COASTE | IN CONCERT
December + January — In Concert Continued
Jan 10
RIDERS IN THE SKY Jan 10 For 36 years, Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing Western music. And while remain- ing true to the integrity of the genre, they’ve branded the genre with their own legendary humor and way-out Western wit. Don’t miss this raucous evening, beginning at 8 PM at BIG ARTS Schein Per- formance Hall. Tickets are $42 - $47; students and children are $5. www.bigarts.org. SIMPLY CLASSIC-SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY Jan 14 Take in the works of the 18th century musical capital of Europe, Vienna, performed by its brightest stars. Joseph Haydn, known as the father of the symphony, was also a prolific opera composer, and “Armida” is one of his most delightful overtures. Conducted by Nir Kabaretti at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall at 8 PM. Tickets are $36; student and child tickets are $5. www.bigarts.org. CHRIS MACDONALD’S MEMORIES OF ELVIS ROCKIN’ BIRTHDAY BASH Jan 15 This celebration of the life and music of the King of rock-n-roll is a dynamic full production tribute that shares the incredible story of the shy humble country boy who became the “King of Rock- n-Roll” through highlights of several stages of his iconic career: the early years, the movies, the black leather ‘68 comeback, the white fringe ‘70 Vegas concerts. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. $29-$56. www.bbmannpah.com. Jan 15 MASTERWORKS II: AMERICAN MASTERPIECES Jan 17 The Southwest Florida Symphony program features American composers, including Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Ives Symphony No. 2, and Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Award winner, Andrew Armstrong, performs Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” At the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. The pre-concert lecture begins at 7 PM. Concert begins at 8 PM. $18-$80. www.bbmannpah.com. Jan 17 musicians from Polish, Japanese, and Dutch backgrounds. Members Bruce Uchimura on cello, Renata Artman Knific on violin and Susan Wiersma Uchimura on piano have been hailed as a brilliantly distinguished group endowed with remarkable gifts of communication, magnificent precision, and an impeccable blend of sound. See them at BIG Arts Phillips Gallery at 3:30 PM. General admission is $32. Students and children are free. www.bigarts.org. THE RAT PACK Jan 18 The Gulf Coast Symphony present Nat Chandler, Sal Viviano and Eric Jordan Young. The trio perform a tribute to the music of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, and Dean Martin, featuring their biggest hits and original Rat Pack routines. You’ll think you’re swingin’ at the Sands! Concert tickets are $42-$75. Pre-Pops dinner at 5:30 PM; separate ticket required. www.bbmannpah.com. Jan 18 Jan 18 THE MERLING TRIO Jan 18 Recognized as one of today’s premier ensembles, the Merling Trio brings together
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