PERFORMANCE
RING OF FIRE The musical revue of Johnny Cash’s legacy is staged for evening and matinee performances Jan. 16Feb. 3 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside. $46-$59. 641-1212. alhambrajax.com FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE The musical, with music and lyrics by jazz great Louis Jordan, is staged Jan. 17-19 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. $25. 249-0289. playersbythesea.org HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON The Myron Johnson play, based on the books of Crockett Johnson, is staged 7 p.m. Jan. 16-18 and 8:15 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Black Box Theatre, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445 San Diego Rd., St. Nicholas. $10. da-arts.org ALMOST, MAINE The romantic comedy is staged Jan. 18-20 and 24-26 at Orange Park Community Theatre, 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park. 276-2599. opct.org HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MARK TWAIN Robert Gill’s oneman show is staged as part of a dinner theater performance, beginning 6 p.m. Jan. 20 and 27 at the Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. $40. 824-7211. GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL The comedy of heartbreak, happiness and karaoke hits the stage Jan. 17-20 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $50. 632-3373. artistseriesjax.org MARY POPPINS The Artist Series presents the Broadway hit Jan. 22-27 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $37-$77. 632-3373. artistseriesjax.org LOST IN YONKERS Neil Simon’s play is performed Jan. 24-Feb. 17 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. $10-$25. 825-1164. limelight-theatre.org CLARINDA Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre presents the Scottish musical play Jan. 25-Feb. 10 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. $20. 249-7177.
CALLS & WORKSHOPS
FUNDAMENTALS: ACRYLIC PAINTING Instructor Allison Watson introduces painting to beginners and strengthens skills of intermediate painters on composition for landscape and still life, color theory and techniques in acrylics 1:30-4 p.m. Jan. 16, 23 and 30 and Feb. 6 and 13 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside. Ages 13 and older. $190. 355-0630. R.A.C.E. JURIED SHOW A juried art show, “Respecting Anybody’s Cultural Experience,” accepts entries through Jan. 17 in all media for art that best represents diversity in the world. The entry fee is $25, limit three. The opening reception for the exhibit, juried by Al Letson, is held 5-7 p.m. Jan. 24 at The Art Center Premiere Gallery, Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown. 355-1757. Application: bit.ly/YGLTln AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Chorus holds an audition 9 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Philips Fine Arts Center, Room 220, 2800 University Blvd. N. 354-5479 ext. 221. JACKSONVILLE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL A call to artists for a juried, outdoor fine arts festival, presented by Avondale Merchants Association and St. Vincent’s Healthcare, continues through Jan. 19. The festival – which includes works in painting, hand-wrought fine jewelry, art, photography, ceramics and sculpture – is held April 20 and 21 at Boone Park in Avondale. shoppesofavondale.com ART ADVENTURES Children ages 6-12 learn about painting, printmaking, collage and construction with projects completed within each class period 10:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and March 23 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside. $15. 356-6857. DISCOVERING THE LAYERS Artist Jim Draper leads a gallery discussion related to his exhibit, “Feast of Flowers,” 1 p.m. Jan. 20, Feb. 10 and March 24 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside. Admission: Regular museum ticket. Reservations required. 899-6038. ACTORS’ WORKSHOP Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre offers workshops 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 20 and every Sun. through March 3 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. $160 for eight-week session. abettheatre.com ST. AUGUSTINE CHORUS AUDITIONS Chorus auditions for singers for “On Broadway! Act II” are held 6:50-9 p.m. Jan. 22 and every Tue. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 215 St. George St., St. Augustine. Music distributed during the first few weeks of rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. Membership fee: $25. 808-1904. staugustinecommunitychorus.org WATERCOLOR CLASSES A workshop focused on techniques and themes is held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 19 at the Barn Studio, 3920 Sierra Madre Dr. S., Jacksonville. $200. For more information, call 739-0251 or email gordonmeggison@att.net. CREATIVITY WORKSHOP The Art of Left Brain/Right Brain Creativity, a three-hour workshop led by Michael Frame, is designed to increase awareness of the left/ right brain approach to art, 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 26 at The Art Center II, 229 N. Hogan St., Downtown. $20. 355-1757. tacjacksonville.org
CLASSICAL & JAZZ
JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Pianist Jason Lamar plays 6:3011 p.m. Jan. 17, vocalist Peggie Black joins pianist Josh Bowlus 5-8:30 p.m. Jan. 18, vocalist Gina Pontoni joins pianist Zac Chester 6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 19, pianist Aaron Marshall appears 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jan. 19, pianist Doug Carn performs 6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Chester appears 6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 21, and pianist Jim Geiger performs 6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502. TOKYO STRING QUARTET, UNF CHAMBER STRING MASTERCLASS The chamber ensemble goes on 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Lazzara Performance Hall, UNF Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free. 270-1771. ALON GOLDSTEIN The Israeli pianist performs for children’s after-school programs 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Downtown, and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jax Beach. Free. 270-1771. beachesfinearts.org HEIDI LOUISE WILLIAMS The pianist tickles those ivories 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside. Free. 355-7584. fridaymusicale.com I LOVE A PIANO II The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra joins pianist Rich Ridenour and trumpeter Brandon Ridenour 11 a.m. Jan. 18 and 8 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $16-$70. 354-5547. TOKYO STRING QUARTET WITH ALON GOLDSTEIN The chamber ensemble continues its farewell tour, joining the Israeli pianist at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jax Beach. Free. 270-1771. beachesfinearts.org UNF FACULTY VOICE RECITAL Baritone Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki performs at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at UNF Recital Hall, UNF Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free. 270-1771. THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF DISNEY The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra plays music from early Disney classics to recent releases at 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $16-$22. 354-5547. jaxsymphony.org MY FAVORITE THINGS Vocalists Kathy Price and Reginald Bouknight join pianist Deidre Singleton for opera arias, duets and Broadway favorites 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Rd., Fernandina Beach. $25. 277-2787. IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE DREAM: WAR AND PEACE The Ritz Chamber Players perform 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. 354-5547. ritzchamberplayers.org
ART WALKS & MARKETS
FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK An art walk including 30-40 galleries, museums and businesses and spanning 15 blocks is held the first Wed. of every month in Downtown Jacksonville. An events map is available at downtownjacksonville.org/marketing FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held the first Fri. of every month with more than 15 galleries participating. 829-0065. NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, 5-9 p.m. every third Thur. of the month, at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. For a list of participating galleries, call 249-2222.
MUSEUMS
AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. The children’s exhibit, “Discovery Ship,” allows kids to pilot the ship, hoist flags and learn about the history of Fernandina’s harbor. “Freedom Comes to Fernandina,” a black history exhibit running through March, highlights the achievements of African-Americans. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857. “Feast of Flowers,” Jim Draper’s newest series, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the first European engagement with Florida, continues through April 7. “Cultural Fusion,” an exhibit of archival material about two vital community leaders, Eartha White and Ninah Cummer, continues through April 14. cummer.org FLAGLER COLLEGE’S CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. The exhibit “Planning and Painting in Paradise,” celebrating the 125-year history of Hotel Ponce de Leon, is on display through Feb. 22. flagler.edu/crispellert JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY’S ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7371. JU’s Biannual Faculty Exhibition opens with a reception held 5-7 p.m. Jan. 17. The exhibit runs through Feb. 6. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992. “Nursery Rhymes,” an exhibit of original illustrations and manuscripts of classic nursery rhymes is on display through April 28. The nature photography of Carlos Rodriguez Carreon is on exhibit through Feb. 27. The permanent collection includes rare manuscripts.
Douglas Anderson student David Emanuel (pictured) plays the title character in “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” staged Jan. 16-18 at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Photo: Cathy Jones MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin, 268-0784. Exhibits for Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Civil War vessel Maple Leaf are on display as well as work by Mandarin artists. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911. Ian Bogost’s Project Atrium installation continues through March 10. “Slow: Marking Time in Photography and Film” opens Jan. 26 and continues through April 7. PhotoJax 2013 and MOCA display photo and video submissions from a community-response art project 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 in Hemming Plaza, across from MOCA Jacksonville. “First Coast Portfolio: A Juried Art Educators Exhibition” features art from local educators in the First Coast community through March 31. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674. The exhibit “RACE: Are We So Different?” – a traveling exhibit developed by the American Anthropological Association – tells the story of race through the frameworks of science, history and contemporary experiences. The exhibit opens Jan. 26 and continues through April 28. RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555. “Through Our Eyes” celebrates 20 years of African-American art with the exhibit “20/20 Perfect Vision,” featuring works of 20 artists through June 30.
