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ARTS PICKS | Sept. 29–Oct. 1

Published on September 28, 2023 at 3:16 pm
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Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.

Friday & Saturday 

Beethoven, Schumann & Liebermann

Jacoby Symphony Hall | Downtown Jacksonville 

On Friday and Saturday, Grammy-winning organist Paul Jacobs performs a new commissioned organ concerto composed by Lowell Liebermann, and the symphony explores works by 19th-century German composer Robert Shumann and — the man who needs no introduction, or first name — Beethoven. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and more information: jaxsymphony.org

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Friday

Museum By Moonlight

MOSH | Southbank

The Museum of Science & History opens after hours (well, after museum hours) to host its second-ever Museum By Moonlight. A fundraiser for the more-than 75-year-old institution’s STEAM educational programs, maintenance of its permanent collection and more, the event features catering by Bread & Board and a DJ set by local personality Vic Micolucci. Museum By Moonlight is held from 7-10 p.m. Limited tickets are available. More information: themosh.org


Saturday

Brews & BBQ

James Weldon Johnson Park | Downtown Jacksonville

The festival formerly known as Bluegrass, Beer, and Barbecue returns with a truncated name, Brew & BBQ, but plenty to offer. Featuring a wide variety of beers, BBQ-themed food trucks and a stellar lineup of live music, including experimental-funk artist Soliloquy, jam act the Parker Urban Band, and the psychedelic bluegrass group Firewater Tent Revival. The event is held from 4-10 p.m., and it’s free to attend. More information: jamesweldonjohnsonpark.org


author image Arts & Culture Editor email Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matthew Shaw has covered Northeast Florida's arts scene for more than a dozen years. He's the former editor of Folio Weekly and Void Magazine. His writing has also appeared in the Surfer's Journal, SURFER Magazine and NPR Music. His first book, The Sea in Every Sound: Chasing the influence of surf music in America is out in October via Chicago Review Press.