Charlotte Performing Arts Center (Punta Gorda)
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate a wide variety of music for the modern concert band.
Nov. 5: America Strong
Dec. 3: Happy Holidays
Jan. 14: Out of This World
Feb. 11: Dance with Me
March 4: Battles
April 1: The Magic of Music
A special performance was held Sept. 22.
The season will run from October through April. The first of seven Jazz Concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Cultural Center Theater (2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte). The first of seven Jam Sessions will be Sunday, Oct. 23 at the American Legion Post 110 (3152 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte). These continue on the fourth Sunday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit the website for more details.
Beginning Nov. 21, the 70-musician orchestra returns for Mainstage concerts. Beginning Dec. 5, a new Outdoor Chamber Series featuring Woodwinds, Strings, and Brass ensembles will be held at the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, Florida Southwestern State College Charlotte Campus, and Laishley Park in downtown Punta Gorda. The season finale concert Get Happy! Joan Ellison Sings Judy Garland will be April 24 at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center with an after-party celebration. Visit the website for the full program.
The Charlotte Chorale has a rich history in Charlotte County presenting quality choral concerts since 1989. The Chorale has continued to expand its repertoire to include many classical and symphonic choral pieces as well as a broad spectrum of contemporary music, spirituals, multi-cultural music, foreign language, and devotional works. Rehearsals begin in October 2021. The Chorale is open to new members with experience in choral singing.
A Time of Wonder: December 11, 2021, 4 p.m.
Charlotte Performing Arts Center, Punta Gorda
The concert will include traditional and "not so traditional" Christmas music.
America The Beautiful: March 12, 2022, 4 p.m.
Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, Punta Gorda
A celebration of the magnificent country in which we live.
Viva Italia!: April 23, 2022, 4 p.m.
Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, Punta Gorda
Showcase Italian composers with a little bit of light-hearted Italian seasoning in the mix.
Enchanting Music at Twilight: February 19, 2022, 4 p.m.
Charlotte Performing Arts Center, Punta Gorda
The Charlotte Chorale will bring you a special concert performed by the internationally acclaimed pianist, Tianshu Wang. A "superbly talented pianist," Steinway Artist Tianshu Wang has graced concert stages worldwide. Tickets and reservations for this concert are separate from The Charlotte Chorale concert tickets.
Tickets and reservations can be purchased by calling the ticket office 941-204-0033. Individual concert tickets are $25 adults/$10 students, or season tickets (three concerts) are $65 adults /$25 students. Tickets for the special concert featuring Dr. Tianshu Wang are $40 adults/$20 students.
(96 West Dearborn St., Englewood)
Separate Beds: Sep. 8 to Sep 26, 2021
Fox on the Fairway: Oct. 20 to Nov. 7, 2021
A Child's Christmas in Wales: Dec. 1 to 19, 2021
Old Ringers: Jan. 19 to Feb. 13, 2022
The Prisoner of Second Avenue: March 9 to April 3, 2022
The Psychic: April 27 to May 15, 2022
The Savannah Sipping Society: June 8 to 26, 2022
Langdon Playhouse (1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte)
Temperatures are taken upon arrival. Masks are required. Social distancing will take place in the theater.
Langdon Playhouse Plays
4 Beekman: Sept.10 to 19
Vanya, Sonia: Oct. 8 to 17
A Nice Family Christmas: Nov. 5 to 14
Exit Laughing: Jan. 6 to 16
Bell, Book & Candle: Feb. 4 to 20
Curtain Up: March 11 to 27
Burglar In My Bed: April 13 to 24
Wedding Belles: May 13 to 22
Langdon Playhouse Special Events
Squawk The “Bird" Show: Nov. 27
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Dec. 1 to 5
New Year's Eve Show: Dec. 31
Cahal Dunne: Feb. 27
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center Special Events
Edwards Twins: Feb. 7 and 8
Late Night Catechism: Feb. 16
John Denver Tribute: Feb. 28
Martin & Lewis Tribute: March 8
Comedy for a Cause: Sept. 17
Oak Ridge Boys: March 28
". . . the arts are a powerful and important part of what unites us as Americans. The arts celebrate our differences through a collective, shared experience."
-- National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter
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Charlotte Arts and member events were cancelled because of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) on March 23, 2020. Some member organizations cancelled their events and hours of operation for the season and others are open and following CDC guidance. Please confirm the status of any event or organization by contacting the organization.
