1-7: “A Summer on the French Riviera” art show by Ellen Diamond. Fairfax Gallery in Ponte Vedra Beach.
“A Feast of Flowers” art show by Nancy Schultz. Fairfax Gallery/The Framing Establishment in Riverside.
1-8: Jacksonville Watercolor Society Fall Show. St. Augustine Art Association.
1-13: Art exhibition “alt.photo/redefining process.” Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art.
Jacksonville University annual student art exhibition art. Alexander Brest Museum. 6-8 p.m.
1-15: Carole Malcolm pottery show.
St. Augustine Art Association.
1-23: Annual Wreath Auction. Museum of Science & History.
1-24: “The Gadabouts’ American Tour” exhibit. R Roberts Gallery.
Winter Wonderland. Jacksonville Zoo. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
1-27: Art show. Reddi Arts Gallery 1037.
1-28: All Things Great & Small art exhibition. Fogle Fine Art.
1-29: European Masters from the San Carlos National Museum of Art exhibit. Cummer Museum.
“Through Our Eyes: Celebrating 10 Years of African-American Artistic Expression.” Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum.
1-31: Evita Manuscript Exhibit. Karpeles Manuscript Museum.
“Women in Vision” exhibit. Karpeles Museum.
Nabil Nahas art exhibit. J Johnson Gallery.
Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art show “Picasso’s Imaginary Portraits.” Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Cummer Festival of Joy holiday trees. Cummer Museum.
Trains! annual holiday display. MOSH.
Objects of Desire group art show. spiller vincenty gallery.
“Manacles & Fetters” art show. Pedestrian Gallery in Springfield.
7 p.m.
“Lift Ev’ry Voice in LaVilla.” James Weldon Johnson animatronic permanent exhibit. LaVilla Museum.
2-5: Theatre of Youth acting class.
Jewish Community Alliance.
Mon.-Thurs. 4-6 p.m.
2-13: FCCJ student holiday show. South campus gallery.
3: Piano recital. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in the theater.
7:30 p.m. Free
Student art show. FCCJ Kent Campus Art Gallery. Reception 6-8 p.m.
Art in the Afternoon. Cummer Museum. 4 p.m.
The Alien Who Stole Christmas
planetarium show. MOSH. 3 p.m.
3-4: “Elvis Loving You” free concert. Johnny Leverock’s. Noon.
3-24: Christmas Carole. Alhambra
Dinner Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 8:15 p.m.
4: Lunchtime lecture series with photographer Thomas Hager. Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art. Noon.
Kenny G in concert. T-U Center.
7:30 p.m.
Ceramic class. Mary Singleton Senior Center. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Painting class. Mary Singleton Senior Center. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Coffee and Picasso talk by JMOMA curator George Kinghorn. Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach. 10 a.m.
Star of Wonder planetarium show. MOSH. 3 p.m.
5: “Always...Patsy Cline.” Limelight Theatre. 7:30 p.m.
Out to Lunch! with BayStreet. Hemming Plaza. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Orchestra concert. LaVilla School of the Arts. 7:30 p.m.
FCCJ Artist Series “Sing-A-Long Santa.” T-U Center. 7:30 p.m.
FCCJ Symphonic Band Concert. FCCJ Wilson Center. 7:30 p.m.
Old World Cafe Renaissance Night. Cummer Museum. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Painting class. Mary Singleton Senior Center. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Art and the Spoken Word. Ritz
Theatre. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Alien Who Stole Christmas planetarium show. MOSH. 3 p.m.
5-7: Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra “Shaham Plays Brahms.” T-U Center. 8 p.m.
2002 Art & Antiques Show to benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Osborn Center.
“The Shadow Box.” Boomtown
Theater in Springfield. 8:30 p.m.
6: Out to Lunch! with Scott Foster
Jazz Trio. Hemming Plaza.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Community Nutcracker. Florida
Theatre. 8 p.m.
ImprovJacksonville comedy show. Celebrations Event Centre. 7 and
9:30 p.m.
Riverside Fine Arts Series concert Empire Brass with Douglas Major. Church of the Good Shepherd. 8 p.m.
Winter vocal concert. Douglas Anderson School theater. 7:30 p.m.
Art Sandwiched In. Cummer
Museum. Noon-1 p.m.
Christmas Choral Concert. JU Terry Concert Hall. 7:30 p.m.
Star of Wonder planetarium show. MOSH. 3 p.m.
Amateur Night at the Ritz. Ritz Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $5.50
Tallis Scholars. 1150 N. 5th St. at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Jacksonville Beach. Free. 8 p.m. Visual art by mactruque.
Christmas Concert. Friday Musicale. 11 a.m.
Sounds of the Season. FCCJ Wilson Center. 8 p.m.
