Donate dog food to First Coast No More Homeless Pets now through June 8^th and save on tickets to Scooby-Doo! Live – Musical Mysteries on Sunday, June 9^th at 2PM, presented by the Artist Series at the Times-Union Center in downtown Jacksonville.

Dog food drop-off locations include:

All five Pet Supermarket Jacksonville locations:
Pet Supermarket Store 160 –  609 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Pet Supermarket Store 150 – 3760 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32217
Pet Supermarket Store 120 – 4524 Saint Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Pet Supermarket Store 161 –  10485 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Pet Supermarket Store 152 –  835 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32065
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-9PM, Sunday 10AM-7PM

First Coast No More Homeless Pets:  6817 Norwood Ave  Jacksonville, FL 32208
Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday CLOSED

After donating dog food at the above locations, you will receive a 10% show discount flyer at the register.  Show attendees can also bring dog food donations with them to the Times-Union Center on the show day only – Scooby-Doo! Live – Musical Mysteries on Sunday, June 9^th at 2PM.

First Coast No More Homeless Pets runs a Pet Food Bank for qualified low-income pet owners to help keep pets with their families and out of shelters.  The Pet Food Bank gives out between 10,000 and 20,000 pounds of food at each distribution and relies solely on donations and volunteers.

Scooby-Doo! Live – Musical Mysteries is a hilarious live theater show that brings everyone’s favorite animated series to life!

Tickets for Scooby-Doo! Live – Musical Mysteries start at $22.00.  Tickets and full details for the show are available at www.artistseriesjax.org and by phone at (904) 442-BWAY (2929).

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Looking for a fun date night out?  The Artist Series just added a new show to their 2013-2014 Season: Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! This one-man comedy show plays at the Times-Union Center’s Terry Theater in downtown Jacksonville for one sneak preview performance on Saturday, June 8^th at 8PM.

Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This fusion of theatre and stand-up stars Peter Story and is based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book by John Gray. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage.

Sexy and fast-paced, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! is definitely for adults but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!

Here’s a video sneak peek of the show: http://bit.ly/MarsVenusJax

Commenting on the show, star Peter Story said, “It’s a great recipe for a night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment.”

Tickets for Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! are $45.00 and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org.

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Catch the dream!  The hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls plays at downtown Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center this Tuesday, May 21, at 7:30PM!  Great seats are still available, and tickets start at just $42.00 through the Artist Series.

Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, the new multi-media driven production of Dreamgirls tells the story of “The Dreams,” an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group – inspired by the career of Diana Ross and The Supremes – as they experience the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

Winner of six Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway in December of 1981. Through several revivals and an award-winning 2006 motion picture adaptation, it has remained an audience favorite for more than three decades.

Dreamgirls features unforgettable hits, including “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only” and “Listen.” Here’s a video sneak peek of this Broadway musical: http://bit.ly/DreamgirlVideo

Tickets for Dreamgirls are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

Come enjoy a fun night out at the theater!

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A special weekend package is being offered in downtown Jacksonville for those who want to attend the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and THE PLAYERS Championship. The package includes, among other items, a one-night, double occupancy package in a Downtown hotel (Friday or Saturday—May 10 or 11), discount tickets to THE PLAYERS Championship, and 2 tickets to the Jacksonville Symphony’s John Williams Spectacular concert at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts are among the specials. The Jacksonville Symphony, conducted by Michael Krajewski, will perform some of the best movie scores, including E.T., Jaws, Star Wars, Harry Potter and more.  So make your reservations today and enjoy a very special weekend in Downtown Jacksonville.

There are also two events taking place this weekend for cruising the river.

• There will be a “Mother’s Day Cruise” on Sunday at the River City Brewing Company Marina where Mom can board the Foxy Lady Cruises vessel for a very special brunch.   On this 2-hour Brunch Cruise, you’ll travel on the St. Johns River and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the water while indulging in a spectacular brunch buffet.  During the cruise, enjoy some of Downtown Jacksonville’s beautiful sites.
• Or celebrate Mother’s Day early aboard the Honey Fitz, former yacht of several presidents, most notably John F. Kennedy who sailed aboard her and named her the “Honey Fitz”.  The yacht will be docked at the Jacksonville Landing from May 9-14.  The yacht, which can comfortably accommodate 50 passengers, will set sail for a 2.5 hour river cruise on Saturday, May 11.  Boarding will begin at 4:00 PM and end at 4:30.

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re struggling to find a creative gift, we’ve got you covered!  Two hit Broadway musicals are coming to the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater in downtown Jacksonville this month: Green Day’s American Idiot (Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30PM) and Dreamgirls (Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30PM).  Plus, five-show season ticket packages for the Artist Series’ 2013-2014 Broadway Season are on sale now!

