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in the arts... WHAT’S NEW ALHAMBRA THEATRE AND DINING ‘This Magic Moment,’ through Sept. 2 “This Magic Moment” will run for just five shows until Sept. 2. The show offers a stroll down memory lane with music from the ’50s and ’60s. Starring Eric Jon Mahlum, the show features an ensemble cast and a live band performing songs such as “Teenager in Love,”“Unchained Melody,”“Great Balls of Fire,”“It’s My Party” and, of course,“This Magic Moment.” The dinner menu includes a choice of shrimp and grits, smoked prime rib or roast chicken. Tickets are $42. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.alhambrajax.com or call (904) 641-1212. ‘Remember Me,’ Sept. 5-Oct. 7 Alhambra’s next show will be “Remember Me,” starring Joyce DeWitt. The show will run Sept. 5-Oct. 7. “Remember Me” is a about a couple in their early 50s who have what appears to be a very comfortable marriage and a very good life. Though content, their marriage has grown tired. One morning while Brian is playing tennis their lives are turned upside down when Mary’s college boyfriend, Peter, shows up. Although Peter takes Mary in his arms, professes his undying love and devotion to her and begs her to forgive him for breaking her heart many years ago, he turns out to simply be Mary’s fantasy. That doesn’t stop Brian from going into a jealous rage, and things get even more complicated when the real Peter actually shows up. Tickets are $42-49 or $59 for the Friday, Sept. 7 gala opening. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.alhambrajax.com or call (904) 641-1212. Upcoming shows ti1IBOUPN w0DU/PW ti8IJUF$ISJTUNBT w/PW%FD JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Opening Weekend, Fri.-Sat., Sept. 28-29, 8 p.m. The weekend’s “Symphonie Fantastique” is part of the Florida Blue Masterworks Series and opens with a reprise of Fabio Mechetti’s inaugural program, featuring Berlioz’“Symphonie Fantastique.” &:,:89s8*59*2'*7| +.789(4&897*,.89*7 Subscriptions and single tickets are available. Single tickets are $25-70. ‘Viva Italia,’ Friday, Oct. 5 5IF0DUDPODFSUJTQBSUPGUIF.BZP$MJOJD$PGGFF4FSJFT"Utendees may join the Jacksonville Symphony Guild before the concert for coffee and conversation, starting at 10 a.m. Special guest vocalists Poperazzi take attendees on a tour of sunny Italy with tributes to Mario Lanza, Pavarotti, Sinatra and Frankie Valli. Michael Krajewski will conduct. Subscriptions and single tickets available. Single tickets are $16-26. Musical Storybooks, Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. Jacksonville Symphony String Quartet presents an early literacy and music program for pre-K children, offering a story combined with music to engage them in active listening and foster a love of reading through music. The event will be held at the Jacksonville Public Library Southeast Regional Branch at 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd. in Jacksonville. Admission is free. ‘Cover the Town with Sound,’ Sunday, Oct. 7, 3 p.m. Jacksonville Symphony Ensemble presents a free concert series featuring small groups of Jacksonville Symphony musicians performing in community venues throughout the area. 5IFDPODFSUXJMMCFIFMEBU1BMNT1SFTCZUFSJBO$IVSDIJO Jacksonville Beach. Admission is free. All concerts are in Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the 5JNFT6OJPO$FOUFSGPSUIF1FSGPSNJOH"SUT 8BUFS4UJO Jacksonville unless otherwise noted. $BMM  PSWJTJUXXX+BY4ZNQIPOZPSHGPSNPSF information and to purchase tickets. ART EVENTS AROUND THE FIRST COAST Art sale to benefit Mission House A local teacher and artist is selling pieces of his work to benefit Mission House in Jacksonville Beach. Hercel Stallard will hold the sale at his studio Sunday, August  GSPNQN1JFDFTSBOHFJOQSJDFGSPN IFIBT pledged 50 percent of the proceeds to benefit Mission House. Stallard is a self-taught watercolorist and has taught work-