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THOSE WERE THE DAYS™ STARRING WILLIAM FLORIAN THE SPIRIT AND SONGS OF THE 60’S Friday, March 16, 2018 | 7:30pm | Auditorium | General Admission $25 | Reserved Seating $40 William Florian, former member of the famous 60’s group, The New Christy Minstrels, takes you on an upbeat musical journey. His repertoire includes the music of Peter Paul & Mary, John Denver, Pete Seeger, The Mamas & The Papas, and his own originals presented with amusing stories in an intimate show. William Florian is a perfect combination of musician and storyteller. Sing along to your favorites and enjoy an evening of wonderful music with humor and memoir. FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES On the green at the Community Center Music, music, and more music - you asked and we listened. From Jazz to Motown to Bluegrass and other influences in the mix, join the Friends of Boca Grande for a variety of free concerts this season. DIXIELAND JAZZ WITH THE BUD LEEDS ENSEMBLE Sunday, January 28, 2018 | 4:30pm Your Sunday afternoon just got better. The sounds of New Orleans jazz will be filling the air at the Boca Grande Community Center with the Bud Leeds Ensemble. An “All That Jazz” crowd pleaser, the ensemble will bring you the instrumental harmonies, rhythms, and improvisation that Dixieland is known for. Leading the group is Bud Leeds, clarinetist. Bud has performed in White House ceremonies, and in venues throughout the U.S., India, Nepal and several European countries, while serving as Director of the International Development Council and Chair of the World Congress on Philanthropy. This free concert will take place on the courtyard green of the community center. Limited seating; space will be available to park your golf cart, have a picnic, or tailgate — so get there early and bring your own beverages (alcohol permitted). Photo by: SKIP PERRY DANCING UNDER THE STARS WITH SOCIETY HILL MUSIC , DA NCE FLOOR , & STA R S PROV IDED. BYOB ! FOOD AVA IL A BLE FOR PURCHA SE FROM THE R AV ENOUS RHINO FOOD T RUCK . Saturday, February 17, 2018 | 5:30pm Get ready to boogie! Join us for an evening of rhythm, grooving, and dancing under the stars with Society Hill, a 6-piece band that plays the best of Motown and other old school dance favorites. Let loose to hits from artists such as Lionel Richie, The Four Seasons, Whitney Houston, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Peggy Lee, The Temptations and many more! Society Hill brings an interactive sing-along party, with a non-stop ‘dance-floor-filling’ approach, for a fun and exhilarating experience. You’ll have the opportunity to eat, mix, and mingle before the band starts at 6:00pm. The Ravenous Rhino will be providing a delicious selection from their esteemed food truck and, if you like cocktails, you are welcome to bring your own bottle! Please leave your golf carts outside the fence & your favorite pets at home. A limited number of tables and chairs will be provided for dining and socializing; available on first-come basis. The dance floor is open to all! BLUEGRASS BASH WITH CAPTAIN JOE & THE BOTTOMFEEDERS Sunday, March 25, 2018 | 5:00pm It’s pickin’ time in Boca Grande. Bluegrass style that is, with music to tickle your ears and your toes. Featuring Captain Joe & The BottomFeeders, five friends that enjoy pickin’ and singin’ traditional bluegrass music along with a few other favorites. Based in Naples, FL, the band started playing regularly in 2010 but they have been friends for much longer. Capt. Joe McNichols plays guitar and although his name is on the band, everyone plays an equal role taking turn at leads and harmonies. The “BottomFeeders” are Sharon Morrison (mandolin and vocals), Pat Morrison (upright bass and vocals), Larry Wicker (banjo and vocals), and Angela Girdley (fiddle, vocals, and humor). Start this bluegrass bash off right. Bring your golf cart, lawn chair or blanket and a picnic with your favorite beverage. The community center lawn is open to all. "The best folks in the world listen to bluegrass music, so we will see you soon Boca Grande!" — Captain Joe & The BottomFeeders F R I E N D S O F B O C A G R A N D E | 9 41. 9 6 4 . 0 8 27 | f r i e n d s o f b o c a g r a n d e . o r g 7