November 2019
Molly Hatchet
Sunday, November 17th, 2019 at 7:00pm Tickets $32-$61 One of the last performances before their World Tour! Part of VIPA’s 1st VENICE ROCKS! Concert Series Still staring lead guitarist and vocalist Bobby Ingram, Molly Hatchet made history in the late 70's and 80's with their songs “Flirtin’ with Disaster," “Beatin’ The Odds,” “Devil’s Canyon,” “Gator Country,” “Whiskey Man,” and “Dreams I’ll Never See.” Molly Hatchet firmly cemented their place in music history alongside other iconic Southern Rock bands out of…
Find out more »The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Presents The Venice Symphony Chamber Series: Season Preview
Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at 2:00pm Tickets: $22 Please join The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony for a brand new Chamber Series in the lobby of the VPAC! Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying music and stories as told by professional musicians in an intimate setting. Save $10 when you purchase tickets to all five chamber series events!
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Treasures
Monday, December 2nd 2019 at 7:00pm The Venice Concert Band December is such a wonderful time of year and what a variety of music we have to celebrate the joy of this season! The December concert will be filled with your holiday favorites – some with a new twist!
Find out more »Madrigal Yultide Feaste
Friday, December 6th, 2019 at 7:00pm Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm Tickets:$25 The King and Queen request your presence at our annual VHS Chorus Madrigal Yuletide Feaste. Enjoy a themed meal in the castle (a.k.a. the VHS cafeteria) served by our serfs and wenches. The Kings Court will entertain you with song, dance and holiday cheer. After your meal, we transition to the VPAC for a delightful choral concert. Come take a peek back in time in…
Find out more »Holiday Pops with Brass
Sunday, December 8, 2019 7:00PM Tickets: $5 - $25 Come celebrate the holiday season with The Venice Chorale! They will be performing holiday favorites with a lively brass band. Fun for the whole family! The Venice Chorale Youth Chorus and High School Apprentices will also be performing.
Find out more »VHS Winter Concerts
Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00pm - VHS Orchestra Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm - VHS Guitars and Keyboards Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00pm - VHS Band Concert Thursday, December 19th at 7:00pm - VHS Choir Tickets: FREE Join the VHS Performing Arts Department for their free end of semester concerts.
Find out more »The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 14th at 2PM and 7PM Sunday, December 15th at 2PM Tickets: $28 - $66 VIP tickets to the Saturday Night reception are $81 The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School's - The Nutcracker Featuring The Venice Symphony Returning for the third year, the Sarasota Cuban Ballet brings their stunning production to the VPAC for three performances. Accompanied by 26 musicians from The Venice Symphony with guest conductor Joeseph Caulkins, and a brand new set, these pre-professional performers will…
Find out more »A Very Merry Holiday Pops
Friday, December 20th, 2019 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 21st, 2019 at 3:30pm & 7:30pm The Venice Symphony Join The Venice Symphony for our traditional concert with a holiday twist as we present yuletide classics like Deck the Hall and Carol of the Bells with music from holiday film favorites “Home Alone” and “Polar Express.” We are thrilled to welcome Sarasota’s Key Chorale as our special guest.
Find out more »Decades Rewind
Tuesday, December 31st at 2PM and 7PM Tickets: $25 - $60 Rock your way into the next Decade with Decades Rewind! Join us for this special New Year's Eve production of this fan favorite. With music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's in the afternoon and 70's, 80's and 90's at night, you can celebrate the new decade all day long! It's not just the music, it's memories as we journey back in time with Decades Rewind.
Find out more »January 2020
Cosmic Convergence
Friday, January 10th, 2020 at 7:30pm Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at 3:30pm & 7:30pm The Venice Symphony The stars will align as you take a cosmic journey with Troy Quinn and The Venice Symphony. You’ll hear music from Star Trek and Star Wars and Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets. The concert concludes with Dvorak’s beloved New World Symphony. Video images will guide you on this out of this world! concert.
Find out more »The Reflections
Thursday January 16, 2020, at 7:00pm Tickets: $27 - $56 Opening Act: Sarasota's very own RALLO PUCCI LIVE! The Reflections made history in 1964 with their song “Just Like Romeo and Juliet”, elbowing its way to Billboard’s #1 R&B and #6 Pop in an era where the British invasion was dominating both the charts and the airwaves. Now the reflections bring their tremendous vocal ability to the Venice Performing Arts Center Stage. Terry Stewart, President of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame…
Find out more »The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Presents The Venice Symphony Chamber Series: Brass Quintet
Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at 2:00pm Tickets: $22 Please join The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony for a brand new Chamber Series in the lobby of the VPAC! Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying music and stories as told by professional musicians in an intimate setting. Save $10 when you purchase tickets to all five chamber series events!
