Matthew Shaw Arts & Culture Editor
Matthew Shaw is a writer, editor and musician. His writing has appeared in Folio Weekly, Edible Northeast Florida, The Surfer's Journal, and SURFER Magazine, and he's reported on national stories for The New York Times. He was previously editor in chief of the Void Magazine.
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Local retro-country band Dean Winter and the Heat plays Jack Rabbits on Sunday.
October 9, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Oct. 12-13

In a week when Hurricane Milton has canceled most events, there are still two opportunities to enjoy local music. And…

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New works by Spanish artist Pablo Vindel are on view at Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. | David Zarzoso
October 2, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Oct. 5-7

An artist-led tour in St. Augustine, hip-hop festival in LaVilla and Brazilian music at Jacksonville Beach are this weekend’s Arts…

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Pianist Joyce Yang returns to the Jacksonville Symphony this weekend.
September 24, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Sept. 27-29

A hands-on art lesson by a master, an art talk in San Marco, mural festival and a night at the…

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A photo by Michael Rakim, whose work will be on view at the Jax Photo Festival this weekend
September 18, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Sept. 20-22

There’s a festival for everyone this weekend! Choose from books Downtown, photography in LaVilla or music in St. Augustine.…

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Jax indie-band Flipturn (top) and Alabama-bred soul group St. Paul and the Broken Bones (bottom) headline Florida Fin Fest in Jax Beach | Courtesy of the artists
September 11, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Sept. 13-15

Parrotheads, this is your weekend to catch the Jacksonville Symphony. Also, Florida Fin Fest returns to Jax Beach, and MOCA…

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Moving the Margins Artist-in-Residence Marcus Williams unveils "Un-American Gods" this weekend.
September 4, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Sept. 6-8

A riverfront bluegrass concert, new art in Riverside and Downtown, and a chamber music concert at the Beaches are this…

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Some of Mark Creegan's past work. LEFT: Standing (handles up), acrylic paint and mediums on tennis racquets and wood, 29. 5” x 5”, 2022. RIGHT: Syllabus, acrylic on panel, 12” x 12”, 2015
August 28, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Aug. 30-Sept. 1

Jazz, an art opening and the launch of a book about a legendary local rock club are the Labor Day…

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August 21, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Aug. 23-25

The Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival, free art museum visits, and a performance honoring a Latin-jazz great are this week’s Arts Picks.…

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August 14, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Aug. 16-18

A new art exhibit at MOCA, an art show opening in San Marco, a secret concert, and a show in…

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August 8, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Aug. 9-11

Storytelling in Riverside, new local music in Jacksonville Beach and two art museums offering free admission are this weekend’s Arts…

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Duval-bred, Grammy-winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. (pictured) hosts the final installment of the Jazz Jam at Wildcrafters on Sunday. | Credit: Felicia Bass, courtesy of the artist (cropped)
July 31, 2024

ARTS PICKS | August 2-4

Jazz, comedy, film, visual art. There’s something for everyone in this week’s Arts Picks, hand curated by Arts and Culture…

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Samuel Pace, "Monk In Dali Land" ca. 2017, mixed media on wood. | Gordon W. Bailey Collection.
July 25, 2024

ARTS PICKS | July 26-28

Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw couldn’t pick just three Arts Picks this week. His FIVE picks include a new…

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Hoosier Suffrage Quilt, before 1920, cotton plain weave, pieced, embroidered, and quilted, Frank B. Bemis Fund and with funds donated anonymously. | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
July 17, 2024

ARTS PICKS | July 19-21

Summer at the Cummer, quilts, intelligent theater in San Marco and jazz in Riverside are this week’s Arts Picks.…

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July 10, 2024

ARTS PICKS | July 12-14

Opening weekend for one-act plays in San Marco, pottery making Downtown and local authors reading in Riverside are this week’s…

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July 9, 2024

Cultural Council to award $600K to individual artists

The Artist Grant Program was developed in collaboration with Mayor Donna Deegan’s arts and culture transition committee.…

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June 27, 2024

ARTS PICKS | June 28-30

Events in Jacksonville Beach, Murray Hill, Downtown Jax and Avondale make this week’s Arts Picks list.…

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June 20, 2024

ARTS PICKS | June 21-23

The Soul Violinist, a local photography exhibit on our Beaches, and free Saturday at MOCA are this weekend’s Arts Picks.…

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Sean Mason performs Sunday at the Ritz Theatre | Sean Mason via Instagram
June 11, 2024

ARTS PICKS | June 14-16

A Father’s Day jazz concert, hip-hop and art fest in Riverside, Digital Art Fest and birthday party for James Weldon…

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June 5, 2024

ARTS PICKS | June 7-9

Museum visits, the final symphony of the season and a Jacksonville Beach art opening are this week’s Arts Picks.…

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May 29, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 30-June 2

Theater in St. Augustine, art and music in Avondale and Moncrief through the eyes of a local artist are this…

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May 22, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 24-26

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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May 14, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 17-19

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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Credit: Photo by Toni Smailagic, courtesy of @cre8jax
May 8, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 10-12

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

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May 1, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 3-5

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Saturday The Art of…