Update: Florida Theatre Blues, Brews & BBQ Thursday, August 24

Linda Johnson is a BUZZ Contributing Writer and founder of the beer and travel website, BrewNymph.com, covering all things Florida beer from news to events. She is the first female Level 2 Certified Cicerone® in the Jax area, one of six in the metro area, and the only Level 2-certified independent beer writer in the state. 

UPDATE!  Although the VIP tickets are sold out, general admission tickets are still available for this year’s Blues, Brews & BBQ at the Florida Theatre on Thursday evening, August 24.  The annual fundraiser combines music, craft beer and barbecue dishes on both levels of the historic theatre. Presented by Publix Supermarket Charities, the event supports the Theatre’s mission of bringing celebrated arts and entertainment experiences to the community while preserving a historic landmark. The downtown Jacksonville venue has been a leading entertainment center since 1927, and it has hosted a number of different musical genres and entertainers over the years, to the tune of over 200 entertainment events annually. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“Blues, Brews and BBQ 2017 will be bigger, better and meatier than ever before,” said Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin in a statement. And, it’s all about local. Guests will enjoy Blues music by local artists Smokestack and The Snack Blues on the theatre stage all evening. Against the smooth sounds of the Blues, attendees will also savor the flavors of barbecue from some of the best BBQ joints in the area: The Butt Hutt, Gilbert’s Social, Mojo BBQ, Monroe’s BBQ, 4 Rivers Smokehouse, and The Bearded Pig. The unlimited BBQ samplings are sponsored by KPMG. And, what goes better with barbecue-filled fingers than craft beer? Sip on unlimited local craft beer samples from by Bold City Brewery, Intuition Ale WorksWicked Barley BrewingSeven Bridges Grille & Brewery, Engine 15 Brewing Co.Veterans United Craft Brewery, and River City Brewing. The craft beer samplings are sponsored by CK Direct and Brown & Brown Insurance.

 

2016 Blues Brews & BBQ (photo by Linda Johnson)

Tickets are available here.

The Florida Theatre is located in downtown Jacksonville at 128 E. Forsyth Street.

Cheers!

Linda Johnson, Certified Cicerone®

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