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Photo by Member Mark Krancer, Kram Kran Photo

Photo by Member Mark Krancer, Kram Kran Photo

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6/26/2024 4:00:00 AM Member News

11th ANNUAL BLUES, BREWS, BOURBON & BBQ BENEFITTING THE FLORIDA THEATRE SEPTEMBER 12TH AT BOWING OAKS

JACKSONVILLE, FL (June 27, 2024) –– The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre announces its 11th annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ event on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Bowing Oaks (7743 Alphons Street in Jacksonville).  General ($50) and VIP ($100) tickets will go on sale Friday, June 28, 2024, at www.floridatheatre.com or by calling the Florida Theatre Box Office at (904) 355-2787.

 

This is the second year Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ has been at Bowing Oaks as it was very well received last year.  Bowing Oaks has been a Corporate Partner of the Florida Theatre since 2019. 

 

Attendees of this annual event can expect an electrifying evening of live Blues music from the Snacks Blues Band and Mark Dennison Blues Duo, unlimited local BBQ, the best craft beer, and a curated bourbon selection.  A complete vendor lineup is forthcoming.

 

Since its inception in 2013, Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ, formerly Blues, Brews & BBQ, has raised $338,167.95 for the historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre.

 

Sponsorships are available.  For sponsorship information or to apply to become a vendor, contact Florida Theatre Special Events Manager Nicole Karlove at nicole@floridatheatre.com or 904-562-5980.

 

Photos from 2023 can be viewed here.  All proceeds from the annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ fundraiser go to the historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre.

 

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About the Florida Theatre

There is something for everyone at the Florida Theatre.  From pop, jazz, rock, comedy, country, and blues to ballet, the historic Florida Theatre annually offers over 150 cultural and entertainment events for every taste and age.  For tickets or to learn more about our educational performances for schools, rentals, membership, or the nonprofit corporation that manages this majestic place, please visit us at www.floridatheatre.com.