What's happening on the Space Coast this weekend: Jan. 28-Feb. 1
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Night at the movies concert in Melbourne
In the days of silent films, sound was provided by in-house organists at movie theaters across the country. Space Coast Symphony is providing a unique variation when the entire orchestra goes to the movies — to Premiere Theaters Oaks 10 to be exact — for “Hooray for Hollywood, Part 11,” a multi-media experience that features movie clips on the big screen while the orchestra plays soundtrack selections from Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters.
Concerts are slated for 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Oaks 10, 1800 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne.
Be swept away by music from “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Legends of the Fall,” “Out of Africa” and “Star Wars,” and relive the scores of films such as “Madagascar” and “Psycho” in this unique and eclectic experience.
"Movie music is always exciting and emotionally charged," said conductor and artistic director Aaron Collins. "We've chosen music and film clips from some of the biggest Hollywood hits of recent years, for a multi-media experience the audience won't forget."
Tickets are $30 in advance at SpaceCoastSymphony.org or in person at Marine Bank & Trust in Suntree. At the door, tickets are $35. Concert tickets include theater admission.
A wide range of concession items are available for purchase, from traditional popcorn and fountain drinks to hot foods, gourmet coffees, sweet treats, beer and wine.
For more information, call 855-252-7276.
Palm Bay Multicultural Festival
The free event showcasing the culture, dance, music and hands-on activities from countries around the world will be at Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Road NW, Palm Bay, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. Visit palmbayflorida.org or greaterpalmbaychamber.com.
Louisiana guitarist Tab Benoit is back
One of the most impressive guitarists to emerge from the rich bayous of Southern Louisiana in recent years, Tab Benoit doesn’t rely on any effects, and his set up is simple, but the sound he produces is complex and amazing.
Thanks to Brevard Music Group, Benoit is back for a concert at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 31, at the King Center’s Studio Theatre.
Benoit grew up in the oil and fishing town of Houma, Louisiana, where he still resides. Musically, he was exposed early on to traditional Cajun waltzes and the country music broadcast on his hometown’s only radio station. Benoit’s father was himself a musician; as such, the family home was filled with various instruments. He began playing drums, but switched to guitar because the only gigs to be had in rural Louisiana were held in churches and at church fairs, and organizers would not allow loud drums to be played at these events.
Tickets to catch Benoit's brand of swamp blues are $65 to $70, available through kingcenter.com.
Food truck event in Rockledge
The City of Rockledge will host its Winter Food Truck event from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, at the Civic Hub, 530 Barton Blvd.
Roll into February with yummy food truck fare and music by DJ Johnnie V. Admission is free.
For more information, call 321-221-7540.
Hearing Voices of Lee in Titusville
The 14-member Voices of Lee a capella ensemble from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, will visit the Great Outdoors Community Church, 144 Plantation Drive, Titusville, for concerts at 8:30 and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30.
Since its debut in 1994, this 14-member group has captivated worldwide audiences with its harmony and spirit. The Voices of Lee was propelled into the national spotlight on the debut season of NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” a competition of a cappella groups. Out of thousands of auditions, Voices of Lee was selected as one of eight groups to compete and be featured on four prime time NBC network episodes. After nationwide voting, the Voices of Lee finished as the second runner up.
Admission is free, but a love offering will be received. For more information, call 321-385-9731 or visit tgochurch.org.
Busch Trio in Indialantic
In 2012, three friends who met in London at the Royal College of Music in London joined musical forces as the Busch Trio. In a short time, violinist Mathieu van Bellen, cellist Ori Epstein and pianist Omri Epstein have carved a well-earned reputation as performers on stages throughout the world.
Now based in Amsterdam, the Busch Trio will perform in Brevard at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 2030 N. State Road A1A, Indialantic.
Recent performance highlights include concerts at the Konzerthaus Berlin, Wigmore Hall in London, the Mozartfest in Wurzburg, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Heidelberger Fruhling, and the Liederhalle Stuttgart. Recently, the trio performed at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.
Tickets for the St. Mark’s concert are $35 for adults and $10 for students. Purchase online at melbournechambermusicsociety.org or by calling 321-213-5100.
Honoring lost astronauts in Titusville
The annual Astronaut Memorial Ceremony for the 17 crew members who perished in the Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia disasters begins at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, at Sand Point Park, Titusville.
The public is invited to attend the reverent ceremony, which features keynote speaker Winston Scott Shuttle astronaut and space walker.
The event will be broadcast on Facebook Live, YouTube and Twitch, with audio podcasts live on Google, Spotify and Apple.
The ceremony includes a keynote address, patriotic songs, a 21-gun salute and placement of flowers on the 17 plaques at the park honoring the space travelers.
The program is hosted by the City of Titusville Flag & Memorial Committee and the American Space Museum.
Being remembered are:
Apollo 1, Jan. 27, 1967; Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Ed White Jr. and Roger Chaffee.
Challenger STS-51L, Jan. 28, 1986; Richard Scoby, Michael Smith, Judy Resnick, Ellison Onizuka, Gregory Jarvis and Ronald McNair.
Columbia STS-107, Feb. 1, 2003, Richard Husband, Willie McCool, Daniel Brown, Laurel Clark, Kalpana Chawla, Michael Anderson and Ilan Ramon of Israel.
An informal reception will be held afterward at the American Space Museum in Downtown Titusville. Admission is free.
Free online indie film fest
The “15 Minutes of Fame” Indie Film Festival, sponsored by Brevard filmmakers Ray and Migdalia Etheridge can be viewed online free through Jan. 29.
The program includes 26 short films, produced by filmmakers from around the country. Genres include comedy, drama, animation, and documentaries. The program will also include a virtual award show in which filmmakers with the "best" films will receive trophies in 11 categories.
For a list of films and more information, visit EtheridgeProductions.com.
Still playing
'Almost, Maine': Melbourne Civic Theatre, 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., presents the play through Feb. 20. One cold, clear, winter night, the residents of Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30. Call 321-723-6935 or visit mymct.org.
‘Hello, Dolly!’: The show is on stage at the Henegar Center, 625 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne through Feb. 6. This classic musical about matchmaker Dolly Levi bursts with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and some of the most famous songs in musical theater history. Tickets are $27-34. Call 321-723-8698 or visit henegarcenter.com.
‘Inherit the Wind’: This drama is on stage at Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, through Jan. 30. Based on the true story of the famous 1925 Scopes trial, this drama depicts two great lawyers arguing the case for and against a science teacher accused of teaching evolution. Tickets are $22-$25. Call 321-783-3127 or visit surfsideplayers.com.
‘Kinky Boots’: The show is on stage at Titusville Playhouse, 301 Julia Street, through Feb. 13. This musical about a struggling shoe factory owner who finds inspiration in a fabulous drag performer features a Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper. Tickets are $27-$35. Call 321-268-1125 or visit titusvilleplayhouse.com.
‘Keepin’ It Kinky’: The late-night drag show hosted by Jordyn Linkous is playing at Titusville Playhouse’s Shuler Stage through Feb. 13. Tickets are $15 for general admission, or $20 for VIP seating. Call 321-268-1125 or visit titusvilleplayhouse.com.
Get in on the act
Auditions for the musical ‘The All Night Strut’ will be at Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Ave., on Jan. 31 through Feb. 1. Those interested in auditioning can fill out an application, available on the theater’s website. Performance dates are March 11-20. Call 321-636-5050 or visit cocoavillageplayhouse.com/auditions.
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