In The Arts - The Ponte Vedra Recorder

Photographer releases annual St. Augustine calendar

Jackie Hird with a calendar at The Lightner Museum

St. Augustine-based photographer and artist Jackie Hird has released the 12th edition of her “Views of St. Augustine” wall calendar. What began as a client request in 2015 has grown into a local …

Jamie MacDonald to perform at Crosswater Community Church

Jamie MacDonald will perform at Crosswater Community Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, as part of her “Left It In The River Tour.” The performance is sold out. MacDonald was recently named …

‘Sound of Music’ to be staged

“The Sound of Music” is coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 26-31, presented by FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union. …

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall earns top architecture honors

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall’s transformation has earned top honors from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Jacksonville Chapter, with Fisher | Koppenhafer Architecture and Interior Design …

Vocal group to perform

On Tuesday, Nov. 10 (at 7 p.m.) the Palms Fine Arts Series will present the award-winning BellArmonia vocal ensemble from Miami Arts Studio at Zelda Glazer. The award-winning youth from Miami Arts …

Irish Christmas show coming to Jacksonville

The Irish Christmas show that earned five stars in New York comes to Jacksonville. “A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland,” featuring electrifying turns by a star-studded roster of World …

Jacksonville Dance Theatre to present evening of dance, art

Jacksonville Dance Theatre invites audiences to “Rendered Alive: An Immersive Evening of Dance and Visual Art,” an experimental evening of dance and visual art created in collaboration with …

Arts Collective Theatre plans holiday celebration

Arts Collective Theatre invites audiences to experience Christmas through the power of music, community and heart with “Season of Soul,” an original holiday concert created and conceived by …

Hillary Whitaker Gallery celebrates 25th anniversary with exhibition

Hillary Whitaker Gallery + Consultancy (HWG) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special group exhibition and reception on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. The event …

Beaches Fine Arts Series presents Bennewitz Quartet, renowned pianist

Beaches Fine Arts Series continues its 54th season of free concerts with a performance by the Czech Bennewitz String Quartet with Russian pianist Arsentiy Kharitonov at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at St. …

First Coast Cultural Center Holiday Shoppes set for Nov. 14-15

First Coast Cultural Center’s 35th annual Holiday Shoppes will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle in …

The Jacksonville Symphony rehearses the score for “The Flying Ace.” Six composers wrote the music to accompany the 1926 silent film, which was made in Jacksonville. Audiences will be able to see the film and hear the score performed live on Nov. 14.

Jacksonville Symphony to premiere score for landmark silent film

On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, the Jacksonville Symphony will present the world premiere of a newly commissioned orchestral score for the silent film “The Flying Ace” (1926), performed live with a …

Art ‘n Motion hosts high-end entertainment

In many ways, the headquarters for the Ponte Vedra Auto Show is Art ‘n Motion, a unique, 18,000 square-foot facility located at 283 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Owned by the father and son team …

Cultural arts series kicks off Nov. 10

Searching For Identity invites the public to “Meet the Visionistas” in their upcoming season of LiterARTure. Presented by art lecturer Cindy Edelman and writer Stacey Goldring, this one-of-a-kind …

Gallery plans arts market

In collaboration with gallery neighbors, Art Box Gallery and Rakov Studio Gallery, The Butterfield Garage Art Gallery will host its first Holiday Arts Market on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, from …

Arts for All Grant Program takes applications

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the St. Johns Cultural Council (SJCC) are providing funds for the St. Johns County Arts for All (AFA) Grant Program. AFA grants provide between $5,000 …

Author to sign local history books

Florida writer Ron Whittington will sign copies of his new book “Hidden History of Jacksonville” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Ocean Beaches American Legion Post 129, located at 1151 …

“Backroads of Blowing Rock” by Missy Vanover

Village Arts Framing and Gallery to host artist open house

Village Arts Framing and Gallery will host an artist open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach. Guests are invited to meet the artists and enjoy light …

Artist Chanell Pinkney works on her art.

Art taken to the granular level

Art often takes inspiration from the natural world, but in this case, nature becomes part of the art. When experimenting with different art styles, Chanell Pinkney found a new medium in an unexpected …

This photo collage features dancer Tess Sturgeon and aerialist Stevie Sol.

Jacksonville Dance Theatre’s Circo del Pantano returns

Following a successful sold-out debut that captivated audiences with its daring blend of contemporary dance, theatrical spectacle and aerial artistry, Jacksonville Dance Theatre has announced the …

Cummer Museum to showcase acquisitions, gifts added in past 5 years

Now through April 18, 2027, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens will mark its 65th anniversary in part with an exhibition showcasing a selection of works that were added to the museum’s …

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Writing is much more than putting pen to paper; so is publishing. And the first doesn’t guarantee the second. But one can hope. After doing the first since I was a child and enjoying the fruits of the second for more than a few decades, I learned a valuable lesson a few weeks ago when […]