NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS

NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th at 7:30PM
WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS – FSCJ SOUTH CAMPUS

JACKSONVILLE, FL – New Shanghai Circus plays at the Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts on Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus (11901 Beach Blvd.) on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 7:30PM for one performance only!

Astonishing athletes defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spell-binding show.  Fearless performers with boundless energy bring you more than two thousand years of Chinese circus traditions.  If it’s humanly possible – and even if it’s not – Shanghai’s acrobats, jugglers, and contortionists do it with spectacular flair.  Direct from China, this troupe has been wowing audiences for 16 years.

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

Tickets for New Shanghai Circus are $34.50 ($15.25 for children 12 and under) and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org.  Parking is always free at the Wilson Center.  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

BLUE MAN GROUP COMES TO JAX

January 21 - 26, 2014
Times Union Center - Moran Theater
Blue Man Group will thrill Jacksonville with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. If you’ve never seen Blue Man Group, it’s a must-see. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it!

Click here for show video

Get tickets at: https://www.artistseriesjax.org

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL – THE ORIGINAL PARODY Next Monday December 9

 

When:     Monday, December 9, 2013 at 7:30PM



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


The hilarious parody of the Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL – THE ORIGINAL PARODY is a laugh out loud night of fun!  The show opens with a ladies book club deciding to read Fifty Shades of Grey. Through their interpretation of the novel, the audience is led on a hilarious roller coaster ride of this unlikely bestseller. 

The show is full of dance numbers, 11 original songs, and a live band backing the performance.  Original songs include “They Get Nasty,” “I Don’t Make Love,” and “There’s a Hole Inside of Me.”

Here’s a video sneak peek: http://bit.ly/50ShadesJaxVideo

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL had sold out audiences in Chicago and New York and a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a 4-star review. 

Tickets for 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL in Jacksonville start at $27.00 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.  Like the book series, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is surely not for those under the age of 18 but does not cross boundaries that would make general audiences squirm.

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is not associated with, endorsed or authorized by E.L. James or Vintage Books.

Renowned Cleveland, OH-Based Artist DEREK HESS Releases his First Limited Edition Book, "HE AINT NO VARGAS"

Renowned Cleveland, OH-Based Artist DEREK HESS Releases his First Limited Edition Book, “HE AINT NO VARGAS”

Signed and Numbered Limited Edition of 500 Hardbound Copies

Forward by Playboy Executive Editor Jason Buhrmester

He Ain't No Vargas is a limited edition book containing an extensive collection of grease pencil nudes by Derek Hess that utilizePlayboy magazine covers as canvases. The pieces were created using 1960s and 1970s era Playboys-- the very same issues Hess first discovered as a fourth grader. The nostalgia brought back by the taboo material of Hess' childhood made the project even more fun for the artist. Drawing loose and fast, Hess was able to capture the vibrant feeling of the figure.

The book has drawings spanning from the beginning of his experimentation with Playboys back in 2010 all the way into his most recent works done in August, 2013. Vargas refers to the artist Alberto Vargas, who was responsible for the pin-up nudes in Playboy for decades, and the book title is a tongue-in-cheek shot at Hess and his ability to draw. Hugh Hefner gave his personal blessing, perhaps giving the book the highest praise one can receive from Playboy magazine.

Purchase your copy of He Ain't No Vargas here - http://www.indiemerch.com/strhesspress

Watch a special book video trailer via Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/72745488

Derek Hess’s work has been recognized in both the music and art world for over 20 years. Hess began creating promo flyers for shows in Cleveland, OH. These flyers soon gained the attention of a multitude of bands as well as the GRAMMY Museum, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Louvre in Paris which he is part of their permanent collections. In addition to countless cd covers and gallery shows all over the world, he has been featured on TLC, MTV, Fuse, VH1, Alternative Press, Newsweek and Juxtapoz to name a few.

