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.

Local Gallery GAAM (Games Art and Music) Announces Their First Charity Show for December 14, 2012

Jacksonville, FL—Local startup gallery GAAM has officially announced the first Games Art And Music Charity Show to take place December 14, 2012, at The Museum at 4160 Boulevard Center Dr, Jacksonville, FL.

Local artists, Edmund Dansart, Logan Zawacki, Derrick Nevado, and Ryan Paul Thompson have collaborated over the past year to create a local event that appreciates and celebrates the video game culture, and bring attention to the SouthEast.

This is a one night only event that has the support of many in the video game industry, including award winning game industry and hollywood composer Penka Kouneva, EA Games, Game designer and author Chris Solarski, and Square Enix (well known for Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, and Dragon Quest).

The event will feature several art exhibitions, include a charity art auction where 100% of the proceeds will go to Child’s Play, a juried art show for other artists to showcase their work, a real world Super Mario Experiential Exhibit, famous cosplayer Candy Keane, DJ Nes, martial arts demonstrations by Nevado Karate Arts, and more.

About GAAM
GAAM stands for Games Arts And Music, and was formed in 2012 and is an art curation and creation company. They specialize in representing the gaming culture in it’s various forms and creating unique gaming events and experiences.

About Child’s Play
Child’s Play was founded in 2003 by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of the online comic strip Penny Arcade, which concerns itself with video games and gamer culture. In response to the media’s negative portrayal of gamers, the pair called for the gaming community to donate to Seattle Children’s Hospital during the holiday season.

The response was overwhelming—within weeks, they had a garage packed full of toys, games, and gifts to brighten the holiday of many sick kids. That year, they raised over $250,000; a number that has grown each year; up to nearly $10 million as of 2010. The gaming community comes together to raise millions of dollars, put together hundreds of community fundraisers, and change the lives of countless children.

Contact
To learn more about this event and GAAM please visit their website at http://www.gamesartandmusic.com or contact Ryan Paul Thompson at ryan@gamesartandmusic.com.

For more information regarding Child’s Play, please visit the website.