Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.
Friday & Saturday
Rhapsody in Blue & Rachmaninoff
Jacoby Symphony Hall | Downtown Jacksonville
Renowned pianist Conrad Tao once again joins the Jacksonville Symphony, this time to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Gershwin’s jazzy masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue. Two performances – Friday and Saturday – both start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and more info.
Saturday
In The Mix: Opening Reception
Nest Coworking | Riverside
Local arts organization Femart Gallery, Inc. presents In The Mix, a new exhibit of 30-plus works by 14 local artists, exploring cubes, angles and other mathematical concepts. An opening reception is held on Saturday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Femart Gallery inside Riverside’s Nest Coworking. The opening includes an artist talk and a silent auction. Free to attend. More info.
Sunday
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts | Downtown Jacksonville
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, a troupe of more than 50 professional dancers, continues their tour of North America with a balletic production of the classic fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The performance begins at 3 p.m. Tickets and more info.