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Behind The Scenes of Jacksonville’s 48 Hour Film Project 2026
By Ariana Alcantara The 48-Hour Film Project is a global competition in which contestants must write, produce and edit a film within, you guessed it, 48 hours. For some this sounds like an impossible feat, but for others it’s just another weekend. Here in Jacksonville, more and…

Affordable entertainment just steps off Moab's Main Street: Backyard Theater turns 13
Its owners think it may be one of the only places like it in the country: free bluegrass on Wednesdays, a $15 magic show on Saturdays, a cottonwood overhead and Main Street a few steps away. Moab's Backyard Theater turns 13.

October Art
Northeast Florida Art — October 2026 Oct. 1-28 “Sisters in Art” The exhibition features work by Jacksonville Artists Guild members Julie Feldman and Stephanie Pyren. An opening reception is scheduled for Oct. 6 from 6-8 p.m. Vandroff Art Gallery at the Jewish Community Alliance…

October’s musical treats
Mark your calendar now to join the Blues Society of Omaha (BSO) on Sunday, Oct. 25, at The. B. Bar, 4330 Leavenworth St. Beginning at 2 p.m., for the Nebraska Blues Challenge. The afternoon of music will select the Nebraska representatives for the annual International Blues…

Joe Altmann’s ‘Gladiators’ Captures DIY Culture from L.A. to Saigon
Most of these photos, showing global subcultures and inked-up artists, are unpublished and only on display at this weekend's gallery in Echo Park, opening tomorrow night.

Listen Hear: Toledo’s Trevor Gill-Snow Brings Future Vintage to Indie Folk-Rock
Blending ‘70s-inspiration and modern production on a debut album For Toledo native musician Trevor Gill-Snow, making music is about bringing different worlds together. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist describes his sound as “Future Vintage,” combining the warmth…

Music Notes October 2026
Porch Party: Celebrating Art Tatum & The Junction Celebrate music, creativity and neighborhood pride at Porch Fest, an afternoon honoring the legacy of Toledo-born jazz legend Art Tatum and the enduring spirit of the Junction community. Held at Tatum’s childhood home, the event…

New mural proposed for Hansen Building on Ballard Ave
A new mural depicting Ballard’s commercial fishing history could soon cover the south wall of the Hansen Building at 5101 Ballard Ave NW. Building owners Roger and Laurie Lohrer are ... Read more

On Stage: ‘Silent Sky’ Takes the Stage at SUNY Oneonta
“Silent Sky,” directed by Andrew Kahl, plays at SUNY Oneonta’s Goodrich Theater with shows at 7:30 p.m. October 1-3 and at 2 p.m. on October 4. Tickets are free with a SUNY Oneonta student ID and $5.00 for general admission.

Stray Cats to headline The Grand’s 50th annual gala
Wilmington institution will celebrate a half-century of its signature fundraiser Dec. 5, honoring longtime leader Skip Pennella and raising money for community arts programs WILMINGTON, Del. — The Grand will mark a major milestone in Wilmington’s arts and social scene this…

She can communicate with ghosts. Here's what she learns from the 'Sad Dead'
My Sad Dead is about an Argentinian doctor who can speak with ghosts. The Spanish-language miniseries blends creepiness, melancholy, sarcastic humor and political anger unlike anything else on TV.

Sheryl Crow says she's found 'great liberation' in not chasing the next hit
After selling tens of millions of records worldwide, the singer-songwriter says she's finally aged out of pop music — and she's OK with that. Crow's latest album is Pick You Up.