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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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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.

Villager returns to stage in wheelchair after taking terrible fall last year

Diana Arlt never left her wheelchair Friday but stood tall thanks to her courage, determination and vocal skill.

Lorrie Morgan’s red hot NFL romance predated Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Long before Travis Kelce squeezed Taylor Swift, there was another celebrity love match between a singing star and football hero that titillated the tabloids. She'll be performing in The Villages this week.

Stellar cast retells beloved story of ‘Fiddler On the Roof’

A sStellar cast is retelling the beloved story of "Fiddler On the Roof." Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti was there on opening night.

Parade kicks off St. Patrick’s Day in The Villages

Thousands of Villagers participated in this year's St. Patrick's Day Festival at Spanish Springs in The Villages on Sunday. We've got photos and video from the event.

The Doo Wop Project transcends musical  generations

Villages-News.com’s Tony Violanti has a preview of a performance of The Doo Wop Project, coming to The Sharon on March 25.

Singer in The Villages ready for triumphant return to performing after suffering traumatic fall

A singer in The Villages is ready for a triumphant return to performing after suffering a traumatic fall. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti has the story.

Rocker Dave Mason scheduled for show in The Villages

Legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician and songwriter Dave Mason will perform at a show set for March 23 at the Savannah Center in The Villages.

1980s heartthrob Rick Springfield will be performing at The Sharon

Rocker Rick Springfield will be performing next month at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center in The Villages. You can still get tickets.

Pavlo added to lineup for Gipsy Kings’ show at The Sharon

The Mediterranean music of Pavlo has been added to a night of entertainment with the Gipsy Kings set for Monday at The Sharon.

Three Tenors Plus One will take stage Saturday at The Sharon

The Opera Club of the Villages annual fundraiser, “Three Tenors Plus One,” is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 10 at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center.

Villager who worked hard to become country star dies after suffering stroke

A Villager who worked hard to become a country star while she was still a young mother has died after suffering a stroke.

Country songstress Lorrie Morgan booked to perform at The Sharon

Country songstress Lorrie Morgan has been booked to perform at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center.

The Villages Pops Chorus to mark 10th year with series of concerts

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Villages Pops Chorus and it will celebrate with music throughout 2024.

Modern Gentlemen lead off Paisans Club’s entertainment schedule for 2024 

The weather may be colder this time of year, but The Villages Paisans Club is heating up its entertainment calendar for 2024.

‘Andy Williams Christmas Show’ brings back holiday memories at Savannah Center

The legendary Andy Williams passed away in 2012, but the spirit of his music and television specials – like the spirit of Christmas -- permeated Savannah Center on Sunday evening. Our own Tony Violanti was there.