Two concerts, one free at a waterfront amphitheater, beckon to one and all today in Islamorada. The first called "Animal Fair" is set for 4 p.m. and is a tribute to pets. Performed by the volunteer Keys Community Concert Band, the hourlong concert is at Islamorada's Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside.
Leashed dogs are welcome, and they and their owners may enjoy a jaunt in the two-part (big and little dog) Dog Park within walking distance of the amphitheater afterward.
For a foot-stomping, hand-clapping good time, music lovers also are invited to puchase tickets to see Foothills Brass, a quintet scheduled to perform this evening Saturday, Feb. 18, in Islamorada and Monday, Feb. 20, in Marathon. Trumpets, trombone, tuba and a French horn are to blast Baroque splendor, Latin fire, tunes from the Opera and jazz.
The group has made music together for 30 years and its motto is “serious fun.” To date, the quintet’s highly engaging music has entertained a million schoolchildren in addition to audiences of all ages.
The Florida Keys Concert Association, a volunteer organization, work the series season which continues with two more concerts.
A 17-year-old prodigy, Conrad Tao, brings his superstar talent on piano to the stage March 5 and 6 with a repertoire of Bach, Beethoven, Liszt and Ravel.
The association’s season finale is scheduled March 19 and 20, with the String Orchestra of New York City performing cherished classics and New World music.
Islamorada concerts are held at the Island Community Church, mile marker 83 bayside, at 7:30 p.m. New for this year, homemade refreshments are to be sold upon arrival and intermission by the students of Island Christian School as fundraising for its various organizations.Admission to individual performances is priced at $25 per person at the door, on a space-available basis. Centennial Bank branches, Key Largo Art Gallery and Artamorada also sell individual tickets.
Tickets for each Monday evening concert at San Pablo Catholic Church in Marathon are available at the door at 6:30 p.m., at Centennial Bank and Food For Thought. Doors open at 7 p.m. and performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales and donations helps fund the association’s annual scholarships to local college-bound high school students seeking a degree in the arts. Students, also, are admitted free when accompanied by paid adult, as space allows.
For more information, visit www.floridakeysconcerts.com or call Lynda Berrigan at 305-743-4687 or in the Upper Keys: Joyce Peckman at 305-451-0665 or Mary Lee Singer at 305-240-0061.
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