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April 9 & May 21, 2011
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Keep checking this site for updates on the 2011 Starry Nights concerts!
The City of Jacksonville is proud to once again present Starry Nights which was well-known as one of Jacksonville's most popular outdoor events for more than a decade, combining the wonderful sounds of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and an exciting variety of top entertainers. This event creates a festive downtown atmosphere in Metropolitan Park with the beautiful St. Johns River serving as the perfect backdrop.
April 24, 2010 ~ Idina Menzel
Featuring Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel, the Tony award-winning "Elphaba" from the international blockbuster "Wicked." With a diverse repertoire of classic pop, musical theater favorites (including hits from "Wicked" and "Rent") as well as songs from her album "I Stand," Idina Menzel demonstrates why she is one of the great vocal performers of our time. Catch her this spring on the FOX television series "Glee!"
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is one of the leading orchestras in Florida and the Southeast and integral to the quality of life on the First Coast. Widely recognized for its high artistic quality, the Jacksonville Symphony ranks among the nation's top 30 to 40 orchestras in number of performances and population served. Founded in 1949, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 60th anniversary season in 2009-10, as well as the tenth season of Music Director and Principal Conductor Fabio Mechetti. The Orchestra offers a variety of live symphonic music that is relevant to today's audience – from the classic masterpieces, to contemporary works, to grand opera and musical theater, to popular styles – reaching nearly one-quarter million residents on the First Coast and throughout Florida.
Featuring Conductor Matthew Kraemer
Recognized for his "musical sensitivity" and "energized sense of interpretation", conductor Matthew Kraemer begins his tenure as associate conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in September 2009. In this role he will appear on each of the orchestra's major series, including subscription weeks, Pops, and Family concerts. He will play a vital role in the BPO's award winning education and community engagement programs, in addition to assisting Music Director JoAnn Falletta during her Kleinhans Hall weeks, recording sessions and on tour. The 2009-2010 season will also mark his third and final year as associate conductor of the Virginia Symphony. Upcoming season highlights include an all Mozart program and The Music Man with the BPO, Strauss' Don Juan and Stravinsky's Firebird with the VSO, and performances with Philippe Quint, Ben Folds, and Chris Botti. He will also debut with the Jacksonville Symphony and the Baltimore Symphony orchestras in the spring of 2010.
Photos from the April 10 concert with Styx!
Styx transformed from a suburban Chicago basement in the early 1970s to the virtual arena rock prototypes by the late 1970s and early 1980s, due to a fondness for big rockers and soaring power ballads. Styx's mainstream success began with "Lady." Most of their subsequent releases throughout the late 1970s earned at least platinum certification and spawned such hit singles and classic rock radio standards as "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," "Blue Collar Man," and "Fooling Yourself."
Ticket prices for the Idina Menzel concert on April 24 are per person and are subject to applicable service charges.
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Level 1: VIP Table Seating $50
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Level 2 and 3: Preferred Seating $35
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Lawn Seating $15
Day-of-Show Lawn Seating $20
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Purchase Online
Click here to purchase tickets for the April 24 concert.
Purchase by phone
(904) 354-5547
Boaters
Boaters docking at the Metropolitan Park Marina can purchase tickets at the flag pole (cash only). An ATM is available for the convenience of Starry Nights attendees. For credit card purchases, please walk to the Main Entrance on Gator Bowl Blvd. There will be no re-entry from the park to the Marina.
Retweet & Win seats at the Starry Nights "Twitter Table!"
www.twitter.com/MASDjax
Retweet the following message on Twitter and you may win tickets to Starry Nights with Idina Menzel and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra:
Starry Nights with Idina Menzel and the Jax Symphony on Apr 24! Follow @MASDjax and RT this msg for a chance to win tix! #jaxstarry
Here is how the Twitter contest works:
1. Follow @MASDjax on Twitter
2. Retweet the message above including the hashtag #jaxstarry
3. Wait to see if you've won!
Additional contest details:
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Eligible retweeting will take place from April 13 at noon through Tuesday, April 20 at midnight. You are eligible to win tickets if you retweet the above message and are currently following @MASDjax at the time of the drawing.
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On Wednesday, April 21, winners will be chosen and contacted on Twitter via direct message to let them know they've won. You must be following @MASDjax to receive direct messages. Direct message cannot be sent unless winner is following @MASDjax. If winner doesn't respond within 24 hours, prize is forfeited.
