For the past ten years, a group of women, who are low of vision or blind, has entered the doors of The Cummer to find fulfillment through the communicative power of the visual and literary arts. The women have used their hands to create powerful works of art and their minds to produce moving literary compositions. This ten-year anniversary exhibition and related programs acknowledge the importance of access programming in museums and the national prominence of the Women of Vision program.

Hear the story of George M. Cohan, a giant of the American musical theater who gave America songs such as 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' and 'Give My Regards to Broadway' and follow his story over a span of 60 years.

Highwaymen paintings and Prison Murals.

“Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory” will open to the public Tuesday, Nov. 11 as the Hall of Fame’s showcase member exhibition throughout 2009. The exhibit will offer the largest collection of Hope memorabilia ever available on public display in a single exhibit. Hundreds of photographs from the Hope collection will complement rich storytelling alongside hundreds of artifacts that represent Hope’s broad range of talents—from vaudeville to entertaining troops—and naturally, his passion for the game of golf.

This class is for beginning and intermediate painters at varying levels of skill. Allison Watson will offer demonstrations on technique and teach fundamentals of color, composition and contrast. Ages 13-Adult For more information or to register call (904) 355-0630

Executive Chef, Mike Barbour, presents Zaitoon’s ‘Tour of France’ Four-Course Wine Pairing Dinner.

For more information about this special event, please call Zaitoon at 904-221-7066 or visit:

www.localwineevents.com

Seating for this event is very limited! Reservations are required by November 18th.

Learn to Read, Inc. invites you to participate in the 11th Annual Scrabble Soiree. Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Scrabble® with a friendly competition of the minds amongst coworkers and friends, heavy hors d’oeuvres, chance drawings, music, shopping for letters and much more.

$500/table or $75/person

m.nickhah@ltrjax.org

Café Eleven, Drift Magazine, the SJCC, and the Closet are uniquely uniting the city’s growing contingent of up-and-coming fashion designers under an official one-of-a-kind platform that brings fashion to the forefront of North Florida’s culture. It is an up-close and personal look at the areas fashion influencers with music from local DJs, drink specials, Fashion Films and shopping featuring a range of jewelry, accessories and apparel from North Florida’s hottest designers. Over 20 local independent designers will be showcasing and selling their newest lines. Some are sharing their designs with the public for the very first time. Some are extremly skilled designers destined for commercial success. The Big Trunk Show encourages all new fashion designers by giving them a place to sell their work and create friendships and connections.

INFO: (904)460-9311

This irresistible new musical features 24 legendary Elvis classics including “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and “All Shook Up.”

Evening Performances Doors open at 6:00 pm; Buffet is served 6:30 to 7:45 pm; Curtain at 8:00 pm; Saturday Matinee doors open at 11:00 am; Buffet 11:30 am – 12:45 pm; Curtain 1:15 pm; Sunday Matinee Performances: Doors open at 12 pm; Buffet 12:15 – 1:30 pm; Curtain 2:00 pm

For Reservations: (904) 641-1212

An exhibit that features depictions of ancient ships on coins from the Greek, Roman and Phoenician eras, along with detailed models of early modern ships and manuscripts related to famous sea battles. Admission is Free.

The artist’s reception will be held on Nov. 13 from 5-7 pm. This exhibition showcases our students’ work in a variety of media including animation, ceramics, computer generated images, drawings, glass art, graphic design, paintings, prints, and sculpture. During that time in the Photography Gallery will be the “Study Abroad Exhibition II in the Photography Gallery.” Students from both national and international universities participate taking courses in photography, language, art history and studio arts. Photography students study the work of Tuscan masters and create final portfolios of work inspired by the area. The photographs in this tow-part exhibition represent portfolios from student participants.

INFO: (904) 256-7374

Cafe Eleven brings together great designers, good music, and fashion

Presentation related to the featured exhibition: Making Marks in the Marketplace

Admission price $8 / Members free

Aromas has remodeled and expanded to create a new dueling piano bar experience. In addition to the new location, Crazy 88s Dueling Pianos will be performing an extra day of the week. All of your favorite piano players will be performing each and every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Enjoy a night full of your favorite songs and have an great time, while visiting the new and improved Crazy 88s Dueling Pianos at Aromas Southside. The cover charge is $5 starting at 8:00 p.m. and the dueling piano show will start at 9:00 p.m.

Earthworks: Landscape Paintings by Allison Watson October 10 – November 29, 2008

“I have combined my two life long loves, one of painting and one of the natural world. My objective as a painter is to capture the essence of the Florida wilderness and to capture its mystery and beauty. As a life long environmentalist, I hope to bring an awareness of the fragility of these wonderful places to the viewer. I work from my own photography taken from my kayak or hikes. Since I began as a studio artist in my early twenty’s the predominate theme of my paintings have always been nature in some form.”

Opening Night: Friday, October 10, 2008.

