Community Calendar

Experience the soulful live music of Mwiza at Imagine Museum’s Rhythmic Exhibits! Prepare to be enchanted by Mwiza’s captivating fusion of Indie, R&B, Folk, Rock, and Spanish influences, creating an unforgettable evening filled with heartfelt lyrics and unique sounds. Hailing from Tampa Bay, Mwiza has garnered attention in the local music scene for his powerful voice and exceptional guitar skills, earning accolades from outlets like the Tampa Bay Times and WMNF 88.5.

Bring your friends and settle into the Grand Hall, where Mwiza’s melodies will take you on a journey of introspection and emotion. This event is more than just a concert; it’s a musical experience that transcends genres and resonates deeply with the soul.

Secure your tickets now for this extraordinary night at Imagine Museum, where you can celebrate one of Tampa Bay’s rising stars. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be inspired and uplifted—grab your spot today!

Join the MAACM family as we host our Third Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Sing carols and hear holiday music with the St Petersburg High School’s acapella group, The Pitchforks. Enjoy docent-guided tours, trim the tree with your own custom ornament, and warm up at the Arts Café with coffee, hot cocoa, and pastry treats where members receive an additional 10% off for the evening.

“Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens: Solo Flute — Destiny of Density” with Hermitage Fellow Claire Chase, Thursday, December 5, 2024 @ 5:30pm: Hermitage Fellow Claire Chase helped launch the inaugural season of “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens.” Now as the series celebrates its fifth anniversary, Chase returns to share new work in this immensely popular series. An internationally acclaimed composer and performer, Claire Chase has been described by The New York Times as “the most important flutist of our time.” She is a pioneer in the world of contemporary music with projects such as “Density 2036,” a 24-year commissioning project that aims to reimagine the literature of the modern flute. A MacArthur Fellow and the first ever flutist to receive the Avery Fisher Award from Lincoln Center, Chase also served on the Hermitage’s Curatorial Council. Surrounded by the idyllic beauty of Selby Gardens, don’t miss hearing the latest from this iconic performer in this popular Hermitage series. Presented in partnership with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org ($5/person registration fee). Marie Selby Botanical Gardens – Historic Spanish Point Campus, 401 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

The Christmas portion of George Frideric Handel's Messiah is one of the most widely performed oratorios every December. Tampa Oratorio Singers present this much beloved annual tradition with orchestra and professional soloists, concluding with the "Hallelujah" chorus when everyone is invited to sing along!

CELEBRATING EIGHTY YEARS (1944 – 2024)

The Sarasota Choral Society will present the Christmas portion of George Frederic Händel’s “Messiah” and celebrate its 80th birthday, Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 pm at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.

Renowned for delighting Manatee and Sarasota audiences since the waning days of World War II, the SCS is Sarasota’s oldest all volunteer community choral group. Its membership consists of more than 130 singers from as far away as Tampa!

This year’s four acclaimed soloists from around the nation will join the chorus, whose performance ends with the always thrilling rendition of The Hallelujah Chorus.

The choral organization has thrived under Artistic Director Rev. Geneviève Beauchamp, Director of Music Ministry at Church of the Palm, who has led the group for the past 15 years.

Beauchamp attributes the group’s longevity and artistic excellence to a perennial ésprit de corps and eagerness to renew its audience’s yearning for a renewal of spirit in periods that are often trying and disheartening.

“This year is one of those times,” Rev. Beauchamp said recently. “The years following the Covid pandemic and now hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton have been hard, even devastating, on far too many members of our community.”

The Québec native has been teaming up with Dr. Jonathan Spivey, organ accompanist, and members of the Sarasota Orchestra for the past 15 years, even performing at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall in 2015.

This year marks the society’s first evening performance. Tickets are available for $25 online at Eventbrite, Sarasotachoralsociety.org or any Choral Society member.

The Christmas portion of George Frideric Handel's Messiah is one of the most widely performed oratorios every December. Tampa Oratorio Singers present this much beloved annual tradition with orchestra and professional soloists, concluding with the "Hallelujah" chorus when everyone is invited to sing along!

The Florida Orchestra Guild of St. Petersburg is delighted to announce its annual holiday celebration "Ring in the Holidays", taking place on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This festive gathering will be held at the elegant home of Laura and Hartmut Liebel, located at 531 Brightwaters Boulevard, providing the perfect backdrop for an evening of celebration and camaraderie.

Join us for this holiday party in support of our Florida Orchestra. The Orchestra, as well as numerous individual musicians and staff, endured losses during the hurricanes, just as many in our community. However, we all have a need for music in our lives and "Ring in the Holidays" will ensure that the music continues to play for us all. Guests will be treated to a lavish offering of heavy hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast, and a reuniting of friends ready to start anew after our community's devastation.

"It is important that the community comes together in support of that which has been so meaningful in our lives," commented Margaret Bowman, President of the Florida Orchestra Guild. "This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the start of the holiday season, but most importantly, it is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in support of The Florida Orchestra to ensure that the music will continue to play in our hearts and in our lives."

Sponsors will be recognized and thanked at the event and in the Guild's newsletter.

Platinum: $4,000 for four tickets ... Gold: $2,000 for two tickets... Silver: $1,000 for one ticket.

Per Person: $200

Please sends your check to Gail Phares, 4933 Queen Palm Terrace NE, St Petersburg, FL 33703

Voctave "It Feels Like Christmas" Concert

Join us for an unforgettable evening with a cappella sensation Voctave! This 11-member vocal ensemble brings incredible harmonies to some of the most beloved songs and has been inspiring millions of social media fans since 2015. From holiday favorites to Disney showstoppers and beyond, It Feels Like Christmas is a seasonal treat for musical lovers of all ages.

Date: December 6, 2024
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Concert Begins: 7:00 PM
Ticket Price: $25 (all seats general admission)

Secure your tickets now and experience the magic of the season with Voctave!

The Many Moods of Christmas Concert
With Students from Pinellas County Center for the Arts

Celebrate the miracle of Christmas by attending this candlelight concert at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, December 6, at 7 PM. Student musicians from the Pinellas County Center for the Arts join with the First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir to continue this holiday tradition and support the St. Petersburg Free Clinic. This year’s concert features Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and other beloved Christmas carols. A free-will offering will be collected to benefit the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.

First Presbyterian Church, 701 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg www.fpcstpete.com.

Welcome the Christmas Season with the Tampa Oratorio Singers! Enjoy your favorite holiday classics, including everything from Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas to Angels We Have Heard on High. Nancy Callahan, Music Director; Dale Williams, Accompanist. Free on-site parking is available.