“Gloria: A Christmas Choral
Concert.” JU Terry Concert Hall.
7:30 p.m.
6-7: “Always. . . Patsy Cline.” Limelight Theatre. 8 p.m.
7: Walking Tour of Riverside and Avondale Historic District. Meets at Memorial Park entry gate at Riverside Avenue and Margaret Street every Saturday at 10 a.m.
Art Adventures: Holiday Project. Cummer Museum. 10 a.m.
Don Thompson Chorale combined fall and Christmas concert. FCCJ Kent Campus auditorium. 7 p.m.
Holiday Celebration art show with Karen Johnson and Carol Bulson. Beaches Arts Center. Reception from 4-7 p.m.
Community Nutcracker. Florida
Theatre. 2 and 8 p.m.
Gallery social. Fine Art & Framing by D&J. Noon-7 p.m.
Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale holiday concert. Orange Park United Methodist. 7 p.m.
Florida Ballet Nutcracker. World Golf Village outdoors. 2 p.m. for kids and 6 p.m.
Holiday Skies planetarium show. MOSH. 11 a.m.
Star of Wonder planetarium show. MOSH. 2 p.m.
The Alien Who Stole Christmas planetarium show. MOSH. 3 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa. MOSH. 8 a.m.
“The King and I.” Jewish Community Alliance. 7:30 p.m.
Stage Aurora holds auditions for Miss Everett’s Boys. Jacksonville
Center for the Arts. 4-6 p.m.
8: “Always . . . Patsy Cline.” Limelight Theatre. 2 p.m.
Stage Aurora holds auditions for Miss Everett’s Boys. Jacksonville Center for the Arts. 3-6 p.m.
JU Community Orchestra Holiday Concert. JU Terry Concert Hall.
3 p.m.
Star of Wonder planetarium show. MOSH. 2 p.m.
The Alien Who Stole Christmas
planetarium show. MOSH. 3 p.m.
Jim Brickman in concert. Florida
Theatre. 7 p.m.
“The King and I.” Jewish Community Alliance. 2 p.m.
Mayor’s Holiday Festival. Osborn Center. 2-6 p.m.
9: Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale holiday concert. St. John’s Cathedral. 7 p.m.
Art gallery opening. LaVilla School of the Arts. 6 p.m.
9-10: Chorus concert. LaVilla School of the Arts. 7:30 p.m.
9-12: Theatre of Youth acting class. Jewish Community Alliance. 4-6 p.m.
10: American Theater Arts for Youth “A Christmas Carol.” Florida Theatre. 10 a.m.
Instrumental holiday concert. Douglas Anderson School in the theater. 7:30 p.m.
FCCJ student holiday show. South campus gallery. Reception from
6-8 p.m.
“One Fine Night of Art and Dance” by FCCJ art and dance department FCCJ Wilson Center. 7:30 p.m.
Art in the Afternoon. Cummer
Museum. 4 p.m.
Art Adventures: Holiday Project. Cummer Museum. 10 a.m.
Museum Highlights Tour. Cummer Museum. 7 p.m.
Don Thompson Chorale Christmas concert with First Coast Wind Ensemble. Jacksonville University Terry Hall. 8 p.m.
11: Volunteers of Jacksonville Art Museum lunch and tour. Max’s International Restaurant. 11 a.m.
12: “Always . . . Patsy Cline.” Limelight Theatre. 7:30 p.m.
Out to Lunch! with Frank Sandy. Hemming Plaza. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
First Coast Opera Christmas show. 57 Treasury St., St. Augustine, outside. Bring a picnic basket and wine.
6 p.m.
Old World Cafe Baroque Night. Cummer Museum. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Amateur Night Auditions. Ritz Theatre. Closed to spectators. 5 p.m.
Sing Along Santa. T-U Center.
5:30 and 8 p.m.
Piano and guitar concert. LaVilla School of the Arts. 7:30 p.m.
Improv and mimes. LaVilla School of the Arts black box. 3:30-5 p.m.
13: Out to Lunch! with 2 Guitars.
Hemming Plaza. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra “The Nutcracker.” T-U Center, Moran Theater. 8 p.m.
Michael W. Smith with Point of Grace. Coliseum. 7 p.m.
Coffeehouse. Douglas Anderson School in the gym. 7:30 p.m. Silent auction 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Amateur Night Semi-Finals. Ritz Theatre. 7:30 p.m.
River City Band’s Yuletide Swing.
T-U Center’s Terry Theater. 7:30 p.m.
13-14: “Always . . . Patsy Cline.” Limelight Theatre. 8 p.m.
Springfield Improvement Association and Woman’s Club annual home tour. 6-9 p.m. beginning at the club on 7th Street.
