ALL NEW

"ROY ORBISON SHOWER OF STARS" SHOW

Presented by "Memories"

Memories has sold more tickets and has had more sell out shows in the last six years! Come see why.

Saturday Nov. 17th, 2018 @ 7pm 

Singer, songwriter, Roy Orbison, best known for his hit songs including , "Crying", "Only the Lonely", and "Pretty Woman" and many more!

This Vegas style show will pay tribute to some of the biggest stars. Chris, Kim & Dave of the popular group "Memories" will delight you with their quick costume changes and the songs of not only Roy Orbison but also of such artists as Sonny and Cher, Rod Stewart, Dolly, Billy Ray Cyrus, Louis Armstrong, Kenny Rogers...and more!

 Bring your friends for a great night of entertainment!

Ticket Prices

$19

$17 for CC Members (limit 2 at the discount price)

Day of Show: $19 - no discounts

All Sales are Final

         Thanksgiving Dinner

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends at the Cultural Center

Thursday November 22, 2018 at 11:30am TO 2pm

Come celebrate Thanksgiving with friends! The Cultural Center of Charlotte County will be having their annual Thanksgiving dinner on November 22 2018.

This year’s traditional Thanksgiving feast will include oven roasted turkey, brown sugar-maple glazed ham, bread dressing with a twist of fresh herbs, garlic red skin mashed potatoes, green bean and mushroom casserole, baked macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, warm dinner rolls, butternut squash soup, Caesar salad and your choice of apple or pumpkin pie. Tickets are $17 for adults in advance and $10 for children ten and under. Tickets purchased at the door will be $19. Purchase your tickets online at www.theculturalcenter.com or in person at the Cultural Center Information Desk or Box Office, both of which are located at 2280 Aaron Street in Port Charlotte. For more information or to place purchase tickets over the phone, please call 941-625-4175.

The  Place That Friendship is Built. For over fifty five years, the Cultural Center has been the catalyst to building educational and enrichment activities to help enjoy the company of those who share interests. With over 12,000 happenings for the young and young at heart, we are a 501c3 organization that caters to all.

THE CRESTS

Featuring The Voice of Tommy Mara

Saturday December 1st 2018  at 7 PM

Back by popular demand, The Crests  are coming to Port Charlotte! Originally formed in the mid-1950s, the group had several hits, including one of the most popular songs of all-time, "16 Candles." Some of the group's other hits included "Step By Step", "The Angels Listened In", "Trouble In Paradise", "Six Nights A Week",and "A Year Ago Tonight." Today the group is led by Trademark holder and fan-favorite, Tommy Mara, who's been the leader of the group for years! Referred to as the "Pavarotti of Doo Wop," Tommy and his entire group will give a show featuring all their hits, giving the audience a literal stroll down memory lane!

Tickets are:

$24

South Florida Legends Present

CHRISTMAS WITH THE RICARDO'S

 Wednesday December 5th, 2018 at 7 PM

Celebrate the holidays with "Lucy and Ricky". This hilarious show includes musical numbers to your favorite Christmas songs from the 40's and 50's as well as comedy skits, and audience participation. Some highlights of the show are when Lucy performs her rendition of "The  Nutcracker" and later disguises herself as "Santa Clause". Lucy and Ricky sing and dance to "Baby It's Cold Outside. The audience participates in performing "The Twelve Days of Christmas" led by a very animated Lucy.

tickets are

$25

$35

Jolly Holiday Music Concert
with the J3 Vocal Showband

Tuesday December 18th, 2018 at 7 PM

Fun for the whole family, no two shows are the same with J3 Vocal Band. Fans can go back in time and sing along with all the holiday hits they grew up with, twisting away with the group’s upbeat songs and personality as they deliver an exciting, moving and memorable experience, while keeping true to each song’s original impact.

J3 will perform holiday favorites like “Run-Run Rudolph”, “Little Drummer Boy”, “Christmas in Dixie” and “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree”. Coinciding with the holiday merriment, audiences will also get the chance to boogie down to ‘50s – ‘80s hits from artists like Ben E. King, Tanya Tucker, Elvis Presley, Billy Joel, Dixie Cups, Beach Boys, Stevie Nicks, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, The Coasters, Roy Hamilton and Bobby Vee, just to name a few.

Come and see the holiday show that thrills audiences year-after-year!
Tickets $23-$37, all seats reserved. 7:00pm showtime

Carole King Tribute Show

Sunday January 6th at 7PM

"Tapestry," the Carole King Songbook,  is the Premier musical tribute to Carol King.

This Show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970's Carole King Concert experience following her legendary album, Tapestry.

You will be transported back to the iconic image of her multi-million selling album of 1971.

Impeccable attention to detail is taken in recreating a respectful and accurate musical presentation of piano and vocals, just as they were.

Suzanne's performance will take you on a journey back to those great recordings.

Tickets are:

$40

$35

$25

Rockin' To The Oldies Concert

Featuring Florida's Hottest Doo-Wop group...

THE GOLDTONES are back with another fun show at the Cultural Center.

Great New songs, plus all your Favorite Oldies from the 50's & 60's.

"Keeping the Memories Alive" will be the theme of this Concert.

The Goldtones continue to provide a fun filled night of laughter and musical entertainment. 

Order early for best seat selection.

Tickets:

Advance: $17

Members:$15 (limit 2 tickets at discount price)

Day of show:$20

All Sales Final!

