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CONCERTS & THEATER UPCOMING EVENTS

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Register for the receptionTheatre UCF Presents The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
February 2-12 | UCF Main Stage
Does your New Year’s resolution include taking in more culture? Join Theatre UCF starting Feb. 2 for Bertolt Brecht’sThe Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, a satirical allegory of Hitler’s rise to power and domination in Nazi Germany.

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Love Your Shorts Film Festival in Sanford
to show 68 short films from 12 countries


SANFORD – The 13th annual Love Your Shorts Film Festival will return to Sanford on Feb. 9-12 to the historic Ritz Theater, which turns 100 years old this year.

The festival's 68 selected films will be shown in the categories of Comedy, Drama, Animation, Documentary, Sci-Fi/Horror, International, Florida Flavor, and E for Everyone, which is family friendly. Also scheduled are an opening-night variety of films and a Best of Fest competition of all the category winners on closing night. Films shown at past festivals have gone on to win Oscar and Emmy awards.


“Love Your Shorts is my favorite festival because they make it special,” said Paris filmmaker Sabine Crossen, who attended the festival three years ago when one of her films won the Best of the Fest award. Another of her films was selected for this year’s event.


An additional component of the festival is an educational program in partnership with the Organization of Independent Filmmakers, which will be “Florida Film Works: How Filmmakers Get Their Start.” The program begins at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 and will include a panel discussion, an audience Q&A and a block of select short films by OIF members.

Films at the festival are a maximum of 30 minutes. The Animation block usually has the most films – this year 14 – because many of them are less than 4 minutes.

In addition to the films from the United States, there are 11 foreign countries represented,included one by a Ukranian filmmaker titled “Uprooted." Several films are from Central Florida, including a handful with UCF ties.

The Ritz Theater, part of the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, is turning 100 years old this year. It is one of a few historical theaters remaining in Florida, dating to 1923, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

For ticket options and schedule, check out the festival website at LoveYourShorts.com. And to stay up-to-date on the festival buzz, check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/LoveYourShorts.



FACT BOX
Who: 2023 Love Your Shorts Film Festival
What: 13th annual festival hosted by a Sanford 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to feature 68 films from 12 countries.
When: Feb. 9-12, 2023
Where: The Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. The 1923 performing arts center is turning 100 years old this year and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
Tickets: $12 for individual blocks of films, (except $5 for the E for Everyone block), and $85 for a weekend pass to all films. Available through the LYS website LoveYourShorts.com
Facebook: facebook.com/LoveYourShorts
Major sponsors: Wayne Densch Inc., Professional Testing Inc., Orlando Sanford International Airport, Wharton-Smith Inc., DDSM Consultants, City of Sanford, Seminole Cultural Arts Council


Where They’re From
LYS is showing films from 12 countries this year:


Australia
Canada
France
Germany
Iceland
Japan
Netherlands
Spain
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Rwanda


Festival logo, poster and these film images attached:


Crosses in the Dust
Christine Kane, Orlando, 10:43(Documentary) Legal-studies students from the University of Central Florida embed themselves in humanitarian organizations to witness immigration concerns along the U.S.-Mexican border.


Uprooted
Andzej Gavriss, Ukraine, 2:40 (Drama) A group of Ukrainian refugees who escaped war in their country send a message of support to others who have been displaced.
A Bloody Graveyard
Vanessa Stachel, Germany, 3:22 (Animation) Three teenagers sneak into an eerie cemetery at night to summon an exceptionally terrible ghost with an ancient ritual. But they did not expect what they encounter.

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The Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
Sanford's Historic Community Theater
201 S. Magnolia, Sanford, FL 32771

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Calendar includes theater, concerts, special performances, and more!

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Here's our February Lineup







Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Thu., February 2 at 7:26PM



This 1967 movie, starring Spencer Tracy, Sydney Poitier, Katharine Hepburn (all Academy Award Winners) and introducing Katharine Houghton, depicts the beginning of racial acceptance and equality on a national scale.
$5 cash at the door. In partnership with the City of Sanford.

