THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA BRINGS SOUNDWAVES CHAMBER CONCERTS TO CLEARWATER CHURCH

The Florida Orchestra (TFO) is expanding it Soundwaves chamber series to the Church of the Ascension in Clearwater starting this month. The series is a unique opportunity to experience TFO’s world-class musicians playing chamber music in an intimate setting.

TFO will perform three chamber concerts at the Church of the Ascension, located in downtown Clearwater at 701 Orange Ave. in the historic Harbor Oaks neighborhood. Built in 1925, the church is a grand historic landmark, with distinctive architecture and stained-glass windows that ofer a stunning setting for chamber music. In addition, three previously announced performances are scheduled at the charming Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg. The series is made possible by generous donors who prefer to remain anonymous.

Tickets are $25, all fees included, with general admission seating. They are available now at https://floridaorchestra.org/ or by phone at 727-892-3337.

The chamber series concert schedule is: Pictures at an Exhibition Revisited

Chelsea Gallo, conductor

Listen to a beloved classic in a whole new way with this colorful version of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, arranged for chamber orchestra by Australian-Chinese composer Julian Yu. Beethoven’s lighthearted septet for Winds and Strings in E-flat major was his most popular work during his lifetime.

LOCAL PASTOR AND SON WRITE ABOUT ‘WHAT IF’

Staf Report A local pastor and speaker has written another book, this time alongside his oldest son, to teach about living to your potential.

It will be on Friday, February 10, 8 p.m., at the Church of the Ascension and Saturday, February 11, 8 p.m., at the Palladium Theater.

Te Sorcerer’s Apprentice & More

Chelsea Gallo, conductor

Program includes Dukas’ magical The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Saint Saëns’ Danse Macabre, Stravinsky’s Dumbarton Oaks and more. Note: This program is presented without intermission.

It will be on Thursday, March 9, 8 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension and Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m., at the Palladium Theater — a matinee.

Michael Francis conducts Bruckner’s Seventh Fall in love with Anton Bruckner in this intimate chamber version, conducted by music director Michael Francis. Influences of Beethoven and Wagner shine through his most popular symphony.

It will be on Friday, April 21, 8 p.m., at the Church of the Ascension and Saturday, April 22, 8 p.m., at the Palladium Theater.

TFO will perform more than 100 concerts this season in venues throughout Tampa Bay, including a wide range of classical, popular, film, rock and family-friendly music. The orchestra’s 55th Celebration concert featuring legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman will be Saturday, March 11 at the Mahafey Theater. Tickets for all concerts are on sale now at https://floridaorchestra.org/.

Dr. J. Shannon Eads and his son, Tyler Eads, urge readers to consider the ‘what if’ in seven diferent ways throughout their new book, The Breakthrough Power of What If: Choose to Live Your Potential. The book is available now and can be purchased on Amazon.

The Breakthrough Power of What If is about understanding that God has uniquely placed opportunities in your life for you to walk through. Tyler said that as a believer, it is your responsibility to acknowledge the opportunities presented to you and be faithful in serving them.

After Tyler talked with his dad, they agreed that many people they have met are living with regrets. This inspired them to help people learn how to keep from passing up on their ‘what if’ moments. The fatherand-son duo want to ensure that readers are maximizing on these moments.

“To be able to write this book with my dad is an incredible blessing because it shows diferent perspectives on life,” said Tyler,

By Makenzie Atkins

author and speaker.

“These diferent perspectives can be both similar and diferent, but they are both valid in the way that they view all events of life.”

Tyler is a graduate from Durant High School and now attends Florida State University, where he majors in sports management. Tyler has always strived to make a diference in others’ lives and is excited to be able to reach people in a new way.

“I wanted to write, because I want to inspire people of all ages to never view the youth as unable to make a difference for God,” said Tyler.

Dr. Shannon has been a pillar in the community for many years, serving as the lead pastor at Browning Road Baptist Church for over six years. Two years ago, after being unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer, Dr. Shannon asked God to help him find what was next for him. After praying more, he knew God wanted him to write, not only for a larger audience, but for his family as well. The Breakthrough Power of What If: Choose to Live Your Potential will be his second book available on Amazon.

For more information, visit https://www. ministryformen.com/.