There will be a private Renaissance Society Reception from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Our community is invited to attend from 6:30 – 8 pm.

Put your finger on the pulse of your city. Emergence is a monthly event in The Gallery at Fogle that celebrates Jacksonville’s various forms of creative expression, focusing on the contemporary and the cutting edge. This event features exciting new art by artists not commonly shown around town. We also show edgy films with a local relevance, contemporary design by local designers in various mediums and music that doesn’t quite fit in the category of traditional ensembles. This is a night of stimulating conversation and the best of what’s next in Jacksonville. Proceeds from the cash bar benefit a local charity.

“I make art because otherwise I would need a psychiatrist,” Eric Gillyard says, but he may still be in the market for a shrink.

Have you ever gone thrift shopping with a friend and spent some time looking through the artwork there? If you went with a snarky friend that imagined strange and disturbing things happening just beyond the frame, then you may have an idea of what Eric Gillyard’s most recent work is like. Eric’s work is like a cupie doll from 1963 that has been serially defaced by several generations of children and left in an attic. The doll’s smile may still be there, but there is a dark cynicism behind it. We will also be featuring work by Christie Holechek.

Doorpost Film Project will be presenting two films by Eric Gillyard and Ian Chase. This will be the first time the Weird Island films will be projected on screen. Proceeds from the cash bar benefit St. Johns Riverkeeper. The bar is presented by The Wine Bar on the Southbank and Bold City Brewery.

Florida Highwaymen Paintings and Prison Murals: Al Black and the Florida Highwaymen. Seated gallery talks with reception immediately following. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (904) 355-0630 to register.

For this year’s faculty and guest artist concert, the Dance Department takes on the jazz idiom. Professors Palmer and Coble will conquer the classics from Django Reinhart to Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, while Professors Johnson and Steve will add a new twist to step dancing. Guest artists will also show jazz dance and music’s range from Broadway to Hip-Hop to Caribbean funk.

Tickets: 256-7677

Thursdays at 8pm through December 4

Oct. 23 – The End

Oct. 30 – Radio Cape Cod

Nov. 6 – Mojave Phone Booth

Nov. 13 – North Starr

Nov. 20 – Remarkable Power

Nov. 27 – Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy

Dec. 4 Cracker: The Last Cowboys of Florida

In partnership with the Jacksonville Film Festival

$8 / Members $6

Our mission is to support fellow members in finding our unique voices and to develop our writing to a publishable level. We meet Thursday evenings from 6:45-8:45 PM in room 204 at Christ’s Church at 6045 Greenland Rd in Jacksonville, FL, near the intersection of I-95 and 9A. Every meeting includes a speaker & writing critiques. Visitors 18 & older are always welcome. Membership dues are $1 per week.

Opening Celebrations Friday, November 14 6-9pm Saturday, November 15 11-4 Two-man show and art happening featuring renown Canadian legend, Dave Hind’s dynamic monumental reclaimed aluminum “paintings” and large scale reclaimed in and outdoor steel sculptures and American Chris Hill’s Plexiglas “sculpture paintings”. Enjoy a live music “ECO ART HAPPENING” by Dave Hind himself Friday evening and an Art Discussion Session led by Chris Hill Saturday at noon. Exhibit runs through December 24

For more information, please call (904) 356-6857. On display thru January 4.

Includes a lecture and discussion with Dr. Kevin McCarthy.

In partnership with the Florida Humanities Council

All program are free and open to the public.

From Nov. 20 - Dec. 24, Santa will be posing for photos and listening to wish lists during mall hours at his Gingerbread House in the Dick's Sporting Goods Courtyard.

We offer improvisational acting classes for children and adults. Students will learn how to:

think on their feet; be better team players; get in touch with their creative instincts;

all while having fun!!

Call today to reserve your space. (904) 401-9485

Morihiko Nakahara, conductor

Bracha Malkin, violin

Mendelssohn’s gift for melody was so endearing, with heart-wrenching climaxes and buoyant themes at breakneck speed, it’s easy to see why the opening theme would never leave his thoughts. Yoshimatsu takes the orchestra into flight with the fabled Japanese bird “Toki” – with strings as its wings, basses for a tail and a piano at the center!

YOSHIMATSU Threnody to Toki

MENDELSSHON Violin Concerto

SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5

Thursday, November 20 at 7:30p.m.
Friday,November 21 and Saturday, November 22 at 8:00p.m.

Morihiko Nakahara, conductor
Bracha Malkin, violin*

Mendelssohn’s gift for melody was so endearing, with heart-wrenching climaxes and buoyant themes at breakneck speed, it’s easy to see why the opening theme would never leave his thoughts. Yoshimatsu takes the orchestra into flight with the fabled Japanese bird “Toki” – with strings as its wings, basses for a tail and a piano at the center!

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Tickets

For information please call 246-BIRD.