American Idiot

Winner of two Tony Awards, American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9-11 world.  This Broadway musical features Green Day’s hits, like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday,” and more!  Tickets for the 95-minute (no intermission) smash-hit musical American Idiot start at just $27.00.  American Idiot contains adult content and strong language.

Here’s a video sneak peek of American Idiot: http://bit.ly/IdiotVideo2

Dreamgirls

Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, the new multi-media driven production of Dreamgirls tells the story of “The Dreams,” an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group – inspired by the career of Diana Ross and The Supremes – as they experience the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.  Winner of six Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, Dreamgirls features unforgettable hits, including “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only” and “Listen.”  Tickets for this 2 hour, 40-minute (including 20-minute intermission) musical start at just $42.00.

Here’s a video sneak peek of Dreamgirls: http://bit.ly/DreamgirlVideo

Tickets for both American Idiot and Dreamgirls are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu. 

2013-2014 Broadway in Jacksonville Season

Want to treat mom to a whole season of Broadway?  Five-show season ticket packages start at just $130!  The Artist Series’ 2013-2014 Broadway line-up includes Flashdance-The Musical, Blue Man Group, War Horse, Memphis, and Million Dollar Quartet…plus, you can add on our Season Special, Mamma Mia!  Full details on these shows are available on our Broadway Season Announcement blog post.

Broadway subscriber benefits include savings of up to 20% on five-show season packages, premium seat locations, no waiting in line for tickets, exclusive exchange privileges, priority ticket purchases, access to other Artist Series events, and lost ticket insurance.  Season ticket holders also have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets before they go on sale to the public.

Please call the Artist Series Box Office at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) for more information on Broadway subscriptions.

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Downtown Jacksonville’s activities will celebrate the diversity of our city with events to commemorate Cinco De Mayo, the city’s French roots, and a performance of Celtic Woman to mention just a few of the many events taking place this weekend.  Below is a sampling of what is taking place in Downtown Jacksonville.

Thursday, May 2

• Celtic Woman will be performing at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, for Thursday night only.  The signature sound of Celtic Woman is truly unique and moving and includes such songs as  as “The Water Is Wide,” “Green Grow the Rushes,” and “The Parting Glass;“Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Sailing”.

Friday, May 3

• For the golfer, Friday is “Tee Off Downtown” at the Jacksonville Shipyards on the Northbank, which will be transformed into a music and golf festival. Food trucks will be whipping up their delectable treats, and cash bars will be offered as well.
• The Annual Spring Concert by the Friday Musicale chorus will be performed with Kate Agnew, Nancy Agnew, May Beattie, Helen Benjamin, Doris Boone, Judy Davidson, Julia De Pauw, Jennie Dunnington, Ginger Haller, Gwen Hernandez, Mike McDowell, Peggy Power, Barbara Sapp, Nell Stahl.
• AX Dancing with the Stars at Jacoby Symphony Hall will feature local celebrities partnered with professional dancers from A Social Affair Dance Studio, who will be competing to be named Jacksonville’s favorite dancer! All of the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus choirs and professional dancers will also perform.
• Movies in the Park will be showing “Brave” (rated PG) at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk

Saturday, May 4

• The popular Community First Saturdays will be held at Northbank Riverwalk. May 4th might be the most important day in Jacksonville history. It was the day after the Great Fire of 1901. And like in 2013, May 4th was the first Saturday of the month.  So this Saturday be sure to bring the kids to see the fire trucks.
• Pre-Cinco de Mayo specials will be offered at the The Landing – Jager style! There will be live music in the Courtyard as well as in many of the Landing’s other bars and restaurants so come join us for a fun night at the Landing.

Thursday through Sunday, May 5

• Over the past two weeks, Jacksonville has been commemorating the arrival of Jean Ribault 451 years ago. Join us and the city as we continue to indulge in our French flair with great restaurants and businesses offering French Week Specials.

Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5

• The Museum of Science and History presents “Sci-Fi Weekend” with exciting and fun exhibits showcasing the culmination of ancient dreams that are now reality along with today’s dreamers that are prophesying the future with Sci-Fi Weekend, a celebration of the art and literature of the imagination.

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The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to downtown Jacksonville this Thursday, May 2^nd at 7:30PM at the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater for one performance only!  Celtic Woman combines the talents of four gifted Irish women—vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Lambe and Susan McFadden, and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt—whose dazzling performances combine the sounds and sensibility of Irish traditional music with memorable original compositions and contemporary pop standards.

Celtic Woman was recently named Billboard Magazine’s #1 World Music Artist in their year-end issue.  The 2013 tour boasts an exciting new stage production and the return of such enduring fan favorites as “You Raise Me Up” and “Orinoco Flow.”

