Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday
season at the 12th annual St. Johns Town Center Holiday Spectacular on
Saturday, November 11 from 2-8 p.m. Holiday
shoppers, families and visitors are invited to attend the action-packed day of
free, family-fun and musical performances.
The annual holiday celebration, sponsored by Toyota, OneBlood, PRI Productions,
and Disney’s The Lion King
kicks off at 2 p.m. Throughout the day,
guests will enjoy festivities including: oversized games, an interactive hot
chocolate station, jugglers, caricature artists, letters to Santa, ornament
decorating, a festive photo booth and a silent DJ experience. That’s not all! The holiday fun will continue with great
giveaways, costume characters, holiday entertainment and more.
Main stage entertainment begins at 2 p.m. with dynamic holiday performances,
including a Broadway star from Disney’s The Lion King on The Main Stage
at 4 p.m., located in the Town Green in front of Maggiano’s Little Italy on Midtown Parkway.
Disney’s The Lion King returns to Jacksonville January 31-February 11
for 16 performances. For tickets and more information, visit fscjartistseries.org. Stay tuned for complete article on “Around Town With Ms. “V”.
What a great reward for the kiddies getting good grades before
Christmas. The 10th Anniversary National
Tour of “Cirque Dreams Holidaze”
will light up Jacksonville in 2017 at the Times-Union Center with two
unforgettable performances, and is presented by the FSCJ Artist Series. This critically-acclaimed holiday stage
extravaganza is a Broadway Musical, New Cirque Adventure and Family Show, all wrapped
up in one!
Broadway Director Neil Goldberg has reimagined the anniversary stage spectacle
of Cirque Dreams Holidaze the New York
Daily News proclaimed “A
delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleigh load.” Its “The perfect holiday gift and show everyone will enjoy” raved BroadwayWorld of the sold-out
performances that “Dazzled…at The Kennedy
Center” hailed the Washington Post.
Audiences around the country will celebrate the most wonderful time of the year
at this multi-million-dollar live stage production with never before seen
performances, over 300 costumes, 20 of the world’s best acts, the finest
singers, original music and seasonal favorites. Experience elaborate costumed characters,
snowmen, penguins, candles, reindeer, toy soldiers, gingerbread men, Santa and
ornaments…flying, balancing and stretching imaginations in this groundbreaking
holiday celebration. Exciting theatrical
production numbers, illusions and gravity-defying feats will leave you on the
edge of your seats as this “Las
Vegas…meets family entertainment…meets musical theatre” Cirque Dreams
Holidaze production declares the Boston
Globe.
Creator/Director Goldberg states, “Our
10th anniversary season of Cirque Dreams Holidaze is not just an entertainment
spectacle and uplifting holiday celebration filled with gifts of amazement but
is our largest and most elaborate production to date with something for
everyone in the family to share and enjoy.”
“Cirque Dreams Holidaze”
DATES: TIMES:
Sat., Nov. 18 8 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 19 1:30 p.m.
SHOW TICKETS: affordably priced starting at $38.50, and may
be purchased online
at FSCJ Artist Series (the official presenter of the Jacksonville show along
with the VyStar Credit Union), or by calling (904) 632-5000 between 10 a.m. – 5
p.m., Monday – Friday. Discounts are
available for groups of 10+ by calling (904) 632-5050 or emailing groupsales@fscj.edu.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300
West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Despite the devastation from Hurricane Irma, the Cummer
Museum of Arts & Gardens is honored to announce that it has received
two awards in the 2017 Museums Publications Design Competition of the American Alliance of Museums.
The Museum received Second Prize in the
Annual Report category, as well as an Honorable Mention in the Book category for
“The Chef’s Canvas."
