ANTHONY BOURDAIN in Jax Next Thursday April 25

When:     Thursday, April 25th  at 7:30PM

Where:   Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater, 300 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Details: Anthony Bourdain will bring his Guts & Glory tour to Jacksonville next Thursday!  The internationally renowned chef, author, and television host 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.  He’s also known for the travel journal, A Cook’s Tour, three crime novels, a cookbook, a biography of Typhoid Mary, the bestselling graphic novel Get JIRO!, and others.

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, ranging from $38.00-$75.00, 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.

Artist Series Presents RHYTHM OF THE DANCE February 19

ARTIST SERIES PRESENTS
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE
TIMES-UNION CENTER’S MORAN THEATER
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th at 7:30PM

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Rhythm of the Dance comes to Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater for one performance only on Tuesday, February 19th at 7:30PM!  A National Dance Company of Ireland presentation, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of talent derived from all areas of Irish life, including three tenors and a seanos dancer.  The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts through history!

Using the traditional and modern arts of dance (ballet, modern dance, jazz) and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient.  Combining traditional Irish dance and music with the most up-to-date stage technology, Rhythm of the Dance is a thousand-year-old story executed with all the advantages of the modern day stage show.

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

From the creation of Rhythm of the Dance in 1998 – (initially the show was set up for a three-week tour of the United States) – it has toured consistently internationally and is achieving greater critical acclaim year after year.  This wonderful show continues to evolve thanks to the constant striving for perfection by its Director/Producer, choreographer and composer to keep the show fresh and interesting so that audiences who attend performances regularly will always find some new and exciting elements within the program.

With a wonderful, gifted young cast of dancers, musicians and three Irish tenors, featuring live performances from the entire troupe, Rhythm of the Dance has won critical acclaim across 4 continents of the world in 51 countries to over 5 million fans.  Now, after 12 years of showcasing the very best in Irish dance to the world, the show was undergone a process of renewal, re-invigorating the choreography and music to create an even more spectacular performance.  Producer Kieran Cavanagh is very excited about the updated format of the show, and he hopes that Rhythm of the Dance will be a breath of fresh air into Irish dance with this traditionally rooted and authentic production.

Rhythm of the Dance has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment, internationally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world.  Rhythm of the Dance aspires to a purity of content, maintaining the traditions of Irish step dancing and yet presenting it in the most modern format that has made it a leader in its field.  The show features a live band, three tenors and some 20 dancers.

Tickets for Rhythm of the Dance start at $34.50 and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online at www.artistseriesjax.org.  Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

To order by phone with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover call
The Artist Series Box Office at
(904) 442-BWAY (2929)
(toll-free outside of Jacksonville 1-888-860-BWAY)
Tickets are also available online with Instant Seat Selection by visiting the
The Artist Series’ website: www.artistseriesjax.org

VIDEO GAMES LIVE

ARTIST SERIES PRESENTS
VIDEO GAMES LIVE
“A VIDEO GAME MULTIMEDIA SYMPHONIC CONCERT EXPERIENCE!”

When:               
Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 7:30PM
Pre-show activities begin in the lobby at 6:15PM
Post-show Meet & Greet in the lobby with composers and designers

Where:
Times-Union Center – Moran Theater
300 Water Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Details: 
An immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time, Video Games Live combines video game music masterfully performed by the local Craig Turley Orchestras, LLC and Providence School Concert Choir with the explosive energy of a rock concert!

Special events surround Video Games Live, including pre-show activities (costume contest, Guitar Hero competition, and prize give-a-ways) in the lobby starting at 6:15PM.  There is also a post-show Meet & Greet with top game composers and designers.  Pre- and post-show events are open to all ticket holders.

Tickets begin at $36.00, and a limited number of VIP Backstage Experience seats are available for $200 at www.artistseriesjax.org or (904) 442-BWAY (2929).  Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

Video Games Live was created by industry legend, composer Tommy Tallarico.  The multimedia concert introduces new audiences—families, video game enthusiasts and non-gamers—to the symphonic experience with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, well-known Internet solo performers, electronic percussion, live action, and interactive segments.  Video Games Live is the power and emotion of a symphony orchestra mixed with the excitement and energy of a rock concert and the technology, fun, and interactivity of a video game, all completely synchronized to amazing cutting-edge video screen visuals, state-of-the-art lighting, special effects, and special on-stage interactive segments with the audience.