Ritz Theater Black History Month Program.








Auditions Harvey by Mary Chase
Directed by Adam Cornett
Tues., Jan. 31 & Thur., Feb., 2 at 6:30PM



Set in the 1940s, “Harvey” tells the tale of Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend Harvey, who just happens to be a six-foot tall invisible rabbit. As Elwood’s behavior becomes too much for his sister to deal with, she seeks to have him committed to a sanitarium.
Character descriptions and a printable audition form are available on our website. Auditions will be held in the Theater's Annex next to its box office.

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WILL SELL OUT SOON!
Solitary Man:
Tribute to Neil Diamond
Sat., February 4 at 3PM


Veteran vocalist David Jericko brings his considerable talent to the stage with a tribute to music icon, Neil Diamond. With 30 years of performing, 15 years of them in live shows around the country, including Las Vegas, Memphis, and New York's Rockefeller Center, David combines stage presence and vocal skills to bring to life the complete Neil Diamond experience.

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Love Your Shorts Film Festival
Fri., February 9 - 12



Don't miss this annual festival featuring film shorts from around the world. A VIP reception will be held on Saturday.
Visit their website for the complete daily line-up and to secure your tickets.

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Bingo Night at Buster's Bistro
Wednesday, February 15 at 7PM



Let's get ready for #ritztheaterBINGO at Buster's Bistro located at 300 Sanford Avenue. Bring the whole family and join us at 7PM for our next bingo event that supports the historic Ritz Theater and its 100th Anniversary.

There will also be a 50/50 drawing and great baskets for winners. @BustersBistroBar #BustersBistroBingo
Be sure to check their website and peruse the menu in advance at www.bustersbistro.com






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One hundred percent of the night's merchandise sales benefits The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research.



Battle of the Ages! Multi-Generational Comedy Show
Thurs., February 16 at 7:30PM



Three headliners join us for a comedy experience that appeals to parents and their adult kids alike. It’s a roast of the generations featuring Marc Price (Skippy from Family Ties, and star of the film Trick or Treat with Gene Simmons and Ozzie Osborne) representing Gen-X.

Fun for the whole family, especially if your family is twisted. The show also features co-stars: comedian Eugene Torres (currently touring with Carlos Mencia and a big hit on Fox) representing Millennials, and Lorrie Brownstone (a short New York grandma who is tall on talent) representing Baby Boomers.








Will Sell Out Soon!
The Edwards Twins Master Impersonators
Friday, February 17 at 7PM


This is your chance to see them magically re-created by #1 Las Vegas impersonators: twins, Anthony and Eddie Edwards. The Edwards brothers use state-of-the-art 3-D make-up artistry to look like the music superstars of today and yesterday. More than that, you will find it hard to believe you are not actually hearing a live performance by such greats as Elton John, Tom Jones, Barbara Streisand, Celine Dion, Sonny & Cher, and many more.

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Sanford Jazz Ensemble
From Thelonious Monk to Motown
Sun., February 19 at 3PM



This concert will showcase Motown, classic jazz, and Doo Wop. Featured soloist Ron Stark will play medleys by The Temptations (Papa Was a Rolling Stone and The Way You Do the Things You Do), The 4 Tops (Baby I Need Your Lovin’ and Reach Out), and Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On.

Ritz Theater Black History Month Program.

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Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
March 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:30PM; March 12, 19 at 3PM; March 18 at 2PM
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The next morning, an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on famed detective Hercule Poirot (played by Adam Cornett) to identify the murderer before they strike again. The play adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery first premiered in 2017, and the 1974 film adaptation received 6 Academy Award nominations, including one win. Directed by Doug Carey. Sponsored by Headquarters Hyundai. Tickets: $20-$27
Auditions: Disney's High School Musical, Jr.
March 21, 22, 23 at 6:30PM
Directed by Barb Kellar, Disney’s High School Musical, Jr. centers on the blossoming relationship between Troy, a high school jock, and Gabriella, the new smart girl at school. They met on a family vacation and became attracted to each other while singing in a karaoke competition. We encourage actors up to age 20 to audition so that we will have the greatest latitude possible in casting the show. For details, visit www.ritztheatersanford.com/auditions.

