, is talented in singing, acting or dance? Then there is a place where they can go when
school lets out for the summer. No
singing, dancing or acting experience necessary - just a willingness to have
fun and a curiosity about what happens on stage and behind the curtain. “Camp Broadway®”, presented by the FSCJ Artist Series, returns
to Jacksonville for its 18th year from Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15, 2018
from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the FSCJ Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts on
Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus.
Camp Broadway® introduces young people to the world of
life on-stage and behind the scenes. Campers work with Broadway directors,
choreographers, and musical directors to receive training in acting, scene
study, improvisation, music theory, solo and ensemble singing, movement, and
dance. This five-day performing
arts program offers each camper the opportunity to expand his or her creative
talents, build self-esteem, learn the art of collaboration, and gain a fuller
respect and understanding of musical theatre.
Camp Broadway® has been proclaimed the “Camp of Dreams” for starry-eyed
kids who are just beginning to dream of being on Broadway. It is a self-contained summer workshop that
travels around the country bringing Broadway to kids. The 40 hours of
camp include singing, dancing and master classes for kids ages 10 to 17.
Applications are still being accepted
for Camp Broadway®, and tuition is $575 per camper and includes
daily lunch, snacks and two t-shirts. Spaces are limited and Camp
Broadway® fills up quickly, so register your camper today! Visit Camp Broadway Jax or contact Amanda Faye at (904) 357- 8934
or email
for more details.
With authentic Broadway instructors teaching dance routines and musical numbers
at the same break-neck speed as a real Broadway show, Camp Broadway® is
a fun-filled week of activities designed to teach kids about the serious
business of live theater. One activity is our annual Salute to Singin'
and Dancin' Kids™ (a special luncheon where campers meet and hear about the
various theater jobs from real theater professionals).
This year, campers will perform either “Singin’ in the Rain” or “42nd Street”
depending on their age group. The performance will take place on Friday, June
15, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. at the conclusion of camp.
Camp Broadway® -The National Tour is offered once a year in
Jacksonville. Founded in 1995, Camp Broadway® is Broadway's
Original Summer Program for theatre-loving kids. Since then, Camp
Broadway LLC has worked at the intersection of entertainment and education to
become the industry leader in theatre arts youth programming, special events
and educational publishing. The company serves the Broadway industry by
being an authorized channel for families, schools and social organizations who
believe in the essential value of the arts as a means of life-long
learning. Proclaimed “The Camp of Dreams” by Live Magazine, Camp Broadway
has hosted nearly 20,000 children from all 50 states and dozens of countries at
its annual summer programs leading with its flagship programming New York City,
as well as cities such as Atlanta, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Providence, Tempe,
and elsewhere in America. Camp Broadway has also been featured regularly
on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® telecast; performed with the New York
Pops at Carnegie Hall; and appeared in Broadway on Broadway®, an annual free
concert in Times Square.
The FSCJ Artist Series has been recognized by the State of Florida as a Major
Cultural Institution and receives funding from the State of Florida, through
the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida
Arts Council.
Location: Wilson Center for the Arts
11901 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 442-2932
“CHICAGO,” presented by the FSCJ
Artist Series, returns to Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center for a limited
engagement of six performances. Broadway's record-breaking 1997 Tony
Award-Winning musical, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast
Recording. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, CHICAGO
is the smash winner of six Tony Awards including - Best Musical Revival. CHICAGO is back in town and it’s pure entertainment! With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob
Fosse, music by John Kander with lyrics by Fred
Ebb, CHICAGO is now the #1 longest-running American musical
in Broadway history –
and it still shows no sign of ever slowing down!
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the
story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders
her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid
conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma
Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious
crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as
easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.
The national tour is directed by David Hyslop and choreographed by David
Bushman. Walter
Bobbie is the
director of the original New York Production and Ann Reinking was
the original choreographer in the style of Bob Fosse. CHICAGO features
set design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long,
lighting design by Ken Billington and sound design by Scott Lehrer. The production also features orchestrations by Ralph
Burns, supervising music direction by Rob Fisher.
