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SUN-RAY CINEMA


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What once was a historic Riverside theater now thrives as a modern music venue in 5 Points

Read full article: What once was a historic Riverside theater now thrives as a modern music venue in 5 Points

Historic Riverside Theatre, Jacksonville's first sound-film venue, reopens as FIVE entertainment venue. The 1,200-capacity space hosts live music and events while preserving its 96-year legacy.

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Jacksonvilleโ€™s new music venue aims to revitalize Riverside

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FIVE is the new music venue in the heart of Riverside, located in the once beloved Sun-Ray Cinema. With so many business closings in the Five Points area, the venue is hoping to give a spark back to the neighborhood.

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Opening of FIVE in Jacksonville delayed due to construction

Read full article: Opening of FIVE in Jacksonville delayed due to construction

Jacksonvilleโ€™s newest music venue is opening later than expected, according to the venueโ€™s management company.

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The show goes on: Sun-Ray Cinema moving to Tampa, aims to open doors in December

Read full article: The show goes on: Sun-Ray Cinema moving to Tampa, aims to open doors in December

In a bold new chapter for one of Jacksonvilleโ€™s beloved theaters, Sun-Ray Cinema announced Thursday it is moving to a different Florida city.

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Sun-Ray Cinema to become live music venue called FIVE by next year, new owners say

Read full article: Sun-Ray Cinema to become live music venue called FIVE by next year, new owners say

Just days after the final movie played on Sun-Ray Cinema's big screen to a sold-out audience, the venue's new owners announced big plans for the space.

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Community pours out final goodbyes as Sun-Ray set to close its doors Saturday

Read full article: Community pours out final goodbyes as Sun-Ray set to close its doors Saturday

Sun-Ray Cinema is set to close its doors for the final time on Saturday.

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Developer that bought Sun-Ray Cinema building wants space to remain entertainment-focused

Read full article: Developer that bought Sun-Ray Cinema building wants space to remain entertainment-focused

Union South Partners said it will preserve the historic faรงade of Sun-Ray Cinema but if youโ€™re hoping to catch another show, thereโ€™s not much time.

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โ€˜Like no other place in Jacksonvilleโ€™: Community concerned after Sun-Ray Cinema announces sale, possible closure

Read full article: โ€˜Like no other place in Jacksonvilleโ€™: Community concerned after Sun-Ray Cinema announces sale, possible closure

Could the Sun-Ray Cinema close soon and be replaced by a parking garage?

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Sun-Ray Cinema addresses concerns over potentially losing iconic 5-Points location

Read full article: Sun-Ray Cinema addresses concerns over potentially losing iconic 5-Points location

Could the Sun-Ray Cinema close soon and be replaced by a parking garage?

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An interactive story-time for kids with Mr. Joe

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Pizza Party with Hello Mr. Joe at Sun-Ray Cinemaโ€™s Pizza Cave in Riversideโ€™s Five Points is a monthly story-time with music featuring childrenโ€™s performing artist Joe Gaskinโ€™s creatively themed, literacy-based entertainment for kiddos. Singalongs, creative percussion and a guitalele (just what it sounds like!) that move the whole family to dance at this party, plus the best pizza slice youโ€™ve ever eaten in a Cave. 11AM the first Saturday of the month. Full menu also available, open Tues - Sat for lunch and dinner.

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Eat pizza... in a color-changing cave!

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Sitting right next to Sun-Ray Cinema in historic Five Points is the Pizza Cave, a unique restaurant hosting a color-changing backdrop that will leave you speechless. Pizza Cave serves up delicious pizza, salads, and more to visitors of Five Points and customers of Sun-Ray Cinema. River City Liveโ€™s first visit to the location was when Pizza Cave opened at the beginning of 2020. Since then, there have been many upgrades and changes as owner Shana and the rest of the crew are eager to serve the hungry people of Jacksonville!

