Tickets Available Now For Summer Concert Series

Shell Point Retirement Community’s 3rd annual Summer Concert Series is slated to start on Friday, June 15 with the 3 Divas & The Dons at 7:30 p.m. This series will also welcome the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra in July and the Crossroads Quartet in August. Tickets are available to the general public for

all three concerts.

“Many residents live here year-round, and we love being able to offer this concert

series for everyone to enjoy. This will be our third year, and the feedback from the first

two years has been amazing,” said Dawn Boren, director of resident life.

3 Divas & The Dons – Friday, June 15

One of Sarasota’s most popular ensembles comprised of vocalists and instrumentalists, 3 Divas & The Dons are known for presenting exciting programs of varied musical styles. Their eclectic repertoire covers a broad spectrum of compositions ranging from opera to Broadway, as well as sacred, folk, patriotic and the Great American Songbook. The “Divas” are comprised of harpist Bonnie Caplan, lyric soprano Lorraine Murphy and mezzo soprano Amy Connours. The “Dons” include baritone Tim O’Connor and pianist Steve McCoy.

Grand Floridian Society Orchestra – Monday, July 30

Coming to us from Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort is the ever popular Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, under the leadership of Pat Doyle. This orchestra features some of the country’s finest musicians who have been entertaining guests for the past 25 years. Come listen to the toe tapping sounds of the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra and hear why Disney resort guests return year after year.

Crossroads Quartet – Saturday, August 18

The Crossroads Quartet is a world championship a cappella quartet made up of four versatile award winning vocalists. Though steeped in the traditional barbershop harmony, Crossroads sings a wide variety of musical styles including vocal jazz, blue, gospel, pop classics, and standards from the Great American Songbook. Crossroads was formed when four friends from four different states and four different international champion quartets came together to make a brand new sound. They were crowned as the 2009 Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Championship Quartet.

Tickets for the Summer Concert Series are currently on sale. As a savings, individuals can purchase the entire concert series for $35. Concert tickets can be bought individually for $15. To purchase tickets, visit www.shellpoint.org/concerts. For additional information about the concert series, call 454-2067.