terrific show and comfortable accommodations. Easy access and good parking. Fun night out.read more

Can't believe we've never been here before? Or maybe I didn't review bec I felt like I had?!?!‍ the…read morelobby is cool in that it is round and Doris Weave was a provider with it. When we walked in the first thing I noticed was the smell...now they have said they need to repair the roof and have, or near enough funds, but...should put dehumidifiers/mildew-rid bags, etc all over before shows (my opinion). Next I noticed what a greatly designed stage-really nice and professional! The 5 actors were great...I'd say perfect in their parts, they gave their hearts into the play-Barefoot in the Park. If you need reminded what it was about- young couple facing the challenges of living together with two different types personalities (which is probably is what attracted them to each other) then add in a nosey neighbor, interfering mother and 5/6 flights of stairs and you have humor!

Saw Ali Wong live at the Florida Theatre!…read more My recommendation is wearing comfy shoes. If your seat is located at a higher floor you will have to walk multiple stairs and there aren't any elevator to my knowledge so it was a bit of a hike. There are restrooms located all over and on various floors so no need to wait in the front long lines to use the restroom. Also, there are a ton of areas selling liquor and there are other bars throughout so no need to wait the long lines to get a drink at the bar up at the front entrance. I am someone that runs hot and it was a bit warm for me so possibly dress light or breathable cotton.

Such a great theatre with history. I love that it's a small venue and you can't go wrong with any…read moreseat. The seats are ok when it comes to comfort but again it's old. There are restrooms at different levels, if you use the first one at the entrance you'll be waiting in line forever. There's plenty of parking in nearby lots and they're reasonably priced. After the show you can find plenty of bars take your pick and you might want to read the reviews.

The only reason I give them four instead of five stars is the price. A gym membership is much,…read moremuch cheaper than this place. I lived in San Marco so I knew of Dance Trance but a Groupon made me try it out. I am about the least coordinated person around and I eventually caught on. I love how the dance trance classes incorporate current music and that it varies by class so you aren't constantly doing the same thing. I also took an urban ballet class that was super fun and made me wish that I knew more about ballet.

I will do anythng to rearrange my schedule just so I can make it to Dance Trance every day. When I…read moremiss a day, I feel like I've missed out on a huge party with all my friends - no other work out can even come close to that feeling. The music and lighting system are better than any dance club in Jax and drive the energy through the roof. No dance experience necessary because the choreography is done in a way that anyone can catch on with practice - but with a new dance every week, we are all challenged to keep improving. Love that there are strength training and dance technique classes like PACE and Jazz too. Full body workout and toning experience. Join this community of fantastic energy and you will never look back!

If you're craving a little Broadway magic without hopping a flight to New York City, the Moran…read moreTheater at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts absolutely delivers. My husband and I have been here twice now first for Ali Siddiq and most recently for Moulin Rouge! Both experiences were nothing short of amazing. The vibe? Immaculate. It truly feels like a slice of Broadway right here in Jacksonville. From the moment you walk in, the staff sets the tone. Very welcoming, organized, and genuinely friendly. The drink and snack options are solid (because let's be real, theater snacks are part of the experience), and can we take a moment to appreciate clean restrooms at a packed venue? A win is a win. I've been wanting to see Moulin Rouge! for the longest time, and finally experiencing it here made it even more special. The energy, the production, the atmosphere, it all came together perfectly. Safe to say, I'm officially hooked and already looking forward to what they bring next season. If you're on the fence, go. Your future theater-loving self will thank you.

