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Sunday, October 13, 2024

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The Tracy ready for its debut as concert venue in The Villages  

The Tracy Performing Arts Center kicks off its status as the newest professional concert venue in The Villages with a dose of 1980s and ‘90s acts.

Villages Pops Chorus director to step down due to health challenge 

The director of The Villages Pops Chorus is stepping down due to a health challenge. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti has the story.

Opera Club of the Villages to gather this week at Laurel Manor

The Opera Club of the Villages kicks off the fall season with a gala this week and will sponsor a Flamenco dancing event in November.

Villager who enjoys local shows unhappy with policy at Tracy theater

A Villager who enjoys attending shows in The Villages is unhappy with a policy at The Tracy Performing Arts Center.

Villager Diana Arlt to sing Karen Carpenter Tribute at Showcase of Talent

Villager Diana Arlt will sing a Karen Carpenter Tribute at the Showcase of Talent later this month at Savannah Center.

Tribute band Creedence Revived brings back memories during show in The Villages

Creedence Revived, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, brought the music of the 1960s back to Savannah Center. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti was there.

Sounds of Soul’s Motown music rocks rec center in The Villages

The Sounds of Soul’s Motown music rocked a recreation center in The Villages. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti was there for the show.

‘One Last Drink’ gets audience involved in murder mystery show

The Flapper Era show “One Last Drink” got the audience involved in murder mystery show. Villages-News.com’s Tony Violanti was there.

Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak to take last spin after 41 years as host

On Friday, the wheel stops turning for Pat Sajak. Tony Violanti reflects on Sajak's career and his glamorous sidekick.

Elvis Presley proudly served his country in U.S. Army

Elvis Presley proudly served his country in U.S. Army. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti looks back at the Kng's stint as a G.I.

Ferris Deluxe brings old school rock and roll to The Villages

Ferris Deluxe features three relatively young dudes with an authentic passion for old school rock and roll. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti introduces you to the band.

Music of Billy Joel will be on display in The Villages

Billy Joel’s musical world will be on display twice during the coming months in Savannah Center.

Beloved entertainer Sandie Hawthorne to take stage for last time

Sandie Hawthorne is ready to face the final curtain. It happens this week when she appears in the play “Old Hams.”

Singer recreates music of Celine Dion in show in The Villages

Jenene Caramielo brought the music of Celine to the stage at a show in The Villages.

Opera took root in The Villages thanks to visionaries 30 years ago

How did opera take root in The Villages? Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti takes a look at the launch of The Villages Opera Club which occurred 30 years ago.

Mutual love of music serves as main motivation for The Villages Pops Chorus

The Villages Pops Chorus presented an outstanding concert of favorites Monday night and Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti was there.

Rocky and the Rollers to mark 25th year of playing in The Villages

Rocky and the Rollers will mark their 25th year of playing in The Villages. Tony Violanti takes a look at the band and its amazing appeal.

Music of Frank Sinatra will be staged Saturday at Savannah Center

Alex Santoriello will perform a tribute called “Simply Sinatra,” Saturday at Savannah Center. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti has a preview.

Bawdy love story brings ancient Rome to life in show at Savannah Center

“A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to The Forum” is a bawdy love story wrapped around a slave’s desire for freedom and the hoary glory of ancient Rome. Tony Violanti was there for opening night.

Beyonce’ meets the Beatles on new album, ‘Cowboy Carter’

Beyonce’ meets the Beatles on her new album, “Cowboy Carter.” Tony Violanti offers his take on the updated version of "Blackbird."

Catholic deacon spends Easter season playing Rabbi’s son on stage

Greg Senholzi is an ordained Catholic deacon but during this Easter season, found himself in a different role – a Rabbi’s son.

Humor and memorable tunes will take audience back to old Rome

“A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To the Forum” is filled with memorable tunes, lots of dancing and a heaping serving of farce. Tony Violanti has a preview of the show to be staged at Savannah Center.

Mark Kirschenbaum and Dave Saxe having fun in ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’

Mark Kirschenbaum and Dave Saxe are having fun in the production of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti was there for opening night.

‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ to be staged this week at Savannah Center

"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" will be staged this week at Savannah Center. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti has a preview.