Michael Francis conducts the symphony that changed all symphonies, Beethoven’s monumental Third. No one had heard anything like it before. The work was originally called “Bonaparte” after Napoleon, but a disgruntled Beethoven hastily changed the title to “Eroica,” meaning heroic. Pianist Natasha Paremski returns to perform Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a glorious work that

The Guess Who is a legendary Canadian rock band who enjoyed chart topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s with an impressive catalogue of songs including “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time.” During the course of its career, the band has released 11 studio albums, and charted 14 Top 40 hit singles,

With humor and insight, Michael Francis takes you on a journey through a single work before a full performance. You’ll never listen to music the same way again. Admission: Pay what you can at the door, general admission.

Join us Wednesday, March 27 in the Member’s Lounge from 9am-11am for our next Members Mingle at the Mahaffey!  During March’s Members Mingle Coffee and Networking event, we will feature one of our valued Corporate Partners, Florida State Elks Association during our Member Spotlight! Each Coffee Conversation will highlight a different corporate supporter to thank them publicly

Renowned comedian and producer Chelsea Handler opines that the TIME100 Next fellow-comedian Taylor Tomlinson “is representative of this new generation of comedians—a generation that is able to talk about things in a healthy, clear manner.” That self-deprecating humor is on full display in Tomlinson’s second hour-long special, Look At You, recognized as the top comedy

The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV and Emmy Award-winning series that has delighted live audiences on stages across the country is back. Daniel Tiger and all of his friends are hopping back on board Trolley and

BAM Festival: Dance – On Your Feet! A thrilling dance event for grades K-6, where students explore diverse dance styles and participate in engaging games throughout the day. Join us for a high-energy celebration of movement and creativity!

Get Hip! is a fun, interactive introduction to jazz that illuminates the art form’s cultural origins, concepts about improvisation and creative self-expression and explores the role and responsibility of each individual member of the jazz ensemble and how they all must work together to serve and achieve the collective goal of making great music. Get

Stolen Moments is a thoroughly captivating and informative program that introduces audiences to jazz music’s rich history and to the names, faces and music of some of its many masters. On a broader level, Stolen Moments also highlights the interplay between the jazz movement and the evolution of American culture throughout the 20th Century, emphasizing

Celebrity travel expert Rick Steves joins The Florida Orchestra to narrate some of the most iconic sights and sounds of Europe. From Italy, England, Austria, Norway and beyond, Steves offers personal stories, photos and breathtaking video alongside beloved classical music selections by Wagner, Smetana, Verdi, Elgar, Grieg, Saint-Saëns and Beethoven.