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Monday, February 08, 2010
Marilyn: Forever Blonde
The iconic Marilyn Monroe lives on in Marilyn: Forever Blonde, a one-woman play featuring the story of Monroe in her own words and song. Sunny Thompson portrays the blonde bombshell with all the ups and downs included. Only 20 performances are staged at MOCA Jacksonville, February 11-March 7 with tickets starting at $24. Performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM, matinees 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. (904) 366-6911
http://mocajacksonville.org/event/forever-blonde-marilyn-monroe

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Cover Story
Looking For Love.

The First Coast isn't particularly well-regarded for its dating scene. In fact, metro Jacksonville came in last among Forbes's 40 most populous cities for singles last year and the year before that. The ranking is based on seven categories: coolness, cost of living alone, culture, job growth, online dating participation, nightlife and the ratio of singles to the entire population of the area.
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Features
Back to Nature.

Kathy and Don Wallis could never have built their dream home 200 years ago in Land's End on Comachee Island - and it has nothing to do with the fact they weren't alive at the time. St. Augustine's Camachee Island originally sat in the middle of Tolomato River and was surrounded by swift currents. Over the last two centuries, topographical changes significantly altered the area, eventually forming marshes between the island and mainland, making it habitable for more than just wildlife.
Babe & Mr Mack.

In just a few weeks, the national pastime returns: the crack of the bat, the pop of the ball slapping leather and the steroid scandals, contract disputes and griping about the Yankees all-star lineup. Major League Baseball brings its romance, controversies and corporate wars to Florida later this month - pitchers and catchers report to camp starting February 17. It will bypass Jacksonville as it has for the last 88 seasons.
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Departments
10 Things you didn't know about Paige Kelton.

"I knew I was home as soon as I stepped out of the U-Haul and felt the humidity," Paige Kelton recalls about her arrival in Jacksonville from "dry, cold and miserable" Nebraska in 1996. More than 13 years later, Kelton still loves her adopted hometown. Currently, she co-anchors the 5, 5:30, 6 and 11 PM broadcasts with Mark Spain for Action News WETV Channel 47 and WAWS FOX 30.
Head of Class.

Last year, more than 267,000 people worldwide took the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), setting a new record. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council, the number of women taking the test also hit a new high: 104,880.
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Web Extras
Cover Model Fashion Show

The hunt for the 2010 Jacksonville Magazine Cover Model Search winner began January 28 at the Best of Jacksonville Party. Learn More
Companies That Care Awards

We're searching for Northeast Florida's leading community-minded businesses. Do you work for one? The Nomination window for this year has closed. The winning companies are featured in our January edition and were honored at an awards luncheon January 12.
Jacksonville's Finest Singles

Nominations for the most eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes in Northeast Florida have closed. Thanks to those who participated. Look for winners in the February issue of Jacksonville Magazine.
2010 Great Wedding Giveaway

Congratulations to Sareh Shoraka and Zach Dyer, winners of the 2010 Great Wedding Giveaway. To see this year's winning couple click here. To see last year's winning couple and details about the 2010 prize package, click here.
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