CHICAGO is a production not to be missed, and all the reviewers
agree. Time Magazine calls it “A Triumph,” Newsweek raves “Smashing” and Entertainment Weekly sums it
up by calling CHICAGO “Broadway’s Most Electrifying Show.”
“CHICAGO”
DATES:
TIMES:
Thurs., May 17 7:30 p.m.
Fri., May 18 8 p.m.
Sat., May 19 2 p.m.
Sat., May 19 8 p.m.
Sun., May 20 1:30 p.m.
Sun., May 20 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Times
Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300
West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: start at $40 plus applicable fees, and may be purchased online at FSCJ
Artist Series, sponsored by VyStar
Credit Union (the official presenter of the Jacksonville show), or by calling (904) 632-5000 between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday –
Friday. Discounts for groups of 10+ may
be available by calling (904) 632-5050.
The FSCJ Artist Series
is partnering with The Candy Apple Café and Cocktails to bring you a CHICAGO Brunch! Your $100 ticket includes:
• Brunch from a limited menu at The Candy Apple Café
• The exclusive Chicago themed cocktail ‘Razzle Dazzle’ (or a drink of choice)
• A ticket to the Sunday Matinee of Chicago at the Times Union Center on May
20, 2018
• Tax and gratuity for your brunch.
In a golf town that just can’t seem to get enough of the action, the Alhambra Theatre & Dining opens a
comedy new to its iconic stage, Ken Ludwig’s “The Fox on the Fairway.” Opening
week coincides with the “Players
Championship”, the PGA TOUR’s premier event just minutes down the road in
Ponte Vedra Beach (FL), adding to the area’s thirst for all things golf.
About
“A Fox on the Fairway”: Bingham, president of the Quail Valley Country
Club, is in a difficult position when he discovers the golfer he chose to represent
his club in the city championship has switched sides, having been recruited by
his counterpart and opponent. The huge
bet Bingham had foolishly wagered is now likely to be lost. He recruits the
skillful Justin and then discovers his newly-hired hand is in love with Louise,
the waitress at the club, causing his ringer much distraction. When Justin
learns that Louise has lost the engagement ring he gave her he comes unglued.
The game resumes the next day, but Justin loses the lead, and, upset, takes an
unfortunate swing, breaking his arm. To further complicate the matter for
Bingham, his wife catches him much too close to Pamela, the Club vice-president.
Comedy ensues as Bingham tries to find a replacement for Justin to win the
game, win the wager, and get his life in order.
A comic romp written by the Tony Award-winning author of “Lend Me a Tenor,” “A Fox
on the Fairway” gives golfers and non-golfers an interesting slice of country
club life. The menu features a number of country club favorites, including
Executive Chef Dejuan Roy’s fabled prime rib.
A Little bit about the Menu:
First Course (Choice of One): Club
House Salad with spring mix, tomato, carrot, red onion, cucumber, derby
dressing *GF*; OR Creamy Broccoli & Cheddar Soup.
Second Course (Choice of
One): Chicken Divan white rice, broccoli; OR Sweet Tea-Poached Salmon, herb
and lemon mayo, quinoa and couscous salad, grilled asparagus *GF*; OR Chef
DeJuan’s Famous Roasted Prime Rib, mashed potatoes, garlic green beans *GF*; OR
Corn, White Bean & Tomato Pie with summer vegetable salad.
Third Course (Choice of One): Coconut
Cake; OR Lemon Cream Pie.
*Menu subject to change.
Gluten-free & sugar-free desserts available upon request.
“A
Fox On The Fairway”
DATES: May 9 — June 10, 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 May 11, 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
If you're looking for something else to do in JAX - look no further. Here are a few exciting events that will be at the Florida Theatre this month.