The Museum’s annual report is a collection of stories and descriptions of
events, exhibitions, and programs hosted by the Museum over the past year. It highlights the accomplishments and the impact
of the Museum on the community, from exhibitions such as LIFT: Contemporary Expressions of the
African American Experience to
education programs like Cummer in the Classroom. The Museum utilizes the report as an
opportunity for transparency and to spotlight the outcomes of the work it does
for its constituents. The annual report
was designed by Wingard Creative and printed by Agility Press, Inc. Photography
for the report was done by local photographers Ingrid Damiani and Dennis Ho.
The Chef’s Canvas is a
beautifully-designed coffee table cookbook celebrating the Museum’s diverse
collection of art and the abundant talent of local chefs. Each dish was inspired by a work of art each
chef selected from the Museum’s collection. The artwork chosen spans a wide range of
artistic styles, and the paired food dishes are just as beautifully diverse. Each recipe includes a statement from the chef
about the inspiration for their dish, the work of art chosen, and a beautiful
image of the finished dish. The book is a
way of connecting the art and culinary worlds of Northeast Florida in a unique
and compelling way. “The Chef’s Canvas”
project was managed by Cari Sanchez-Potter and Emily Moody, designed by Varick
Rosete, photographed by Agnes Lopez, and printed by The Hartley Press.
Cummer Museum of
Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation & Admission
You may see some familiar vendors from previous years, who are returning to “Christmas Made in the South,” for their 29th. season. Make plans to come the weekend after Thanksgiving. There is so much to see, feel and taste when you attend this prestigious show. Many new & familiar tradesmen, with creative one-of-a-kind gifts & treasures, spend 3 days in Jacksonville Florida supplying individuals with gifts. More merchants are taking advantage of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday by accepting either paper or plastic. If you desired to use plastic, ATM’s are available on site, or most businesses are equipped with credit card devices.
“Christmas Made in the South” allows you to purchase handcrafted items that come with special stories and descriptions. There are many unique booths to explore and hidden treasures which you won’t see at big department stores. You’ll be able to find gifts for men, women, children, unique clothes, hand bags, glass ornaments, jewelry, breathtaking art, gourmet food, diverse entertainment, photography, loads of Christmas decorations and much more. Most of the products are also “Made in the USA”.
The show is focused on keeping the world of fine artisans and craftspeople alive. Exhibitors will be there all three days demonstrating and selling their works of art. You may even desire to get one-little-something for yourself. CMITS comes around once-a-year so that you will enjoy yourself after eating all that Thanksgiving Day turkey and fixing’s. Check HERE to see if the Carolina Show will be coming to a city near you.
Christmas Made In The South 2017
Dates: Times:
Fri., Nov. 24, 2017 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 25 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 26 11 a.m. –5 p.m
Location: Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 630-4000
Tickets:
Adults: $7.00 – Children 12 & under are FREE. Printable $1.00 Off Coupons are available HERE. (One Admission Good for All 3 Days with hand stamp!) 2017 Show Sponsors: PUBLIX, First Coast News, and the Florida Times Union.
Priest Tyaire announces the release of his
eighth stage play “Momma’s Boy,” starring Robin Givens,
Johnny Gill, Nephew Tommy from the Steve Harvey Morning Show, 227’s
Jackee Harry, singing sensation Shirley Murdock, eight-time
Stellar award winner Anthony Brown, former En Vogue member Dawn
Robinson, and Lil G from R & B Group Silk. WOW, what a lineup. This highly anticipated production is sure to
take audiences on an emotional roller coaster, leaving them laughing, crying, and
on the edge of their seats. Tickets are
on sale NOW for the Friday, November 10, 2017 performance.
“Momma’s Boy” is a story that
is based on real life events and is guaranteed to take audiences on a riveting,
yet eye-opening experience addressing stereotypes that plague African American
families and communities. “I want to reach everyone with this
life-changing play, because unfortunately no city, community, or family is
exempt,” said Priest Tyaire. While
the play reflects an important, socially relevant issue, it is delivered in an
inspirational and entertaining way that captivates all audiences.
