Receiving the most awards of all time, the 29th CMA Music award winner is now
officially on tour. Seven-time Grammy
winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist, Carrie
Underwood, has launched a new arena tour, The Cry Pretty Tour 360. Sponsored by CALIA, the new tour will kick off
on May 1 in Greensboro, NC, and will play 55 arenas across the U.S. and Canada,
including the only Florida stop in Jacksonville on October 20, 2019. The tour is promoted by AEG Presents. Her new show will be performed in the round
featuring an all-female bill. She will
be joined on tour by special guests Maddie & Tae and Runaway June.
Tickets for the JAX concert are available at the Tom Bush Family of
Dealerships Box Office at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena and through
Ticketmaster. For more information about
a location
near you, info about the Cry Pretty album/ticket bundle, go to her official website.
Underwood released her eagerly-anticipated new album, Cry Pretty, on
September 14, 2018. Cry Pretty is
her first studio album on Capitol Records Nashville and marks the first time
she has co-produced her own album. The
lead single and title track, “Cry Pretty” debuted as the #1 song in the U.S.
all-genres. The song also topped
download charts in 38 countries around the world and amassed over 3.5 billion
social impressions across 66 countries during its week of launch in April,
which was culminated with a show-stopping performance on the “2018 ACM Awards”
telecast. Carrie co-wrote the powerful
single with Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, and Liz Rose (aka The Love Junkies)
and co-produced Cry Pretty with fellow writer/producer David Garcia.
Following her successful “The Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round,” the new
production will feature a brand-new stage in the middle of the arena floor,
creating a unique 360-degree setting to allow fans on all sides of the arena an
intimate view of the concert. Barry
Lather (Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson) is the tour’s Creative
Director, and Nick Whitehouse/Fireplay (Justin Timberlake, Beyonce) is
Production Designer.
“I love performing in the round,” says Underwood. “It’s so much fun for me and the band to
play in every direction and creates a much more intimate and immersive
experience for the audience, even in a larger arena setting. It’s been exciting to introduce audiences to Cry
Pretty and I can’t wait to bring the new album to life on this tour, along with
all of the songs we love to play live. I’m thrilled to be going out with an amazing
line-up – Maddie & Tae and Runaway June are incredible artists that are
going to bring even more electricity to our shows.”
LOCATION: Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-3900
If you like the theatre and desire to share your love with family and friends
then you’ll want to plan with your calendar and get tickets NOW for the Artist
Series Broadway shows coming to Jacksonville, Florida. The Times Union Center for the Arts is
waiting to greet you and show you all available seats for every show that they have. Think about graduations, birthdays, vacations
and don’t forget those Christmas Stocking Stuffers.
Wicked is the surprising tale of an unlikely friendship between two
women in the Land of Oz, WICKED tells the untold story of the Wicked
Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, long before Dorothy drops in. Elphaba,
born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. Glinda is beautiful, ambitious and very
popular. The remarkable odyssey of how these unexpected friends changed each
other’s lives for good has made WICKED one of the world’s most popular
musicals — November
20 - December 1, 2019.
Rent - In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known
composer opened on Broadway, and forever changed the landscape of American
theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan
Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences
across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony
Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary
touring production. A re-imagining of
Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of
seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in
the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity
reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love. — January 14-19, 2020.
Bandstand - From three-time Tony® winner and Hamilton
choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, comes an inspiring new American musical
that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945, and six soldiers return from war
to a changed nation. When NBC announces
a national competition to find the nation’s next great musical superstars, they
form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of
music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally feel like they have
a place to call home. “The show defies you not to be moved” (Time Out
New York). — February
18-23, 2020.
Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father
Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George
Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new
nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz,
blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America
then, as told by America now. —
March 17-29, 2020.
Anastasia transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to
the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover
the mystery of her past. Pursued by a
ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a
dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to
help her find home, love, and family. April 21-26, 2020.