May 2018
4- Herb Alpert and Lani Hall
6- Kris
Kristofferson
9- An Evening of Luther Vandross starring Ruben Studdard
12- Jacksonville Dance Theatre 6th Annual
24- JAX Jazz Piano Competition
May 4 - 8 p.m. —
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall. Together, nine-time Grammy-winning
trumpet player Herb Alpert and his wife, Grammy-winning vocalist, Lani Hall,
will perform classic songs, and many of Alpert’s Tijuana Brass hit singles
including: “Rise,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “What Now My Love.”
May 6 - 8 p.m. — Kris Kristofferson. Singer, songwriter and actor, Kris
Kristofferson, topped the Country music charts with his hits: "Me and Bobby McGee," "Help
Me Make It Through the Night," "Sunday Morning Coming Down," and "For the Good Times."
May 9 - 8 p.m. — Always
& Forever, An Evening of Luther Vandross starring Ruben Studdard. American Idol star Ruben Studdard has been hailed as the
next Luther Vandross. In this new
tribute show, Studdard will perform all of Luther Vandross' biggest hits
including: "Endless Love,"
"A House Is Not A Home," "Dance With My Father," "If
Only For One Night," "Power of Love," and his
Grammy-nominated version of "Superstar." ½
tickets for Ruben Studdard tickets when you use the code word IDOL at checkout
or when you call the box office. Limited
meet and greet packages available.
May 12 - 8 p.m. — Moving
Jacksonville - Jacksonville Dance Theatre 6th Annual.
Jacksonville’s
own critically acclaimed professional modern dance company presents its 6th
annual dance concert at the historic Florida Theatre. Highlighting the range of
athletic, entertaining, and eclectic works the company is known for, this
year’s show, Moving Jacksonville, includes repertory pieces by JDT Artistic
Director Rebecca R. Levy, and Jacksonville’s own, choreographer James Boyd III,
plus two world premieres by JDT Creative Director Tiffany S. Santiero and
choreographer Jay Jackson.
May 24 - 7 p.m. — JAX Jazz Piano Competition. For over
thirty years, the Jacksonville Piano Competition has been a Jazz Fest
tradition. Presented by Keyboard
Connection, it continues to be one of the most exciting
musical spectacles to be seen anywhere!
The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition is open to any age acoustic jazz
pianist who does not currently have, or has not previously had a contract with
a record label.
“Florida Theatre April 2018 events”
LOCATION: Florida
Theatre
128 E. Forsyth St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 355-2787
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from7 - 9 p.m., in the
Plaza de la Constitucion with FREE
concerts by Tampa's premier Latin Band Caribeño Tropical and
authentic style Mariachi band Mariachi Garibaldi.
Romanza Festivale of
Music and the Arts brings these bands to downtown St. Augustine from 7
to 9 p.m. May 5 in the Gazebo of the Plaza, between King Street and Cathedral
Place. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs for seating.
Caribeño Tropical
is the premier Latin Band from Tampa. They play all genres of Latin music,
such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Bolero, Danzón, Latin Jazz and
more. The all-star line-up of professional musicians includes two singers
who can swing with the best and also deliver romantic ballads. This energetic
group will put everyone in dance mode!
Also, on the bill is Mariachi Garibaldi, an authentic style Mariachi
band from Tampa who play original songs and also covers of famous Mexican
artists such Juan Gabriel, Vicente Fernandez, Jose Jose, Antonio Aguilar and
many others. Their unique sound represents the street style of the old
Garibaldi.
Join them in Saint Augustine from May 4-13 for St.
Augustine's most outstanding talent showcase during Romanza Festivale
of Music & The Arts - featuring 80 events and exhibits by dozens
of St. Augustine's talented nonprofit organizations.
Many events are FREE! Getting around town to enjoy the events during the 10-day
Romanza Festivale in St. Augustine should be a breeze, with different times and
various locations. Go to see the entire list of events HERE!