To order by phone with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover call
The Artist Series Box Office at
(904) 442-BWAY (2929)
(toll-free outside of Jacksonville 1-888-860-BWAY)

Tickets are also available online with Instant Seat Selection by visiting the
The Artist Series’ website: www.artistseriesjax.org

Artist Series Presents: Elvis Lives: — January 19th at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater

Artist Series Presents
Elvis Lives
The Ultimate Elvis Tribut Artist Event

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Saturday, January 19th at 8:00 PM at the Moran Theater

JACKSONVILLE, FL— The national hit Elvis Lives will be presented in Jacksonville at the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater for one performance only on Saturday, January 19th at 8PM! Elvis Lives, which keeps on capturing the imaginations and interests of fans of all types including Broadway, concert and Elvis aficionados, is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis' life featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises' annual worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, each representing Elvis during different stages in his career. The Elvis tribute artists will be joined by a live band, back-up singers and dancers, along with an Ann-Margret tribute artist, as well as iconic imagery made available from the Graceland archives; which includes a new exhibit of life-size images of Elvis’ stage-wear that will be on display in the theater lobby.

The high energy show features Ultimate winner Bill Cherry, along with Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest top five finalists Kevin Mills, Leo Days and Ben Klein, as the principle cast for the winter/spring production of Elvis Lives, joined by the professional talent of Lorri Russo as Ann-Margret.

“We are very pleased that 'Elvis Lives' continues to delight audiences all over the nation and that Elvis fans in Jacksonville will be given the opportunity to see these talented entertainers. We hope to see finalists from the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest starring in 'Elvis Lives' for years to come.”

—Kevin Kern
Director of Public Relations for EPE

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“We are excited to be working with some of the most exceptional tribute artists in the world. These talented performers really capture the spirit of the King of Rock N’ Roll while evoking the sensation of being there with Elvis as he journeys through his musical career…Elvis Lives is truly a dynamic and family friendly production.”

—Barbara Cooley
Executive Producer for On Stage Touring

For more information on the show, visit www.elvislivestour.com.

Elvis Lives fans can also try their luck with the Elvis Lives—Norwegian Cruise Lines sweepstakes for a chance to win one of Norwegian’s seven-day cruises for two in an ocean view stateroom. More information on the contest can be found at www.elvislivestour.com.

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How to Buy Tickets:

Tickets for Elvis Lives in Jacksonville begin at $37.00 and are available at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) or www.artistseriesjax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or via e-mail at groupsales@fscj.edu.

To order by phone with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover call The Artist Series Box Office at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) or toll-free (for outside of Jacksonville) at 1-888-860-BWAY.

Tickets are also available online with Instant Seat Selection by visiting the The Artist Series’ website.

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The Artist Series has been recognized by the State of Florida as a Major Cultural Institution and receives funding from the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

Artist Series Presents: Let's Go Science — January 19th at the Wilson Center for the Arts

Artist Series Presents
Let's Go Science
At the Wilson Center for the Arts at 11901 Beach Boulevard

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 19th at 1:30 PM & 4:30PM

JACKSONVILLE, FL— Let's Go Science plays at Jacksonville’s Wilson Center for the Arts for two performances only on Saturday, January 19th at 1:30PM & 4:30PM.

Let's Go Science is a fun family science show. The wacky and talented Professor Smart and Dr. Knowitall join forces for an educational, entertaining, exciting and experiential extravaganza. Professor Smart shrinks his head, has toilet paper flying, juggles and has peoples’ hair standing on end, all while demonstrating principals of physics. Researcher and comedic sidekick Dr. Knowitall keeps the facts straight.

Watch out a video preview of Let's Go Science

During Let's Go Science, kids learn science concepts through impressive and memorable demonstrations. They learn about air pressure, figure out flight, see awesome optical illusions, are shocked by static electricity, see experiments with falling masses, grasp gyroscopic properties, and get a handle on the scientific method.

Location:
The Wilson Center for the Arts is located on Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus at 11901 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246.

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How to Buy Tickets:

Tickets are $16.00 ($8.50 for children 12 and under) and are available at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) or www.artistseriesjax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or via e-mail at groupsales@fscj.edu.

To order by phone with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover call The Artist Series Box Office at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) or toll-free (for outside of Jacksonville) at 1-888-860-BWAY.

Tickets are also available online with Instant Seat Selection by visiting the The Artist Series’ website.

