| ARTS AND CULTURE SHOWCASE If you are having trouble reading the full content of this mailer then please click "View in Browser" in the top right corner of the message. Photo Credit: Dennis Ho. 10 Questions This week's 10 Questions interview is performing artist Mama Blue , a Jacksonville native who grew up on the city's eastside. She has performed extensively at venues and events in Northeast Florida since 2011. Through these performances, she has blossomed to become a staple in the regions music scene. It's not just Jacksonville residents that notice Mama Blue's talent. She performs in cities throughout the United States, bringing Jacksonville's rich history of blues, jazz, and soul to audiences across the nation. In October, Mama Blue performed her way to being named the winner of the 2017 First Coast Blues Society 's Regional Blues Challenge. Subsequently, she was invited to perform at the 34th Annual International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN. She's asking her loyal fanbase to be a part of the journey and help make her performance on Memphis's legendary Beale Street possible. After winning the regional championship, Mama Blue launched a gofundme campaign with the goal of raising $9,000 so that she and her band can travel to Memphis and compete. After 20 days, 30 people have contributed to the campaign, bringing Mama Blue 1/3 of the way to her crowdsourcing goal. Read More DA Fall Jazz Night Douglas Anderson School of the Arts will host DA Fall Jazz Night . Join DA on Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30 PM for a special evening of incredible jazz music as they present the Douglas Anderson Jazz Bands and the LaVilla School of the Arts Jazz band, all of whom will collaborate and perform together. Tickets are $10, or $5 for students with IDs. MORE INFO Thanks & Dranks Hip Hop & Hookah and The Groove Suite present Thanks & Dranks on Thursday, November 23rd at Nighthawks. The night will be dedicated to giving thanks for what we have and those we love. Mr. Al Pete will serve as the hosting emcee and will set the tone for the evening by curating the tracks that create the night's soundtrack. More Info Truth and Proof The Performers Academy will host the next installment of Truth and Proof: Youth Open Mic Night on Saturday, November 25th. The evening features special guest artist Mal Jones of the Lyricist Live , and will be hosted by Will Summerville and Jalen Denson. All those who participate in the open mic will walk away with a complementary swag bag provided by TPA. This event was made possible because of the support of PNC through their Arts Alive grant program . More Info Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! The Florida Theatre and WJCT present, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live ! The production is based on the #1 PBS Kids television series . Daniel and all of his friends invite you for a new adventure in Neighborhood of Make- Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and surprise guests along the way! It’s an event filled with tigertastic fun, teaching the valuable lessons of kindness, helping others, and being a friend. More Info Cathedral Arts Project NEA Spotlight We would like to take a moment and congratulate Cathedral Arts Project and teaching artist Tony Rodrigues for recently being featured on the National Endowment for the Arts blog . The independent federal agency, whose funding and support give Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities, featured the work that CAP and Rodrigues are doing through the Juvenile Justice Arts Program. We as a community ought to take a moment and reflect on this national recognition of art initiatives in Jacksonville. This marks the second time in less than six months that the NEA has focused their attention on cultural organizations in Jacksonville. They also featured MOCA on their blog in June , showcasing the museum's Project Atrium exhibits. Read More We Want To Hear From You We are working to collect testimonials from the public regarding how the arts and cultural sector has positively impacted their lives. If you feel that your life is enriched by art and culture, please take a few moments to complete the brief survey found on our advocacy page . We appreciate your input and value your feedback. Additionally, this is an opportunity to express any comments you have about the services and programs provided by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. Take Survey AVL Productions is the official media sponsor of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. LET'S CONNECT |
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This week's 10 Questions interview is performing artist Mama Blue, a Jacksonville native who grew up on the city's eastside. She has performed extensively at venues and events in Northeast Florida since 2011. Through these performances, she has blossomed to become a staple in the regions music scene. It's not just Jacksonville residents that notice Mama Blue's talent. She performs in cities throughout the United States, bringing Jacksonville's rich history of blues, jazz, and soul to audiences across the nation.
In October, Mama Blue performed her way to being named the winner of the 2017 First Coast Blues Society's Regional Blues Challenge. Subsequently, she was invited to perform at the 34th Annual International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN. She's asking her loyal fanbase to be a part of the journey and help make her performance on Memphis's legendary Beale Street possible. After winning the regional championship, Mama Blue launched a gofundme campaign with the goal of raising $9,000 so that she and her band can travel to Memphis and compete. After 20 days, 30 people have contributed to the campaign, bringing Mama Blue 1/3 of the way to her crowdsourcing goal.
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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts will host DA Fall Jazz Night. Join DA on Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30 PM for a special evening of incredible jazz music as they present the Douglas Anderson Jazz Bands and the LaVilla School of the Arts Jazz band, all of whom will collaborate and perform together. Tickets are $10, or $5 for students with IDs. | |
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Hip Hop & Hookah and The Groove Suite present Thanks & Dranks on Thursday, November 23rd at Nighthawks. The night will be dedicated to giving thanks for what we have and those we love. Mr. Al Pete will serve as the hosting emcee and will set the tone for the evening by curating the tracks that create the night's soundtrack. | |
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! | |
Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and surprise guests along the way! It’s an event filled with tigertastic fun, teaching the valuable lessons of kindness, helping others, and being a friend. | |
Cathedral Arts Project NEA Spotlight | |
We would like to take a moment and congratulate Cathedral Arts Project and teaching artist Tony Rodrigues for recently being featured on the National Endowment for the Arts blog. The independent federal agency, whose funding and support give Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities, featured the work that CAP and Rodrigues are doing through the Juvenile Justice Arts Program. | |
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We as a community ought to take a moment and reflect on this national recognition of art initiatives in Jacksonville. This marks the second time in less than six months that the NEA has focused their attention on cultural organizations in Jacksonville. They also featured MOCA on their blog in June, showcasing the museum's Project Atrium exhibits. | |
We are working to collect testimonials from the public regarding how the arts and cultural sector has positively impacted their lives. If you feel that your life is enriched by art and culture, please take a few moments to complete the brief survey found on our advocacy page. We appreciate your input and value your feedback. Additionally, this is an opportunity to express any comments you have about the services and programs provided by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. | |
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AVL Productions is the official media sponsor of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. | |
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