BBC AMERICA Celebrates Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary with two Special 3D Screening Events in Theaters

BBC AMERICA AND NCM FATHOM EVENTS CELEBRATE

DOCTOR WHO’S 50^TH ANNIVERSARY

WITH SPECIAL REALD™3D SCREENING

ELEVEN U.S. CITIES TO JOIN FIRST GLOBAL SIMULCAST ON NOVEMBER 23

EXPANDING TO OVER 300 CINEMAS FOR ONLY ONE NIGHT

WITH NCM FATHOM EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 25

New York - October 24, 2013 - BBC AMERICA announced today two special theatrical screening events of Doctor Who’s 50^thAnniversary special, Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor, in RealD™ 3D on November 23 and 25, 2013.

In association with AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc., and Regal Entertainment Group, BBC AMERICA makes history by honoring eleven Doctors on Saturday, November 23 with a global simulcast 3D screening event in eleven cities at the same time the 75-minute Anniversary special premieres on BBC AMERICA and across the globe. Tickets for the Saturday, November 23 screenings will go on sale October 25, 2013 at 9:00am EST for theater locations* in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington DC, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Minneapolis. Tickets may be purchased at Cinemark.com and Fandango.com.

The festivities won’t stop there: BBC AMERICA and NCM Fathom Events are teaming up for the first time to continue the celebration, giving fans across the U.S. a chance to experience Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor in RealD™3D on Monday, November 25 for only one night in more than 300 select cinemas. Tickets will be available at participating theater box offices and online atwww.fathomevents.com. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the NCM Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change). The event will be broadcast via the new digital cinema projection systems.

In addition to Matt Smith, the 50^th Anniversary special also stars former Time Lord David Tennant and Jenna Coleman with Billie Piper and John Hurt. The theatrical events will include specially shot introductions and The Day of The Doctor: Behind The Lens, a 10 minute behind-the-scene featurette directly following the special. The short features Matt Smith, David Tennant and Jenna Coleman with Billie Piper and John Hurt, as well as lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, discussing their 50^th Anniversary experiences.

Soumya Sriraman, EVP Home Entertainment and Licensing for BBC Worldwide North America, commented: “Doctor Who’s 50^th Anniversary is truly a global celebration and we’re thrilled to bring the special to the silver screen. Our partnerships with Cinemark, AMC, Regal Cinemas and NCM Fathom Events will give fans, on November 23 and 25, the opportunity to see the Doctor in a whole new way – in RealD™ 3D.”

Since its launch in 1963, Doctor Who has become one of the world’s best loved dramas and is certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most successful sci-fi series ever.  Doctor Who is BBC AMERICA’s highest-rated series and has received numerous awards across its 50 years. The series has enjoyed success off-air with over 10 million DVDs and 8 million action figures sold globally and is the BBC’s top series on iTunes in the U.S. and UK. BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the UK broadcaster, distributesDoctor Who to over 200 territories across the world. 

“The Day of The Doctor is upon us and fans of the BBC AMERICA sci-fi series Doctor Who have the opportunity to see the time-travelling adventures like never before in 3D from their local movie theater,” said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president of NCM Fathom Events. “There’s never been a better time to be a Whovian during the 50th Anniversary celebration of this huge BBC hit that’s invaded America .”

MICHIGAN AND SURROUNDING AREA! Fantasticon: Comic Book & Pop Culture Show!

DOCTOR WHO: THE COMPLETE SERIES 1-7 LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY GIFT SET

Fantastic, Allons-y, Geronimo… Together In One Special Blue Box

Includes 120 Minutes of Bonus Material Available on Disc for the First Time

“Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you, you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. The day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: the trip of a lifetime.”
-       The Ninth Doctor

Street Date: November 5, 2013
Suggested Retail Price: Blu-ray $349.98 ($399.98 in Canada)
Length: Approx. 4815 mins + bonus materials/ 29-disc set (BD)