Christmas Carol. Orange Park Community Theatre. 8 p.m. $5
14: Walking Tour of Riverside and Avondale Historic District. Meets at Memorial Park entry gate every Saturday at 10 a.m.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra “The Nutcracker.” T-U Center. 2 and 8 p.m.
Cards at the Karpeles Poker Night. Karpeles Museum. 7-10 p.m.
Stage Aurora in a Motown Christmas Show. Landing. 5 p.m.
A Jazzy Noel with Ritz Voices and Theo Croker Septet & Big Band. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum. 7:30 p.m.
Fantastic Florida art exhibit. St Augustine Art Association. Reception. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa. MOSH. 8 a.m.
Tuba Christmas. Landing courtyard. 2 p.m.
FCCJ Student Acting & Directing Showcase. FCCJ Wilson Center.
7 p.m.
Confederate Winter Encampment. Ft. Clinch State Park. 9a.m.-1p.m.
“The King and I.” Jewish Community Alliance. 7:30 p.m.
14-15: Readers Theatre Performance. FCCJ Wilson Center. 8 p.m.
15: Five Old Ladies With a Brush art show. St. Augustine Art Association. Artists’ reception 2-5 p.m.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra “The Nutcracker.” T-U Center. 2 p.m.
“The King and I.” Jewish Community Alliance. 2 p.m.
Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art’s “Picasso’s Imaginary Portraits” opening reception. Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra.
Christmas Luminaria through Riverside/Avondale historic district. 6-9:30 p.m.
RAP Luminaria Tour. Cummer Museum. 6-8 p.m.
St. Mark’s Bach Ensemble. Palms Presbyterian Church. 7 p.m.
Christmas Carol. Orange Park Community Theatre. 8 p.m. $5
Confederate Winter Encampment. Ft. Clinch State Park. 9a.m.-1p.m.
16: Winter Movie Classics “Miracle on 34th St.” Florida Theatre. 7:30 p.m.
17: Creative writers’ reading. LaVilla School of the Arts. 7:30 p.m.
Theatreworks show “A Christmas Carol.” Florida Theatre. 10 and
11:45 a.m.
Film Society of St. Augustine “Je Rentre `a la Maison (I’m Going Home)” French film. St. Augustine Art Association. 4:30 and 7 p.m.
Art in the Afternoon. Cummer Museum. 4 p.m.
Museum Highlights Tour. Cummer Museum. 7 p.m.
18-19: Especially for Seniors Seated Gallery Talk and Tea. Cummer Museum. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. for groups of 10 or more.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops. Flagler College, St. Augustine. 8 p.m.
19: “Always . . . Patsy Cline.” Limelight Theatre. 7:30 p.m.
Out to Lunch! with Le’Nuages. Hemming Plaza. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Old World Cafe Rococo Night. Cummer Museum. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Olde Fashioned Holiday. Hemming Plaza. 4-8:30 p.m.
20: Out to Lunch! with Seth Ramsdale. Hemming Plaza. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops. T-U Center. 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Holiday Hoopla. Cummer Museum. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Stage Aurora performs at the
Mayor’s Christmas party. City Hall atrium. 11:30 a.m.
Amateur Night Finals. Ritz
Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $10
20-21: “Always . . . Patsy Cline.”
Limelight Theatre. 8 p.m.
21: Walking Tour of Riverside and Avondale Historic District. Meets at Memorial Park entry gate at 10 a.m.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops. T-U Center. 3 and
8 p.m.
Gallery social. Fine Art & Framing by D&J. Noon-7 p.m.
Florida Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” Florida Theatre. 2 and 7:30 p.m.
21-22: JU Holiday Dance Concert School Show. Florida Theatre. 10 a.m.
22: “Always . . . Patsy Cline.” Limelight Theatre. 8 p.m.
23: JU Holiday Dance Concert. Florida Theatre. 8 p.m.
24: Art in the Afternoon. Cummer Museum. 4 p.m.
26: “Always . . . Patsy Cline.” Limelight Theatre. 7:30 p.m.
27: Kwanzaa: A Celebration of the First Harvest. Ritz Theatre. 7 p.m. Free.
27-28: “Always . . . Patsy Cline.”
Limelight Theatre. 8 p.m.
28: Walking Tour of Riverside and Avondale Historic District. Meets at Memorial Park entry gate every Saturday at 10 a.m.
Nocturnal Escape with Soul Koolage. Karpeles Museum. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
“Smokey Joe’s Cafe.” Alhambra Dinner Theatre.
29: Damon Wayans comedy show.
T-U Center. 8 p.m.
30: Meatloaf in concert. Florida Theatre. 8 p.m.
31: Art in the Afternoon. Cummer Museum. 4 p.m.
— by Monica Chamness