We used to go to the Kravitz center in West Palm beach for their version of the Broadway series…read more When we moved up to this area, we just had to continue our Broadway play fix. We bought the Broadway series, which is typically 5 to 6 plays per year and if you renew your seats every year you get the same seats. You have the option to change your seats the following year if you're not happy with the seats that you have. Believe it or not we've been a VIP don't remember for two years and we've never went to the VIP lounge because we weren't even aware of it. So I can't speak about the food in there and we've never had any food outside of coffee and once we got Cookies and they were both very good. The service and staff is extremely friendly and helpful. It's a very nice small venue so pretty much most of the seats are a good view. The only thing went crazy about is their location for the parking that's included when you buy your tickets as part of the package. I wish they had a valet option or something right across the street available included in the Broadway series package. Of course you can always just pay for your own seats and not get the seating but we like to know we're guaranteed a parking spot because it's about a 45 minute drive from our house. This will be the third year in a row for us here and we really like it

Thank you Simone for the beautiful enchanting belly dancing lessons. You're were as excited as I am…read morewhen I said to you I wanted to learn to dance so I could dance for my boyfriend. You fit me very last minute into your very busy schedule. Simone you very patient and passionate about teaching the art of belly dancing . I look forward to dancing for my boyfriend in this cruise and even more I look forward to taking more belly dancing lessons with you!!! Your dancing is mesmerizing and Beautiful! fitting to a beautiful Arabian Princess.

From the owner: Simone, The Arabian Princess, is an Internationally know performer in the Raqs-Sharqi style of…read morebelly dancing. She has also created a performance troupe "The Stars of the Night." Simone offers workshops, classes and one on one training. Contact Simone Belly Dancing to book her and make your next event unforgettable, hypnotizing and mesmerizing.

There's nothing quite as electrifying as hearing a symphony play the heart thumping theme to…read morePirates of The Caribbean as a pile of your friends snuggles together and shares a blanket underneath the starry sky! You feel as if you're about to be whisked away on a grand adventure with the wind through your hair as you stand upon the tall ship! "Starry Nights" with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is one of the most unique events Jacksonville puts on. Picnics are one of my FAVORITE activities and when it's paired with an concert under a navy sky of stars---you have a winning combination guaranteed to cement a special memory. My first Starry Nights concert was in 2003. The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra played crowd favorites such as Rhapsody in Blue, The Harry Potter theme, Star Wars, and ended the concert with an explosive finale! Fireworks accompanied the 1812 Overture and it was a glorious sight! While the concert used to be free to attend when it was sponsored by Winn-Dixie, this year it was still quite affordable at $15 for lawn seating. Private tables closer to the stage start around $250. While picnic baskets were encouraged, there were also food trucks as well as a gourmet basket you could pre-order from Biscotti's to pick up at the park. No outside alcohol was allowed but wine by the glass or the bottle was for sale as well as ample choices of canned beer from both Intuition Ale Works and Bold City Brewery. While Starry Nights is a great experience, it's not a guaranteed one *every year.* This is the first concert since 2010. There was a hiatus in Starry Nights when the partnership between Winn-Dixie and Starry Nights ended. It began again in 2010 with Idina Menzel of the "Frozen" fame. The Tony award winner wowed audiences with her goose bump inciting performance of "Defying Gravity" from the Broadway hit Wicked. While her voice was heavenly it was quite obvious to EVERYONE in attendance that she was quite intoxicated and there were quite a lot of awkward anecdotes as she rambled inappropriate personal stories between songs. In 2011 The Four Tops were set to front line Starry Nights, but unfortunately the show was canceled due to low ticket sales. We haven't had a concert since 2010 with Styx and Idina Menzel until THIS year with two separate concerts. Last Saturday, Chicago rocked out and had many songs to choose from their 36 albums! The crowd went especially wild at their last song, "25 or 6 to 4." In all the years I've gone to Starry Nights I've NEVER seen the outdoor lawn so PACKED with eager fans! Everyone was on their feet and cheering for the famous "rock band with a horn section." There is still ONE more chance to see Starry Night this year! Christopher Cross will be playing alongside the JSO this coming Friday. Grab your picnic blanket and GO!

The Chicago concert was absolutely amazing. The orchestra sent it way over the top. We have been…read morerocking to Chicago ever since! Thanks Jax for being such an awesome community! -C

Beautiful Orchestra Hall. The Talent of the Performers are Awesome! Service is top notch…read more Ambiance is Awesome!

Friday night movie and music was exceptional. Fun event with talented musicians. Encouragement from…read morethe conductor to be present with our reactions. Great way to introduce my son to live music at this caliber. Great event. With the screen, our seats were perfect - back orchestra.