October 3, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Author Event: Life in Captivity
Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Author Eliza Young shares the remarkable story behind her memoir, including childhood illness, more than 20 surgeries, parental kidnappings and the lasting health effects of being near the World Trade Center on September 11. Free admission.
storyandsongarts.org
October 3, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
History Chat: Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage
Jacksonville Public Library, 303 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Authors Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke will discuss the people, places and traditions that shaped Jacksonville’s Black coastal communities. A book sale and signing will follow the presentation. Free admission; registration requested.
jaxpubliclibrary.org
October 9, 7:30 PM
Atlanta Rhythm Section and Firefall
Florida Theatre, 128 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Two bands closely associated with the sound of the 1970s share the stage. Atlanta Rhythm Section’s hits include “So Into You” and “Imaginary Lover,” while Firefall is known for “You Are the Woman” and “Just Remember I Love You.” Ticket prices vary.
floridatheatre.com
October 10, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Graveside Chronicles: Tales of Life, Love and Legacy
Bosque Bello Cemetery, 1321 North 14th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Costumed presenters share stories about notable Fernandina residents during a 90-minute walk through one of Florida’s oldest cemeteries. The historic setting and personal stories make this much more interesting than an ordinary cemetery tour. Tickets $25
ameliamuseum.org
October 10, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Jacksonville Symphony: Selections from Swan Lake
Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
The Jacksonville Symphony opens the EMMA Concert Association season with familiar orchestral music, including selections from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances and Smetana’s The Moldau. Tickets $45. emmaconcerts.com
October 11, 4:00 PM
Phaeton Piano Trio
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Three internationally recognized German musicians—violinist Friedemann Eichhorn, cellist Peter Hörr and pianist Florian Uhlig—perform chamber music in an intimate setting. Doors open at 3:15 p.m., and a reception follows the concert. Free admission.
beachesfinearts.org
October 16, 7:00 PM
Jacksonville Icemen Opening Night
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32202
The Jacksonville Icemen begin their 10th-anniversary season against the South Carolina Stingrays. Tickets $32 and up. jacksonvilleicemen.com
October 22, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
The Living Garden: Designing with Nature
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Landscape designer Larry Weaner will explain how working with natural processes can produce gardens that are beautiful, resilient and better for wildlife. The illustrated talk offers useful ideas for experienced gardeners as well as people who simply enjoy spending time outdoors. Tickets $25 for members and $40 nonmembers.
cummermuseum.org
October 22 – November 8, times vary
To Kill a Mockingbird
Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Limelight Theatre brings Harper Lee’s classic novel to the stage, following Scout Finch as her father defends a Black man falsely accused in 1930s Alabama. The story’s questions about prejudice, courage and empathy remain as timely as ever. Tickets $30 for seniors and $35 for general admission. limelight-theatre.org
October 25, 8:00 AM
EverGreen Pumpkin Run
Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 North Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Choose between a 5K and a 10-mile course through Evergreen Cemetery, where pumpkins line the route beneath mature oak and magnolia trees. Both runners and walkers are welcome, and the morning includes a costume contest, finisher medals, food and drinks, and a chance to take home a pumpkin after the race. From October 1–17, registration is $40 for the 5K and $45 for the 10-mile race; prices increase after October 17. Participants 65 and older receive a $10 discount through October 24. 1stplacesports.com