Due to an unexpected medical situation that
requires immediate attention, Bonnie Raitt will no longer be able to join James Taylor & His All-Star Band for the first
portion of their previously announced summer tour. Following her annual
physical, it was determined she needs to schedule some surgery soon. The
prognosis is good and a full recovery is expected.
Bonnie Raitt says “I’m deeply sorry to have to disappoint my
fans, James and colleagues with these cancellations. I was so looking forward
to our tour, but I’m very grateful that the doctors feel this can be taken care
of with surgery. I’m feeling strong and am in great hands with my wonderful
team. I fully expect to return for the second leg of the US tour in June followed
by our European tour in July. Thank you all for your concern and understanding
that the best gift you could give me is respecting my wish for privacy and
giving me space to heal. Can’t wait to see you all back on the road again
soon!”
James Taylor says “This summer was to be Bonnie’s and my
second summer touring together. We wanted to do it again because it was such
good fun the first time, we didn’t want it to end. We are so looking forward to
having her rejoin the tour in mid-June. Of course, there is no question as to
the priority of your health, Bonnie. You will be constantly in our hearts and
minds until we see you in June.”
The first leg of the tour, which is scheduled to kick off at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL on May 8th,
will now be an “Evening with James Taylor & His All-Star Band”, featuring
two sets with a brief intermission.
Sheryl Crow is scheduled to join James Taylor & His
All Star band as a Special Guest in Phoenix, AZ at The Talking Stick Resort
Arena on May 29 and for two nights at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles
on May 31 and June 1.
Bonnie Raitt is scheduled to join back up with the tour starting in St. Paul,
MN on June 22.
James will also return to Tanglewood for two nights on July 3 & 4 marking
his 27th time performing his annual Fourth of July concert in Lenox,
MA. James Taylor & His All-Star band are also set to join the Eagles
this summer at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on July 26 and in Philadelphia,
PA at Citizens Bank Park on July 28.
For those ticket buyers who would like to request a refund to a show affected
by this announcement, please do so at your original point of purchase.
Celebrate the arts with FREE concerts May 4-13 in venues
throughout downtown St. Augustine during Romanza's Festivale of Music
and the Arts. Join them in Saint
Augustine from May 4-13, 2018, for a celebration of art and music
in America's Most Romantic City - featuring 80 events and exhibits by
dozens of St. Augustine's talented nonprofit organizations.
Many events are free and admission is required for others. Getting around town to enjoy the events during
the 10-day Romanza Festivale in St. Augustine should be a breeze, with
different times and various locations. Go HERE to see the
entire list of events and the full schedule.
Free Concerts: Chamber Music Series (7 concerts); A Little Night Music (8
concerts); Young Performers Music Series (2 concerts); Special free
event at Flagler College's Lewis Auditorium: Return 2 Zero and The Satin Dolls
singing "tunes with an attitude in hot
harmony."
Concert Schedule: (see the full list above) First Coast
Opera - May 4 @ 5 - 6:30 pm at the St. Augustine Art
Association; Romanza Festivale Opening Night - The Wobbly Toms - May
4 @ 7 - 9 p.m. in the gazebo of the Plaza de la Constitucion; The
Romanza Chamber Music Series: Three Organists in Concert - May 5
@ 12 p.m. - 1:00 pm at Memorial Presbyterian Church; Weeki-Wachee
High School Chorus - May 5 @ 3 - 4 p.m. in the
gazebo of the Plaza de la Constitucion; Cinco de Mayo with Caribeño
Tropical and Mariachi Garibaldi -May 5 @ 7 - 9 p.m. in
the gazebo of the Plaza de la Constitucion; Hot Hot Harmony! - May
6 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm in Lewis Auditorium, Flagler College, Music
at Grace: The Bartram Trail High School Choir - May 6 @ 5 - 6
p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church.