TICKETS: Season tickets to the FSCJ Artist Series’ 19/20
Broadway in Jacksonville Season, sponsored by Vystar Credit Union, are on sale
now, with five-show subscription package prices starting at just $250. Season ticket prices vary depending on the
show time, day of the week and seating location. A renewal brochure and invoice has been mailed
to current FSCJ Artist Series subscribers and should arrive within the week
Current subscribers can renew online with no seat changes at fscjartistseries.org,
or by calling (904) 632-5000 or (888) 860-BWAY, Monday through Friday, 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Current subscribers may also
mail their invoices to the FSCJ Artist Series Box Office, 501 W. State Street,
#109, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Upon
renewing, current subscribers have the opportunity to request changes to their
seating location
New subscribers can order their season tickets to reserve their seats
for all five shows long before single tickets are available to the public. New
subscriptions may be ordered online at fscjartistseries.org,
or over the phone by calling (904) 632-5000 or (888) 860-BWAY, Monday through
Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Subscriber benefits include: guaranteed package pricing, access to the
best seats in the house, priority access to purchase additional tickets for
friends and family, seat locations, exchange privileges, free lost ticket
replacement, and access to other FSCJ Artist Series events, many at a discount.
Information regarding additional tickets
for HAMILTON (if available) will be provided at a later date. Subscriber ticket exchanges and ticket
replacement may be restricted. Subscribers are limited to purchasing four
additional subscription seats, subject to availability.
VIP Seating is available to contributors to the FSCJ Artist Series at
seven levels: Advocate, Champion, Angel,
Producer, Benefactor, Patron and Donor. Donor contributions start for as little as
$200. Call (904) 632-5000 or visit fscjartistseries.org to learn more about the additional
benefits available through the VIP Theater Club.
Groups of 10 or more are eligible to a discount on tickets to most shows.
To receive the best pricing, reserve your group tickets before September 6,
2019. Groups may begin placing reservation requests at this time by calling
(904) 632-5050 or emailing groupsales@fscjartistseries.org.
DATES & TIMES: Performances for the FSCJ Artist Series’
19/20 Broadway in Jacksonville Season are Tuesdays through Thursdays at
7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturday afternoons at 2
p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. There will be no performances of WICKED
on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300
West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
When the Alhambra Theatre & Dining opens its
production of “Disney’s Little Mermaid,” there will be a real live “mermaid” in
the house. Grace Gibbons has been
one of the most recent actors to play as Aerial at Orlando’s Walt Disney World,
and she will be taking center stage as Aerial.
The Alhambra stage will be turned into an undersea wonderland thanks to set
designer Dave Dionne. The Alhambra has
invested in new lighting for the show, giving the room the feel of water rising
and falling to delineate between the “merworld” and the human world. “Our goal is always to provide a great
theatrical experience, and some challenge more than others. This has been a really fun set to build and
think through,” said Dionne.
Executive Chef DeJuan Roy has created a menu based on this Under The Sea theme.
First Course (choice of one): Watermelon & Tomato Salad with
arugula, feta cheese, red onion and balsamic vinaigrette (GF), or Manhattan
Clam Chowder.
Second Course (choice of one): Shrimp & Leek Gratin rice pilaf,
roasted asparagus *GF*, OR House-Made Giant Meatballs & Spaghetti served
with garlic bread, or BBQ Beef Brisket with baked beans, potato salad *GF*, or
David’s Taco Salad, a tortilla bowl filled with Spanish rice, roasted
vegetables, black beans, roasted corn, cheese, salsa & sour cream.
Third Course (choice of one): Fruit Loops™ Strawberry Cupcake with berry
compote, fresh crème, or Mango Rice Pudding.
In addition to a three-course dinner, the Alhambra also presents a Kid-friendly
Buffet consisting of: Corn Dog, Pepperoni Pizza, Tater Tots and Green Beans.
Adapted from the 1989 Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid is actually
based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson.
Set deep on the ocean floor in the merfolk kingdom, a concert in honor
of a thwarted coup d'état by Ursula is underway, being performed by the
daughters of Triton the sea king. King Triton's court composer, Sebastian the
crab, has composed a song for girls to perform ("Daughters of
Triton"). However, the youngest
daughter, Ariel, is not there for her solo, bringing the concert to a halt. Ariel has forgotten about the concert and is
swimming around the surface, admiring a new item for her collection — a fork. She reveals that she is fascinated with the
human world ("The World Above"). Together with her best friend Flounder, Ariel
visits Scuttle and his fellow seagulls to ask about the human things she's
collected, and he explains them somewhat erroneously as "Human Stuff".
