Thrasher-Horne Center presents performing and visual arts in its arts center as well as banquets, receptions, and meetings in its conference center. At Thrasher-Horne Center, we aspire to become the premier gathering place; the intersection of arts and commerce; the hub of community, education, and culture in Northeast Florida.
Thrasher-Horne Center is located on the Orange Park Campus of St. Johns River State College, at 283 College Drive. The arts center is dedicated to developing and nurturing the artistic potential and growth of the students, residents and visitors of the community by offering the very best of professional theater, dance, music performances and visual art exhibits. The conference center provides a friendly atmosphere with rooms available for receptions, banquets, meetings, wedding and conferences.
From ballet and opera to contemporary pop, jazz, rock, country and blues The Florida Theatre offers 200 cultural and entertainment events annually for every taste and age. More than just an entertainment center, The Florida Theatre is also home to graduations, awards ceremonies, lectures, business meetings and charity events that support the community’s schools, churches, hospitals and civic groups.
As an anchor to downtown development along the beautiful St. Johns River, The Florida Theatre draws 250,000 people to Jacksonville’s center each year. The magnificently restored Florida Theatre is recognized as one of the finest concert venues in the Southeast. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Florida Theatre holds special memories for four generations. From the Vaudeville acts and silent films of its earliest days to today’s blend of performances of all kinds, The Florida Theatre has served as Jacksonville’s premier entertainment center since 1927.
Jacksonville’s 1st and ONLY brick & mortar improv comedy club! Offering family-friendly entertainment EVERY Friday & Saturday night at 7:30pm… and grown-ups only entertainment EVERY Friday & Saturday night at 10:00pm.
We teach classes for adults and kids, offer corporate training, roadshows, venue rentals, and more!
At First Coast Comedy we do funny. Our comedians specialize in improv comedy, meaning our shows are based entirely on your suggestions. Our trained comedy professionals have no plan and willingly dive headfirst into almost any challenge the audience will throw at them, resulting in unforgettably hilarious moments. For those reasons, no two shows are ever the same.