Find out more »Cash, Killer, and the King
Saturday, January 18th at 7PM Tickets: $25 - $60 Join us for a Red Hot Rock-n-Roll Tribute to Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis & Elvis Presley for a night you’ll never forget. We’ll explore their shared Memphis roots, celebrate their early success, and marvel in the music of these Rock & Roll legends.
Find out more »Carousel of Music
Monday, January 20th, 2020 at 7:00pm The Venice Concert Band Hop of the carousel as the Venice Concert Band takes you around the world with music from many different countries! You will visit Cuba, England, Finland, and other countries on this musical tour.
Find out more »Broadway Boys
Friday, January 24th at 7PM Tickets: $25 - $60 The Broadway Boys is a collection of Broadway's finest male singers. By adding elements of pop/funk/gospel/jazz to traditional show tunes, The Broadway Boys have redefined the musical theater genre. The Broadway Boys represent such shows as HAMILTON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, JERSEY BOYS, WICKED, MAMMA MIA, THE BOOK OF MORMON, LES MISERABLES, THE LION KING and many more. Artistic Director: NAACP Award Nominee Jesse Nager Director: Tony and Grammy Award Winner Billy Porter Music Director: Oscar,…
Find out more »Dick Hyman, Ken Peplowski, and Clairdee: Movie Music
Thursday, January 30th at 7PM Tickets: $28 - $66 This dynamic trio of internationally acclaimed performers returns to the VPAC stage after “Playing the Posters” with us in February. This season’s performance will feature music from the many movies for which Mr. Hyman served as music director/composer. His long-standing relationship with Woody Allen led to his scoring such films as Hannah and Her Sisters and Zelig, as well as other films such as Moonstruck, often with Mr. Peplowski in the…
Find out more »The Beatles Weren’t Really So Great…Or Were They?
Friday, January 31st, 2020, at 7:00pm Tickets: $10, General admission Beatles Vs Stones ticket holders and VIPA Members may call or come in to the box office to receive $5 tickets to this lecture. The Beatles Weren't Really So Great...Or Were They? Educational Lecture Presented by David L. Glass The Beatles influenced everything from lifestyles to hairstyles and politics. But what about the music itself? Has it stood the test of time? Through the use of recorded and live musical examples…
Find out more »February 2020
The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Presents The Venice Symphony Chamber Series: String Quartet
Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at 2:00pm Tickets: $22 Please join The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony for a brand new Chamber Series in the lobby of the VPAC! Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying music and stories as told by professional musicians in an intimate setting. Save $10 when you purchase tickets to all five chamber series events!
Find out more »The Beatles vs The Stones: The Greatest Show That Never Was
Saturday, February 1st at 7PM Tickets: $28 - $66 The story of the infamous rivalry between the two greatest bands of the rock & roll era comes alive on stage! This thrill-ride of a show is comprised of six alternating mini-sets of the greatest hits on earth—the soundtrack to the lives of millions of people around the world. In the end, the audience will decide who wins- The Beatles or The Stones?
Find out more »The Limeliters And The Brothers Four
Tuesday, February 4th at 7PM Tickets: $25 - $60 Two legendary folk bands come together in this exciting performance. We start the evening with The Limeliters- who have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their incredible musical talent and zany sense of humor for over 50 years. The second half of the performance brings us the smooth, musical sounds of The Brothers Four and their pioneering "folk revival" style music. Coming together to end the show, these two bands will bring you…
Find out more »Shaken Not Stirred: The Music of James Bond
Friday, February 7th, 2020 at 7:30pm Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at 3:30pm & 7:30pm The Venice Symphony Join The Venice Symphony as we shake (not stir) things up with some of the greatest music written for the screen from Oscar-winning composers John Barry, Marvin Hamlisch, Bill Conti and Adele and more. Dress up to pose for a photo with 007 and bring a friend, because this concert shouldn’t be “For Your Eyes (and ears) Only.”
Find out more »We Shall Overcome
Sunday, February 9, 2020 7:00PM Tickets: $5 - $25 The Venice Chorale celebrates the strength and endurance of humanity, performing music inspired by the fight for justice around the world and here at home. The Venice Chorale Youth Chorus and High School Apprentices will also be performing.