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The two winners will receive a 4-pack of tickets each to sit in the Preferred Seating Section at the "Twitter Table" to see Idina Menzel and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra during Starry Nights on April 24 at Metropolitan Park. Additional details will be provided to winners via e-mail.
Winners' Circle:
Styx Concert Winners
Congratulations to @angelfaith and @chrisboivin for winning seats at the Starry Nights Twitter Table to see Styx and the Jacksonville Symphony on Saturday, April 10!
Idina Menzel Concert Winners
Congratulations to @kylek81 and @rentgrl22 for winning seats at the Starry Nights Twitter Table to see Idina Menzel and the Jacksonville Symphony on Saturday, April 24!
Bring a picnic basket full of your own goodies, order a delicious meal from Chew Restaurant or Take Away Gourmet for pick-up at the concert, or purchase food and beverages from a variety of vendors at the concert.
On-site Food Vendors
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Linda Lu's (Hambergers, Hot Dogs, Philly Cheese Steaks, BBQ Pork and more)
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Busy B Ice Cream (Shaved Ice, Ice Cream and toppings)
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Serena's Mobile Foods (Shrimp, Chicken Tenders and Wings, Grilled Sausage and more)
On-site Beverages
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Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite/Water $3
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Draft Beer (Miller Lite and Yuengling) $4
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Wine by the glass $4
Woodbridge Chardonnay, Merlot and White Zinfandel
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Wine by the Bottle
Estancia Merlot $20
Clos Du Bois Pinot Grigio $20
Clos Du Bois Cabernet $20
Woodbridge Charnonnay $15
Woodbridge Merlot $15
Woodbridge White Zinfandel $15
A portion of beverage proceeds benefitted Mayport Naval Base Air Operations Department on April 10 and will benefit Hendricks Day School of Jacksonville on April 24.
It's your turn to be the star! Sure the music is great but you have talent too! Decorate your Starry Nights table and win fabulous prizes.
The Table Decorating Contest gives Starry Nights attendees the opportunity to showcase their creativity through decorating their table. Tables will be judged prior to the start of the concert with winners announced the same evening. Make sure to follow these guidelines…they just might help you win!
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Judging will be based on originality, creativity and use of materials.
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The Table Decorating Contest will take place only in the VIP and Preferred Seating areas.
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Displays must be completed prior to the start of the concert and will be judged thirty minutes before the concert begins.
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Displays cannot obstruct the view of those seated nearby. If a display does obstruct the view, it will be taken down by event organizers.
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Winners will be announced prior to the conclusion of the evening.
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Winners on April 10 cannot win again on April 24.
This is your chance to showcase your artistic ability and enhance your concert experience. Have fun and may the best table win!
Special thanks to the following restaurants, businesses and partners for their support of the Starry Nights Table Decorating Contest:
Shula's 347 Grill
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Espeto Brazilian Steak House
Casa Marina
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts- The Artists Series
Take Away Gourmet
The Grotto Wine & Tapas Bar
Morton's Steak House
Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged for lawn seating. Picnic baskets with food and beverages may be brought into the park(no glass containers or alcoholic beverages). In addition, strollers, diaper bags, and chairs "in a bag" will also be permitted. All items are subject to search. A variety of food and beverages (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic) will be available for sale in the park.
Prohibited items include: alcohol, glass bottles or containers, bags, backpacks or fanny packs larger than 8 ˝" x 11", still or video cameras of any kind, roller skates or roller blades, bicycles, pets, or umbrellas.
All attendees must enter the park through the main gate of Metropolitan Park.
Stay at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Hotel and play at The Jacksonville Landing Package ~ $99
Package includes:
One night accommodation
$50 gift certificate to The Jacksonville Landing
Contact the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Hotel to make your reservations now! Call (904) 588-1234.
Parking is available outside Metropolitan Park in the Sports Complex area for $5 per vehicle.
Starry Nights Parking Map
Hours
11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fares
$4 per person, one way
Stops
The Jacksonville Landing, Friendship Fountain, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Wyndham Hotel, Jacksonville Municipal Marina
For more information, visit www.ssmarinetaxi.com
Calling All Volunteers!
The City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with upcoming events. Call (904) 630-3690 or e-mail events@coj.net for more information.
This event is part of the
Make A Scene Downtown! series.
