Ariana Grande has added JAX to her tour

Due to overwhelming fan demand, multi-platinum, record-breaking superstar Ariana Grande has announced additional North American dates to “The Sweetener World Tour”.  Produced by Live Nation, the renowned tour adds 19 dates including new stops in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Jacksonville at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on December 1st.  The tour kicked off earlier this year at Times Union Center in Albany, NY and has been met with a huge fan reception and critical praise.

Also returning is the exclusive reserved ticket offer for T-Mobile customers, which saves fans the best tickets at every concert, as close as any fan can get to the stage.  Fans can get tickets 30-days prior to every show in the U.S., including already sold-out stops. Tickets are limited.  For tickets and more information, visit T-Mobile Music and follow #ArianaWithUs on Twitter.

General on sale will be available on Monday, July 1st at 10:00am local time and will be available at the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Offices located at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.  Fans can check HERE for full detailed itinerary.  All dates, venues and cities listed are subject to change.

2018 marked yet another historic year for Grande.  She concluded a banner twelve months with the distinction of being named Billboard’s “Woman of the Year” and receiving a pair of GRAMMY® Award nominations in the categories of “Best Pop Vocal Album” for her latest album Sweetener (Get Sweetener HERE).and “Best Pop Solo Performance” for “God Is A Woman.”  Simultaneously, her recent single “thank u, next” bowed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and smashed the record for “Most Spotify Streams for a Song By A Female Artist in a Single Week.”
   Ariana Grande
“The Sweetener World Tour”

DATE: Sun., Dec. 1, 2019   TIME: 7:30

TICKETS: Ticketmaster

LOCATION: JAX Veterans Memorial Arena
      300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 630-3900

‘Hillsong’ has added JAX to their tour

Hillsong UNITED's The People Tour is getting even bigger!  New dates just added - get ready to join them!  Pre-sale started on Thursday, 6/27 at 10 a.m. with the code:  PEOPLE.  Make your plans now to be among the first to get your tickets and worship with the band in Jacksonville, FL., on Sept. 7, 2019 “We couldn’t be more excited to be announcing new dates for the People Tour," shares Hillsong UNITED's JD.  "We have been making music and touring for a while now but something feels different about this tour…it’s hard to put into words what God is doing each night as we have been traveling around this great nation, but it’s clear He is moving in the most powerful way we’ve experienced and we don’t want anyone missing out. Hope you can come and join us!" The tour extension demonstrates a massive year for Hillsong UNITED. Their latest People topped Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart upon its debut in May.  Tickets for the newly added dates go on sale Fri. Jun. 28.  For tickets or more information, visit Hillsong.com/UNITED or PremierProductions.com. Newly Added Hillsong UNITED “People Tour” Dates: September 7 – Jacksonville, FL September 9 – Indianapolis, IN September 10 – Milwaukee, WI September 11 – Louisville, KY September 13— Oklahoma City, OK September 14— Bossier City, LA. About Hillsong UNITED: Hillsong UNITED is a multi-award-winning, platinum-selling artist whose chart successes (repeatedly No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian charts and up to No. 2 on Billboard 200) are only bested by the millions of lives they’ve impacted across the globe. Reporting over 50 million people singing from the Hillsong catalogue songs every Sunday, the modest band born from a youth ministry out of Hillsong Church in Australia, touts a reach of over 10 million across all major social network platforms to date, including 2.1 billion minutes garnered from YouTube viewers. Comprised of an evolving, eclectic mix of musicians and songwriters, the band is led by Joel Houston and Taya, names that have become synonymous with Christian radio, dominating airwaves with every new release. Their last four studio albums have each topped the USA Christian chart, with "Zion" and "Empires" charting no. 1 ("Zion" recently also went Gold in the U.S.); “Oceans,” written by Houston and band member Matt Crocker recently went triple platinum in the States, counting 200+ million streams and reigning on top of the Christian songs chart for a record 54 weeks. In studio, on tour or at home, Hillsong UNITED is committed to writing songs that speak truth, create a unique sound and connect people everywhere with God, evident by the success they’ve seen globally. With over 50 countries and six continents visited, Hillsong UNITED continues to sell out arenas and stadiums around the world, including sold-out nights at the Forum, STAPLES Center and The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, The Toyota Center, Oracle Arena, Air Canada Arena, American Airlines Arena (Miami and Dallas), and Red Rocks to scratch the surface. Hillsong UNITED functions from the deep understanding that everything they do is an expression of a really extraordinary God doing what only He can do, through really ordinary people.

‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ splashes into the Alhambra

Since report cards have been available for your viewing pleasure, it’s time to reward your little scholars with dinner and a terrific musical presentation (“Disney’s The Little Mermaid”, presented by Snyder Heating & Airconditioning), at the historic Alhambra Theatre & Dining.  The singing is outstanding, the dancing is right on time, the costumes are soooooo colorful, and the spoken lines are wonderful!

The entire cast, chosen by Director/Producer Tod Booth*, is magnificent in their glowing, glamorous, colorful costumes.  As said earlier, the vocals stand out especially ‘Ariel’ portrayed by Grace Gibbons* actual performer at Walt Disney World.  Her voice and underwater mannerisms are very close to the Disney Movies’ character that we know and love.

Some other performers who have stood out to this reviewer are: Grimsby - Timothy Ellis*, Flounder - Evan Gray*, the incomparable Sebastian - Rendell Anthony DeBose, and the entire Ensemble (some of whom play multiple roles).

Ever since this writer started covering entertainment at this venue, back in 2010, there have been many memorable shows that the Alhambra  Theatre & Dining’s set designer, Ivan Black, has excelled in creating.  Besides “Disney’s the Little Mermaid” being among some of the classic Set Creations that have graced the Alhambra stage others have been: “Phantom,” Little Shop of Horrors,” “BIG” “Shrek the Musical,” “Seussical the Musical,” The Wiz,” Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” & “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”  These are just a few of the many other (try to name a few others that you feel have exceeded your expectations).  Most of these productions can be found in the “50 Years of Memories” sold in the Alhambra foyer.  Many accolades go out to the entire Production Staff for a job “well-done”.

The Watermelon & Tomato Salad, Shrimp and Leek Gratin & Ariel’s Strawberry Cupcake are my top winners.

(If you purchase a “Strobe-light Ring” for your little one, please make sure that they keep them from flashing during the Show.)  * denotes Actors Equity Association members *.

Tickets are going quickly, so if you desire to have a good time with friends and family, order your tickets TODAY!  This show is NOT just for children.  Adults have a ball too.

  “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.  (If you purchase a “Strobe-light Ring” for your little one, please make sure that they keep them from flashing during the Show.)

DRESS: “Business Casual”, “Sunday Best”, or Little Mermaid character attire.

TICKETS: Prices range from $40 – $66.  The Alhambra calls this summer’s show as its “Family Show,” offering an earlier starting time and lower pricing to attract more families to come to the historic 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

Enjoy Summer Fridays at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has announced the launch of “Summer Fridays”, presented by PNC Bank. Every Friday from June 21 through September 6, 2019, the Museum will offer free admission to its permanent collection and gardens during new extended hours, 4 to 9 p.m., providing a new way for the community to kick off the weekend.

Each Friday, in the 12-week program, will feature free entertainment, such as live music, art activities, lawn games, lounge areas and more.  Additional programming will be available for purchase, such as admission to featured exhibitions, arts and cultural experiences, and food and beverages (including beer, wine and cocktails) throughout the Museum campus.

Summer Fridays will debut on June 21 with Summer Solstice: Célébration du Solstice, inspired by the exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850-1950, which opens June 14.  Themes will change weekly to highlight art and entertainment from specific countries or regions.

“Ninah Cummer’s vision was to establish a museum for the benefit of all people of Jacksonville. Extending our hours with free admission and offering new, unique programming is one way we are fulfilling that vision,” said Adam Levine, the Cummer Museum’s George W. and Kathleen I. Gibbs Director & Chief Executive Officer. “With the generous support of PNC Bank, we look forward to making Summer Fridays a fun, engaging and accessible experience for the community.”