Patsy Cline And Johnny Cash Tribute Show

Presented by LEGENDS IN TIME with Frankie and Donna

SATURDAY JANUARY 19, 2019 AT 7PM

Come and enjoy the music of the world's greatest country legends as they come ALIVE on a large screen as Frankie and Donna perform their greatest hits! Every song is accompanied by amazing videos, which includes memorabilia and history of the artist and songs!

With hits like "Ring of Fire" and "Folsom Prison Blues," by Johnny Cash, and songs like "crazy" and "Walkin' After Midnight" by Patsy Cline and many of their other hits!

Donna is amazing, people love to hear her sing Patsy. What a tribute to the greatest Female Country Artist of all time.

Johnny Cash is one of the all-time favorites among Country fans, come listen to Frankie do an awesome tribute to Johnny Cash.

Also starring: George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Ray Price, Crystal Gayle, John Denver, Hank Williams, Wijllie Nelson, and more.

Tickets :

$20 for Non CC members

 $17 for CC members (limit 2 at discounted price)

Day of Show tickets are $20. 

All sales final.

Celebrity Direct Entertainment Presents:

"The original street corner doo wop"

The Mystics!

Friday, January 25th 2019 at 7 PM

Let us go back in time to 1959. The key words here are "doo wop" and harmony – light, simple & ever so beautiful. It was the late 50’s & the words were heard on the airwaves and fans sung along... “Hushabye, hushabye – oh my darling don't you cry, Guardian angel from above – take care of the one I love”. Doo Wop Musical Hall of Fame inductees, The Mystics (with 2 original members!), perform all their hits such as "Hushabye" and many more!
The MYSTICS have with stood the test of time & continue to bring to their legendary music to the fans ... and audiences are falling in love with The MYSTICS all over again! The excitement of their live show, the tight harmonies that Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys heralded as a major influence on his own group’s sound, and the songs you remember, The MYSTICS breathe new life into rock & roll classics and audiences can’t get enough.The MYSTICS’legacy stretches back decades to the dawn of rock & roll but their future has never been brighter. With two original founding members & two younger additions, this quartet knows how to bring back memories as well as create new ones.
The MYSTICS are comprised of 2 Original founding members: George Galfo & original lead singer Phil Cracolici - along with Rocky Marsicano (former member of Lenny Cocco & the Chimes, The Tokens & Manhattan Skyline), and Ralph Varrone.
Not only was "Hushabye" one of the era's most popular songs, but The  MYSTICS version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was featured in the HBO Soprano's Mayham 68 Series. Hushabye has been covered by countless acts over the years, and was featured in the movies Stand by Me and Mr. Rock N Roll--The Alan Freed Story, and was also featured in American Hot Wax Soundtrack 1978.
The sound of “The MYSTICS” still harbor the soft breezes of harmony perfection & the audience’s embrace and applause continue to shine!

Tickets are:

$24

All sales final!

Gulfshore Opera Presents...

Don Pasquale

Thursday February 7th, 2018 at 7pm

Don Pasquale: Donizetti's Comic Opera
A Rambunctious Romp with Charming Musical Score

A delightful opera buffo (comic opera) about an old curmudgeon who prefers to disinherit his nephew rather than see him marry a woman he finds "unsuitable." Instead, he decides to find a wife himself and produce his own heirs! You will hear some of Donizetti's most charming melodies and enjoy the colorful set, costumes and chamber orchestra.

Ticket Prices:

Premium $55

Standard $35

All sales are final

RETURNING TO THE STAGE....

AMERICAN PIE REVISITED

Featuring JOHN RENO

Saturday Feburary 16th 2019 at 7PM

Acclaimed musician, JOHN RENO, pays tribute to the singer-songwriters of the early 1970's.

You will hear songs from the following artists: Don McLean, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Jim Croce, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, Neil Diamond and many more!

Don't miss out on this opportunity for an enjoyable evening with this outstanding musician.

Tickets are:

$18 for CC members

$20 for non-members

Day of show $20

All sales final!

South Florida Stellar Entertainment Presents: 

GEORGE BURNS & Freinds.

Sunday February 24th, 2019 at 7 pm

They were the favorite entertainers of their time and  were friends of George Burns dating  back to vaudeville days. They were all comedians whose talents went beyond the joke. Bob Hope acted his way into the movies and could do a great dance.   Red Skelton was a  man of many humorous characters. Jack Benny was an accomplished musician and  Jimmy Durante was the top ragtime piano player  of his time. Then there was George Burns whose career spanned from a comedian to a dramatic actor.

This show is filled with  humor and music and has been selling out to audiences all over the country to standing ovations.

“George Burns and Friends” brings back fond memories from the past when radio, television and movies starred these famous entertainers.

Tickets are

$25

$35

50's, 60's, & Beyond Variety Show

Presented by LEGENDS IN TIME with Frankie and Donna

TUESDAY, March 26, 2019 AT 7PM

Get Lost in the 50’s, 60’s as you watch some of the greatest artist of all time come ALIVE on a large screen as Frankie and Donna perform their greatest hits! Every song is accompanied by amazing videos, which includes memorabilia and history of the artist and song.

Songs from, Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, Gene Pitney, Connie Francis, Patsy Cline, Bobby Darin The Beatles, The Chiffons, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, Billy Joel, Johnny & June Cash, Adele and others.

Advance tickets are $20

 $17 for CC members (limit 2 at the discounted price)

Day of Show tickets are $20.

All sales final.