From “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS” Robert Fairchild & Leanne Cope, Photo: Matthew Murphy By PAM HARBAUGH Artful theater at its most elegant is ready to set your spirit soaring. It’s “An American in Paris,” on stage now at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and part of the Fairwinds...
REVIEW: A TUNA CHRISTMAS at MCT
By PAM HARBAUGH Melbourne Civic Theatre harvests plenty of laughs from “A Tuna Christmas,” but it also delivers the sweet small gift in its loving touch. While sentimentality is something that sophistication seems to eschew, right now with the political “season” interfering with the ho-ho-ho spirit, a tender touch baked into...
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
By PAM HARBAUGH Need an infusion of Christmas joy? Then this is it: The Brevard Community Chorus will perform its annual Christmas show this evening at the King Center. This is a wonderful, wonderful event. Led by the excellent Robert Lamb, the 100 plus chorus will perform “TIDINGS OF JOY: A...
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Tickets
From the musical “Matilda.” By PAM HARBAUGH Here’s a great holiday gift idea for your dramatic children — tickets to the Broadway tour of “MATILDA THE MUSICAL.” The show comes to Orlando next year where it will run May 9 to 14, 2017 at the Dr. Phillips Center. The Tony Award...
GET OUT! Dec. 9 to 11
By PAM HARBAUGH There is theater, music and dance galore on the cultural horizon right now. Or, catch your breath by visiting area museums and galleries, especially the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery which has its annual Holiday Craft Show. Be sure to show your support of organizations supporting BREVARD CULTURE by...
REVIEW: ‘A CHRISTMAS STORY – The Musical’
Aidan Holihan as “Ralphie” in the Henegar Center’s production of “A Christmas Story — the Musical.” Photo by Dana Niemeier. By JOAN TADDIE Guest Critic Theatres everywhere know that December is the month that families look for sentimental, feel-good stories that will entertain everyone from grandpa to the “littles.” The Henegar...
ROCK IN THE NEW YEAR with Classic Albums Live
By PAM HARBAUGH Can’t think of a better rock ‘n roll way of partying in the New Year than heading to the King Center for the show THE CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE 2017 ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY. These musicians are the greatest cover band ever. They play iconic rock and so...
GET OUT! Dec. 2 to 4
By PAM HARBAUGH Area arts organizations are lighting the way for Happy Holidays. From quirky comedy and heartwarming family tales, to music from classical to jazz, performing arts organizations have lit the fuse. And if you’ve never made it to a Melbourne Chamber Music Society concert, tonight’s the night! Here are...
AMERICAN JAZZ PIANIST COMPETITION
By PAM HARBAUGH This is some major stuff, so heads up all you young jazz pianists who are 18 to 25 years of age. The third annual AMERICAN JAZZ PIANIST COMPETITION will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at the Atlantic Music Center in Melbourne. It has nearly $20,000 in awards....
GET OUT! Nov. 25 to 27
By PAM HARBAUGH Shake up all that tryptophan-induced haze by heading to some stimulating cultural offerings. You’ve got live theater, exhibits and music to enjoy. Thank you for clicking onto the ads of those organizations supporting Brevard Culture. Theater: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS runs through Dec. 4 at the Historic...