About the Show: Set in the inner
city, Aaron and Autumn join forces as police officers in a town plagued by
violence. Autumn is then forced to move
into Aaron’s home with her sons. Autumn
has spoiled and catered to her sons every need which has earned them the title
of being momma’s boys. This is where
Aaron’s plight begins to turn these boys to men. In an awkward turn of events,
Autumn decides to confront Aaron about his own relationship with his mother.
Aaron’s mother, who has resided with him for the past 10 years, feels that no
woman can take care of her son like she can. She has run away potential prospects in the
past and intends to do same with Autumn.
The big question that remains is how can Aaron turn Autumn’s boys into men when
he is a “Momma’s Boy” himself? Through some quick thinking and a lot of prayer,
Aaron manages to not only alter the lives of Autumn’s boys, but realizes that
his own relationship with his mother requires some much-needed adjustments.
About the Playwright: Priest Tyaire
is an experienced playwright who has produced life-changing stage plays through
his inspirational productions of: The Tears of a Teenage Mother, Torn
Between Two Fathers, and The Wrong Shade of Black – to name a few. In fact, his first national touring show, Mrs.
Independent, was so successful, that it received rave reviews in leading
media outlets, such as The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun Times, on Fox TV,
and in Eclipse Magazine.
°“Momma’s Boy”
presented by Priest Tyaire
DATE: Friday, November 10, 2017
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300
West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
SHOW TICKETS: range from $65 – $95, and may be purchased
online through Ticketmaster. Tickets
are on sale now and will be available at the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box
Offices located at Veterans Memorial Arena and the Times-Union Center or charge
by phone at (800)-745-3000.
Not to be confused with the musical “The Book of Mormon”;
Robert Dubac’s “The
Book Of Moron” will be making its appearance at the Times-Union Center’s
Terry Theater for two engagements this November. If you are yearning for some satire that cuts
with a clever intelligent edge; if you are tired of adolescent comedies
generated by the mediocrity of television; then buckle-up for a hilarious joy
ride over the pot-holed highways of cultural hypocrisy with Robert Dubac’s The
Book Of Moron!
Robert Dubac’s newest Off-Broadway solo hit, “The Book Of Moron”, has been
described as one of the most “Hilarious,” “Intelligent” and “Scorching”
satirical attacks on idiocracy since Mark Twain. (And “idiocracy” isn’t even a
word. How dumb is that?)
The New York Times raves, “Riding shotgun
with intelligence and absurdity, “The Book Of Moron” crashes head first into
the barriers of sex, race, religion, politics and the media. It may be
offensive to some but there’s laughter for all!”
Having been brainwashed by a culture that worships Kardashians over character,
delusion over truth and selfies over self-effacement; Dubac begins his journey
with one simple question. Who am I? What do I believe? What’s the point? Okay, that’s three questions but suffice to
say, he has no answers. Just voices. Inner voices who come to life with precision
and wit. One by one they pull him into a
hysterical alternative universe of critical thought in search of the bigger
picture. It’s a head trip on a banana
peel.
In “The Book Of Moron” Dubac portrays, ROBERT, an everyman who has lost sight
of the bigger picture. He’s been
bombarded by so much hype and spin he can’t remember who he is or what he
believes. Does he have a purpose? Can he think for himself? Is the truth in the details or in the pudding?
He hasn’t a clue. He racks his brain searching for answers but
finds nothing but voices.
Robert Dubac belongs to a unique breed of humorists, bringing to mind the best
of Lily Tomlin and Mark Twain. He
creates characters that boggle our minds with biting wit and rapid-fire satire
while simultaneously crafting a simple story that binds us all together. His ability to combine the raucous laughter of
stand-up comedy with the startling thrill of live theater continues to fill
seats everywhere; as nothing like this can be seen on TV, that’s for sure.