It is in the human world that she meets
Prince Eric, and romance – and some mayhem – ensue.
Disney’s Little Mermaid musical was nominated for multiple awards in 2008,
including a Tony® Award for Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award for
Outstanding Actress in a Musical and a Grammy® for Best Musical Show
Album. It ran on Broadway for nearly 700
shows and 50 previews. It also ran
during numerous US tours and in 10 countries.
“Disney’s
The Little Mermaid”
DATES: June 12, 2019 through July 28, 2019
SHOW TIMES: Evening shows Tuesday
through Sunday start at 7:30 p.m. Doors
open at 5:30 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 2 p.m.
Doors open at 12 p.m. and the meal is server until 1:30 p.m. NB: The curtain will rise at 7:30 PM for
evenings shows, rather than the traditional 8:00 PM start.
DRESS: “Gala Night” (Friday June 14,
2019) attire is “Dressy/Formal/Black Tie”, or Under the Sea. All other shows could be “Business Casual”,
“Sunday Best”, or Little Mermaid.
TICKETS: Prices range from $40 – $66. The Alhambra bills its summer show as its
“Family Show,” offering an earlier starting time and lower pricing to attract
more families to come to the venerable theater.
A Family Four Pack is available for $159. Ticket prices include: a plated three-course
meal that changes for each show, and is served directly to your table; a
Broadway-style performance and complimentary parking. Tickets may be purchases on line, or by calling (904) 641-1212.
**Prices do NOT include gratuity,
professional photos, or orders from the bar**
LOCATION: Alhambra Theater & Dining
12000 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
(904) 641-1212
The
newest exhibition at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, French Moderns:
Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950, will open June 14 to Museum Members; the
exhibition will be on view to the public June 15 through September 6, 2019. The exhibition features more than 60 works of
art from the Brooklyn Museum’s renowned European collection and positions
France as the artistic center of international modernism from the mid-19th to
mid-20th centuries.
Ranging widely in scale, subject matter and style,
these paintings, drawings and sculptures were intended for public display and
private collections, and were produced by the era’s leading artists, those born
in France as well as those who studied and exhibited there, such as Paul
Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Highlighting one of the most dynamic and engaging periods in art history, the
works in French Moderns capture the vibrancy and complexity of the Parisian art
scene from 1848 until the end of World War II. The vibrancy of this era in France attracted
artists and creators from throughout the U.S. and Europe, including the likes
of Augusta Savage — a Northeast Florida-born artist who became a leader of the
Harlem Renaissance. Her influence was
celebrated through the Cummer Museum’s recent exhibition, Augusta Savage:
Renaissance Woman, which is now on display at the New-York Historical
Society Museum & Library in New York City.
“In many ways, the modern world emerged between 1850 and 1950, and the
artwork produced during this era continues to inspire and excite today,” said
Adam Levine, the Museum’s George W. and Kathleen I. Gibbs Director & CEO. “By providing the Northeast Florida community
with access to the Brooklyn Museum’s impressive collection of paintings and
sculptures, we hope to connect the avant-garde perspectives that inspired
Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism and Surrealism to our
visitors and Members’ lives.”
Attendees of Soirée Bohème: A French Dinner Party will enjoy a first look at
the exhibition on Thursday, June 13; a limited number of tickets are available
at cummermuseum.org. French Moderns: Monet
to Matisse, 1850–1950 will open to Members of the Museum on Friday, June
14, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The
exhibition will be on full display to the public starting Saturday, June 15.
Philanthropic support from the community is critical for the Museum to serve as
a vibrant civic resource. Membership
provides several benefits, such as early access to exhibitions like French
Moderns. For every $100 donated to the Museum as part of a membership
purchase or upgrade through September 30, the Museum will give a Museum
membership to the family of a current fourth-grade Duval County Public Schools
(DCPS) student through the Museum’s Family 2 Family Membership Match promotion.
Full details are available at cummermuseum.org/F2F.
