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entertaining u newspaper: your weekly guide to entertainment
Appearing live in their only Florida appearance, this dynamic quintet plays traditional Scottish music at its best. The band's potent mixture of traditional ballads and fiery instrumentals leaves their audiences spellbound. As tight and versatile as any band in the Celtic music scene, the Tannahills can summon rock-n-roll intensity or haunting introspection. Special guest Chelsea Saddler will also perform. Tickets $12.50- $17.50
Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Blvd- 7:30 pm, Info: (904) 725-3929
Art with a Heart is a non-profit organization that provides hospitalized children with an opportunity for expression and creativity through fine art instruction. This fabulous cocktail party fundraiser features a silent auction of artwork by young patients from Wolfson Children's Hospital and Nemours Children's Clinic.
Stellars Gallery, Ponte Vedra Beach- 7 pm to 10 pm, Info: (904) 202-2689
Hey ladies, it's that time of year again! The Southern Women's Show is back and this year you're in for a treat. In addition to shopping and sampling at vendor displays, expect to be star struck: former NSYNC member and Dancing with the Stars alum Joey Fatone will be visiting the Convention Center along with country music hottie Chuck Wicks. Read more about it on page 16. Tickets: $7-$4. Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Info: (800) 849-0248 ext. 112 or southernshows.com
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005 Monty Python's Spamalot, will go on sale this Friday and that's reason enough to celebrate! From 7 to 10 am at the Times-Union Center box office, WAPE 95.1 and Lite 96.1 WEJZ will be broadcasting live and providing coffee and donuts to those waiting in line for tickets. The first 100 ticket purchasers will receive an official Spamalot souvenir and a $25 gift certificate to Morton's Steakhouse. Strolling medieval actors and musicians will be on-site to entertain the crowd and special SPAM breakfast foods will be served courtesy of Levy's Restaurants. Tickets range from $27 to $74. Info: (904)632-3373 or artistseries.fccj.org
Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo begins this Friday. Come to a land of pumpkins for the Pumpkinville Fall Festival celebration! You'll meet pumpkin people, scarecrows, and animals. Enjoy live entertainment galore, an Enchanted Forest with a prince and princess, and lots of other surprises. This year candy and treat stations will be set up throughout the Spooktacular path so kids can trick or treat (safely!) as they explore! Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens- 6:30 pm to 9 pm, Info: (904) 757-4463 or jaxzoo.org
Dennis Deyoung, former member of the band STYX, recreates 30 years of musical history featuring all the music he wrote and sang. All your favorite classics such as 'Lady,' Babe,' 'Come Sail Away,', and 'Mr. Roboto,' plus rock anthems 'Suite Madame Blue,' 'Grand Illusion,' and many more including new music from Deyoung's new rock album One Hindred Years From Now. Florida Theatre - 8 pm, Info: 355-2787
Coming straight out of Fagersta, Sweden, the Hives formed in 1993 but will be forever known as members of the Class of 2002, when rock was officially declared Back. Their latest record, The Black and White Album, will be in stores next month and all of their headlining shows in support of the release will be at small, intimate venues. Our very own Jack Rabbits is on the list! Tickets: $12, Jack Rabbits- 8 pm, Info: (904) 398-7496
Comprised of denizens of New York's downtown jazz scene, the keys-bass-drums trio Medeski Martin & Wood built a reputation as one of the most inventive jam bands of the '90s, the rare act that could entertain Phishheads one night and a fringe-jazz crowd the next. After many successful years, the group has become something of a phenomenon, even being featured on the soundtrack of ABC's hit series Grey's Anatomy. Tickets: $20,
Freebird Live- 8 pm, Info: (904) 246-BIRD
This special weekend honoring Jacksonville legends Lynyrd Skynyrd features music by KYMYSTRY, Barry Lee Harwood, Skytrain, Drivin South, DB Hackett & The Cross Creek Band, Shane Dodson and other acoustic performers. A "Skynyrd Frynds Unplugged" tribute is planned both nights with a candlelight vigil on Saturday night. There is no charge for this event, all musicians donate their time and talent and are not paid to perform. Sharky's Place- Quality Inn & Conference Center, Orange Park- 6 pm
Info: frynds.com/2007STW.html
Enjoy this "Cat-tacular" family event full of candy, prizes and games for little animal lovers. Bring your camera to take pictures of the big cats as you tour the facility. A trip through the Haunted Forest is included in the tour. Admission: $10-$5, Free ages 2 and under. The Catty Shack Ranch and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1860 Starratt Road, Info: (904) 757-3603 or go to www.cattyshack.org
Take a ride on the St Johns River with the Riverkeepers. Enjoy the outdoors, learn about local history and ecology, and have fun with hands-on activities! Be sure to bring a camera, binoculars, and a positive attitude. Light snacks and water will be provided.
Suggested donation: $25 per family. Friendship Park & Fountain, 1015 Museum Circle- 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Reservations: Email name & contact information with number of participants to Danielle.Dolan@gmail.com
Anderson Cooper, award-winning Reporter and CNN News Anchor, became the youngest correspondent at ABC News at age 28. Since then, the Yale University graduate has won several awards. He joined CNN in December 2001 and currently anchors the nightly news program Anderson Cooper 360°, which received particular attention during the emotional aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Florida Theatre - 7 pm
Info: 355-2787
The Ritz Theatre presents its inaugural Ritz Black Broadway Series. Sophisticated Ladies highlights the music of the great Duke Ellington. Moving from his days at the Cotton Club to his latter jazz suites, this musical review is packed with audience favorites including "Moon Indigo," "In a Sentimental Mood," and "It Don't Mean a Thing (If You Ain't Got that Swing)." Tickets: $27.50, Ritz Theatre- 8 pm, Info: (904) 632-5555
Everybody remembers Blues Traveler, right? Well, we won't give you the 'Run-Around.' The group is back and ready to 'Hook' you all over again with their mainstream radio hits and other songs from their eight-album discography. Tickets: $30, Freebird Live- 8 pm, Info: (904) 246-BIRD
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Natalie Cole released her 20th studio album on September 26th, marking an impressive milestone that speaks to her musicianship, her critically acclaimed abilities as a vocalist and her connection to her fans. It also marks her first album of new material in nearly four years, a recording that returns Natalie to her musical roots as one of our time's best R&B/pop vocalists. See this legendary songstress live this weekend at UNF. Tickets: $10/students; $125/VIP; $46-$58/all others.
