Gazing upon Linda Sperruzzi’s paintings, one feels a sense of tranquility. more

Sound Connections Music Therapy program held its year-end school performances May 17-22. more

Jennifer Wolfe, founder and executive director of Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville, will lead an interactive writing circle at this month’s FWA Ponte Vedra Writers group meeting. more

Florida Chamber Music Project (FCMP) will end its 10th season on Sunday, June 4, with a program of Brahms and Schumann. Joining FCMP will be pianist Hyunsoon Whang. more

Beaches Fine Arts Series closes its 50th anniversary season of concerts featuring performers from its history by presenting the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in a concert of patriotic music, celebrating Memorial Day weekend on Friday, May 26. more

In his latest novel, “When the Old World Was New,” Benjamin Walker allows readers to travel back in time to experience the excitement of the 1900 Paris Exposition, a world fair, through his characters’ eyes. more

The Jacksonville Symphony will hold its inaugural Jazz Concert on June 4. more

This year’s Beaches — A Celebration of the Arts annual fundraising event held on May 7 at Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach raised $95,000 to support educational programs at First Coast Cultural Center. more

On April 20, the Florida Book Awards recognized five authors living in St. Johns and Duval counties. more

“Cinderella,” a fresh retelling of the classic fairy tale through dance, will be presented Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, at Lewis Auditorium in St. Augustine. more