Romanza Chamber Music Series: Guy and the Yehudas, a Klezmer Band - May
7 @ 12 - 1 p.m. at Ancient City Baptist Church; A Little Night
Music: Chillula - May 7 @ 7 - 8:30 pm at The
Colonial Quarter; Chamber Music Series: Ali and Gosia - May 8
@ 12 - 1 p.m. .at Ancient City Baptist Church; Young
Performers Recital - May 8 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
at Memorial Presbyterian Church; A Little Night Music: Ghost
Tropic - May 8 @ 7 - 8:30 pm at The Colonial
Quarter; Romanza Chamber Music Series: Kathy VandeBerg and Friends - May
9 @ 12 - 1 p.m. at Ancient City Baptist Church; Young Performers
Recital - May 9 @ 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Memorial
Presbyterian Church; A Little Night Music: Sam Pacetti - May 9
@ 7 - 8:30 pm at The Colonial Quarter
The Romanza Chamber Music Series: The Lawson Ensemble and Oboe - May
10 @ 12 - 1 p.m. at Ancient City Baptist Church; A Little Night
Music: Matanzas Tap - May 10 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
at The Colonial Quarter; A Little Night Music: Bret Blackshear - May
10 @ 7 - 8:30 pm at The Colonial Quarter; Jazz at
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center - May 10 @ 7:30
pm - 9:30 pm at Lincolnville Museum Cultural Center; Chamber
Music Series: St. Johns County Center for the Arts Mixed Chamber Chorus - May
11 @ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. at Ancient City Baptist Church; Romanza
Young Performers Music Series: The St. Augustine Youth Chorus - May
11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 p.m.; A Little Night Music: Mama Blue - May
11 @ 7 - 9 p.m. in the gazebo of the Plaza de la
Constitucion; Romanza Chamber Music Series: The North Florida Women's
Chorale - May 12 @ 12 - 1 p.m. at Ancient City Baptist
Church. And, The St. Augustine
Community Chorus Concert: Not One Sparrow is Forgotten - May 13 @
3 p.m. - 4:30 pm at Ancient City Baptist Church.
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is pleased to announce its upcoming
exhibition, Storytelling: French Art from the Horvitz Collection, which will be
on view May 25 through July 29. This presentation combines two exhibitions from
one of the world’s finest collections of French art - Imaging Text: Drawings
for French Book Illustration and Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century French
Paintings. The 80 works of art created between the 16th and 19th centuries,
range from mythological and biblical studies to more playful imagery, and vary
in style, genre, and period. Captured in crisp and swift pen strokes, finely
modulated chalk, or brilliant colors, these captivating compositions were
produced by some of the most prominent artists of their time, such as Charles
le Brun (1619 - 1690), Charles-Nicolas Cochin, the Younger (1715 - 1790), and
Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732 - 1806).
“It is a great opportunity for the Cummer
Museum to present such an exceptional collection of French art. Printed
illustrations played a major role in 18th-century French publishing, allowing
many artists to gain entry into elite artistic, literary, and social worlds,”
says Associate Curator Nelda Damiano. “In
addition, the selection of paintings speaks to the rigorous tradition of the
French Salon and the Academy. We are excited to share with our visitors
examples of both these major trends.”
Renowned for its breadth and quality, the Horvitz collection has been the focus
of many national and international exhibitions and scholarly publications, and
it now contains nearly 2,000 drawings, paintings, and sculptures. The exhibition is curated by Alvin L. Clark,
Jr., Curator, The Horvitz Collection and The J.E. Horvitz Consultative Curator,
Department of Drawings, Division of European and American Art, Harvard Art
Museums/Fogg. An illustrated catalogue
of the drawings will be available.
