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Veridian: Arts & Sciences Event Series

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Veridian: Arts & Sciences Event SeriesThis Month

Science on Tap-JAX

 January 14 at 6:30 PM

Featuring Alexis Hart, Animal Wellbeing Data Analyst, Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens: It Takes a Zoo: Building a Culture of Animal Wellbeing.

 February 11 at 6:30 PM

Featuring Dr. Chau Kelly, UNF: Death by Misadventure: Environment, Health, and Development in Colonial East Africa.

 March 11 at 6:30 PM

Featuring Lucas Meers, Director, JU Sea Turtle Program: Protecting Ponte Vedra's Sea Turtles.

 April 8 at 6:30 PM

Featuring Dr. Ashley Johnson (JU), Dr. Daniel Mccarthy (JU), and Trey Ford, Strategic Partnerships & Programming St. Johns RIVERKEEPER: Vertical Oyster Gardens.

 Main Hall, Downtown Conference Center

Join us this spring at Aardwolf Brewery!

Science on Tap-JAX is a monthly science speaker series creating deeper conversation and understanding of topics relevant to the Jacksonville community. This collaborative effort between 91香蕉视频, the University of North Florida and the St. Johns Riverkeeper grew out of the March for Science and occurs monthly on the second Wednesday of every month from September to May, except for December. SEE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ON THE SERIES: www.facebook.com/ScienceonTapJax

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Ritz Chamber Players Freedom and Liberation

 Saturday, January 17 at 7:30 PM

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

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In tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 legacy, the Ritz Chamber Players recreate Coretta Scott King's pioneering Freedom Concerts.

In tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 legacy, the Ritz Chamber Players recreate Coretta Scott King's pioneering Freedom Concerts. Drawing on her training as an opera singer, Mrs. King created a unique format that wove together storytelling, poetry, freedom songs, spirituals, and classical pieces to tell the story of the Civil Rights Movement. Our tribute evening captures this powerful format as we trace the arc from Montgomery to Washington, from struggle to triumph.
Veridian: Arts & Sciences Event Series

Welcome to the Veridian: Arts & Sciences Event Series of the Linda Berry Stein College of Arts & Sciences

 

SPRING 2026 EVENTS

 

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Science on Tap-JAX

 January 14 at 6:30 PM

Featuring Alexis Hart, Animal Wellbeing Data Analyst, Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens: It Takes a Zoo: Building a Culture of Animal Wellbeing.

 February 11 at 6:30 PM

Featuring Dr. Chau Kelly, UNF: Death by Misadventure: Environment, Health, and Development in Colonial East Africa.

 March 11 at 6:30 PM

Featuring Lucas Meers, Director, JU Sea Turtle Program: Protecting Ponte Vedra's Sea Turtles.

 April 8 at 6:30 PM

Featuring Dr. Ashley Johnson (JU), Dr. Daniel Mccarthy (JU), and Trey Ford, Strategic Partnerships & Programming St. Johns RIVERKEEPER: Vertical Oyster Gardens.

 Main Hall, Downtown Conference Center

Join us this spring at Aardwolf Brewery!

Science on Tap-JAX is a monthly science speaker series creating deeper conversation and understanding of topics relevant to the Jacksonville community. This collaborative effort between 91香蕉视频, the University of North Florida and the St. Johns Riverkeeper grew out of the March for Science and occurs monthly on the second Wednesday of every month from September to May, except for December. SEE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ON THE SERIES: www.facebook.com/ScienceonTapJax
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Tea at the Terry

 Friday, January 16 at 1:00 PM

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

In partnership with the City of Jacksonville Senior Services Division, the Ritz Chamber Players perform a sampling of works from Freedom and Liberationfor our senior community as part of the Art and Mental Wellbeing program.