DW Blu-Ray Gift Box Beauty-ShotNew York – September 4, 2013 – The only thing better than watching Doctor Who is watching it in high definition, which is why BBC Home Entertainment is celebrating Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary with the release of Doctor Who: The Complete Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Gift Set on November 5, 2013. The set includes the complete adventures of the Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston, Thor: The Dark World) and Tenth Doctor (David Tennant, Broadchurch, Fright Night), available in newly remastered Blu-ray versions at full 1080p resolution for the first time ever, sitting alongside those of the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) in this high definition collection. The Home Entertainment team has gone above and beyond to bring fans the best possible experience, and have also fully remastered the complete Tenth Doctor Specials as well as The Complete Fifth and Sixth Series (previously available on Blu-ray), to full 1080p resolution as well. Throw in the new Doctor Who: The Complete Seventh Series Blu-ray set along with hours and hours of bonus features from the past collections PLUS 120 minutes of bonus material that has never previously been available on disc, as well as more goodies than you can shake a sonic screwdriver at, and this is one blue box that just might actually be bigger on the inside.

And speaking of sonic screwdrivers…

“Who looks at a screwdriver and thinks, ‘Ooh, this could be a little more sonic.’?”
-       Captain Jack Harkness

Any fan of Doctor Who will be glad to tell you that all screwdrivers could stand to be a bit more sonic. And that’s why we’ve included the original Doctor Who Universal Remote Control Sonic Screwdriver, a gesture-based remote control replica of the Eleventh Doctor’s trusty tool, in the Doctor Who: The Complete Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Gift Set.  Crafted from real metals and featuring sound effects from the show, you can impress your friends when you turn on your television with a wave of your hand and feel like a Time Lord yourself.

With 29 blu-ray discs of episodes, specials and bonus features, plus the Universal Remote Control Sonic Screwdriver, 3 exclusive art cards and an exclusive comic book, this limited edition gift set will keep on giving for years to come.


Doctor Who: The Complete Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Gift Set includes:

New to Blu-ray/ 1080p Resolution:
Doctor Who: The Complete First Series, starring Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper
Doctor Who: The Complete Second Series, starring David Tennant and Billie Piper
Doctor Who: The Complete Third Series, starring David Tennant and Freema Agyeman
Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series, starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate

Also included in1080p Resolution:
Doctor Who: The Complete Specials, starring David Tennant
Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series, starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan
Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series, starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill
Doctor Who: The Complete Seventh Series, starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, and Jenna-Louise Coleman


Bonus Blu-ray disc includes:

·         “The Doctor Who Ultimate List of Lists” from BBC AMERICA’s The Brit List - BBC AMERICA’s pop culture correspondent, Asha Leo (@ashaleo), is joined by special guest John Barrowman (“Torchwood,” “Doctor Who”) to announce the rankings of the “Top Five Companions,” “Top Five Scariest Moments,” “Top Five Best Monsters,” “Top Five Guest Stars” and “Top Five Things You’ll Only See on Doctor Who.” Rankings are based on votes from readers of BBCAMERICA.com’s Anglophenia blog.

·         Doctor Who at the Proms 2010 - Doctor Who’s own Karen Gillen and Arthur Darvill host a spectacular evening of music from the series played live by the London Philharmonic Orchestra at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall.  Includes video projections, appearances by the monsters and a special guest appearance from 11th Doctor Matt Smith.  For the first time, the collection will include the full 90-minute concert and has been remastered in 5.1 Surround Sound.

·         Doctor Who: The Best of the Christmas Specials - This previously unreleased special from December 2011 takes an inside look at the very best moments from the incredible Doctor Who Christmas specials that have captivated audiences around the world. A collection of fans from the celebrity, comedy, sci-fi and digital worlds discuss their favorite moments from both David Tennant and Matt Smith era Christmas episodes.

Other additional items include:
·         The Doctor Who Universal Remote Control Sonic Screwdriver
·         3 exclusive original art cards
·         An exclusive Doctor Who comic book