Lazzara Performance Hall, UNF- 7:30 pm
Info: (904) 620-2878 or unf.edu/fineartscenter/
Pounding the piano and howling lyrics in a wild falsetto, Little Richard, the so-called Quasar of Rock, became a seminal figure in the birth of rock & roll. Today, Little Richard remains one of the most recognized and quotable celebrities in the world.
Tickets: $15 to $35
St. Augustine Amphitheatre- 6 pm
Info: (904) 353-3309 or staugamphitheatre.com
UNF's Child Development Research Center (CDRC) and the UNF Nature Trails are hosting this fun event that focuses is on literacy and nature. Some of the day's activities include an audience-participation musical theater performance, storytelling, craft and nature projects, canoeing, games and much more. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Suggested donation: $3/child, $5/adult, or $10/entire family
UNF Nature Trails area near St. Johns Bluff Road- 1 pm to 4 pm
Info: (904) 620-2372 (Monday-Friday) or jgoschke@unf.edu
Are you ready for some football? The Jaguars take on the Baltimore Colts in front of a National Audience for Monday night football. At least those who can't make it to the game will be able to watch the game from home or their favorite bar stool. It should be a great game as the Jags attempt to take over the division lead. ESPN and WJXT TV-4 - 8:30 pm.
This ever evolving, British ensemble is a powerhouse force in contemporary jazz. The duo-while keeping their trademark acoustic guitar synergy front and center-Is clearly committed to forging ahead, following the laid back pop-soul vibe of American/English with their most aggressive and swinging, hard rocking and artfully jazzy disc to date.
Florida Theatre - 8 pm, Info: 355-2787
Circa Survive is an experimental rock band consisting of former Saosin vocalist Anthony Green and members of the now-defunct This Day Forward, including guitarists Brendan Ekstrom and Colin Frangicetto. See them perform live on Tuesday with Ours, Fear Before the March of Flames, and Dear and the Headlights. Tickets: $13, Fuel Coffeehouse- 6 pm, Info: (904) 425-FUEL
Written by Steve Martin, this long running off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian café in 1904 just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. Playing fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century's achievements and prospects as well as other fanciful topics, Martin also adds a third major influence of the century by including Elvis.
Tickets: $10/adults, $5/general students and military, Free/JU students, faculty and staff with appropriate I.D. Studio Theatre, JU- 7:30 pm, Info: (904) 256-7345
Do the words "Science Project" strike fear in your heart? Let Beakman (Paul Zaloom) unlock the secrets of science (well, some of them) for you and your family. He is living proof that science can be fun, with belief-suspending demonstrations of intriguing scientific principles, plenty of audience participation, and his trademark goofy humor.
Tickets: $7, UNF- 10 am and 12 pm, Info: (904) 353-3500 or theatreworksjax.com
The goth-inspired Arkansas rock band Evanescence, with its Linkin Park-meets-Tori Amos sound backed by chugging guitars, easily made it to the top of the charts back in 2003 and haven't looked back. They're currently on tour and will be at the Veterans Memorial Arena next week. Tickets: $36.50 to $45, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena- 7:30 pm, Info: (904) 630-3998
Mandolin/fiddle champion Sam Bush, dobro master Jerry Douglas and bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer join forces in a new collaborative project featuring genre-crossing original works, traditional tunes, and some of their best-known pieces. One of the most brilliant and influential of newgrass's bright lights, Sam Bush has also appeared with Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, David Grisman and Mark O'Connor. Twelve-time Grammy Award-winner Jerry Douglas incorporates bluegrass, country, rock, jazz, blues and Celtic into his distinctive musical vision and has appeared with James Taylor, Ricky Skaggs, Garth Brooks and more. Renowned for his unparalleled technique, musicianship and compositional skills, Edgar Meyer has appeared with artists as varied as Béla Fleck, Mike Marshall, Yo-Yo Ma and Joshua Bell.
Florida Theatre - 8 pm
Info: 355-2787
Enjoy four unforgettable days of incredible music at the 11th annual MagnoliaFest. This year's impressive line-up includes Toots & the Maytals, Donna the Buffalo, Railroad Earth, The Duhks, Bobby Lee Rodgers Band, Oteil & the Peacemakers, The Lee Boys and much, much more. Full festival tickets: $115/advance, $130/at gate, Single day tickets: $30/Thursday, $40/Friday, $50/Saturday, $40/Sunday, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, Info: (904) 249-7990 or magmusic.com
Oct. 26, Florida Theatre, 355-2787
Oct. 26, Freebird Live, 246-2473
October 27, Cafe Eleven, 469-9311
Oct. 28, Club TSI, 424-3531
Oct. 28, TU Center, 353-3309
Oct. 29, Times Union Center, 632-3373
Oct. 30, Florida Theatre, 355-2787
Oct. 30, Jacksonville Arena, 353-3309
October 30, Cafe Eleven, 469-9311
Nov. 1, Florida Theatre, 355-2787
Nov. 1, Freebird Live, 246-2473
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