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Ritz Chamber Players Freedom and Liberation

 Saturday, January 17 at 7:30 PM

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

Please register for tickets at:

In tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 legacy, the Ritz Chamber Players recreate Coretta Scott King's pioneering Freedom Concerts

In tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 legacy, the Ritz Chamber Players recreate Coretta Scott King's pioneering Freedom Concerts. Drawing on her training as an opera singer, Mrs. King created a unique format that wove together storytelling, poetry, freedom songs, spirituals, and classical pieces to tell the story of the Civil Rights Movement. Our tribute evening captures this powerful format as we trace the arc from Montgomery to Washington, from struggle to triumph.
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Faculty Biennial

 November 20 through January 21

 ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY

A variety of media and styles from the Fine Arts Faculty of 91香蕉视频 come together in the Biennial showcase.

A variety of media and styles from the Fine Arts Faculty of 91香蕉视频 come together in the Biennial showcase. The exhibition includes illustration, print, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and computer-generated works.
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Career Conversations Series

 Tuesday, January 27 at 4:00 PM

 REID AUDITORIUM

From Science to Strategy: Building a Career in Sustainability and Impact, Featuring Meaghan Atkinson, Environmental Executive and Vice President of Operations, Crowley Maritime

How can a science degree lead to global impact? Environmental leader Meaghan Atkinson shares her path from the classroom to leading sustainability and safety initiatives worldwide, offering insights on career flexibility, purpose-driven leadership, and finding opportunity in unexpected places. The one-hour event will feature a 30-minute presentation followed by open Q&A.
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Shapeshifters

 January 29 through March 4
 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 PM

 ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY

Leah Aegerter

Shapeshifters, the embodiment of change, lives eternally in the form of the landscape and mortally in the form of the artist. In the way that geology fossilizes the past into a current existence, so too does the artist synthesize experience and knowledge into new objects; both entities are constantly, imperceptibly in motion. In this exhibition, I consider what it means to shapeshift in my practice, presenting a new body of work that expands upon a multi-year exploration of paper as material for representing geology. Performers activate a sculptural blanket of rocks, the paper scraps of that sculpture become collage, and collage is bent and layered, expanding back into space. I ask the viewer to substitute the material transformations for natural vicissitudes of formation and erosion, deconstructing the apparent permanency of the rock. Making becomes a way of freeing myself from the bounds of human time as I attune to the beauty and detail that can only be achieved over the span of millions of years. In the present, I sit with the past to create a future, knowing that, like the land, I can shapeshift.
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Restless Earth

 January 29 through March 4
 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 PM

 ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY

Terri Warpinski

Restless Earthdisrupts traditional notions of landscape photography using multiple frames and fractured views, providing an opportunity for reflection on symbiotic relationships and systems. Through the integration of text in multiple forms, and the incorporation of found objects and materials, relationships are forged between personal, cultural and natural histories. Warpinski is particularly interested in unfolding the complex and messy patterns of our species' impacts on the environment, and our ongoing renegotiation of its value to all forms of life.
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President Trump and Executive Power: Too Far or Historical Artifact?

 Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00 PM

 GOODING AUDITORIUM

Dr. Matthew Corrigan, professor of political science, Rick Mullaney, executive director & Robert T. Shircliff chair of the JU Haskell Public Policy Institute, Nicholas Allard, Randall C. Berg Jr. dean of the 91香蕉视频 College of Law, and Collin Schumock, assistant professor and lead researcher of the JU Haskell Public Policy Institute President Trump has amassed or attempted to amass tremendous political power under auspices of the Presidency of the United States. Is this phenomenon a by-product of historical developments or is his presidency truly different in regard to making the office of president the most powerful institution in the United States government?
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Ellis Harr/Humanities and Careers

Career Readiness Workshop
 Thursday, February 5 at 3:30 PM

 GOODING BUILDING

Join us for a career readiness workshop with Board of Trustees member and alumnus, Ellis Harr, '16.

Join us for a career readiness workshop with Board of Trustees member and alumnus, Ellis Harr, '16. Harr earned a double degree in international business and English. He is the CFO of Schoolinks, a college and career readiness platform that partners with schools to engage students throughout the process of self-discovery, career education and college planning. Harr will join us for an informal workshop on how to best position and market yourself for career success. With his background in business and humanities, and his work in the career readiness industry, he is uniquely positioned to offer JU students insight on how one can plan studies, choose internships, and boost skills on a resume. Join us for light refreshments and practical conversation. For more information or accommodation, contact Dr. Julie Brannon, jbranno@ju.edu.
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Celebrating Black History Month Through Fine Arts Concert

 Thursday, February 5 at 7:30 PM

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

A celebration of Black culture and history through song, dance, visual art, spoken word, and more. This concert will feature RiverTones choir, Seaside Steppers, and other fine arts ensembles.

