Music lovers, peak season is playing your tune. No matter what genre you’re interested in, there’s a concert, musical or jam session waiting for you. Here’s a look at just some of the many events happening along our region of Florida’s East Coast, and we’ll soon have yet another venue to enjoy when Palm Beach’s Royal Poinciana Plaza unveils its restored historic theater next year. Happy listening.
Beatlemania Benefit
The Fab Four will be with us in spirit at Rockin’ the Sunset Concert for a Cause. St. Francis Reflections Foundation and ONE Sotheby’s International Realty are sponsoring a family-friendly Beatles tribute concert at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera on February 4. The fundraiser benefits various programs for children and veterans.
reflectionslsc.org
Named for the Kennedy Space Center, site of NASA’s SpaceX rocket launches, the Space Coast occupies much of Brevard County. It attracts surfers, cruise passengers (Port Canaveral) and nature lovers looking for pristine white beaches where sea turtles nest. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Melbourne Beach | Merritt Island
Harlem Nights
Jazz Age Harlem comes back to life during New World Symphony’s “I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance and Beyond” from February 1-5. The multi-disciplinary festival features piano, orchestra and chamber music recitals, guest speakers, poetry readings, an art exhibition and a film screening that celebrate the significant contributions of Black artists.
nws.edu
The dynamic city of Miami Beach is constantly evolving with the influx of new residents, visitors, businesses and brands from all over the world. There’s always something new and exciting to try, whether a starchitect-designed space, museum exhibit or hot restaurant. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Miami Beach | La Gorce Island | North Bay Road
Tennessee to Tom
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts encompasses multiple theaters at its main venue and offsite including the newly renovated and rebranded Parker [Playhouse]. Upcoming performances include Florida Grand Opera’s “A Streetcar Named Desire” (pictured), concerts by Harry Connick Jr. and Wynonna Judd and tribute shows to John Prine, Tina Turner and Tom Petty.
browardcenter.org
Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America, is a boater’s and beachgoer’s paradise. But it’s also home to a burgeoning art scene that spills over into art-centric neighborhoods and annual events. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Fort Lauderdale Beach | Las Olas | Victoria Park | Harbor Beach
Friday Fiesta
“La Fiesta: A Tribute to Chick Corea” honors the legendary American jazz pianist and composer who passed away in Florida last year. Miami-based Dr. Zach Bartholomew’s trio band (pictured) performs a selection from Corea’s immense oeuvre such as “Humpty Dumpty” and “Blues for Art” at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center on January 28.
smdcac.org
South Miami-Dade sits between Miami and the Florida Keys. Residents enjoy proximity to the Redland’s bucolic countryside, Black Point Park & Marina along Biscayne Bay, the internationally recognized Zoo Miami, and the Falls outdoor mall. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Palmetto Bay
Kravis Carries On
With a Cirque du Soleil alum (and Delray Beacher) as its new CEO, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is ready for its next act. Palm Beach Opera presents “Carmen” this weekend, while winter shows range from the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with guest star Branford Marsalis to Audra McDonald fresh from “The Gilded Age.”
kravis.org