Family Movie Night & Food Drive: Charlotte’s Web
Fri., March 24 at 7PM - 8:45PM
Wilbur is a farm pig who's terrified that he'll end up on the dinner table. His friend Charlotte, a charming spider, comes to his rescue. She weaves words into her web, convincing the farmer that Wilbur is too special a pig to kill. Runtime: 137 minutes Rated G. Please RSVP to secure your seats. Movie goers are encouraged to bring a canned food item to benefit Seminole County Schools Food Pantry.

Orlando Transit Authority: Tribute to Chicago.
Sat., March 25 at 7:30PM
Chicago is a rock-infused, horn-driven musical powerhouse that has inspired generations of professional musicians for 40 years, and some of the best of them formed OTA-Orlando Transit Authority. This high-energy tribute show made up of A-list players including Stan Allen and Carl Dirkes They nailed the Chicago vocal harmonies, the solos, the guitar sounds. OTA takes the show to the next level by offering a “tribute within a tribute”, to the group that was indirectly responsible for Chicago’s success: Blood, Sweat & Tears, bringing their soulful vocals and horn solos to life with astonishing accuracy. Tickets: $23-$30

Free Seminole State College Spring Jazz Night
Tue., March 28 at 7:30PM
Seminole State College presents their Jazz Ambassadors Big Band, Seminole Sound Choral Group, and Jazz Combo in concert for a night of Jazz. Led by band director, James Smisek and choral director, Dianna Campbell, the ensembles will be performing both classic and contemporary compositions for your listening pleasure. Free. Please RSVP to secure your seats.

TICKETS
Tickets and more program details are available on the Theater’s website at www.ritztheatersanford.com or by calling the box office at 407-321-8111. The Theater is located at 201 S. Magnolia Avenue in historic downtown Sanford, FL. The box office ticket window is open Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30am to 5:30pm and 2 hours prior to each performance.


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The St. Luke's Concert Series
is continuing to offer FREE performances throughout the year!
Shows are planned to be available online and in-person.
To view ONLINE concerts, visit our website for links.
You can also see the calendar of upcoming performances!
Visit their Webpage for Updates!

The St. Luke's Concert Series is excited to have the Orlando Concert Band return with a program of the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gordon Jacob, and Gustav Holst! Join us in person or online on Friday, January 20th, at 7PM. For more information visit sllcs.org/concert-series
Join the St. Luke's Concert Series as we gladly host the UCF Symphony Orchestra with their program "FIRE, FLAIR, & FLAVOR!"with guest conductor, Laura Jackson. Watch in person or online, February 18, at 2PM. For more information visit sllcs.org/concert-series "Apotheosis of the Dance"
under the direction of Rebecca Burkhardt
This concert is free and open to the public.

WATCH ONLINE
View our Season Preview below!
Click Here for Season Preview

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Schedules:
View their online calendar for theater performances, lectures, and the Hand Art Center.

234 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, Florida 32723 Days and hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 386-822-7330 Website: https://www.stetson.edu/other/gillespie-museum/

All events at the Gillespie Museum are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.


Find More Local Events, Performances, Classes and More!
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extensive listings of local arts events including: theater, music, dance, visual arts, workshops & classes, and free events throughout central Florida. You can sign up for their weekly newsletter and utilize their extensive search tools to narrow events by type, city, accessibility, venue, and more. 

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large variety of events in Orlando and Central Florida.  Easy to search and narrow field choices. 

Additional Venues
Please see each additional site for other performances and event schedules. 

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​Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts
445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
www.drphillipscenter.org
​Box Office: 844-513-2014
View 2019 Broadway Series

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​Stetson University
School of Music

Deland, FL
Locations vary by performance.
Concert Calendar
All concerts are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.

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UCF Concerts & Performances
Multiple locations.  Includes theater, concerts, and more!
​Click here to view the calendar. 

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WUCF Community Events Calendar
Locations vary by performance.
View the Calendar


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