Storytelling will be accompanied by a schedule of engaging programs, including
a Member & Community Opening Party on Thursday, May 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information on the exhibition and
related programming, Click HERE.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation & Admission
The Ritz Theatre and Museum is proud to present a new series entitled “Artists You Should Know.” This on-going series will highlight rising
artists in a variety of musical genres including blues, jazz, and even country,
exposing Jacksonville music lovers to artists they’ll be hearing about for
years to come! Artists You Should
Know will also introduce new and diverse audiences to the LaVilla
neighborhood and Ritz Theatre and Museum, who might not have yet had the
opportunity to experience these downtown Jacksonville cultural gems firsthand. Beginning May 12th, the inaugural “Artists
You Should Know” series starts with its Summer Country Edition
featuring four of today’s hottest newcomers:
CODY WEBB – Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Singer, songwriter, musician, and touring artist
Cody Webb has played hundreds of dates across the East Coast, Midwest and
beyond, earning thousands of fans with his expressive tenor and deft guitar
work. Recently relocated to Nashville from his native South Carolina, he's
finishing work on his debut EP and has assembled a team of top music business
pros for his first push onto the national scene. Led by songs including the
propulsive "More Than A Little" and plaintive "My My My
Girl," Cody's new EP reveals something distinctive yet undeniably at home
in today's country landscape.
SANDRA LYNN – Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 8 p.m.
A California girl with a Nashville heart, Sandra Lynn is one of country
music’s sweetest rising voices. After releasing a pair of upbeat singles —
“Afterparty” and “Bar Hoppin’” — in 2015, Lynn returns with the playful, flirty
“Hey California,” which she co-wrote with producer Dave Brainard (Brandy
Clark). “I feel like this song is such a strong identity piece for me,” she
says. “It represents some of my earliest influences, like the Beach Boys and
Sheryl Crow, and captures my love for country music and my roots as a
California girl.”
CRAIG WAYNE BOYD – Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Craig Wayne Boyd has already drawn a large and loyal following as thousands
thrilled to his victory in Season 7 of The Voice. But with release of
his new album, Top Shelf, Boyd goes way beyond that platform to a place
that even his fans might not have anticipated. Confident delivery, upbeat
personality, deep country soul, and easy charisma - this is all still there.
From the buoyant “Stuck In My Head”
to the dirty sound of “We Sweat,”
Boyd presents himself as an artist of complex dimension, never satisfied with
repeating himself, but always true to his roots.
STEPHANIE QUAYLE – Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Stephanie Quayle offers the genre a fresh sound, relatable storylines and
an invigorating presence that is unmatched in today’s music scene with her new
album Love the Way You See Me featuring the current single “Selfish.” Her debut single, “Drinking with Dolly,” and follow up “Winnebago,” hit Top 50 on the Billbaord
Indicator radio chart with over 1 Million strems as well. Quayle made her
national debuting performing “Drinking
With Dolly” on “Fox & Friends” to
celebrate the video hitting #1 on the CMT Music 12-Pack Countdown.
TICKETS:
All tickets are available now and start at just $24 plus tax and fees. Single show tickets are available at the Tom
Bush Family of Dealerships Box Offices located at the Jacksonville Veterans
Memorial Arena or at the Ritz Theatre and Museum, or charge by phone at
1-800-745-3000.
Special Offer: Purchase two or
more Artist You Should Know shows at one time and get 15% off each
ticket. Click HERE for the special, or
visit the box office.
Location: The Ritz Theater
°829 N Davis St.
ºJacksonville,
FL 32202
°(904)
807-2010
About
the Ritz Theatre and Museum: It
was constructed in 1999 on the site of the 1929 Ritz Theater movie house in
Jacksonville’s historic African American community of LaVilla. During LaVilla’s
height of business and entertainment activity in the 1920’s – 1960’s, LaVilla
was known as the ‘Harlem of the South.’ The
mission of the Ritz Theatre and Museum is to “research, record, and preserve
the material and artistic culture of African American life in Northeast Florida
and the African Diaspora, and present in an educational or entertaining format,
the many facets that make up the historical and cultural legacy of this
community.”