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Love Crush

LiterARTure 鈥� Breaking the Mold: Influencers in Art and Literature Series
 Wednesday, February 11 at 10:00 AM

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

 Registration Required

We will turn the page on Love Crush and learn about the entanglement of desire bound in letters, books and hidden in archives with A.S. Byatt鈥檚 1990 Booker Prize winner of the same name.

Lovers, rivalry and the possessed have nothing on the greatest enmity of the 20th century, that of Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. As a love letter to two giants who changed the way we look at art, we will analyze these icons and their fascination with the female form in paintings and sculptures. We will turn the page on Love Crush and learn about the entanglement of desire bound in letters, books and hidden in archives with A.S. Byatt鈥檚 1990 Booker Prize winner of the same name. Gripping. Intense. How much more can you handle?
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9th Annual Walter Visiting Writer Series

Featuring Mat Johnson
 Wednesday, February 11 at 6:00 PM

 RIVER HOUSE

The series highlights writers of various genres and eclectic styles.

Through the generosity of Ralph and Anina Walter, the School of Fine Arts & Humanities can invite a nationally renowned author to campus each year. The series highlights writers of various genres and eclectic styles, including recent visitors Eula Biss (nonfiction), Dan Chaon (fiction) and Erin Belieu (poetry). The apex of each year鈥檚 visit is the public reading, which will include a catered reception, a reading from the featured author, a brief Q&A session and a book signing to follow (copies will be available for sale at the event).
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Science and Engineering Lecture Series

Tau Beyond Microtubules: New Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration, Featuring Dr. Alejandra Alonso, Professor of Neuroscience, City University of New York, Graduate Center and College of Staten Island
 Thursday, February 12 at 12:30 PM

 REID AUDITORIUM

Join Dr. Alejandra Alonso as she speaks about neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer's, where plaques of beta-amyloid and tau tangles disrupt neurons. She explains tau's vital role in stabilizing microtubules, how pathological tau can spread prion-like toxicity via phosphorylation, and emerging insights into tau's functions in signaling, transcription, and protein synthesis.
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Dolphinium Records Valentine's Day Jam

 Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 PM

 CANTINA RIO

Join Dolphinium Records for a Valentine's Day Jam at Cantina Rio.

Join Dolphinium Records for a Valentine's Day Jam at Cantina Rio. Student performances include solo and DR House Band lineups. Also featuring Jason Perry on PA systems and live music mixing.
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Jurassic Park

On-The-Big-Screen Series Talk Start, Dr. Chris Corbo and Dr. Bill Penwell
 Talk Start: Friday, February 13 at 6:30 PM
 Movie Screening: 7:00 PM

 SWISHER THEATER

On-The-Big-Screen Series Talk Start, Dr. Chris Corbo and Dr. Bill Penwell

Step back to 1993 and explore how the genetic science imagined in Jurassic Park the movie compares to what is possible today. Prior to our movie screening, Corbo and Penwell will trace the evolution of genetics from early DNA research to CRISPR/Cas9, examining scientific advances, ethical challenges, and how far we have come since fiction first met possibility. Join us for the biology, the dinosaurs and the movie excitement of Jurassic Park.
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A Democracy that鈥istens??

Philosophy Slam
Instructor Jeremiah Carter, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
 Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30 PM

 RIVER HOUSE

This presentation is an exhibition in the study of African American autobiography and memoir, examining James Weldon Johnson鈥檚 (Jacksonville native son) wide-ranging career through a central question that moves across his novel, poems, editorials, and public leadership, yet becomes most visible after engaging Along this Way (1933), his autobiography: how does a democracy learn to listen? Drawing on his early experiences in Jacksonville, his later work for the New York Age, and his national investigations for the NAACP, I argue that Johnson developed a philosophy of public listening that rivals his better-known literary achievements. Across his fiction, poetry, essays, journalism, and memoir, Johnson treated sound鈥攙oices, songs, and collective declarations鈥攁s a means of shaping understanding in moments of public strain. He explored how auditory experience could repair misinformation, strengthen communal insight, and foster a more alert civic imagination. Taken together, Johnson鈥檚 body of work reveals a creator who understood listening as both an artistic practice and a cornerstone of democratic life.
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Adapting to Career Changes