Tickets are $12-$15 For ticket information please call: 346.5620, ext. 122

Ponte Vedra Beach Artist Kristen Abrahamson is pleased to announce her upcoming exhibition opening at Mezza Luna in Neptune Beach, Florida on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 6 p.m. during November’s North Beaches Art Walk.

Vivid Explorations: Significance of the Moment will be available for viewing at the popular neighborhood restaurant through the end of this year. Nearly 30 pieces have been framed by Bill Carter at Chao Framing in preparation for this show.

Abrahamson is excited to have this opportunity to showcase her new collection of contemporary work in conjunction with her tropical landscape series. With a unifying thread of vivid color, this exhibition will showcase two of Abrahamson’s themes in her broad range of work.

For questions about her work, please contact Kristen Abrahamson (904) 318-6401 or send her an email kristen@kabrahamson.com.

LaVilla School of the Arts presents disney’s MULAN.

6th, 7th,and 8th grade students will act, sing, dance, play piano, play percussion, run lights, build costumes, run sound, and stage manage our 2008 Fall Production.

Mrs. Amerson-Nelson, past director of JUNGLE BOOK, CHARLIE BROWN, SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK, and DEAR EDWINA, is excited about presenting a creative take on the MULAN musical filled with excitement, fun, and play.

Prices: Student $10.00 Adults $15.00 Please arrive early as tickets have sold out in the past.

Kevin McCarthy - Florida Holiday Celebrations

September 19, 2008-January 4, 2009

An invitational viewing of artists working in Jacksonville

Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Thursday-10am-8pm; Sunday-12 Noon-4pm; Monday-Closed

Admission: Adults-$8; Seniors(60+), Military and Students with ID-$5; Children under 2-Free; ArtWalk-1st Wednesday of every month-Free from 5pm-9pm; Sunday-Bank of America Free Family Day-Free for children under 18 and an accompanying adult

Please join the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce in honoring the Northeast Florida military community at the 2008 Military Appreciation Luncheon. This event is an annual Chamber tradition, honoring the brave men and women of our armed forces.

Registration: 11:30 a.m.

Luncheon: Noon

Tickets: $25 Civilians, $20 Active Duty Military and Reservists

RSVP: (904) 366-6600 x. 7606

RSVP Deadline: November 7, 2008

There’s something for everyone! Come and join us for the North Beaches Art walk, an entertaining event that combines fabulous local art, yummy food, and good company. You can stroll around the Atlantic and Neptune Beach Town Center area, enjoy great live music, and support over 40 artists of all mediums. We even have a children’s art table for the kids! The monthly Art walk takes place every third Thursday, from 5-9pm. For more information, please contact Linda at Archway Framing and Gallery at (904)249-2222.

Out of the Box is an annual invitational exhibition that showcases the current work of exceptional women artists in Jacksonville. These women artists explore a range of materials, processes, ideas, and their own personal vision of the world. Young artists, active in the growing art scene in Jacksonville, join established artists to provide a survey of the work being produced by women artists in Jacksonville today.

Gallery Hours: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Artists include: Linda Broadfoot, Louise Freshman Brown, Dana Chapman, Megan Cosby, Nofa Dixon, Emily Arthur Douglass, Annelies Dykgraff, Shannon Estlund, Candace Fasano, Sarah Crooks Flaire, Marsha Hatcher, Jenny Henley, Hillary Hogue, Ali Isabelle, Karen Kurycki, Christina Long, Sydney McKenna, Hope McMath, Nicole Middleton, Argie Mitra, Joanelle Mulrain, Madeleine Peck, Sharla Valeski, Courtney Vickery and Brittni Wood.

Out of the Box programs include a panel discussion and screen printing workshop.

The program will feature JU percussion students playing works by Ney Rosauro, Tom Gauger, Steve Reich, Nigel Westlake, and a new work by Robert Moore written expressly for the Jacksonville University Percussion Ensemble.

September 19, 2008-January 4, 2009

Recent acquisitions by one of the masters of the Op Art movement.

Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Thursday-10am-8pm; Sunday-12 Noon-4pm; Monday-Closed

Admission: Adults-$8; Seniors(60+), Military and Students with ID-$5; Children under 2-Free; ArtWalk-1st Wednesday of every month-Free from 5pm-9pm; Sunday-Bank of America Free Family Day-Free for children under 18 and an accompanying adult

The Opening Reception will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2008; 5pm – 7pm.

A Lecture with Derby Ulloa: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 11:15am.

For more information, call the South Gallery 646-2027.

Dr. Ann Pabst, University of North Carolina Wilmington marine mammologist will discuss whales and dolphins.

INFO: (904) 620-2140

Fogle proudly presents the much-anticipated Annual Holiday Show. Featuring a varied assortment of exquisite ornaments and seasonal accessories, this is the place to stock up on everything for the holidays, from decor to gift certificates to the most unique gift ideas in the area