French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950 is organized by Rich Aste,
former Curator of European Art, and Lisa Small, Curator of European Painting
and Sculpture, Brooklyn Museum.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation & Admission
“Twenty Øne Pilots - the Bandito Tour” will include
a stop at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on June 14th. Twenty One Pilots, the GRAMMY® Award-winning
duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, are gearing up for the release of their
massively anticipated new album TRENCH “My Blood” marked the first
track released from TRENCH to stand apart from the three-part narrative
first established in the official music videos for “Jumpsuit,”
the chart-topping first single, continued in the LP’s second release, “Nico And The
Niners,” and ultimately concluded with “Levitate,”
all directed by longtime collaborator Andrew Donoho and streaming now via
Twenty One Pilots’ YouTube channel. All
three films have amassed over 75 million cumulative views to date. To see a venue near you, click HERE.
“Twenty Øne Pilots” received a number of major awards and nominations over
recent years, with “Stressed Out” earning them the 2017 GRAMMY® Award
for “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance” alongside four additional nods. Other honors include seven total Billboard
Music Awards including 2016’s “Top Rock Artist” and “Top Rock Album” (for BLURRYFACE)
and 2017’s “Chart Achievement Award,” “Top Duo/Group,” “Top Radio Songs
Artist,” “Top Rock Artist,” and “Top Rock Song” (for “Heathens”); multiple
Alternative Press Music Awards including “Album of the Year Presented By
Journeys” (for BLURRYFACE), “Artist of the Year Presented By Monster Energy,”
and “Most Dedicated Fans”; 2016 American Music Awards for “Favorite Alternative
Artist” and “Favorite Pop/Rock/Band/Duo/Group”; six iHeart Radio Music Awards
(including “Alternative Rock Song of the Year” in both 2016 and 2017); 2016’s
Kerrang! Award for “Best Fanbase,” and two MTV Europe Music Awards.
“Twenty Øne Pilots -
the
“Bandito Tour”
DATE: Fri., June 14, 2019
TIME: 7 p.m.
TICKETS: prices vary.
LOCATION: Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
Jacksonville,
FL 32202
(904)
630-3900
Can you believe that it’s still Springtime? Well, even though it may be 90-100º
outside, inside the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is cool, comfortable,
entertaining and informative. Remember
that school will soon be out and this is a wonderful place for you and the kids
to enjoy it here in Jacksonville, Florida.
Take a look at the calendar below and make your Cummer dates for June, 2019.
Florida Blue Free Tuesday - Each
Tuesday 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. Each Tuesday
evening, the Cummer Café is open for Tapas.
Tapas Tuesday - Every Tuesday from 5 to 8 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. Reservations are recommended. Reserve
your table by calling 904.899.6022.
Weaver First Saturday Free for All - Sat, Jun 1 | 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | No registration required. The first Saturday 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. For further information, please call 904.899.6038.
Bank Of America And Merrill Lynch
Museums On Us - Sun, Jun 2 | 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 further
information, please call 904.899.6038.
Summer Camp at The Cummer Museum - Members
$200, Non-Members $230 | Students entering grades 1 through 6. Does your child love to paint, sculpt, draw,
print, and more? Cultivate their
creative abilities in our summer camp, starting Monday, June 10 and running
through July 26. Young artists entering
grades 1 through 6 will observe and explore artwork in the Museum’s galleries
and gardens, experiment with different art media in the studio, and create and
showcase their artwork in a special exhibition each week. Each camp is taught by professional Museum
Educators trained in the fields of art history, fine arts, education, and
science who will build the skills for students to look at, connect with, and
create art in more personal ways. The
Education team creates fun and engaging art projects and experiences inspired
by the Museum’s permanent collection, gardens, and special exhibitions that
will spark your child’s creativity and imagination.
Six weeks of Summer Camp to choose from:
Week 1: Artful Animals - Mon, Jun 10
through Fri, Jun 14 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Animals are on the loose in the Museum. Search the galleries and gardens
for snakes, butterflies, cats, and other creatures. Explore the hidden meaning
of animals in artwork, and create your own animal-inspired art. (Grades 1-3 SOLD OUT, Grades 4-6 Available).