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Discussing all things Oscars with Sun-Ray Cinema

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Our friend, and co-owner of Sun-Ray Cinema, Shana David-Massett joined the show today to talk about the Oscars this Sunday. The films nominated for best picture at the 94th annual Academy Awards are โ€œBelfast,โ€ โ€œCODA,โ€ โ€œDonโ€™t Look Up,โ€ โ€œDrive My Car,โ€ โ€œDune,โ€ โ€œKing Richard,โ€ โ€œLicorice Pizza,โ€ โ€œNightmare Alley,โ€ โ€œThe Power of the Dogโ€ and โ€œWest Side Story.โ€

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Wonder Woman, Goonies coming to the big screen, at the drive-in

Read full article: Wonder Woman, Goonies coming to the big screen, at the drive-in

Thatโ€™s because โ€œWonder Woman 84โ€ is the first showing at Sun-Ray Cinemaโ€™s new permanent drive-in theater location at 859-869 Willow Branch Avenue. Not only is Sun-Ray playing host to Wonder Woman Friday night, itโ€™s also giving people a chance to re-visit the gang from โ€œThe Gooniesโ€. โ€œIf youโ€™re in a big tall vehicle, weโ€™ve got a spot for you,โ€ David-Massett said. โ€œIf youโ€™ve got a short vehicle, weโ€™ve got a spot for you.โ€Worry not, if you have a short vehicle, you wonโ€™t be placed behind a big vehicle. The โ€œWonder Woman 84โ€ screening is Friday, January 8th, at 6:00 p.m. โ€œThe Gooniesโ€ starts at 9:00.

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Drive-in movie adventure, anyone? This contest will give 10 of you free tickets

Read full article: Drive-in movie adventure, anyone? This contest will give 10 of you free tickets

Whenโ€™s the last time you went to a drive-in movie theater? If a movie outing sounds fun, just know that Sun-Ray Cinema is showing โ€œWonder Woman 1984โ€ณ on Christmas Day, with viewings scheduled daily through Jan. 7. The drive-in is also running a contest, Dec. 23 to Jan. 7, giving away 10 tickets to the theater. Snap a photo of your crewโ€™s setup -- and be sure to tag WJXT and Sun-Ray Cinema! -- to be selected by the Morning Show Team and win a pass to be used at your next drive-in movie.

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Sun-Ray Cinema to continue hugely popular On Demand program

Read full article: Sun-Ray Cinema to continue hugely popular On Demand program

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. When the coronavirus prompted businesses to shut down, one of the industries hit hard were movie theaters. With Hollywood hitting the pause button on releasing new films and self-quarantining becoming the order of the day, movie theaters had no choice but the shutdown. But Sun-Ray Cinema in Five Points came up with a better idea. The move has become a big hit, and its allowed the locally owned cinema to keep operating. When that date got pushed back, we just said well continue with this.Now, with Hollywood studios continuing the new feature moratorium, Sun-Ray is going to continue its On Demand offering.

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You & friends can soon enjoy a private screening of your favorite movie at Sun-Ray

Read full article: You & friends can soon enjoy a private screening of your favorite movie at Sun-Ray

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Throughout June, Sun-Ray Cinema in Jacksonvilles Five Points neighborhood is offering a way for you to get a private screening of your favorite movie on the big screen while Hollywood takes a break from debuting new films. Sun-Ray said you can invite up to 15 guests to watch a film on a date and time that works with your schedule, youll just need to reserve the room first. When it comes to what you can watch, any movie on Blue-Ray or DVD will work, including home movies. You can also watch a big television event, binge something on a streaming service or have a screening on 35mm. You can also find the email and phone number to contact and schedule your event.

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'96 Hours of Anguish' premieres on big screen at Sun-Ray Cinema

Read full article: '96 Hours of Anguish' premieres on big screen at Sun-Ray Cinema

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - News4Jax and Sun-Ray Cinema are teaming up for a special showing of WJXT Channel 4's documentary on the disaster in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. The film, 96 Hours of Anguish, which premiered on News4Jax two weeks ago, is making its big screen debut in Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Love & Life Foundation, a non-profit organization, which is helping rebuild the Bahamas. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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