Things To Do
Get Downtown! for Fall Concerts, Mannheim Steamroller & Sidewalk Chalk Contest
Downtown's Bi-Weekly Events Listing (Nov 10-23)
Oh, the sights and sounds you will experience from Downtown's stages, from the colorful Dr. Seuss to the amazing acrobats of the symphony. That's right I said acrobats and symphony together! Now that I have your interest peaked take a look at what is coming Downtown!
Photo of Agricultural Fair by Randy Lefko.
theatrical kids
"The thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper called Seussical! Adapted from the Broadway version, this adaptation especially for young audiences features
thirteen actors. The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics. (Nov 17 from 10am - 11:30am)
The mini-musicals based on popular kids' books, If You Give a Pig a Pancake, tells a story of how a bossy pig's demands frazzle a little girl in this hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. In addition, the story of "Ruby Mae Has Something to Say," where tongue-tied Ruby Mae dreams of delivering a message of universal peace and understanding to the United Nations. Don't miss these stories and many other favorite books brought to life on stage. (Nov 14 from 12pm - 2pm)
JSYO Fall Concert features several ensembles from the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles. The JSYO Philharmonic, the JSYO's most advanced ensemble, will perform Wanger's Overture to Die Meistersinger , Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre, Bizet's Carmen Suite No. 1 and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 in G major. (Nov 16 from 5pm - 7pm)
Join the highly creative Fall Musical- Mulan. You will leave the performance like so many before you thinking, "That was too amazing to be a middle school production." LaVilla Middle School of the Arts' 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will act, dance, sing, and play percussion and piano on stage. (Nov 19 - Nov 21 from 7:30pm - 9pm)
artistic performances
Cirque de la Symphonie where cirque nouveau-style acrobatics and artistry meet the full power of a symphony orchestra. You'll marvel at the array of the best cirque artists in the world, including aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and strongmen. These exciting artists will entertain you as they perform along with symphonic hits such as Ravel's Bolero, the music of John Williams and much more! (Nov 14 - Nov 15 from 8pm - 10pm)
Teatro Lirico D'Europa: Carmen is a Broadway set in Seville in the mid 19th Century where soldier Don Jose falls in love with the beautiful Carmen, a free spirited gypsy and his obsession with her leads to a crime of passion. (Nov 11 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm)
With no artificial limitations Trans-Siberian Orchestra's music is created from classical, rock, Broadway and R&B worlds. This cross pollinization of musical ideas creates hybrid forms of music that normally would never occurr. For example, an R&B singer doing a classical style melody and bringing gospel touches to it that causes it to glitter in ways that even the creators could not have predicted. (Nov 12 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm)
Although they began as an artsy prog-rock band, Styx would eventually transformed into the virtual arena rock prototype by the late '70s and early '80s, due to a fondness for bombastic rockers and soaring power ballads. And just for you they continue to rock in Downtown. (Nov 13 from 8pm - 10pm)
As one of the most popular Californian pop/rock bands of the '70s, the Doobie Brothers evolved from a mellow, boogie band to a slick, soul, pop band by the end of the decade. Back on the stage the Doobie Brothers are creating rock vintage with a twist. (Nov 20 from 8pm - 10pm)
Mendelssohn's gift for melody was so endearing, with heart-wrenching, bittersweet climaxes and buoyant themes at breakneck speed, it's easy to see why the opening theme would never leave his thoughts. Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto makes the orchestra visually take flight as it represents the fabled Japanese bird "Toki," with strings as its wings, basses for a tail and a piano at the center! (Nov 21 - Nov 22 from 8pm - 10pm)
Get an early start on your holiday mood when Mannheim Steamroller makes its Jacksonville premiere this Christmas season. Mannheim Steamroller's signature sound is where classical and modern-day rock, acoustic and electronic music meet. Celebrate the spirit of the season with a little rock the whole family can love. (Nov 21 from 8pm - 10pm)
downtown gets involved
Empty Bowls Luncheon features uniquely individual ceramic bowls created by area students and local artists. With
the price of admission, guests may select a bowl of their choice as a souvenir and reminder of those whose bowls are empty. (Nov 18 from 12pm - 1pm)
This year's Veteran's Day Parade is themed "Forever Grateful" and will feature more than 90 active duty and retired military units, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, military organizations, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more. Parade watchers are encouraged to show their support by wearing red, white and blue and holding "Forever Grateful" fliers which will be passed out among the crowds prior to the parade. (Nov 11 from 11am - 12pm)
Join the Downtown Sidewalk Chalk Contest the largest outdoor art show in Downtown. Students win scholarships and artists, families, and creative people win cash prizes and gift cards, for drawing on the sidewalk! (Nov 15 from 8am - 12am)
Grab the family to learn more about Clean Air Day. Visitors will learn how to keep one of Earth's most precious resources clean through a variety of special programs and activities. Get insight on how to keep our air clean by promoting the awareness of the effect air has on our environment and our health. (Nov 15 from 9am - 4pm)
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. (Nov 20 from 6pm - 9pm)
more downtown
Jerry Seinfeld
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts | Nov 13 | 7pm - 9pm
MOCA Film Series - North Starr
MOCA Jacksonville | Nov 13 | 8m - 10pm
Toby Mac's Winder Wonder Slam Tour
Veterans Memorial Arena | Nov 14 | 7pm - 9pm
Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | Nov 16 | 4:15pm-8pm
Vince Gill
Florida Theatre | Nov 19 | 8pm - 10pm