Week 2: Land, Water, and Sky - Mon, Jun 17 through Fri, Jun 21 | 9 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Explore landscapes,
cityscapes, waterways, and skies in artwork from the Museum’s Permanent
Collection and from French Moderns: Monet
to Matisse. The St. John’s River and the Cummer Gardens will provide active
inspiration for budding young artists. (Grades
1-3 SOLD OUT, Grades 4-6 Available).
Week 3: Sculpt It - Mon, Jun 24 through Fri, Jun 28 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Create three-dimensional artwork using a
variety of different sculpting techniques and materials such as clay, wood, and
cardboard. Students will explore artwork in the Museum gardens and the work of
sculptor, Carlos Rolón. (Grades 1-3 SOLD
OUT, Grades 4-6 Available).
Week 4: Rhythm and Rhyme - Mon, Jul 8 through Fri, Jul 12 | 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. - The rhythm is gonna get you while using music and poetry to explore the
permanent collection and French Moderns:
Monet to Matisse. Discover how rhythm and rhyme inspire artists and let it
transform your art.
Week 5: Line, Shape, and Color -
Mon, Jul 15 through Fri, Jul 19 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students will delve into the basic elements
of art by exploring line, shape, and color, and combining their own marks and
colors to create unique works for art.
Week 6: Art Around the World - Mon,
Jul 22 through Fri, Jul 26 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. From Egyptian sarcophagi to Meissen
porcelain, students will explore cultures from around the world using artwork
from the permanent collection and will create an ancient-inspired art piece of
their own. (Grades 1-3 SOLD OUT, Grades
4-6 Available).
Soirée Bohème: A French Dinner Party - Thu, Jun 13 | 6 to 9 p.m. |
Registration required. Single Dinner: VIP | $250. General | Members $150, Non-Members $175. Young Professionals (40 and under) | Members
$100, Non-Members $125.
Travel back to the decadent cafes of France, when the can-can was
unconventional and the parties extravagant. Gather like the artists of the
cabaret, Le Chat Noir, to enjoy music as lively as the conversation and cuisine
as “haute” as the fashion. Dress is anything that is très chic and brings you
closer to the world of French Moderns:
Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950. Your presence this evening not only gives the
Museum a certain “je nais sais quoi”, but you’ll have access to an exclusive
first look of this new exhibition. For further information, please call
904.899.6038.
French
Moderns (Members Only Preview Day) - Fri, Jun 14 | 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
Free (Members Only) | No registration required.
Exhibition preview day will now have more flexible hours, from 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m. with the Cummer Café open until 8 p.m. Preview day provides Museum members the
opportunity for private access to new exhibitions before they open to the
public, exclusive docent tours throughout the day, and a 20% discount in the
Cummer Shop and Cummer Café. All Docent
Tours begin in the Mason Gallery; tour times are 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6
p.m.
Art Adventures – French Moderns: Monet To Matisse - Sat, Jun 15 | 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. | Members $10, Non-Members $15 | Registration required. Ages 6 through 12. Join the museum on the third Sat. of each
month for studio classes. In this class
students will view the special exhibition French
Moderns: Monet to Matisse, and then return to the studio to learn
techniques for creating impressionist paintings. Class size is limited. For further information, please email or call
904.355.0630.
Family Open Studio: Celebrating Family
- Sun, Jun 16 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Free with admission | No registration required. Free art-making activity in the Art Connections
studios for all ages! Celebrate family
and friends by creating a ‘collage family portrait’. For further information, please email or call
904.355.0630.
Tween Museum Day Hosted by the Junior
Docents - Sun, Jun 16 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Free | No registration required. Rising 6th-graders youth (and their adults)
are invited to tour the Museum with current Junior Docents and learn more about
this exciting youth program. For further information, please call 904.899.6005.
Free Tuesday: French Moderns - Tue, Jun 18 | 4 to 9 p.m. | Free | No
registration required. Viva La France! The Cummer Museum is celebrating the arrival
of French Moderns: Monet to Matisse
on Free Tuesday. Enjoy French-themed
café items and music in the Café. Visit
the Cummer Shop to find the perfect gift, ooh la la!
