IN THE ARTS

First Coast Cultural Center plans Artists’ Salon

First Coast Cultural Center artist members are invited to submit artwork and participate in the upcoming Artists’ Salon exhibit.

Summer theater program to kick off June 10

The FSCJ Artist Series will present Next Stop Broadway, a weeklong musical theater program, June 10-14.

Local author explores individuality in children’s book

Jennifer Nestor of St. Augustine recently wrote her first children’s book "Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality."

A children’s book can be more than just an avenue for children to let their imagination run wild, but it can also have a message in the words that the entire family can take away.

Hyunsoon Whang
Florida Chamber Music Project musicians plan June 2 concert
Pianist Hyunsoon Whang will join the Florida Chamber Music Project (FCMP) for the final concert of the 2023-24 season on June 2.
Textile artist Jessica Pinsky speaks during the opening reception for her exhibit at the First Coast Cultural Center.
Fiber artist exhibits unique works at First Coast Cultural Center
The First Coast Cultural Center’s newest exhibit features the work of textile artist Jessica Pinsky, who is making a name for herself in a medium that deserves greater attention in the art world.
“Fiery Sun,” 20-by-20 inches, mixed media on wood panel
Shaw is Butterfield artist for June
Mary K. Shaw will be the Butterfield Garage featured artist in June.
Charlie Robertson will perform at the next Sundays At Stetson’s concert.
Robertson to perform at Stetson’s
The next Sundays At Stetson’s concert, at 2 p.m. June 9, will feature Charlie Robertson, who is revered in the Florida folk community.
PAStA partners with Visitors Convention Bureau
The Professional Artists of St. Augustine has announced a partnership with the St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Visitors Convention Bureau.
Jacksonville Symphony to close season with ‘Symphonie Fantastique’
For a grand season finale, the Jacksonville Symphony presents “Symphonie Fantastique” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, Jacoby Symphony Hall.
The comedic timing in “Boeing, Boeing” at Alhambra Theatre & Dining is spot on.
Buckle up for endless comedy with 'Boeing, Boeing'
Alhambra Theatre & Dining’s latest show “Boeing, Boeing” is designed to garner the laughs of the audience and it does an excellent job of delivering on this promise.
Jacksonville Symphony announces 75th season
The Jacksonville Symphony has announced its 75th season.
Ron Autrey, author of “Ron’s World: All the Times I Died”
Local author’s memoir is association’s Book of the Month
The Florida Writers Association has named “Ron’s World: All the Times I Died” its current Book of the Month selection.
“Chrysalis” by Deborah Lightfield
PAStA welcomes acclaimed artist Deborah Lightfield
The Professional Artists of St. Augustine (PAStA) has announced the addition of renowned artist Deborah Lightfield to its collective.
Jodi Picoult to visit local book store
San Marco Books and More has announced that author Jodi Picoult will be coming to Jacksonville on Aug. 24.
‘At the Ballet II’ Returns to the Jacksonville Symphony with more dancers
“At the Ballet II” will unite music and dance in a Jacksonville Symphony Coffee Series event this week.
Singers By The Sea to present spring concert
On Sunday, June 2, the Singers by the Sea will present their yearly spring concert, “Coming Home To Music.”
The classic Broadway production of "Peter Pan" will be one of the shows during next year’s Broadway in Jacksonville season.
Classic, wide range of shows highlight new Broadway in Jacksonville season
The FSCJ Artist Series has released its 2024-2025 shows for the upcoming Broadway in Jacksonville season sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.
Friends of Ponte Vedra Concert Hall present first-ever music scholarship
The Friends of Ponte Vedra Concert Hall announced that they are establishing the first-ever music scholarship at the North Florida School of Special Education.
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