 Wednesday, February 18 at 12:30 PM

 STEAM INSTITUTE

Erik Henderson, JU geography alumnus '00, will discuss how to maintain a consistent career path through changing and sometimes disruptive employment opportunities.
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The Rarest of the Rare: Fire Ecology, Longterm Demography, and Conservation of the Endangered Plants of the Lake Wales Ridge in Central Florida

Featuring Sterling Heron, postdoc at Archbold Biological Station
 Thursday, February 19 at 12:30 PM

 REID AUDITORIUM

Fire drives regeneration in ecosystems worldwide, especially in Florida鈥檚 fire-dependent scrub habitat. Research at Archbold Biological Station reveals how rare Lake Wales Ridge plants such as Florida Ziziphus and perforate reindeer lichen have evolved with fire. These findings guide conservation practices including prescribed burns and reintroductions to sustain Florida鈥檚 rarest species.
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Rodgers, Hart & Hammerstein: A Jacksonville Symphony and JU Vocal Arts Collaboration - Off campus

 Friday, February 20 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
 Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m.

 JACOBY SYMPHONY HALL / JACKSONVILLE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

 Registration Required

From the golden age of Broadway to the silver screen, the timeless collaborations of Richard Rodgers鈥� music with the lyrics of Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein have shaped the soundtrack of American musical theater. Join the Jacksonville Symphony, dazzling guest vocalists, the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus and the JU choirs for an evening of unforgettable melodies, from the romantic charm of "My Funny Valentine" and "Bewitched" to the sweeping grandeur of "Some Enchanted Evening" and "You鈥檒l Never Walk Alone." Experience the songs that have captivated generations鈥攂rought to life in symphonic splendor. This romantic comedy is filled with laughter, heartache and the power of eternal love. Please register for tickets at my.jaxsymphony.org/rodgers-hart-hammerstein
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First Coast Wind Symphony

Composer Concert: Dr. Timothy Mahr
 Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

The First Coast Wind Symphony presents music by prominent guest composer and educator Dr. Timothy Mahr, conducting his own works.

 
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Celebrating Black History Month Through Fine Arts Concert

 Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

A celebration of Black culture and history through song, dance, visual art, spoken word, and more. This concert will feature RiverTones choir, Seaside Steppers, and other fine arts ensembles.
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Godspell

Directed by Dina Barone
 Thursday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m.
 Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m.

 SWISHER THEATER

Licensed by Music Theatre International, Godspell weaves the story of a small group of individuals who help Jesus Christ tell different parables through games, storytelling, and comedic timing. The musical was conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Godspell brings to the stage messages of kindness, tolerance, and love.
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Science and Engineering Lecture Series

 Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m.

 REID AUDITORIUM

Divergent Vaccinia Virus Infection Kinetics Between Human and African Green Monkey Cells. Featuring Dr. Greg Brennan, Associate Dean of Research and Basic Science at LMU College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Brennan studies how viruses change over time to survive the body's defenses and move between species. His work focuses on how certain viruses, like vaccinia, evolve to outsmart the immune system. His lab uses genetic and protein analysis to understand why some hosts are more vulnerable than others.
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SpringSing!

A Vocal Arts Showcase
 Monday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

Experience the power of the human voice at the 8th annual SpringSing! Featuring our most promising vocal talents, this showcase will take you on a journey through classic choral works, jazz, musical theater, and commercial music. Join us for a night of vocal excellence as our dedicated students share their hard-earned passion and talent. Do not miss this must-see event.
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Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra

Solo Recital
 Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (JSYO) is a premier program in Northeast Florida offering young musicians aged 7 to 21 the opportunity to develop their artistic skills through six structured ensemble experiences: four strings ensembles and two full orchestras. Recitals are a wonderful opportunity for JSYO students of all levels to showcase their work and talent as soloists, offering inspiring performances for the Jacksonville community. Join us for their first Sole Recitals.
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Bold City Brass

Bill Prince Tribute Concert
 Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 p.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

A tribute concert to Bill Prince, a consummate musician, composer, arranger, and music educator.

