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Tuesday, March 2 |
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Drop-In Art
Ages 4 to 10
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Each Tuesday, children ages 4 to 10 will have the opportunity to explore the galleries or gardens and experiment with a different art process. No pre-registration. Please arrive early, as class size is limited.
Members and Non-members: $5
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Jazz Fusion
Poetry and Performance
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Nationally known spoken-word poet Matthew Hernandez leads this bi-monthly night of explosive literary performance celebrating jazz music, musicians and poetry. Accompanying Hernandez are poets from the 2009-2010 Jacksonville Brave New Voices poetry slam team, performing their own compositions with energetic vocal artistry. On March 2nd, they celebrate personal relationships with Jazz ABZ music, journeying from musicians A (Louis Armstrong) through H (Coleman Hawkins).
Writer, actor and poet Hernandez has been a guest speaker/performer for the PGA, Wutang Clan, WJCT, NPR, The Miami Poverty Conference, along with numerous news features, various internet podcast and radio programs.
Tuesdays, March 2, May 4, and July 6
7 to 8 p.m.
Free.
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Wednesday, March 3 |
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Painting Basics
Session II: Wednesdays, March 3 through April 14 (there will be no class on March 24)
1:30PM - 5:00PM
This class is for beginning and intermediate painters, as well as advanced students wanting to advance into more intensive study of techniques. Each student will have individual attention, and will work at their own level and will produce one or more original paintings. There will be demonstrations in each class covering landscapes, still life, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and color theory. Each session is six weeks.
Members: $168; Non-members: $188; Active Docents: $84
Call 904.355.0630 for more information, supply list or to register.
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Tuesday, March 9 |
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Drop-In Art
Ages 4 to 10
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Each Tuesday, children ages 4 to 10 will have the opportunity to explore the galleries or gardens and experiment with a different art process. No pre-registration. Please arrive early, as class size is limited.
Members and Non-members: $5
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Wednesday, March 10 |
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Especially for Seniors Talks and Tea
A Survey of American Art from the Permanent Collection, Part 2
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Seated gallery talk at 1:30 p.m., with afternoon tea and refreshments following. Includes free admission to the museum and Gardens.
$6; for reservations please call (904) 355-0630.
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Thursday, March 11 |
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Especially for Seniors Talks and Tea
A Survey of American Art from the Permanent Collection, Part 2
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Seated gallery talk at 1:30 p.m., with afternoon tea and refreshments following. Includes free admission to the museum and Gardens.
$6; for reservations please call (904) 355-0630.
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Saturday, March 13 |
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Art for Two
Ceramic Percussion Instruments
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Students will study the instruments used by the Jazz musicians in the exhibit Jazz ABZ: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits by Paul Rogers. They will also listen to Jazz music and make music of their own. They will then create an instrument using hand building techniques. Pieces will be fired at the museum and are available for pick-up at a later date.
Members $10 per pair, Non-members $15 per pair
Call 904.355.0630 for more information or to register.
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Monday, March 15 |
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Garden Week 2010
Monday, March 15 through Wednesday, March 17, 2010
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Come celebrate our historic and nationally recognized gardens. Enjoy the festivities including a Lecture and Lunch with Renny Reynolds on Monday and Jack Staub on Tuesday, Luncheon and Fashion Show with Sharon Batten and Model Citizen, and celebrate the fruits of the earth with a Wine Tasting on Tuesday evening. Stroll the gardens during Master Gardener tours, every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and bring the family for art-making activities from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
In addition to our wonderful speakers, luncheons and fashion show, we will have baked goods available from Mrs. Cummer''s Tea Table, fresh herbs for sale, lovely garden items from our Cummer Store and unique jewelry designs from Jacksonville''s own Lillian Ostergard. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (904) 899-6038. Visit http://cummer.org/entertainment/garden-week.cfm for a detailed schedule.
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Tuesday, March 16 |
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Garden Week 2010
Monday, March 15 through Wednesday, March 17, 2010
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Come celebrate our historic and nationally recognized gardens. Enjoy the festivities including a Lecture and Lunch with Renny Reynolds on Monday and Jack Staub on Tuesday, Luncheon and Fashion Show with Sharon Batten and Model Citizen, and celebrate the fruits of the earth with a Wine Tasting on Tuesday evening. Stroll the gardens during Master Gardener tours, every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and bring the family for art-making activities from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
In addition to our wonderful speakers, luncheons and fashion show, we will have baked goods available from Mrs. Cummer''s Tea Table, fresh herbs for sale, lovely garden items from our Cummer Store and unique jewelry designs from Jacksonville''s own Lillian Ostergard. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (904) 899-6038. Visit http://cummer.org/entertainment/garden-week.cfm for a detailed schedule.