“The Book of Moron”
DATE: Saturday, Nov.18, 2017
TIMES: 4 & 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Terry Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: are $60 plus applicable fees, and may be purchased
online at FSCJ Artist
Series (the official presenter of the Jacksonville show), or by calling (904)
632-5000 between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. Discounts are available for groups of 10+ by
calling (904) 632-5050. Shows are sponsored
by VyStar Credit Union.
Looking forward to the coolness of Fall temperatures and want something to do
with family or friends? Take a look at
what the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens has scheduled for the holiday
season. There’s always something to do
at the Cummer and please don’t forget to make
a donation
to the restoration of the historic gardens of downtown JAX.
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 Beaches Lecture Series: Women Artists of the 18th Century — Thurs., Nov. 2 from
6 to 8 p.m. Free. No registration required. 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. This series continues with the 18th century, when three women
achieved a degree of fame, wealth, and adulation that was unparalleled –
Rosalba Carriera, Angelica Kauffman, and Elizabeth Vigée-Lebrun (who was the
subject of a major retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art). For further information, please visit HERE, email or call Wendy Mayle at (904)
899-6007.
Garden Concert: French Horn Collective — Fri., Nov. 3. Doors open at 6 p.m., Concert 7 to 9 p.m. Members $20, Non-Members $25, Reserved table
with seating for 10-$400. Registration
required. Concert location changed to Riverside Arts Market space under
the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Avenue. Channel the feel of 1920s, 30s, and 40s Paris
with the French Horn Collective, an energetic and progressive band that
performs an eclectic variety of Gypsy Jazz, Swing, and original French music. Guests are invited to bring chairs, picnics,
and beverages to enjoy an evening under the bridge. Don’t feel like packing a picnic? Let the Cummer Café handle your food and
beverages by placing an order for pick-up at the concert. To pre-order, call (904) 899-6022 or email by 3 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 2. For further information or to register, please
call (904) 899-6038.
Weaver
First Saturday Free for All — Sat., Nov. 4 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.
Bank
Of America And Merrill Lynch Museums On Us
— Sun., Nov.
4
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.
History Of Western Art: Baroque Art — Tues., Nov. 7 from
10:30 a.m. to noon. Members Free,
Non-Members $10. Explore art history through this monthly series
of lectures that includes time in the galleries. Brush up on your art history
for personal enjoyment as Director of Education Lynn Norris leads you through
the history of Western Art. Space is limited. For further information, please email or call (904) 355-0630.
Holiday Shoppes at the Cultural Center at
Ponte Vedra Beach — Thurs.,
Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fr.i, Nov
10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat, Nov. 11
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No registration required. Ponte
Vedra Concert Hall. The Cummer Shop will be participating in the
2017 Holiday Shoppes at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. This fundraiser benefits the Museum and arts
educational programs serving children and families at The Cultural Center. The Shoppes will feature premier boutiques and
shops from across the country. For
further information, please call (904) 899-6035.
Cummer Amelia: Cocktails & Canvases — Nov 11-12. Prices
vary, Packages available. Omni
Amelia Island Plantation Resort.
Cocktails
& Canvases Main Event Package: Nov. 11-12, $619 per package, double
occupancy. Guests will enjoy an
unmatched experience with artists, mixologists, and chefs. Stay with the
Cocktails & Canvases Main Event package and enjoy an immersive culinary and
visual arts dinner. Sunday morning,
enjoy the “Art of Breakfast” buffet in Sunrise Café, overlooking the Atlantic
Ocean, followed by a Local Art Festival in the Shops of Omni Amelia Island
Plantation. Includes one-night hotel
accommodation.
Cocktails & Canvases Saturday
Night White Canvas Chef’s Dinner: Sat., Nov 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. $150 plus vendor fee per person. The Cocktails & Canvases White Canvas
Chef's Dinner will be hosted at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. It will
be an immersive culinary event. The
evening's White Canvas menu, led by Executive Chef Daven Wardynski will tease
the senses with his culinary exploration in a vibrant visual art setting
featuring Amelia Island artist Casey Matthews. This one-of-a-kind experience can't be missed! For further information or to register, visit
HERE. Cummer
Museum Members, enter “Museum” in the discount code box when registering.
