19-Celtic Roots with The Celts Enjoy a
musical journey exploring the Celtic influence
on musicians like Hank Williams, U2,
Johnny Cash, Van Morrison and more at the
Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR
(7827).
19-One Night of Queen Great Britain’s
Gary Mullen & the Works will recreate a
complete Queen concert at The Mahaffey
Theatre in St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
19-Sinatra: It Was a Very Good Year
Tony Sands stars in this multimedia tribute
to the musical career of Frank Sinatra at The
Palladium in St. Petersburg, (727) 822-3590.
19-20-John Mellencamp This legendary
rock and roll singer and founding member
of the organization Farm Aid will perform
at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
20-Delbert McClinton Enjoy an evening
with this R&B, country, blues and rock ‘n
roll artist at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
20-Mike Calta’s Brew Ha Ha Local radio
host Mike Calta will bring together three
top comedians, Artie Lange, Jim Norton and
Robert Kelly, for this show at The Mahaffey
Theater in St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
20-22-Mahler’s Symphony No. 4
Cristian Macelaru will conduct The Florida
Orchestra in this concert that will also
include Strauss’ “Serenade for Winds” and
Barber’s “Knoxville: Summer of 1915,”
(727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286.
20, 22 & 29-Tales of Hoffman
New Century Opera will perform this threeact
opera by French composer Jacques
Offenbach at the Tarpon Springs Performing
Arts Center, (727) 942-5605.
20 thru 28-Chasco Fiesta This annual
celebration, featuring nine nights of live
concerts, a street parade, a boat parade and
a Native American festival, will be held in
Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey,
(727) 842-7651.
21-Bravura Brunch The Florida
Orchestra/North Suncoast Associates’ 21st
annual lunch benefit to honor Ray Murray
will be at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 595-6180.
21-Richard Nader’s
Doo Wop Reunion XV Little Anthony,
Mary Wilson of The Supremes, The Capris
and Tommy Mara and The Crests will star
in this night of rock and roll at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
21-Boogie Woogie Blues
Piano Stomp 2015
Enjoy the sounds of two grand pianos and
four great boogie and blues pianists at The
Palladium in St. Petersburg, (727) 822-3590.
21-”Light: Inside Out”
Grand Opening Artist Clayton Swartz will
host an opening night reception, featuring
the artist’s work, light hors d’oeuvres,
drinks and music at his new Swartz Art
Gallery on Park Boulevard in Pinellas Park,
(727) 421-0553
Pippin, the Broadway hit musical filled with acrobatics, will be at the Straz Center in Tampa from
April 14th through the 19th.
22-Concert Artist Series Guest organist
Lutz Felbick and saxophonist Heribert
Luchter from Dusseldorf will perform at the
Sykes Chapel on the campus of the
University of Tampa, (813) 257-6100.
22-The Bronx Wanderers With a blend of
classic doo-wop and rock and roll, this
father and his two sons will perform songs
from artists such as Dion, The Beach Boys,
and the Four Seasons at the Capitol Theatre
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
23-Poet Richard Blanco One of the most
beloved and influential poets and storytellers
of our time, Blanco will be at
The Palladium in St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-3590.
23-Pitch Talks on Baseball This new
speaker series for baseball lovers will bring
broadcasters and reporters from the
Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees,
Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays for a
special all-star Spring Training edition at
Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
24-Joshua Bell The “poet of the violin,”
this celebrated violinist will perform at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
24-25-I Love Lucy® Live on Stage
This new hit stage show, adapted from
the famous television show, will be at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
25-Palladium Chamber Players
Concertmaster Jeff Multer, violinist
Danielle Farina, cellist Edward Arron and
pianist Jeewon Park will perform their
selections from their great classic chamber
repertoire at The Palladium in
St. Petersburg, (727) 822-3590.
26-Jackie Evancho
This 14-year-old soprano, who debuted on
America’s Got Talent when she was 10, will
be at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
27-Dar Williams This American pop folk
singer-songwriter will perform at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
27-Discover DaVinci & Michaelangelo:
Side by Side This art lecture and journey
through the Italian Renaissance, as seen by
two of the world’s greatest artists, will be at
The Palladium in St. Petersburg,
(727) 822-3590.
28-Flashdance Enjoy electrifying dance
and an inspirational story in this stage
adaptation of the movie at Ruth Eckerd Hall
in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
28-Tom Papa
This veteran comedian will perform at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
28-A Patsy Cline Tribute
CJ Harding will bring the music and story
of Patsy Cline to The Palladium in
St. Petersburg, (727) 822-3590.
29-Jay Leno One of the most recognizable
faces in comedy throughout the world, this
comedian and former talk show host will
perform at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
29-Sarah McLachlan
This popular recording artist and founder of
the Lilith Fair tour showcasing female
musicians, as well as her own nonprofit
School of Music, will perform at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
29-Jane Lynch
This Emmy and Golden Globe winner, who
stars as Sue Sylvester on the TV show Glee,
will perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
29-Tango Buenos Aires
Enjoy an evening of impassioned tango,
featuring 25 dancers choreographed by
Susana Rojo, at the Straz Center in Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827).
30 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE MARCH/APRIL 2015
TONY SHAPIRO