The Bold City Brass presents a tribute concert to Bill Prince, a consummate musician, composer, arranger, and music educator who has been a major force in the Jacksonville and national music scene for over five decades. The concert will honor his life, his music, and his contributions to American music.
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School of Fine Arts & Humanities, Annual Thesis Exhibition & Film Screening

 March 26 through April 22
 Opening Reception: Thursday, March 26 at 5:00 p.m.

 ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY

The graduating seniors in the School of Fine Arts & Humanities will exhibit their senior thesis projects in this annual exhibition. A variety of media will be represented, including 2D artworks, design displays with commercial applications, 3D sculptural representations and installations, animated shorts and film productions.
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Dolphinium Records Release Party

 Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m.

 STROM AMPHITHEATRE

Students will perform songs from their 2025 compellation album, with copies of the vinyl 12鈥� record for sale. Performance includes solo and DR House Band lineups. Also featuring Jason Perry on PA systems and live music mixing.
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Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play

Directed by Mike Beaman and Laura Frye
 Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m.
 Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

 SWISHER THEATER

In Anne Washburn鈥檚 dark, funny Mr. Burns, a Post- Electric Play, a group of survivors gathers after a global collapse to keep memory alive by retelling an episode of The Simpsons. Over time, their story transforms into myth and ritual, exploring themes of memory, survival, pop culture, storytelling, and the human need for connection. This inventive, haunting, and hopeful piece reimagines how art endures when the lights go out.
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Vaughan Williams Toward the Unknown Region: A Jacksonville Symphony and JU Vocal Arts Collaboration

 Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.

 JACOBY SYMPHONY HALL / JACKSONVILLE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

 Registration Required

Giordano Bellincampi leads a program rich in sweeping landscapes and deep emotional resonance. Vaughan Williams鈥� Toward the Unknown Region soars with adventurous choral harmonies, performed by the Jacksonville Symphony , it's Chorus & the JU choirs, while Barber鈥檚 Violin Concerto, performed by Concertmaster Adelya Nartadjieva, balances tender lyricism with fiery brilliance. The evening concludes with Mendelssohn鈥檚 Scottish Symphony, a dramatic and evocative masterpiece inspired by Scotland鈥檚 rugged beauty. Please register for tickets at my.jaxsymphony.org/barber-mendelssohn
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Sinners

On-The-Big-Screen Series
 Friday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m.

 SWISHER THEATER

An American movie about revenge and redemption directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, criminal twin brothers try to leave their troubled lives behind by returning to their hometown of Clarksdale to start again, only to be confronted by supernatural evil. Watch with us and find out if the brothers succeed.
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Economic Mobility

Philosophy Slam
 Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m.

 RIVER HOUSE

Dr. Parves Ahmed, Chief of Analytics of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan's Administration

On leave from the University of North Florida where Dr. Ahmed has been a professor of accounting and finance for three decades, Dr. Ahmed will present a lively discussion on Economic Mobility, what it is, how to get it and more importantly how to keep it. Economic Mobility indicates we are not doomed to stay in an economic caste system for our entire lives and that one can shape their economic journey.
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Anne Remembered

LiterARTure 鈥� Breaking the Mold: Influencers in Art and Literature Series
 Wednesday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

 Registration Required

Why pair contemporary artists Felix Droese, Jack Lahav, Keith Mayersohn, Gerhard Richter, Rebecca Horn and Maya Lin? Each have been inspired by the profound writing of Anne Frank鈥檚 diary. With the latest book, Ruth Franklin鈥檚 The Many Lives of Anne Frank, we take a new look at the young Jewish girl whose diary has captivated millions, and the different ways that artists have been inspired by her story. Its themes of memory, resilience and hope continue to elevate her special legacy. Please register for tickets at
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Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra

Solo Recital
 Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (JSYO) is a premier program in Northeast Florida offering young musicians aged 7 to 21 the opportunity to develop their artistic skills through six structured ensemble experiences: four strings ensembles and two full orchestras. Recitals are a wonderful opportunity for JSYO students of all levels to showcase their work and talent as soloists, offering inspiring performances for the Jacksonville community. Join us for the second Sole Recitals.
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Sumer is icumen in!