6 p.m. - Take a family friendly interactive tour of French Moderns: Monet to Matisse through fun activities that
incorporate close observation and group conversation. The tour will start at the entrance of the
exhibition.
7 p.m. – Their evening guided tour will be on French Moderns: Monet to Matisse and will start at the entrance of
the exhibition.
Family Tour - French Moderns: Monet To Matisse - Tue, Jun 18 | 6 p.m. | Free
| No registration required. Take a
family-friendly interactive tour of French
Moderns: Monet to Matisse through fun activities that incorporate close
observation and group conversation. The
tour will start at the entrance of the exhibition.
Adult Workshop: Coloring in the Gardens
- Thu, Jun 20 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Members $30, Non-Members $40 | Registration required.
Take a break from your busy life and
enjoy a relaxing activity in the historic Cummer Gardens! Each attendee will receive an adult coloring
book with a French theme and colored pencils. Bring a friend and sit at one of the tables they
will set out in the gardens, or find a quiet spot on one of many benches. While Cummer Staff will be on hand that
evening, an instructor will not be provided. This is a self-directed event that encourages
mindfulness. Relax and enjoy the beauty
of the gardens and the St. Johns River as you use your creativity to refresh
and restore. Beer, wine, and small bites
will be provided. For further
information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.
Ponce De León Cocktails in the Garden
- Mon, Jun 24 | 6 to 8 p.m. | PDL Members Free (up to 2 reservations),
Additional PDL Reservations $30 | Registration required. This is an exclusive event for Ponce de León
Society Members only. Each member has 2
free reservations and may add additional reservations for $30 per person. Join your fellow PDL members for an evening
sipping cocktails in the beautifully renovated gardens. Participants will also have the opportunity to
enjoy a more exclusive experience of French
Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 - 1950. Specific details will be provided in the
coming weeks. For more information or to
RSVP, please email Hannah Oberholtzer at or 904.899.6028.
Garden Concert: Americana Concert with
The Firewater Tent Revival - Sat, Jun 29 | Doors Open at 6 p.m., Concert
from 7 to 9 p.m. | Members $20, Non-Members $25, Reserved Table and Seating for
10 $400 | Registration required. Born and
raised in North Florida, the guys from The Firewater Tent Revival will make you
want to dance with their funky mix of Folk and Roots music!!! The Garden Concert series takes place in the
beautiful and historic Cummer Gardens overlooking the St. Johns River. Guests
are invited to bring chairs, picnics, and beverages to enjoy an evening of
music under the stars. Reservations are
required. 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
Hours
of Operation & Admission
The Cummer Museum of Art
& Gardens is excited to announce the acquisition of “Magnetic Fields,”
a new work of art by abstract artist Mildred Thompson (1936-2003), born in
Jacksonville, Florida. The acquisition
was made possible through the generous support the Rushton William Hays
Revocable Trust and the Morton R. Hirschberg Bequest.
“Magnetic Fields” (1991), part of a series by the same name, shows a rich
yellow ground with arcs and lines drawn in kinetic expression with vibrant
reds, oranges and blues in thick impasto. The upper portion of the painting shows
concentric arcs of red around an implied midpoint, with darts of blue and
orange shooting off in many directions, suggesting centripetal and centrifugal
forces. Inspired by the scientific
principles governing magnetism, “Magnetic Fields” connects the scientific with
the metaphysical. Thompson’s interests
were broad and included the study of quantum physics, cosmology, and theosophy.
The piece emanates a pulsing, frenetic
energy that is unique to her painting style, a visual language she developed to
interpret phenomena one experiences, but cannot see.
Mildred Thompson was born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1936. She graduated from Howard University in 1957
with a Bachelor of Art degree. While at
Howard, she studied under James Porter, a pioneering African-American art
historian. She attended the Skowhegan
School of Painting and Sculpture in 1956, earned a Max Beckmann Scholarship to
study at the Brooklyn Museum School from 1957 to 1958, attended the Art Academy
of Hamburg from 1958 to 1961, participated in a residency at Castle
Roccassinibaldi, Italy in 1959, and in 1961 and 1962 was selected for the
prestigious MacDowell Colony residency in New Hampshire. Though the Museum of Modern Art and the
Brooklyn Museum each purchased works from Thompson in the early 1960s, she
spent the majority of the 1960s and ‘70s in Germany, in response to racial and
gender discrimination in the United States. During this time abroad, she
taught, traveled, and exhibited her art across Europe, creating a vast body of
work in printmaking, painting, and sculpture.