Since its formation in 2004, Celtic Woman has emerged as both a spectacular commercial success and a global cultural phenomenon.  The group’s uplifting mix of timeless tradition and contemporary craft has transcended national and cultural borders to touch the hearts of a devoted international fan base, who’ve embraced Celtic Woman’s hugely successful Public Television specials and made their CDs and DVDs into multi-platinum best-sellers.  Celtic Woman also recently made their soap opera debut as featured guests in multiple episodes of the CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful.

Having sold nearly three million concert tickets worldwide, Celtic Woman has won a dedicated and loyal audience in America, where their elaborately staged, visually stunning concert tours consistently draw sellout crowds.  Singing songs of love, loss, hope and inspiration, Celtic Woman celebrates the emotional resonance of Ireland’s centuries-old musical and cultural heritage while taking advantage of the limitless options of state-of-the-art production. The result is a breathtaking musical and theatrical experience to be enjoyed by multiple generations of concert goers.

Tickets for Celtic Woman at Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center start at $50.00 and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org.  Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

See you there!

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There is so much going on this weekend! Here is just a sampling of some of the events taking place.

Friday

• Movies in the Park at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk for an all-time favorite movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”.
• 99.9 Gator Country Free Concert Series at the Jacksonville Landing with national Country recording artists Gary Allan with Joel Crouse.
• Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra with pianist Jon Kimura.

Saturday

• Jacksonville Backyard BBQ Championships at EverBank Field, a fundraiser for the Glyn Cook Memorial Scholarship for Daniel kids, that includes live music and games for the kids.
• 2013 River City Challenge and Eco-fest at Friendship Fountain for the 2nd annual paddling race and eco-festival in the heart of beautiful Downtown Jacksonville on the St. Johns River.

Saturday and Sunday

• “Welcome to Rockville” at the Metropolitan Park and Marina with performances.
• National Dance Day, which will be held at the Jacksonville Landing with dozens of performances from local dancers of all ages.

Visit Downtown Jacksonville this weekend and enjoy the many activities taking place or to simply enjoy the beauty of Downtown.

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The national tour of Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT, the explosive Broadway hit called “wonderfully raucous” and “emotionally charged” by The New York Times and “flat-out electrifying” by The Boston Globe, makes its downtown Jacksonville premiere at the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater on Tuesday-Wednesday, May 14^th-15^th for two performances only!

Presented by the Artist Series and winner of two Tony Awards^®, AMERICAN IDIOT is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9-11 world. Through incredible spectacle, thrilling performances and with the hope embodied by a new generation, AMERICAN IDIOT has given audiences the time of their lives night after night since its Broadway run at the St. James Theatre (March 2010 – April 2011) and its subsequent national tour.

The Broadway musical AMERICAN IDIOT features the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track “American Idiot” from Green Day’s 2004 Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum album.  Also included in the score are several songs from Green Day’s 2009 release “21^st Century Breakdown” including “21 Guns” and an unreleased love song, “When It’s Time.”

Tickets for AMERICAN IDIOT in Jacksonville start at $27.00 and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org.  Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu. AMERICAN IDIOT contains adult content and strong language.

AMERICAN IDIOT JACKSONVILLE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, May 14^th at 7:30PM
Wednesday, May 15^th at 7:30PM

See you at the show!

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Internationally renowned chef, author, and television host Anthony Bourdain will bring his Guts & Glory tour to downtown Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater next Thursday night at 7:30PM for one show only!  Bourdain will spend the evening sharing candid, often hysterical, insights about his life’s work and travels, including an open question and answer session with the audience.

Jacksonville’s acclaimed San Marco Dining District is proud to be recognized as the Official Restaurant Sponsor, and they are providing an innovative selection of appetizers for the sold-out VIP reception.  Copies of Bourdain’s books will be available for purchase on-site from The BookMark, the show’s Official Bookstore Sponsor.  The Omni Jacksonville Hotel is the show’s Official Hotel Sponsor.

Bourdain, “chef-at-large” at New York’s famed Brasserie Les Halles, is the author of bestselling titles Kitchen Confidential and Medium Raw – both hilariously blunt and sometimes shocking portraits of life in restaurant kitchens.  A contributing authority for Food Arts magazine, Bourdain’s work has also appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Times of London, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, and many other publications.  He has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning and Nightline, and has been a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman, Morning Joe, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Daily Show, Charlie Rose, The Colbert Report, and Real Time with Bill Maher.

In addition to hosting Travel Channel’s Emmy Award-winning No Reservations and The Layover, Bourdain serves as host for The Taste, a cooking competition series for ABC, and Parts Unknown, a travel docu-series for CNN.

Great seats are still available for An Evening with Anthony Bourdain, presented by the Artist Series.  Tickets range from $38-$75 at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org.  Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

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