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Family Art and Garden Night
Free Admission
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Join us for art-making activities and garden tours in celebration of The Cummer Gardens and their recent naming to the National Register of Public Gardens. Free Admission.
Free Tuesdays sponsored by THE PLAYERS.
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Wednesday, March 17 |
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Garden Week 2010
Monday, March 15 through Wednesday, March 17, 2010
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Come celebrate our historic and nationally recognized gardens. Enjoy the festivities including a Lecture and Lunch with Renny Reynolds on Monday and Jack Staub on Tuesday, Luncheon and Fashion Show with Sharon Batten and Model Citizen, and celebrate the fruits of the earth with a Wine Tasting on Tuesday evening. Stroll the gardens during Master Gardener tours, every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and bring the family for art-making activities from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
In addition to our wonderful speakers, luncheons and fashion show, we will have baked goods available from Mrs. Cummer''s Tea Table, fresh herbs for sale, lovely garden items from our Cummer Store and unique jewelry designs from Jacksonville''s own Lillian Ostergard. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (904) 899-6038. Visit http://cummer.org/entertainment/garden-week.cfm for a detailed schedule.
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Saturday, March 20 |
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Mayor's Book Club Museum Hop
Free admission
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Book Club members and their families are invited to celebrate reading at four of Jacksonville’s museums. This FREE event will feature literacy-themed activities, make-and-take crafts and story times throughout the day. Start at the museum of your choice and see if you can “hop” to all four before it ends! Visit www.jaxkids.net for a printable map.
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Ave., 32204 | 904-356-6857
In Riverside, between The American Red Cross building and the Garden Club of Jacksonville. FREE on-site parking.
Museum of Science and History (MOSH)
1025 Museum Circle, 32207 | 904-396-6674
Located on the Southbank, at the foot of the Main Street Bridge, next to Friendship Fountain. FREE on-site parking, or park in any downtown Park & Ride lot, take Skyway to San Marco/MOSH (50¢/person).
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
333 N. Laura St., 32202 | 904-366-6911
Downtown, next to the Main Library. Duval Street Main Library Garage $3, or FREE on-street parking. Also, park in any downtown Park & Ride lot, take Skyway to Hemming Plaza/MOCA (50¢/person).
The Ritz Theatre & Museum
829 N. Davis St., 32202 | 904-632-5555
Downtown, on Davis Street, between State Street and Union Street. FREE on-site parking.
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Art Adventures
Ceramic Instruments
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Students will study the instruments used by the Jazz musicians in the exhibit Jazz ABZ: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits by Paul Rogers. They will then create an instrument of their own using hand building techniques. Pieces will be fired at the museum and available for pick-up at a later date.
Members $10, Non-members $15
Pre-registration recommended; register early to prevent class cancelation. For more information or to register, call (904) 355-0630.
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Tuesday, March 23 |
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VSA Arts Festival
March 23 through 26
9:00AM - 2:00PM
The Very Special Arts Festival is a four-day creative arts festival allowing more than 2,500 students with disabilities to experience art-making in The Cummer Gardens, Art Connections and galleries. This very special event brings the power and joy of the arts to students with disabilities.
An educational affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, VSA Arts is an international organization founded by Jean Kennedy Smith, which provides experience in the arts for people with disabilities. Through innovative programming, specially designed exhibit spaces and a nationally recognized arts festival, The Cummer and VSA Arts have enhanced the lives of thousands of children and adults with disabilities.
The 2010 Jacksonville VSA Arts Festival is sponsored by Citi. Additional support provided by the Fifth Generation Fund if the Bradley-Turner Foundation, Inc., the HEAL Foundation, DuBow Family Foundation, FOCUS Cummer, Watkins Christian Foundation, Firehouse Subs, Brooks Rehabilitation, VSA Arts of Florida, Inc., FDLRS Crown, Duval County Public Schools, Ms. Meg Rose, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gee Gabbert, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Ida Broward Boyd and Crowther Mann Boyd, City of Jacksonville, and Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc.
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Drop-In Art
Ages 4 to 10
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Each Tuesday, children ages 4 to 10 will have the opportunity to explore the galleries or gardens and experiment with a different art process. No pre-registration. Please arrive early, as class size is limited.
Members and Non-members: $5
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Wednesday, March 24 |
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VSA Arts Festival
March 23 through 26
9:00AM - 2:00PM
The Very Special Arts Festival is a four-day creative arts festival allowing more than 2,500 students with disabilities to experience art-making in The Cummer Gardens, Art Connections and galleries. This very special event brings the power and joy of the arts to students with disabilities.