In the early 1970s, Thompson, influenced by the abstract paintings of the early
modernists such as Wassily Kandinsky, consciously turned away from the creation
of representational imagery to fully focus her craft on the abstract. She was
among the second generation of Abstract Expressionists, and one of the few
women of color in that group. In lieu of falling into the societal trap of
ever-changing art trends and politically-driven content, Thompson artistically
interpreted varied scientific and musical theories that are not visible to the
naked eye.
Cummer Museum of Art &
Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation & Admission
Camp Broadway®, presented by the
FSCJ Artist Series, returns to Jacksonville for its 19th year from Monday, June
10 – Friday, June 14, 2019 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. Bring
Broadway to your kids direct from New York!
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. 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.
Applications will be accepted digitally for Camp Broadway® this year,
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 be sure to register your camper soon! Register HERE. Contact Amanda
Scott with any questions or for additional details at (904) 357-8934 or email.
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).
About 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.
Hozier has announced that a second leg of North
American tour dates has been added to the Wasteland, Baby! Tour. Following previously announced shows
throughout March and April, Hozier will return to the US in May for a run of 15
additional dates produced by Live Nation, which kicks off in Jacksonville, FL
at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts and include stops in: Boston,
Richmond, Seattle, Albuquerque, and more. See
full schedule HERE.
Every ticket purchased online will include a CD copy of Hozier’s forthcoming
album Wasteland, Baby!. Fans will
also have the option to upgrade their CD to a standard LP copy of the album for
an additional charge. Visit Hozier for more information.
Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Hozier has released his highly anticipated
sophomore album Wasteland, Baby! on March 1. The 14-track album is available now and includes
current single “Movement” and “Almost (Sweet
Music).”
Wasteland, Baby! Tracklisting: Nina Cried Power (featuring Mavis
Staples), Almost (Sweet Music), Movement, No Plan, Nobody, 6.
To Noise Making (Sing), As It Was, Shrike, Talk, Dinner & Diatribes, Would
That I, Sunlight & Wasteland, Baby!
“Hozier”
DATE: Tues., May 21, 2019
TIME: 8 p.m.
TICKETS: start
at $42 plus applicable fees. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online, at LiveNation.com
and the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office at Jacksonville Veterans
Memorial Arena.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Jonas Brothers sell over 500,000 tickets nearly selling out all 44 tour
dates on first official day of Sale. Due
to overwhelming demand Jonas Brothers are adding 20 additional north american concert
dates and 3 dates in Mexico. After
blowing out the first round of shows on their Happiness Begins Tour, the
Jonas Brothers have announced they are extending their tour through the end of
2019 with an additional 23 shows, including a November 17th stop at the VyStar
Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL. Produced by Live Nation, the “Happiness
Begins Tour, presented by American Airlines and Mastercard” is now
officially the biggest Jonas Brothers tour ever, totaling 67 shows across
Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
The highly anticipated outing kicks off August 7th in Miami, FL with new dates
seeing the group play through November and December in Mexico as well as added
dates in the U.S. including: New Orleans, Brookyln, Austin and more, before
wrapping December 14th at The Forum in Los Angeles. This marks the first headline tour for the
Jonas Brothers in almost a decade. The
GRAMMY® nominated, multiplatinum powerhouse trio will be joined by special
guests Bebe Rexha and Jordan McGraw on select dates. Please see full itinerary HERE.
“Jonas Brothers”
Happiness
Begins Tour
JAX DATE: November
17, 2019
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS GO ON SALE: {When you get tickets from the venue that is promoting & sponsoring
the attraction, you can be assured that your tickets are legitimate and will be
honored} Tickets for the newly
announced dates go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, May 18th
at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com
or at the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office at the VyStar Veterans
Memorial Arena. Tickets for all
previously announced dates are on sale now.
LOCATION: Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
Jacksonville,
FL 32202
(904)
630-3900
