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27-David Crosby & Friends Performing with new friends, Michael League, Beca Stevens and Michelle Willis, the band will reinterpret Crosby’s greatest hits and present his new album, Lighthouse, at the Capitol Theatre, (727) 791-7400. 29-Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2016 The saxophonist will be joined this year by contemporary jazz artist Jonathan Butler, singer/songwriter Kenny Lattimore and vocalist Valerie Simpson at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 29 thru Dec 4-Into the Woods With lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim, this award-winning musical play that intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales will be at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 30-My Three Angels This holiday comedy is The Dunedin Historical Museum’s sponsored annual theater night at the Francis Wilson Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 736-1176. DECEMBER 1-Nader-Mara’s Holiday Concert VI Tommy Mara and the Crests and Little Peggy March will give a concert to benefit Toys for Tots at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, formerly the Largo Cultural Center, (727) 587-6793. 1-Eckerd Kids Jingle Jangle Jam The 9th annual fundraiser for children and families in the Tampa Bay area, including a feast, seasonal libations, desserts, a silent auction and Emmy winner John Quinones, will be at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, (800) 554-4357. 1-Dream Theater The band, with three decades of hard rock and progressive heavy metal sound, will showcase its latest album, The Astonishing, at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 1 thru 11-My Three Angels Sam and Bella Spewack’s 1953 heartwarming classic comedy will kick-off the Christmas season at the Francis Wilson Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 446-1360. 1 thru 18-The Great Gatsby The stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel will be at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa, (813) 374-2416. 1 thru 23-Victorian Christmas Stroll This 35th annual celebration of an old-fashioned Christmas, featuring 40,000 lights, decorated trees and vintage decorations, toys and ornaments, will be at the Henry B. Plant Museum on the campus of the University of Tampa, (813) 258-7302. 2-Holiday Cocktail Reception The Florida Orchestra Guild’s 5th annual Tour of Homes’ evening benefit will be in a private St. Petersburg home, (727) 254-1176. 2-4-Beethoven’s Violin Concerto Joshua Weilerstein will conduct The Florida Orchestra in this concert that will feature Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, along with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286. 3-Bowzer’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Host Jon “Bowzer “ Bauman welcomes Little Anthony & the Imperials, The Original Comets, The Dixie Cups, Bowzer & The Stingrays and Rocky & The Rollers, with a special Sha Na Na Reunion with Bowzer and Johnny Contardo at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 3-Shanghai Nights: Shanghai Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China Founded in 1959 in China, this troupe featuring trampoline gymnasts, magicians, hoop-diving dragons and more will be at the Straz Center The Salute to Vienna that features international music and dance will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall on New Year’s Eve, December 31st. �� in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 3-Silver Lining Holiday The 47th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes hosted by the Dunedin Youth Guild from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. includes six homes and one church, all beautifully decorated for the holidays in Dunedin, (727) 734-0394. 3-Holiday Tour of Homes The Florida Orchestra Guild’s 5th annual benefit boutique and tour will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Snell Isle, Brightwaters Boulevard and Old Northeast areas of St. Petersburg, (727) 254-1176. 3-Jan 14-”Like Father Like Son - Creations in Glass” Glass creations by Wes Hunting and Wesley Hunting, Jr. will be featured at Syd Entel Galleries/Susan Benjamin Glass Etc. in Safety Harbor, (727) 725-1808. 4-The Nutcracker This holiday classic will be performed by Dance Alive National Ballet at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, (727) 942-5605. 4-Jillian Michaels This best-selling author, TV personality, entrepreneur and a leading health and wellness expert will be at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 6-Donny & Marie Legendary brother-sister duo Donnie and Marie of the Osmond Family will perform holiday favorites at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 7-Remember Pearl Harbor The 75th anniversary of this fateful day will be remembered at the Armed Forces History Museum in Largo, with a visit from 99-year-old Pearl Harbor veteran William E. Monfort, (727) 539-8371. 8-A Peter White Christmas Contemporary jazz artists Rick Braun and Euge Groove will join Peter White in this holiday concert at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 9-‘Tis the Season: A Tarpon Arts Holiday Celebration The whole family is welcome to this special holiday benefit performance in support of Tarpon Arts at the Heritage Museum in Tarpon Springs, (727) 937-0686. 9-Martina McBride This country music superstar will bring her all new Love Unleashed Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 9-11-Holiday Pops Jeff Tyzik will conduct The Florida Orchestra, with guest vocalist Doug LaBrecque in this program of Yuletide favorites for the whole family, with matinees on both Saturday and Sunday, (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286. 10-Holiday Gala Party Dunedin Fine Art Center and The Sterling Society will present a holiday gala featuring heavy 30 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 appetizers, holiday desserts, live music and dancing, with holiday and silent auctions. For information or tickets, call (727) 298-3322, or visit www.dfac.org. 10 thru 24-It’s a Wonderful Life This live radio play of the heart-warming classic will be at American Stage in St. Petersburg, (727) 823-PLAY (7529). 10 thru Jan 29-Peter and the Starcatcher (opening Dec 10) and Peter Pan (opening Dec 16) In this epic theatrical event, you can see these two musical productions performed as the cast alternates performances for eight weeks, or see them both on Saturdays, (one at 2 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m.) at freeFall Theatre in St. Petersburg, (727) 498-5205. 11-One Man, Two Guvnors National Theatre Live presents this adaptation of Servant of Two Masters, starring Late Late Show host James Corden, at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 11-Chorus Angelorum: Winter Concert This a cappella group will perform a mix of musical styles at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, (727) 896-2667. 11-Merry Christmas from St. Petersburg (Russia) The ChoRuss Vocal Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. at Peace Memorial in Clearwater, (727) 446-3001. 11-Here Comes the Funny Tour Comedians Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade and Nick Swardson will perform at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). 12-Garrison Keilor This storyteller, writer and humorist will share stories of his journeys at Ruth Eckerd Hall, (727) 791-7400. 13-The Beach Boys The harmonies and classic hits of this legendary group will be performed at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 14-The Tenors Christmas This multiplatinum vocal group will bring its Christmas Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 14-Light Up the Night Featuring a concert and educational information, as well as a kid’s zone, this event hosted by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office to raise awareness and end human trafficking will be at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, (813) 994-2242. 15-Nate Najar’s 11th Annual Jazz Holiday This jazz ensemble will play at The Palladium in St. Petersburg, (727) 791-7400. 15-Gingerbread Decorating Event The American Red Cross’ 21st annual champagne brunch, auction and competitive gingerbread house benefit will be at the Don CeSar Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach, (727) 515-5958. 16-Green Grass & Yuletide Jam Southern country rock legends The Outlaws, The Henry Paul Band and BlackHawk will be at The Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 16-Annual Safford House Victorian Christmas Experience a Christmas Celebration with decorated trees, entertainment, refreshments and a festive holiday gift shop at the Safford House in Tarpon Springs, (727) 937-1130. 16-17-My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy Steve Solomon returns in this updated one-man comedy in the Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. 17-18-The Nutcracker The Next Generation Ballet, along with internationally renowned professional ballet dancers, will perform this Christmas classic at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).


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