Extravaganza showcases student’s artistic talents
It was a evening of celebration as major donors, former and current Jacksonville City Council members, Duval County Public School leaders, local school board members and parents joined local arts connoisseurs at Douglas Anderson School for the Arts 34th Annual Extravaganza, Feb. 7 at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts.
The event offered DA’s elite class of art students the opportunity to showcase their talents. Dance, vocal, creative writing, orchestra (guitar, chamber, wind instruments) cinematic arts, musical theatre, and jazz students displayed their best stuff as they performed before the packed house.
Gilchrist Berg and Sen. Audrey Gibson served as honorary chairs joining Event Chair Gary McCalla, who has enjoyed the role as the event’s top patron for the past 15 consecutive years.