Dinner and a Show at the Thrasher-Horne Center on November 13th.
The Thrasher-Horne Center is
partnering with Carrabba’s Italian Grill to offer a plated three-course dinner
before America’s performance on Friday, November 13th.
Imagine enjoying a delicious dinner catered by Carrabba’s, one of
America’s favorite Italian restaurants, followed by classic rock hits served up
by America, one of the country’s most beloved bands. It will be an evening to
remember as you cruise down Ventura Highway!
When you arrive at the beautiful
Thrasher-Horne Center, you’ll be greeted by a host who will show you to your
seats in the conference room which will be set up as a banquet hall. (Special
parking for Horses with No Names will be available outside.) Seating will begin
at 6 p.m. Your table will have Carrabba’s fresh baked bread, olive oil,
and signature herb mix, along with a refreshing glass of water.
We will take your iced tea order
and provide it prior to the meal. Once all our guests are seated, we will
begin full service at 6:30 p.m. with salads, followed shortly thereafter
by the entrée – scrumptious Chicken Bryan topped with goat cheese, sun-dried
tomatoes, basil and our lemon butter sauce. For dessert, you’ll have a sweet
mini-cannoli.
After dinner, relax and enjoy some art
There won’t be any need to go to
the car and drive anywhere. You’ll be just a short walk from the Thrasher-Horne
Center’s main stage. Before dinner, or during the time between dinner and the
show, you can take a walk on the landscaped grounds. There’s even a waterfall to enjoy. Or if you simply prefer to stay indoors, you might take a few minutes
to walk through the photo galleries.
The Center’s permanent collection
features photography by the renowned Jack Mitchell. Over his forty-five year
career, Michell was a photographer for the American Ballet Theater for a decade
and for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for over three decades. He shot
168 covers for Dance Magazine! His work also appeared on the covers of Rolling
Stone, The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, Time, Life, Vogue, Elle, and
Vanity Fair. He photographed celebrities including Robin Williams, Al Pacino,
Angela Landsbury, Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Natalie Wood, John Lennon, Neil
Simon, Andy Warhol, and many others.
Photography from Susan Michal’s “Flowers in Transition”
collection will also be on exhibit. Susan is unusual in that she photographs
flowers after they’ve passed their prime. According to her website, “Susan is
very aware of the short life that flowers have and has been interested in
photographing them as they transition through the stages of bud to full bloom
and death. Many of Susan’s favorite images are of blooms well past their prime.
As flowers transition through different stages the colors change drastically.
The textures become intense.”
Enjoy the Show
You’ll be comfortably seated when
America takes the stage in the Thrasher-Horne Center’s acoustically excellent
theatre. Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell have been making music together as
America since 1970. A Horse With No Name was a gigantic hit which made
it to the top of the charts in 1972. America won a Grammy Award for Best New
Artist that same year.
Throughout their phenomenal
career, the band has produced six certified gold and platinum albums. America’s
journey down Ventura Highway continues. Get your tickets to join them as they make a pit
stop at the Thrasher-Horne Center on November 13th.
The concert begins at 8 p.m.
Dinner Reservations
Seating for the three course
dinner from Carrabba’s will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30
p.m. Dinner will include salad, Chicken Bryan, and a mini-cannoli. The cost for
the dinner is just $35.00 and does not include a ticket to the concert. Seating
is limited. Order now.
Are you looking for the perfect setting for an event?
The Thrasher-Horne Center has
modern facilities, the latest technology, and a courteous and professional
staff to provide you with everything you need. It’s one of Northeast Florida's
architectural and cultural gems, making it the perfect setting for gatherings
of almost any kind. Whether you are planning a lecture for hundreds of people
or a brunch for thirty, the Conference Center is the ideal setting.
Rooms at the Conference Center
can be configured to accommodate corporate meetings, award banquets, workshops,
reunions, weddings, and receptions. And, oh yes, holiday parties. The season
for gatherings of family and friends is, indeed, upon us! Your room will be set
up and waiting on you, just the way you want it. And when you want to take a
short break from your special gathering, you can step outside for some fresh
air, stroll by the waterfall, or explore the center’s stunning visual arts
galleries.
Coming Soon to The Thrasher-Horne Center
The Thrasher-Horne Center has
several exciting events coming up, including:
Boz Scaggs on November 4th
The Jacksonville Symphony
conducted by Courtney Lewis on November 21st
Peking Dreams performed by The
National Circus and Acrobats of the People's Republic of China on
November 28th
Michael McDonald on December 19th
Magician Mike Super on December
26th
The Broadway Season at the Thrasher-Horne
Center begins in December. There will be six great shows including Rudolph
The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Ragtime, Always… Patsy Cline, Annie, Saturday Night
Fever, and the Northeast Florida Premiere of Once. Subscriptions are
on sale now on the Thrasher-Horne Center’s website.
In this article, I’ve written
about the upcoming performance of America at the Thrasher-Horne Center on
November 13th. Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley have been performing as America
for over four decades. Their greatest hits include A Horse With No Name,
You Can Be Magic, and I Need You. An optional three course
dinner before the performance will be catered by Carrabba’s.
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Northeast Florida’s best kept secrets! Tell your family and friends about the
Thrasher-Horne Center. Share this article with them. They will appreciate
learning about what they have been missing.
We appreciate you taking the time to visit us. If you have a
comment about this article, leave it in the comments section below.
looks like Thrasher-Horne is really going all out! I sure hope the word is spreading, as everyone in the area should know about these great events!
ReplyDeleteWho can beat dinner and a show featuring America?
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea!
ReplyDeleteTime to take the wife out for a good time! ; D
ReplyDeleteCan never go wrong with Carrabba's and great music!!
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