Broadway’s hit musical Kinky Boots will be at the Straz Center in Tampa from
December 1st through the 6th. s
29-Billy Gibbons and the BFGs
Internationally known as the guitarist and
frontman for ZZ Top, Gibbons and his band
will be at The Mahaffey Theater in
St. Petersburg, (727) 893-7832.
DECEMBER
1-Kenny G This popular saxophonist will
perform many of his career hits, along with
holiday favorites, at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
1-6-Kinky Boots Broadway’s hit musical
with songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and
choreography by award-winning director
Jerry Mitchell will be at the Straz Center in
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
1 thru 23-Victorian Christmas Stroll
The 34th annual celebration of the warmth
and spirit 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.
1 thru 31-Florida Artists Group
Exhibition This exhibition will be held at
Art on First, 550 1st Avenue North in St.
Petersburg, (727) 249-3318.
2-Clint Black One of country music’s
brightest stars will perform at the Capitol
Theatre in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
2-Yandel This Puerto Rican vocalist,
songwriter and musician will bring his
multiple styles of modern music to Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
3-Rock ‘N Roll Holiday Concert Bring
unwrapped toys to this Toys for Tots
benefit with Tommy Mara, Terry Sylvester,
Paul Wilson and Nick Dukas at the Largo
Cultural Center in Largo, (727) 587-6793.
3-Gino Vannelli A multi-platinum singer,
songwriter and composer, Vannelli will be
at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
3-The Secret Garden Premiere Party
The Dunedin Historical Museum will have
a benefit auction and show catered by The
Living Room Restaurant at Francis Wilson
Playhouse in Clearwater, (727) 946-1073.
3 thru 20-The Secret Garden Based on
the children’s novel by Frances Hodgson
Burnett, this delightful family musical will
be at Francis Wilson Playhouse
(727) 446-1360.
3 thru 20-This Wonderful Life This
one-man rendition of the Christmas classic,
It’s a Wonderful Life, will be performed at
Stageworks Theatre in Tampa,
(813) 374-2416.
4-Craig Ferguson This former host of
the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and
standup comedy specials will be at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
4-5-Joe Bonamassa Hailed as one of the
greatest guitar players of his generation,
this versatile artist will perform at Ruth
Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
4-6-Handel’s “Messiah” Guest
Conductor David Lockington will lead The
Florida Orchestra, along with The Master
Chorale of Tampa Bay, in a performance
of Handel’s masterpiece, (727) 892-3337 or
(800) 662-7286.
5-Peking Dreams The National Circus
and Acrobats from the People’s Republic
of China will perform their death-defying
acts at the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-
STAR (7827).
5-Holiday Homes Tour The Florida
Orchestra Guild will hold its 5th annual
tour of five homes on Snell Isle, beautifully
decorated for the holidays, (727) 528-6595.
5-The Mavericks This country garage
band with a Cuban American lead singer
will perform at the Capitol Theatre in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
5 thru Jan 9-”ARTDRESSES2 - A
Tribute to the Dress” An opening night
reception with artist Estella Fransbergen
will be held in conjunction with this show
featuring award-winning artists working
in glass, metal, wire, paint and clay, at Syd
Entel Galleries-Susan Benjamin Glass, etc. in
Safety Harbor, (727) 725-1808.
8-Chris Tomlin This Christian worship
artist will perform with special guests
Crowder and Lauren Daigle at Ruth Eckerd
Hall in Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
9-Jim Brickman Comfort & Joy Enjoy an
evening of holiday music with this popular
pianist at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
9-Jingle Jangle Jam Eckerd Youth
Alternatives’ annual dinner benefit will be
at the Tampa Airport Marriott in Tampa,
(727) 461-2990.
10-Peter White Christmas This
contemporary jazz artist will be joined by
Rick Braun and Mindi Abair in a holiday
concert at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
11-Bowzer’s Holiday Party John
“Bowzer” Bauman will return for the
9th Annual Rock ‘N Roll Holiday Party,
starring Herman’s Hermits with Peter
Noone, Gary “U.S.” Bonds, and Freddy
“Boom Boom” Cannon, along with a special
Sha Na Na Reunion to Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
11-Shaun Hopper This acoustic guitarist
will bring his “fingerstyle” playing to the
Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
11-13-Holiday Pops Guest Conductor
Bob Bernhardt will conduct The Florida
Orchestra, along with vocalist Mela Dailey,
in this concert of favorite Christmas carols
and yuletide tunes, (727) 892-3337 or (800)
662-7286.
12-Brian Regan One of the most highly
respected comedians in the country,
Regan will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
12-A Night Before Christmas with
Sherrill Milnes and Friends Enjoy an
evening with opera star Sherrill Milnes for
a special Christmas concert at the Tarpon
Springs Performing Arts Center,
(727) 937-0686.
12-Loudon Wainwright This recording
artist, songwriter and actor will perform in
the Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in
Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
13-The Bronx Wanderers Bronxmas
Performing holiday favorites as well as their
own music, this father and two sons will be
at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
13-Sutton Foster This television and
Broadway star will be presented in an
intimate cabaret format at the Straz Center
in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827).
13-Carrot Top Scott “Carrot Top”
Thompson, one of the most iconic
comedians in the country, will be at the
Capitol Theatre in Clearwater,
(727) 791-7400.
13-Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet
Holiday Concert Beautiful Christmas
and seasonal classics will be performed
with virtuoso flair at the Tarpon Springs
Performing Arts Center, (727) 937-0686.
14-Whitehorse This husband and
wife duo of Luke Doucet and Melissa
McClelland will perform with their band at
the Straz Center in Tampa, (813) 229-STAR
(7827).
14-Mix 100.7’s Mistletoe Show
Award-winning recording artist
30 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015
MATTHEW MURPHY