An educational affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, VSA Arts is an international organization founded by Jean Kennedy Smith, which provides experience in the arts for people with disabilities. Through innovative programming, specially designed exhibit spaces and a nationally recognized arts festival, The Cummer and VSA Arts have enhanced the lives of thousands of children and adults with disabilities.
The 2010 Jacksonville VSA Arts Festival is sponsored by Citi. Additional support provided by the Fifth Generation Fund if the Bradley-Turner Foundation, Inc., the HEAL Foundation, DuBow Family Foundation, FOCUS Cummer, Watkins Christian Foundation, Firehouse Subs, Brooks Rehabilitation, VSA Arts of Florida, Inc., FDLRS Crown, Duval County Public Schools, Ms. Meg Rose, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gee Gabbert, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Ida Broward Boyd and Crowther Mann Boyd, City of Jacksonville, and Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc.
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Thursday, March 25 |
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VSA Arts Festival
March 23 through 26
9:00AM - 2:00PM
The Very Special Arts Festival is a four-day creative arts festival allowing more than 2,500 students with disabilities to experience art-making in The Cummer Gardens, Art Connections and galleries. This very special event brings the power and joy of the arts to students with disabilities.
An educational affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, VSA Arts is an international organization founded by Jean Kennedy Smith, which provides experience in the arts for people with disabilities. Through innovative programming, specially designed exhibit spaces and a nationally recognized arts festival, The Cummer and VSA Arts have enhanced the lives of thousands of children and adults with disabilities.
The 2010 Jacksonville VSA Arts Festival is sponsored by Citi. Additional support provided by the Fifth Generation Fund if the Bradley-Turner Foundation, Inc., the HEAL Foundation, DuBow Family Foundation, FOCUS Cummer, Watkins Christian Foundation, Firehouse Subs, Brooks Rehabilitation, VSA Arts of Florida, Inc., FDLRS Crown, Duval County Public Schools, Ms. Meg Rose, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gee Gabbert, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Ida Broward Boyd and Crowther Mann Boyd, City of Jacksonville, and Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc.
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Friday, March 26 |
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VSA Arts Festival
March 23 through 26
9:00AM - 2:00PM
The Very Special Arts Festival is a four-day creative arts festival allowing more than 2,500 students with disabilities to experience art-making in The Cummer Gardens, Art Connections and galleries. This very special event brings the power and joy of the arts to students with disabilities.
An educational affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, VSA Arts is an international organization founded by Jean Kennedy Smith, which provides experience in the arts for people with disabilities. Through innovative programming, specially designed exhibit spaces and a nationally recognized arts festival, The Cummer and VSA Arts have enhanced the lives of thousands of children and adults with disabilities.
The 2010 Jacksonville VSA Arts Festival is sponsored by Citi. Additional support provided by the Fifth Generation Fund if the Bradley-Turner Foundation, Inc., the HEAL Foundation, DuBow Family Foundation, FOCUS Cummer, Watkins Christian Foundation, Firehouse Subs, Brooks Rehabilitation, VSA Arts of Florida, Inc., FDLRS Crown, Duval County Public Schools, Ms. Meg Rose, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gee Gabbert, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Ida Broward Boyd and Crowther Mann Boyd, City of Jacksonville, and Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc.
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Tuesday, March 30 |
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Drop-In Art
Ages 4 to 10
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Each Tuesday, children ages 4 to 10 will have the opportunity to explore the galleries or gardens and experiment with a different art process. No pre-registration. Please arrive early, as class size is limited.
Members and Non-members: $5
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Cummer Theater: Art
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jacksonville Beach theater Players by the Sea brings this 1998 Tony® Award winning play to The Cummer for one night. Friends Serge, Marc and Yvan begin to pull apart the seams of their 15-year friendship when Serge buys an expensive modern painting of white lines on a white canvas. A funny and compelling discussion of how we define ourselves and others, Art promises an evening of witty repartee and thought-provoking dialogue. Ages 13 and up.
Tuesday, March 30, 7 to 9 p.m. Hixon Auditorium at The Cummer. $7
Please call 904.355.0630 for more information or to reserve seats.
Cummer Theater is a collaborative series of exhibition and artist related performances, presented with beaches-area Players by the Sea Theatre.
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March |
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Jazz ABZ: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits by Paul Rogers with poems by Wynton Marsalis
See exhibition description for details.
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Jazz ABZ: Improvisations by Students at S.P. Livingston Elementary School
Art Connections
See exhibition description for details.
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