Students dazzle at 36th annual Extravaganza

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (DA) hosted its 36th annual “Extravaganza” at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Feb. 10. DA students performed 22 acts in the Moran Theatre for the evening’s student showcase in a variety of different artistic categories, including theatre, cinematic arts, chamber orchestra, musical theatre, creative writing, […]
Ulysses Owens, Jr. Selected for the Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award

Grammy award-winning performer, producer and educator uses music to empower Jacksonville youth Grammy Award-winning jazz percussionist, producer and educator Ulysses Owens Jr. was recently named the 2022 Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award recipient by The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. The award, bestowed annually, recognizes a gifted local artist whose work brings distinction to […]