At the age of 10, she played the iconic role of Scout in the classic 1962 film "To Kill a Mockingbird," based on the beloved novel by the late Harper Lee.
For her portrayal of Scout, young actress Mary Badham was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award. At the time, she was the youngest Oscar nominee.
Badham is making a couple of appearances in our area this weekend to talk about the legacy of the film and novel. She joins us with a look back on her experiences, her memories of Harper Lee and Gregory Peck, and more.
We speak with Robert Massey, president and CEO of the Jacksonville Symphony, about their upcoming 2016-2017 season.
Grammy award-winning musician Herb Alpert joins us with a preview of his concert at the Florida Theatre next week.
The upcoming Third Goal International Film Festival, presented by the First Coast Returned Peace Corps Volunteers organization, honors the third goal in John F. Kennedy’s mission statement for the Peace Corps, “to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.” We learn about the festival from organizer Bernadette Miron and board member Phil Stantial.
And Kerry Speckman of the TheSpecktator.com drops by a look at this weekend's events around town.
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