A Vocal Arts Showcase
 Monday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

Join us for a celebration of the vocal arts as our talented vocal students take the stage for their final concert. Inspired by the ancient round celebrating the arrival of summer, this concert will feature a vibrant and diverse program spanning centuries and genres.
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5th Annual Festival of the Arts

 Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 SCIENCE GREEN

Explore booths featuring 2D and 3D artwork available for purchase from students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Explore booths featuring 2D and 3D artwork available for purchase from students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Art demonstrations such as throwing on the wheel and creating cyanotype photography will be ongoing for observing and participating plus exclusive merch from the Alexander Brest Gallery and copies of the award-winning Aquarian magazine will be on sale.
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Spring Dance Concert

 Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
 Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m.

 SWISHER THEATER

For this series of performances, 91香蕉视频 Dance will push the boundaries of contemporary choreography with original works produced by our senior class. Join us for a concert of cutting-edge choreography and electrifying dance not to be missed, as we celebrate the 91香蕉视频 Dance graduating class of 2026.
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Fiat Lux Film Festival

 Saturday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m.

 SWISHER THEATER

Fiat Lux is an annual film festival that showcases imaginative and compelling work of cinematic storytelling. This year鈥檚 festival spotlights student projects in Media Art created within the most recent academic year. Each year, a jury of international industry professionals selects the most successful works in every category for special recognition through the Fiat Lux Awards.
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Ritz Chamber Players - From Ashes to Beauty: Renewal and Transformation

 Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

This concert explores how composers and musicians throughout history have transformed tragedy into transcendence, creating works of stunning beauty from periods of cultural trauma, personal loss, and social upheaval.

The most profound art often emerges from the deepest struggles. This concert explores how composers and musicians throughout history have transformed tragedy into transcendence, creating works of stunning beauty from periods of cultural trauma, personal loss, and social upheaval. From Florence Price's work with its "evocative blue thirds that directly bespeak African American heritage," to contemporary pieces that address modern challenges with ancient wisdom, to Eastern European folk melodies preserved through diaspora, these are the songs that prove resilience is not just about enduring鈥攊t is about emerging with new vision, deeper compassion, and broader understanding.
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First Coast Wind Symphony Family Concert

 Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

Join the First Coast Wind Symphony in an afternoon of family favorites.
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Love Crush

LiterARTure 鈥� Breaking the Mold: Influencers in Art and Literature Series
 Wednesday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

 Registration Required

The stars are shining brightly in the American artistic firmament under the leadership of 19th century influencer Winslow Homer, painter and water colorist extraordinaire. Included in his galaxy are Robert Henri, Frederick Remington, N.C. Wyeth, and Bo Bartlett. We will analyze Homer鈥檚 works and see how his style paved the way for new avenues of interpretation and storytelling in painting. Mark Twain鈥檚 Innocence Abroad will provide his iconoclastic perspectives of world travel, prepping us for summer adventure. His writing and wit still imprinting the success of best sellers today. Homer and Twain, truly American Stars. How glorious is that? Please register for tickets at
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Ritz Chamber Players Juneteenth/Black Music Month: Triumph & Jubilee

 Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m.

 TERRY CONCERT HALL

Our season culminates with a powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit. Triumph & Jubilee marks Juneteenth with a stirring evening of music that embodies liberation in all its forms鈥攆rom the jubilant spirituals that celebrated emancipation to contemporary compositions that continue the ongoing journey toward justice and equality. This is not just a concert; it is a jubilee鈥攁 time of celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to the work of freedom. Featuring joyful, soul-stirring compositions that serve as anthems of progress, the evening inspires unity and continued movement forward as we commemorate history while actively shaping the future.

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Contact Information Linda Berry Stein College of Arts & Sciences

Phillips Fine Arts
91香蕉视频
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211


Email: stein@ju.edu

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