Gala Opening of the Rita F. Reagan Set Building

When
January 18, 2025
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
6337 Arlington Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211

Registration

Educator/Student - Early Bird Registration – $50.00
Educator/Student - $75 regular registration. Save $25 when purchasing by 12/31/24.
Member - Early Bird Registration – $75.00
Member - $100 regular registration. Save $25 when purchasing by 12/31/24.
Non-Member - Early Bird Registration – $100.00
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Sponsor

Norman Studios proudly celebrates Jacksonville’s silent film heritage: Jacksonville as “The Winter Film Capital of the World” and, even more significantly, Richard Norman’s films in which he presented African Americans in positive, non-stereotypical roles.

Join us on Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend 2025 as we applaud the contributions of Norman Studios and its African American casts to the black experience in Jacksonville and across our nation.

Exciting things are in store as we continue to celebrate the opening of phase 1 of the Norman Studios Museum, the reunification of the Studios with the City of Jacksonville’s acquisition of the set building and property, and the opening of the Rita F. Reagan Set Building.

Enjoy, as we present the world premiere of a musical setting by Dr. Nansi Carroll of James Weldon Johnson’s poem “Saint Peter Relates an Incident of the Resurrection Day.” The Ritz Chamber Players, soloists, and chorus will perform this momentous work.

The composer, members of the Reagan family, and members of the Norman Family will be with us! Learn More Here.

Saturday, January 18, 2025

2:30 p.m.

Museum Tours

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Cocktail Reception & Program

Memorabilia displays

Remarks and Performance begin at 4:45 pm, featuring the Ritz Chamber Players

Attire: 1910 - 1920s Theme or Casual Cocktail Attire

Download Gala Event Flyer

Sponsorship Opportunities

Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Inc., established in 2007, is a Florida Not For Profit Corporation (EIN 26-0483095) and has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. All or part of your gift may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor. A copy of the official Florida Charitable Organization Registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA) within the state, or (850) 410-3800 calling from outside of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

NORMAN STUDIOS SILENT FILM MUSEUM, INC.

6337 ARLINGTON ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211

MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 8039, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32239