Find out more »A Charlie Chaplin Double Feature: A Dog’s Life (1918) and The Kid (1921)
Tuesday, February 11th at 7PM Tickets: $12 - $18 Featuring photoplay organist, Jay Warren Come back in time as we experience Charlie Chaplin as he was first seen on the big screen- with a live organist! We will start the evening with A Dog's Life. This heartwarming short film stars Mr. Chaplin and the dog, Scraps, as he helps Mr. Chaplin towards a better life. We'll continue the evening with Charlie Chaplin's first full-length feature film, The Kid, on the…
Find out more »Peter Pan and Cinderella: On Ice
Saturday, February 15th at 2:00pm Tickets: $26 - $85 From ICE entertainment Straight from the Disney storybook, a magical journey awaits! Join Peter, all of his friends & enemies as they travel through Neverland. Exciting encounters and daring adventures await as the characters glide and spin across the stage. Pack your bags for an adventure to Neverland like never before!
Find out more »Gershwin… With A TWIST!
Sunday, February 16th at 3PM Tickets: $25 - $60 Starring Brian Gurl, Michele Pruyn, and their dynamic band. Brian returns to the VPAC after a successful performance of Moscow Meets Manhattan in 2017. Experience the music of George Gershwin like you’ve never heard it before! From Ragtime to Reggae, Broadway to Doo Wop and Rhapsody In Blue to Rap, this exciting and innovative production reaches across the generations. A unique addition to the performance will be cameo appearances by two…
Find out more »Tony Danza: Standards & Stories
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 at 7:00pm Tickets: $41-$99 Part of VIPA's Stars Series! For one night only, the iconic Tony Danza and his four-piece band are bringing their hit show to Venice for the first time. Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Danza performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music. The hit live…
Find out more »Zepparella
Friday, February 21st at 7PM Tickets: $28 - $66 Singer Anna Kristina, Guitarist Gretchen Menn, Bassist Holly West and Drummer Clementine make up Zepparella, the Led Zeppelin Powerhouse devoted to sharing the music of the greatest rock band in the world with audiences far and wide. For 15 years, the band has been honing their craft, and the live shows have become legendary for the passion and spirit of improvisation that channels the heart of the original. Based in San…
Find out more »Carmina Burana In Motion
Saturday, February 22nd at 7PM Sunday, February 23rd at 3PM Tickets: $25 - $60 The Choral Artists of Sarasota in Carmina Burana In Motion Carmina Burana in Motion features Orff’s popular masterpiece, Carmina Burana, sung by the region’s only professional chorus, Choral Artists of Sarasota, with Sarasota Young Voices and soloists. The Venice Symphony percussion section accompanies the singers and members of Sarasota Contemporary Dance perform original choreography by Leymis Bolaños Wilmott. The program opens with selections by the Venice Symphony…
Find out more »Are We There Yet?
Monday, February 24th, 2020 at 7:00pm The Venice Concert Band The Venice Concert Band will present music from around our country. You will hear a wide variety of musical styles that make up the American musical landscape.
Find out more »Romeo and Juliet
Friday, February 28th, 2020 at 7:30pm Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at 3:30pm The Venice Symphony Hear how great composers have interpreted Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed love. Indulge in Tchaikovsky’s lush Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Leonard Bernstein’s rousing overture from West Side Story and more. Rounding out the program will be guest piano soloist Daniel Lebhardt on Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major. (photo of Daniel Lebhardt by Kaupo Kikkas)
Find out more »March 2020
An Evening With Richard Dreyfuss
Sunday, March 1st, 2020 at 7:00pm Tickets: $41-$99 Part of VIPA's Stars Series! Spend an evening with movie-icon Richard Dreyfuss, as he talks about his life and career while sharing pieces of his favorite films with the audience. His portrayal of an overly ambitious, self-destructive young entrepreneur in The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974) remains one of his most-praised performances. For director Steven Spielberg, Dreyfuss starred in two of the most popular films of the decade: first as scruffy young marine…
Find out more »The Edward Twins Impersonators
Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 7:30pm Tickets: $30 - $80 Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in An Evening with The Stars. Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette…
Find out more »The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Presents The Venice Symphony Chamber Series: Woodwind Quintet
Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at 2:00pm Tickets: $22 Please join The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony for a brand new Chamber Series in the lobby of the VPAC! Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying music and stories as told by professional musicians in an intimate setting. Save $10 when you purchase tickets to all five chamber series events!