Talks & Tea: The
Lost Bird Project — Wed., Nov. 15 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 Museum Educator
Karl Boecklen on The Lost Bird Project.
For further information or to register, please call (904) 899-6038.
Cummer Amelia And Cummer Beaches: Fall
Lunch, Lecture & Tour: Bijoux
Parisiens — Thurs.,
Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members
$30, Non-Members $45. Registration
required. Cummer Amelia and Cummer Beaches partner
for the Fall Lunch, Lecture & Tour event at the Cummer Museum. Aja Raden,
best-selling author of “Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the
World,” will make a presentation relating to the exhibition, Bijoux Parisiens: French Jewelry from the
Petit Palais, Paris. For further
information please visit HERE or email Wendy Mayle at (904) 899-6007.
An Evening with Aja Raden, Best-Selling
Author of “Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes The World” — Thurs., Nov. 16 from|
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members $30,
Non-Members $40. Registration required. Enjoy music, light appetizers, beer, and wine
before attending an unvarnished lecture by Aja Raden, author of the New York
Times best-selling book, “Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the
World.” She will discuss the way jewels
shaped the course of history and how our unbreakable obsession with beauty
reveals the ominous side of human desire. Raden’s expertise sits at the
intersection of academic history, industry experience, and scientific
perspective. For further information or
to register, please call (904) 899-6038.
Art For Tots: Be There or Be Square! — Sat., Nov. 18 from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Members $15 per pair,
Non-Members $20 per pair. Registration
required. Ages 24-36 months with
accompanying adult. Join us with your little one
to look at squares in the Stein Gallery, read stories, and move in square
patterns. In the studio, they will make
a square masterpiece using bleeding tissue paper to create a watercolor effect
like in Trevor Bell’s Light Squares. Art for Tots is funded through the generosity
of the Chartrand Family Foundation. Entry
is through Art Connections. Class size
is limited. For further information,
please email or call (904) 355-0630.
Art Adventures: Elements of Art! — Sat., Nov. 18 from
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Members $10,
Non-Members $15. Registration required. Join the museum on the third Saturday of each
month for studio classes. In this class,
students will examine how the seven elements of art can be found in any work of
art. I n the studio, they will create a mixed-media piece highlighting the
elements of line, shape, and color. 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.
Classical Concert: Bijoux Parisiens with Les Amis Woodwind Quintet — Sun., Nov. 19 from
1:30 to 3 p.m. Free with admission. Registration required. Join the Museum for a classical concert
inspired by the works of Bijoux Parisiens
with Les Amis Woodwind Quintet. For further information or to register, please
call (904) 899-6038.
Museum Store Sunday — Sun., Nov. 26 from
Noon to 4 p.m. Free. No registration required. The Sunday after Thanksgiving is a worldwide
shopping day at museums and other cultural venues to spotlight the unique
shopping experiences and meaningful gift giving provided by museum stores. Shop at the Cummer Shop on Museum Store Sunday
and find special incentives for holiday gift purchasing that “gives back.” For further information visit MuseumStoreSunday.org.
Art of Cooking Series: Holiday Savoir Faire Wed, Nov. 29 from 6 to 8
p.m. Members $30, Non-Members $40. Registration required. Does your holiday menu
lack a certain “je ne sais quoi?” Infuse
your culinary offerings with some panache. You are invited to attend a tasting soiree
featuring flavor profiles, recipes, and samplings of French cocktails and hors
d’oeuvres. Learn about the taste and tradition that defines French Cuisine, and,
voilà ! Bon appétit! For further information or to register, please call (904) 899-6038.
Cummer Museum of
Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
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