Orchestra Miami's 2018-19 Family Fun Series at Pinecrest Gardens begins on Sunday, Nov. 18 with "Tough Turkey in the Big City: A Feathered Tale." According to director Elaine Rinaldi, "Hero Tom Turkey decides that he will leave Farmer Brown’s Farm to explore the Big City. What kind of adventures await?"
It's a Thanksgiving treat for the whole family, written in the style of an old-fashioned radio play with music by Bruce Adolphe and story by Louise Gikow. "Tough Turkey" will be performed by the chamber ensemble of Orchestra Miami, along with special guest dancer Rome Saladino as Tom Turkey and narrated by the incredible Chaz Mena. To complete the Thanksgiving experience, the grand finale is a sing-along of “Over the River”!
The performance begins at 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Avenue, Pinecrest, and lasts approximately one hour. Before the show, there's an . instrument petting zoo, provided by Allegro Music Center, and after the show, complimentary cookies and juice.
Advanced purchase tickets for the Nicklaus Children's Pinecrest Outpatient Family Fun Concert Series are $10 for Kids (3-17), $12 Seniors (65 & up) and $15 for Adults; At the Door- $12 Kids, $15 Seniors, $18 Adults. Tickets available at www.OrchestraMiami.org or by calling (305) 274-2103.
Get in the Thanksgiving Spirit: Bring unopened, non-perishable canned goods or packaged foods and receive $2.00 off at the door!! All items will be donated to Feeding South Florida. One discount per ticket per donated item.
Check out the rest of the series at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave., Pinecrest
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Program II: Holidays Around the Globe
Sunday, December 16, 2018, 3 p.m.
Orchestra Miami brings the world to you! Enjoy an afternoon of learning about different cultures and the holidays they celebrate through music. Performances include choral works and dance, and even includes a sing-along of your holiday favorites!
- Program III: Walking With Giants: A Side-By-Side Concert
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, 3 p.m.
Listen and learn about some of the greatest composers and compositions in classical music, performed by Orchestra Miami & students from the Greater Miami Youth Symphony. Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart Tchaikovsky and more!
- Program IV: Percussion Palooza!
Sunday, March 3, 2019, 3 p.m.
Orchestra Miami welcomes the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts in this bang-up introduction to all things percussion! Learn about the entire family of instruments, their history, and the cultures and music associated with them! This interactive presentation/performance will feature students and educators from the SFCPA, as well as have the audience keep the beat and jump in!
- Program V: The Frog Prince & Other Fun Fables
Sunday, April 14, 2019, 3 p.m.
Everyone loves a tall tale- now you can hear several of the best ones, set to music and performed by the chamber ensemble of Orchestra Miami!! Enjoy The Frog Prince, How Brer Raccoon Outsmarted the Frog, and Three Fun Fables (The Fox and the Crow, The Dog and His Reflection & the Tortoise & the Hare) performed by our outstanding musicians and a terrific guest narrator!
In addition to the Family Fun Concert Series, Orchestra Miami offers a full season of concerts and events across Miami-Dade County, beginning on Jan. 5 and 6, 2019 with Bernstein at 100, performances at Pinecrest Gardens and the Michael Ann Russell JCC Feldenkreis Performing Arts Center.
Subscribe to the Five Concert Series and Save! $40-Kids, $50- Seniors, $60- Adults, Family Packs (2 Kids + 2 Adults)- $190. For more information, visit www.OrchestraMiami.org or call (305) 274-2103.