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The Artist Series has been recognized by the State of Florida as a Major Cultural Institution and receives funding from the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

Artist Series Presents: The State Ballet Theatre of Russia's Cinderella — January 12th at the Times-Union Center

THE STATE BALLET THEATRE OF RUSSIA
Cinderella

Presented by the Artist Series at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 12th at 8PM

JACKSONVILLE, FL— The State Ballet Theatre of Russia—Cinderella comes to Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater for one performance only on Saturday, January 12th at 8PM!

Tickets for Cinderella begin at $42.00 (and at $21.00 for children under 12) and are available at www.artistseriesjax.org or (904) 442-BWAY (2929). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or by e-mailing groupsales@fscj.edu.

Hailed by the New York Times as a production “…full of enchantment’” with “lovely scenery” and “graceful costumes,”Cinderella is a ballet in three acts, with choreography and production by Vladimir Vasiliev and music by S. Prokofiev. Igor Nepomnyashchiy is the Artistic Director of the Theatre, and Lyudmila Sycheva is the Artistic Director of the Ballet. The State Ballet Theatre of Russia has toured with productions of traditional Russian classics throughout France, Germany, Holland and Czech Republic, as well as in India and throughout Africa. Among the company’s 65 dancers are many distinguished Russian artists and winners of international ballet competitions.

“Enchanting from start to finish, the State Ballet Theatre of Russia managed to bring a tear to my eye…The whole performance was executed with ultimate precision which saw not a step out of place, allowing the audience to suspend disbelief and be transported to fairyland.”

—Andrea Goddard, Chronicle & Echo Northhampton

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How to Buy Tickets:
To order by phone with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover call The Artist Series Box Office at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) or toll-free (for outside of Jacksonville) at 1-888-860-BWAY.

Tickets are also available online with Instant Seat Selection by visiting the The Artist Series’ website.

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The Artist Series has been recognized by the State of Florida as a Major Cultural Institution and receives funding from the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

Artist Series PresentsRock of Ages: April 2—7, 2013 at the Times-Union Center

ARTIST SERIES PRESENTS
Rock of Ages

FIVE-TIME TONY AWARD® NOMINATED SMASH-HIT MUSICAL

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Single Tickets on Sale This Friday, December 14th

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Tickets for Rock of Ages go on sale to the public this Friday, December 14^th at 10:00AM! Rock of Ages will rock Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center for 8 performances only from April 2—7, 2013.

Tickets for Rock of Ages begin at $32.00 and are available at www.artistseriesjax.org or (904) 442-BWAY (2929). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu. Rock of Ages contains some adult language. For more information, visit www.rockofagesontour.com.

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer—and in L.A.’s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80’s. It’s Rock of Ages, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more. This 5 time Tony nominated musical is rockin' its way across the USA. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!

Rock of Ages is a worldwide phenomenon with a smash hit production in London, and still rockin' on Broadway, featuring 28 classic rock tunes including Don't Stop Believin', We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive, Here I Go Again, Harden My Heart, Can't Fight this Feeling, Renegade and I Want To Know What Love Is.

Rock of Ages is directed by Tony Award Nominee Kristin Hanggi (Bare, Pussycat Dolls on the Sunset Strip) and choreographed by Kelly Devine (Jersey Boys—Associate Choreographer). With a book by Chris D’Arienzo (writer and director of the film Barry Munday), original arrangements by David Gibbs (Counting Crows, Film: That Thing You Do) and the Music Supervision, Arrangements & Orchestrations by Ethan Popp (Tarzan; Europe: We Will Rock You, Mamma Mia).

Rock of Ages features set design by Beowulf Boritt (Spelling Bee, LoveMusik), costume design by Tony Nominee Gregory Gale (Cyrano, The Wedding Singer), lighting design by Jason Lyons (The Threepenny Opera), sound design by Craig Cassidy (Phantom, Mamma Mia), and projection design is by Zachary Borovay (A Catered Affair). Rock of Ages is produced by PHOENIX ENTERTAINMENT.

Rock of Ages
Jacksonville Performance Schedule

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday   Sunday

April 2nd April 3rd April 4th April 5th April 6th   April 7th

7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 2:00 PM 8:00 PM 1:30 PM 7:00 PM

Ticket Purchase Info
Tickets for Rock of Ages begin at $32.00 and are available at www.artistseriesjax.org or (904) 442-BWAY (2929). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu. Rock of Ages contains some adult language. For more information, visit www.rockofagesontour.com.