In Jacksonville, an old hardware store on Bay Street has become a new music venue called Decca Live. The mayor and owners celebrated this change with a ribbon cutting. The venue has different levels – the first floor has the main stage, the second floor has balconies, and there’s a rooftop bar with a view of the river. Mayor Donna Deegan thinks it’s an amazing venue. The city put $1.5 million into the project. Decca Live is owned by Eric Fuller, Evanc Rajita, Aleksander Lukaj, and Shawn Rouf. They want it to be a place for arts and entertainment. They will have different kinds of music performances. The venue can hold a thousand people and has special features like good sound systems and a shower for performers. It will also create about 100 jobs. The grand opening is on Jan. 31 with the artist “Kaskade”. It’s already sold out.
Vocabulary List:
- Venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ (noun): A place where events or performances are held.
- Performances /pərˈfɔːrməns/ (noun): The act of performing especially in a public setting.
- Balconies /ˈbæl.kə.ni/ (noun): A platform projecting from the wall of a building often with a railing.
- Special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ (adjective): Better greater or otherwise different from what is usual.
- Performers /pərˈfɔːrmər/ (noun): People who perform in front of an audience.
- Entertainment /ˌɛn.tərˈteɪn.mənt/ (noun): Activities that provide amusement or enjoyment.
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