Jan 03 Saturday
A comedic murder mystery, complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds, and a corpse in a wheelchair. An unassuming English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing his uncle off as alive, Harry Witherspoon stands to inherit six million dollars. If not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn...or else his uncle's gun-toting ex!
Swing into an evening of style, swagger, and timeless charm with Feeling Good, a high-energy celebration of modern crooners. From the timeless elegance of Sinatra and the smooth sophistication of Michael Bublé to the sparkle of Bette Midler and Lady Gaga, this show delivers silky vocals, irresistible rhythms, and captivating personality. Savor swingin’ favorites like “Come Fly With Me” and “It Had to Be You,” fresh hits like “Home” and “Moondance,” and delightfully cheeky numbers such as “Stuff Like That There” and “Me and Mrs. Jones.” Equal parts class and sass, Feeling Good will leave you – well – feeling good.
From Billy Joel to Alicia Keys, from Ray Charles to Freddie Mercury, Three Pianos celebrates the piano legends who refused to play by the rules. These aren’t your cookie-cutter rock stars: they’re the rebels, romantics, and risk-takers who turned 88 keys into pure magic. Enjoy timeless favorites like “Crocodile Rock,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I’m Still Standing,” and “Beautiful.” From the soulful sway of Fats Domino to the anthemic joy of Elton John, this high-energy musical revue proves that when you follow your own tune, the music never stops.
Jan 04 Sunday
“Afro Opera” presents Seasons of Soul: Arias, Spirituals, Art Songs and More!"Join Afro Opera for an unforgettable evening of music that warms the heart this winter season. Soprano Maiya Stevenson and Tenor Kevin Mitchell of St. Pete Opera come together to share a rich tapestry of sound, spanning beloved Christmas favorites, soulful spirituals, timeless art songs, and soaring opera duets. From Mozart's "Don Giovanni" to moving spirituals like "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" and "No Ways Tired", this concert celebrates the beauty of music across traditions, offering audiences a night of inspiration, joy, and song." An architectural tour of this historical church building will be offered at the end of the concert.
Eleonora Lvov, Internationally acclaimed Russian virtuoso, plays a broad spectrum of music – with the artist's own personal impressions and historical remarks. The program includes her magnificent one-woman 'tour de force': Beethoven Choral Fantasy for Piano, Orchestra & Choir - in her unique arrangement for Piano Solo, as well as works from Chopin and Liszt to the inimitable enchantment of Rachmaninov and Gershwin, performed by Ms Lvov with incomparable elegance, passion and tenderness.
Eleonora Lvov has achieved world-wide acclaim as a piano virtuoso and popular recording artist. She performs widely as a soloist with major orchestras and in recitals throughout the US, Europe and Russia, including command performances for many International dignitaries. She is a dynamic teacher of master classes and music history and also conducts private lessons for all levels in her studio in Sarasota.
Experience romance and poetry with this luminous, boldly emotive pianist with staggering technique who emanates ardent passion and spirituality through music.
This is an annual fundraiser for Manatee Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Donations requested.
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