GALLERIES
233 WEST KING GALLERY 233 W. King St., St. Augustine, 217-7470. St. Augustine sculptor C.W. Hooper’s work in wood, stone and clay is on display through January. THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757. “R.A.C.E. Respecting Anybody’s Cultural Experience,” an exhibit examining diversity in the world, opens with a reception 5-7 p.m. Jan. 24 and continues through March 7. AVONDALE ARTWORKS GALLERY 3562 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 384-8797. Peter Max unveils his new Masters series of interpretive works of Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Renoir and Degas done in his signature style and colors. Max appears 6-9 p.m. Jan. 19 and 1-4 p.m. Jan. 20. Reservations required; call 384-8797. avondaleartworks.com CALLAHAN DEPOT 45383 Dixie Ave., Callahan, 879-3406. The West Nassau Historical Society’s exhibit of work by Nassau County artists in oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, pastels, drawing and printmaking is held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 26. wnhsfl.org CORK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside. “The Jensen Hande Portrait Show: The CoRK Portraits” opens 6 p.m. Jan. 19 in CoRK West. Featured PhotoJax 2013 exhibits open to the community at noon Jan. 26; a reception is held 6-10 p.m. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Southside, 425-2845. “PROOF: Contemporary Prints,” an exhibit of collectible works, continues through Jan. 21. “Manifest: Select Photographs” opens as the kickoff party for PhotoJax 2013, a celebration of photography, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 24. Artist Tony Rodrigues is the featured artist through January and February on the Highway Gallery, a public art project on digital billboards throughout the city. GALLERY725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach. “Local Exposure,” an exhibit of photography by local amateurs and professionals, opens with a reception held 6-10 p.m. Jan. 24 in conjunction with PhotoJax 2013. The exhibit is on display through March 10. ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. “Outside the Box,” a judged show, continues through January. islandart.org
LEE ADAMS FLORIDA ARTISTS GALLERY Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750. An exhibit of Ellen Diamond’s work is on display Jan. 28-April 6. thcenter.org LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES 4615 Philips Highway, Southside, 730-8235. The photography and mixed-media exhibit, “America: Visions of My New Country,” works by children attending the Summertime Express youth refugee camp, is displayed year-round in the main lobby. P.A.ST.A. GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 824-0251. Barbara Lutton’s work of florals, abstracts and acrylics is on display through Jan. 31. PALENCIA FINE ARTS ACADEMY 701 Market St., Ste. 107A, St. Augustine, 819-1584. The academy, a gallery and educational institution, showcases students’ creative process, as well as exhibits. Stacie Hernandez’s works are on display. palenciafineartsacademy.com PLANTATION ARTISTS GUILD AND GALLERY Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 94 Village Circle, Amelia Island, 310-6106. The exhibit “Gallery Squared,” featuring 10-inchby-10-inch wooden boxes painted in different mediums and styles by gallery artists, continues through Feb. 2. PLUM GALLERY 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069. The exhibit “Plum Jam(med)” continues through March 31. SEVENTH STREET GALLERY 14 S. Seventh St., Fernandina Beach, 432-8330. “Visions Over Time,” an exhibit of works by painter and photographer James Widerman, continues through January. SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 E. White St., St. Augustine, 827-9997. Eclectic works by Steve Marrazzo are featured. STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 292-9303. This working studio and gallery features works by Mary Atwood, Joyce Gabiou, Terese Muller, Matthew Patterson, Charles Payne, Mary St. Germain and Mark S. Zimmerman, through Jan. 31. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Downtown, 553-6361. The gallery features works by 29 local artists in various media. “Mixed Messages,” an exhibit of works by Eileen Walsh, Austin Moule and EV Krebs, is on display at the UNF ArtSpace at the gallery through Feb. 1. Belton S. Wall’s recent work is on display through March 6 in the One Show Room. SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 8292838. “The Meanies,” an exhibit of art by Jordie Hudson, continues through Jan. 25. “Negro Y Blanco,” an exhibit of new work in black-and-white by Anthony Ausgang, opens with a reception held 5-11 p.m. Feb. 1. The exhibit is on display through March 29. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. A Figure Portrait exhibit of gesture drawings, academic figure studies, formal portraits, busts and people in groups is on display through Jan. 30. The gallery’s permanent collection features 16th-century artifacts detailing Sir Francis Drake’s 1586 burning of St. Augustine. UNF GALLERY OF ART 1 UNF Dr., Building 2, Room 1001, Southside, 620-2534. “An Altering Role: Works by Cat Snapp & The Bump It Mafia,” a celebration of womanhood in printmaking that highlights the importance of camaraderie not just among women, but among artists of all backgrounds, is on display through Feb. 21. “Recent Acquisitions: Selections from the Wells Fargo Donation, Part 2” is on display through Feb. 21. For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To list your event, send info time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print to David Johnson, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Tue., eight days before publication.
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