Get ready to update your events calendar because the New Tampa Performing Arts Center (NTPAC) is rolling out its November line-up and it's looking like a buffet of cultural treats for every taste. The center is not playing it safe this season; instead, they're upping the ante with a blend of comedy, symphony nostalgia, and dance, according to their latest news release. First on the schedule, Angelo Tsarouchas, whose reputation as a stand-up comedian is pretty solid—thanks to a few film roles including the stoner classic "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle"—will bring "The Funny Greek Live" to the NTPAC last Sunday.
Not missing a beat, the Tampa Bay Symphony followed up with "Fife and Drum: A Veteran's Salute" last Friday, a lineup that promises a salute to veterans with pieces like "Hands Across the Sea March" by John Phillip Sousa, which NTPAC assures won't disappoint, and Michael Todd Kovell's "Montage for Flute and Orchestra" with Maryem Bendaoud as the featured flutist; the night looks to be an emotional as well as a musical journey for the audience. Following this, the Tampa City Ballet takes a turn with "Cinderella" next Saturday and Sunday.
Lovers of the classics, rejoice: Classic Rock Legacy is set to recreate "Abbey Road" by the Beatles on November 21 at NTPAC, offering not only a note-for-note rendition of the iconic album but also treating fans to a roundup of greatest hits as a grand encore—an event that has been gaining buzz among Beatles followers. The diverse offerings of the month culminate on November 30 with the Grammy Award-winning ensemble the Nashville Brass, who will evoke the heart of country through their powerful brass arrangements.
And for those who think NTPAC is only about evening gigs, they’d be mistaken, because on November 5 it's time to get the youngins' in your life cultured at "Sylvia South and the Word Catcher," a morning show by Creative Arts Theatre that gears itself towards younger audiences and families, offering both education and entertainment before the clock even strikes noon. Meanwhile, jazz aficionados should not miss MJR Latin Project on November 23, featuring Grammy-winner Zach Bornheimer alongside a stellar lineup of musicians delivering what's known to be an electrifying Latin jazz performance.
Remember, this November, New Tampa Performing Arts Center is more than just a stage; it's a crossroads of creative expression. So, go ahead and snag tickets to these events by visiting the center's website or following their social media updates on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @NewTampaPAC.
