Very merry music for all
Florida CountryFest
Raymond James Pops
Holiday Pops
Don’t miss the 2nd annual downtown Sarasota Florida Countryfest featuring live music, arts, crafts, rock wall, bounce house and lots of family-friendly fun!
A jolly good time for the whole family. Featuring Sleigh Ride, Ave Maria, White Christmas and more. With Mela Dailey on vocals and the Lumina Youth Choirs. Bob Bernhardt conducts. Fri, Dec 10, 8 pm, Straz Center Sat, Dec 11, 2 pm & 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater Sun, Dec 12, 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall
Southern locals love their bluegrass and country music, so it should come as no surprise that thousands of Floridians will head to downtown Sarasota, November 12 through 14. The festival will deliver three days of everything from classic country to folk to bluegrass to Cajun, zydeco music and blues. No matter what your barbecue preferences are, this festival is for you. Enjoy the best barbecue in an array of fusions and styles.
Special Concert
Handel’s Messiah
Hallelujah! The holiday hit for nearly 300 years is back. Featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. Michael Francis conducts. Fri, Dec 17, 8 pm, Straz Center Sat, Dec 18, 8 pm, Mahaffey Theater Sun, Dec 19, 2 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall
Although the entertainment schedule is still in the works, one performance has been announced: country music artist Craig Campbell will perform an intimate concert Saturday, November 13 from 8:30 pm to 10 pm. This unplugged mini-concert is one you don’t want to miss!
Special Concert
Holiday Brass
The incomparable brass and percussion sections of The Florida Orchestra bring festive favorites, classic carols and more. Todd Craven conducts.
The best part of CountryFest? Admission to the great festival is FREE!
Sat, Dec 18, 8 pm, Palladium Theater
Florida CountryFest
Making Waves in Tampa Bay FloridaOrchestra.org 727.892.3337 or 1.800.662.7287 TFO-Lifestyles-Nov.indd 1
When: November 12 – 14 Where: JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota Cost: Free
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