2017-2018 Concert Series P r e S e n T e d b y F i r S T P r e S b y T e r i a n C h u r C h O F b O n i T a S P r i n g S Concert Ticket Office 239-992-3410
Our 30th Season! First Presbyterian Church of bonita Springs is proud to offer another outstanding slate of concerts for the 2017 2018 season. ese programs of first-class musical entertainment are presented to the bonita Springs community free of charge as a way of welcoming all of our community to our church home. is is made possible by the support and generosity of the congregation, Concert Series sponsors, and through the free will donations received at each performance. Our sponsors are a significant part of the success of this series. because of that, we offer a limited number of complimentary tickets to sponsors before they are made available to the community. Sponsors receive the added benefit of having tickets mailed directly to them, saving trips to the ticket office to pick them up. Tickets will be mailed to the address indicated on the sponsorship form within five (5) days of our receiving your sponsorship information. To become a sponsor, fill out the sponsorship form and return it with your donation. Please be sure to state clearly which performances you wish to attend and whether you prefer the a ernoon or evening show. Ticket requests from sponsors will be filled in the order in which they are received. due to the popularity of this series, we cannot guarantee that we can supply all of the tickets you request. Substitutions may be made if we cannot supply the tickets requested. as an added convenience, you may submit and pay for your sponsorship securely online. go to fpcbonita.org/tickets to sponsor online. ose who choose not to be sponsors will have access to the remaining free tickets a er the sponsor requests have been filled. ese tickets may be picked up at the church ticket office beginning 10 days prior to each concert. a maximum of two tickets per person will be given out. Please note concert start times are now 2:00 and 7:00 PM. We hope you enjoy our shows this season! Jeff Faux, Director of SacreD arts Sponsorship Policy Sponsors at the $75 solo level may request 1 ticket to each event selected. Sponsors at the $150 duet level may request 2 tickets to each event selected. Tickets will be mailed to SPOnSOrS. ere will be no need to come to the ticket office to pick up your tickets. additional complimentary tickets, if available, may be picked up at the ticket office in person beginning 10 days prior to each concert (limit 2 per person). Become a sponsor fill out the sponsorship form and return it with your donation.
The Wonderful Wizard of Song November 17, 2017 (Friday) 7:00 PM Only is rousing concert version of the long running Off-broadway musical showcases the works of composer harold arlen. Take a nostalgic journey from the Cotton Club and the golden age of hollywood to the broadway stage and the Land of Oz with a series of vignettes featuring arlen s unforgettable tunes: over the rainbow, Stormy Weather, if i only Had a Brain, Paper Moon, and many more. backed by an exceptional 3-piece band, the composer s son, Sam arlen, hosts the show with acclaimed singer/pianist george bugatti, guiding the audience through arlen s beloved classic melodies. Holy Rocka Rollaz Christmas Show December 15, 2017 (Friday) 2:00 & 7:00 PM Take an authentic trip back to the 50 s with this high-energy trio and their unique early american rock n roll Christmas! if you love the music of elvis Presley, buddy holly, Chuck berry, Johnny Cash, brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, eddie Cochran, and bill haley & the Comets, then come meet your dream band. no need to update or modernize these classics; the band plays them just as they were meant to be heard! New Odyssey January 12, 2018 (Friday) 2:00 & 7:00 PM ree guys, thirty instruments. is Chicago cover band boasts a huge, kicking sound and a vast array of music spanning over five decades plus today s top hits. Songs are performed on 30 different instruments including a pocket trumpet, accordion, sousaphone, melodica, banjo and bass trumpet. e combination of detailed musical arrangements, audience interaction and o eat light humor offers a wow performance that appeals to all ages. Atlantic City Boys January 26, 2018 (Friday) 2:00 & 7:00 PM ese four dynamic lead singers have impressed audiences from Las Vegas to atlantic City with their rock-n-roll harmonies made famous by groups like Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Featured hits from the 50 s and 60 s include My eyes adored You, ragdoll, Let s Hang on and i m a Believer. hear the best of the Four Seasons, the rat Pack, the beach boys, the beatles and the bee gees during this exciting performance filled with musical memories, charm and personality and just plain fun!
Charlie Romo February 16, 2018 (Friday) 2:00 & 7:00 PM is babyfaced, no-nonsense performing sensation is a natural entertainer. you will fall instantly in love with his charm and endearing personality. Without imitation, he has a way of turning back the clock by channeling the soul and sound of cherished singing legends such as bobby darin, Frank Sinatra, Tony bennett, elvis Presley, dean Martin and bing Crosby. he s got the sound of the best and the polished confidence of a seasoned entertainer well beyond his years. a rare phenomenon! Doo Wop Project March 9, 2018 (Friday) 2:00 & 7:00 PM From bebop to Pop, this is street corner singing for a whole new generation. enjoy a performance of pure energy and magic, tracing the evolution of doo Wop from classic harmonies made famous by dion and the belmonts (i Wonder Why) and urston harris (Little Bitty Pretty one) through their influence on the sounds of Smokey robinson and the Temptations, to contemporary works from Michael Jackson ( e Way You Make Me feel) and amy Winehouse (Valerie). e level of talent, artistry, authenticity of sound and vocal excellence is off the charts! The Britins March 23, 2018 (Friday) 2:00 & 7:00 PM On February 9, 1964, america was introduced to a phenomenon from Liverpool that ultimately changed rock and roll forever. From their first hit (Love Me Do), the Fab Four led the british invasion with increasingly innovative recordings as beatlemania spread around the world. is tribute to the beatles recreates the iconic era that influenced generations of music lovers, artists, and dreamers. e band s sheer joy in performing the greatest music of our time elevates the show to new heights. eir musical talent, energy, and dedication to authenticity (using genuine beatles gear) is second to none. We look forward to seeing you again this season. Our thanks go out to you in advance for your generous support of the Concert Series.
Holy Rocka Rollaz Christmas Show The Wonderful Wizard of Song Atlantic City Boys New Odyssey Charlie Romo Doo Wop Project The Britins
Concert Series Ticket Office Monday- ursday, 9 am-3:30 PM Scott Fox, Ticket Office Manager 239-992-3410 or sfox@fpcbonita.org Located just inside the main entrance of the church. Sponsor online go to fpcbonita.org/tickets Sponsor by mail Mail the completed sponsorship form to: First Presbyterian Church PO box 2168 bonita Springs, FL 34133 fpcbonita.org 9751 bonita beach road bonita Springs, FL 34135 239 992 3233 239 992 7547 Fax Concert Ticket Office 239-992-3410