“Supporting the arts is a strong focus at PNC,” said PNC regional president for the Southeast Port Cities market Brian Bucher. “The Cummer Museum provides terrific programming for our community, making it a valuable asset. We hope everyone comes out to enjoy Summer Fridays.”

About the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens: For almost 60 years, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has been committed to engaging and inspiring through the arts, gardens, and education. A permanent collection of more than 5,000 objects and historic gardens on a riverfront campus offers nearly 140,000 annual visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast. Nationally recognized education programs serve adults and children of all abilities.

About PNC Bank: National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management.

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

‘Little Black Dress’ will be in JAX for three nights

FSCJ Artist Series, the official website for Broadway in Jacksonville, presents the musical “Little Black Dress”.  It’s the fearlessly funny ladies’ night out musical that will make its Jacksonville premier at the Times-Union Center from June 25-27, 2019.  Enjoy a wild and unforgettable evening, filled with hilarious show-stopping musical numbers, “Magic Mike” influenced dancing, and loads of improvised audience mayhem!

“Little Black Dress” follows the story of Dee and her best friend Mandy.  The music is energetic and dynamic, running the gamut from hilarious songs about childbirth to heartfelt songs about love and friendship.  This is the show that every woman can relate to!

After being on tour for close to three years together with the wildly successful Spank! The Fifty Shades of Grey Parody, writers Danielle Trzcinski and Amanda Barker saw an audience they never knew existed.  Thousands of women who wanted to go to the theatre not just to see a show, but to have an experience where they could laugh, party, and let loose... oh, and also see some stripping from a very sexy man.  So, they grabbed a couple of their super talented friends, award winning director Christopher Bond and Broadway vocal arranger and composer Natalie Tenenbaum, and together wrote the story of Dee and her best friend Mandy.  Together we witness the girls’ major life events in their little black dresses - first job interview, first date, first awkward sexual experience - which happens more than once - first funeral, and more!  Using hilarious improv, catchy songs, and a heartfelt story, “Little Black Dress” has made audiences across the globe laugh, cry, and party!

After readings at the Dramatists Guild and the highly prestigious BMI workshop in New York City, they finally brought “Little Black Dress” to the Candy Box Theatre at the Second City in Toronto and were blown away by the audience’s overwhelming response.  People LOVED IT!  Danielle Trzcinski (SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody!), Amanda Barker (Sirius XM’s Canada Laughs), Natalie Tenenbaum (Tony Nominated Mean Girls Broadway) and Christopher Bond (DISENCHANTED, Evil Dead The Musical!) bring you the perfect show for every bachelorette party, birthday, or date night. Even the fellas can’t help but enjoy “Little Black Dress”!

Reviews: “Loved Every Minute!” - Siriusxm.  “Little Black Dress" promises to be delightfully hilarious!” - Broadway World.  “Writing is sharp and performance is brilliantly executed.” - The Torontoist.  “I loved it and I wasn't even drunk!” - Nicole.

Adult themes, strong language, and suggestive innuendos. Not recommended for children.
‟Little Black Dress”

DATES: Tues., June 25, 2019 TIMES: 7:30 p.m.
    Wed., June 25        7:30 p.m.
    Thurs., June 26       7:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
       Terry Theater
       300 West Water St.
       Jacksonville, FL 32202

TICKETS: are $55 and are on sale now.  They may be purchased at the FSCJ Artist Series box office from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling (904) 632-5000, or online 24/7.  Discounts for groups of 10+ may be available by calling (904) 632-5050.  Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.

Carrie Underwood is coming to Cry Pretty in JAX

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

Hamilton, Anastasia, Bandstand, Rent and Wicked are coming to JAX

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

‘Disney’s Little Mermaid’ opening at the Alhambra

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

Legendary French Art comes to the Cummer Museum

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’ soon to appear in JAX for one show only

“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