Find out more »Tribute To The Big Band Generation
Sunday, March 8th at 2PM Tickets: $25 - $60 The Terry Myers Orchestra in a Tribute To The Big Band Generation Terry Myers returns with a brand new show! Mr. Myers wowed audiences with his Benny Goodman Tribute during the 2018-2019 season and he is back for more. This year's Tribute To The Big Band Generation will feature music by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Les Brown, Harry James, Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Charlie Spivak,…
Find out more »Shen Yun
March 13th and 14th, 7:30 PM March 14th-16th, 2:00 PM Tickets: $80-$200 Special Event!! Shen Yun The world's premier classical Chinese dance and music company performs at the VPAC again this season, an all-new show for 2020. Fascinating stories from 5,000 years of Chinese culture are told through the vivid athleticism and deep expressiveness of classical Chinese dance, one of the most demanding art forms in the world. A groundbreaking East-West orchestra captures the spirit of ancient China. Grand animated…
Find out more »Dancing Dream: A Tribute to Abba
Saturday, March 21st at 7PM Tickets: $25 - $60 DANCING DREAM: The Tribute to ABBA, the greatest pop super-group from Sweden, electrifies audiences of all ages with the best hits "Mamma Mia", "Dancing Queen", "Take a Chance", "Fernando", "Waterloo", and many more. Dancing Dream is a 6-piece live band with an arsenal of seasoned New York City musicians.
Find out more »Lynda Carter This Life: My Music, My Story
Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 at 7:00pm Tickets: $58-$123 Lynda and her All-Star Band join together for a spectacular new concert evening which takes the audience on a journey of her amazing life through her personal stories and music. The show has been captivating audiences with sold out performances across the country. “Lynda Carter is a Wonder!- NY Daily News
Find out more »Yesterday and Today
Monday, March 23rd, 2020 at 7:00pm The Venice Concert Band This concert will treat you to melodies from times past as well as the sounds of today, with a strong emphasis on music from both stage and screen. You will also hear some old Irish favorites, the Beatles, and a lot more.
Find out more »In Concert with Broadway Star Linda Eder
Friday, March 27th, 2020 at 7:30pm Saturday, March 28th, 2020 at 3:30pm The Venice Symphony Broadway and recording star Linda Eder joins The Venice Symphony for a special concert of classics from stage and screen. Eder has been called “one of the greatest voices of our time” and routinely sells out performances all over the country. We are thrilled to welcome her to Venice. Click here to hear Linda’s transcendent vocals. *Special event pricing from $38.
Find out more »A Mid Summer Night’s Dream and Ocean
Sunday, March 29th at 2PM Tickets: $25 - $60 The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School's A Mid Summer Night's Dream and Ocean SCBS returns to Venice Performing Arts Center for a springtime triple bill: a ballet interpretation of Shakespeare's beloved "A Midsummer Night's Dream", a stunning original work "Ocean" set to the moving music of Saint-Saëns and for the grand finale, one of classical ballet's most lively romances the grand pas de deux from "Paquita". All sales are final. No exchanges…
Find out more »April 2020
The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Presents The Venice Symphony Chamber Series: Flute and Harp Duo, Terzetto Di Venezia
Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at 2:00pm Tickets: $22 Please join The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony for a brand new Chamber Series in the lobby of the VPAC! Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying music and stories as told by professional musicians in an intimate setting. Save $10 when you purchase tickets to all five chamber series events!
Find out more »Jazz Divine
Monday, April 20, 2020 7:00PM Tickets: $5 - $25 The Venice Chorale performs Will Todd’s signature Mass in Blue, along with other pieces sure to delight both choral music and jazz lovers both! The Venice Chorale Youth Chorus and High School Apprentices will also be performing. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.
Find out more »The Movie Maestro: A Tribute to John Williams
Friday, April 24th, 2020 at 7:30pm Saturday, April 25th, 2020 at 3:30pm The Venice Symphony With his instantly recognizable scores, John Williams has redefined the art of film and music. Hear a full orchestra play these much-loved classics as The Venice Symphony plays selections from the Star Wars series, Jurassic Park, Lincoln, E.T., Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, along with a few surprises and special events for our youngest Symphony fans.
Find out more »Good Vibrations
Sunday, April 26th at 2PM Tickets: $25-$60 Back by popular demand! Much more than just your typical tribute band, Good Vibrations celebrates the legacy and spirit of the legendary California icons by re-creating the timeless music; youthful appearance and excitement of seeing the original Beach Boys lineup LIVE once again in their mid-1960’s prime. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.
Find out more »Spring Bouquet
Monday, April 27, 2020 at 7:00pm The Venice Concert Band The beauty of spring is a natural time for music to reflect the many joys of this season. You will hear a wide variety of selections that will bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.
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