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Jacksonville Arts<\/h2>\n
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Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Built on the site of the home of Arthur and Ninah Cummer, the museum opened in 1961 with a very small private collection. Today, it contains over 5,500 objects in its permanent collection and is regarded as one of the best fine arts museums in the state. Although its strength is European Classic art, it also features a small collection of West African headdresses. Make time for the lovely formal garden along the St Johns riverfront.
\nADMISSION: Adults $10, Students, Seniors & Military w\/ID $6, age 5 & under enter Free, Students w\/ID enter Free Tue-Fri 1:30p-4p
\nDAYS & HOURS: Tue 10a-9p, Wed-Fri 10a-4p, Sat 10a-5p, Sun Noon-5p
\nADDRESS: 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: across the street
\nPHONE: 904-356-6857
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.cummer.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Five spacious galleries display changing and permanent exhibitions by national and regional artist and the museum’s permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs created since 1945. The museum includes a family learning center, the Art Explorium Loft, and hands-on interactive art exhibits for children. Enjoy a fine lunch at Caf\u00e9 Nola and visit the well stocked museum store for contemporary gifts and home accessories. Photography is not permitted in the galleries.
\nADMISSION: Adults $8, age 60+ $5, Students & Military w\/ID \u2013 $5, Children under 2 enter FREE; students w\/ID enter Free Tue\u2013Fri 1:30p\u20134p; Free Wednesday eve Artwalk 5p-9p
\nDAYS & HOURS: Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 10a-4p, Thu 10a-8p, Sun Noon-4p
\nADDRESS: 333 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: garages nearby
\nPHONE: 904-366-6911
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.mocajacksonville.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Florida Theatre<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Opened in 1927 find an excuse to visit this 1,918-seat venue; on the National Register of Historic Places, the theatre began hosting Vaudeville acts and silent films. Magnificently restored and recognized as one of the finest concert venues in the Southeast. Today, it hosts performances of all genres.
\nBOX OFFICE: call 904-355-2787
\nADDRESS: 128 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: Yates Parking Garage at Adams and Newnan Streets, one block from the Theatre’s front doors for $5
\nPHONE: 904-355-2787
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.floridatheatre.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Home of Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and one of the finest multi-auditorium entertainment venues in the Southeast. It features a 3,200-seat concert theater for visiting Broadway shows, an 1,800-seat symphony hall and a 600-seat theater for more intimate productions.
\nBOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri 10a-5p at 501 West State Street
\nADDRESS: 300 West Water Street, Jacksonville, FL MAP<\/strong>
\nPARKING: garages nearby
\nPHONE: 904-633-6110
\nWEBSITE: Link<\/a><\/p>\n

Players-By-The-Sea Theatre<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: This venue is a first-class community theater with wonderful productions from drama, comedy, and musicals by the beach.
\nBOX OFFICE: Tickets purchased online in a range of prices
\nADDRESS: 106 Sixth Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 904 249-2022 or 904-249-0289
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.playersbythesea.org<\/a><\/p>\n

J. Johnson Gallery<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Housed in a magnificent building on the shore, the gallery showcases work from modern and emerging artists. Their specialties are drawings, paintings, sculpture, print and multimedia art work.
\nDAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 10a-5p, Sat 12p-5p
\nADDRESS: 177 4th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 904-435-3200
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.jjohnsongallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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