Mark Hemphill looking to open a New Club in Five Points?

[AndyR]

So how do the venues in downtown Jax stack up against St. Augustine Ampitheather?

The St Aug Amphitheater has seating for 3,400-4,000 people depending on the setup.

The Florida Theatre has roughly 1,900 seats and the Moran Theatre at the Times Union Center has about 3,400 seats.  Of course, you can't drink warm $7 Buds in your seats in either of these places, but you can at any of the 15,000 or so seats at the the Jacksonville Veteran's Memorial Arena or 76,000 or so seats at the Municipal Stadium

[fsu813]

how come wine is served at the TU center but not beer?

[BridgeTroll]

They sell liquor, beer and wine in the lobby only.

[tufsu1]

look...the fact is that all of these places hold events....for example, the TU Center has a 3-week run of Wicked that's drawing 2,000+ for each performance....last night I was at the Center for the JSO Queen Concert....and with both events at the same time, there were probably close to 4,000 people in the building.

I don't necessarily disagree that Met Park is underutilized....although thousands were there this weekend for the World of Nations festival....And again, a gain for the park would be at the expense of places like the Florida Theater and the TU Center....how would that be a good thing for downtown?

[Shwaz]

TUFSU if you're content with 9 days (total) of events at one of Jacksonville
's best outdoor venues then we'll have to agree to disagree.

look...the fact is that all of these places hold events....for example, the TU Center has a 3-week run of Wicked that's drawing 2,000+ for each performance....last night I was at the Center for the JSO Queen Concert....and with both events at the same time, there were probably close to 4,000 people in the building.

I would compare this to the sexual activity/ frequency of a married couple. The sex is great and at one time very frequent. Recently though they've become busy with other things and don't make time for it. Sure the other things are good but that doesn't mean they aren't deprived.

It's like Met-Park is the deprived wife, sitting at home waiting for her husband (the city) to return from a late night at the office.  She’s wearing some silky lingerie and still looks great for her age. Young men (me) fawn over her daily and ponder what it would be like to spend some hot summer nights in her company. Her husband though couldn’t be more preoccupied, he ignores the delightful possibilities and leaves her waiting night after night…  when the candles have burn down to the wick that’s when she knows it’s time to give it up and go to bed… alone.

[David]

That's some creative writing there Mr. Shwaz!

[BridgeTroll]

Shwaz...    You are such a romantic.  Am I hearing a seasoned MILF seducer??

[billy]

cigarette anyone?

[Shwaz]

Am I hearing a seasoned MILF seducer??

A mother lover?

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/digital-short-motherlover/1099491/

[David]

That was the only possible follow up to dick-in-a-box, which still remains my favorite.

[5PointsGuy]

Back to the point at hand, 5-points could definitely use some sort of additional night time entertainment.

[RiversideLoki]

Well, they stripped Fuel to an empty husk. Getting it ready for new business? Anyone got a scoop on that?

[mtraininjax]

MET PARK IS UNDER UTILIZED.

Agreed and noted, but about 10 years ago, Delaney tried to get something passed to have more concerts there at the park, and the wussies in St. Nicholas complained and said it would make too much noise on a school night, so it was shot down.

I was not happy, but apparently the windows rattle and shake when even Tony Bennett sings in Met Park, according to the folks in St. Nicholas, across the river.

COJ Special Events is about as worthless as SMG, no one there has the gonads to make the place more special, I sware most of the city employees follow Peyton as if they are zombies.

[Omarvelous09]

This sounds like a great idea, especially with a great team like Jon & Mark. I DJ at Mark's on Tuesdays and Mark runs a great establishment. The days of 5points being labeled as Dirty & hippie-ish are long gone. The "alternative" demographic has evolved, becoming much more polished, and chic...not just in Jacksonville but internationally. Both Jon Insetta & Mark Hemphill's establishments are a great mix of Urban cool and sophistication. 5 points needs a serious facelift, and this may do the trick.

[Captain Zissou]

I'm going to Mark's tonight, so I look forward to seeing you DJ Omarvelous