DADE CITY – Moonlight and Ivory has provided the community an opportunity to celebrate local talent for the past 27 years. Musicians and artists from Dade City, Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel and beyond are busy preparing for another set of shows Nov. 1 at the Dade City Woman’s Club, 37922 Palm Ave.
Spectators can expect vocal and instrumental renditions of show tunes, classics, contemporary music, jazz, bluegrass, sacred and original pieces by adult performers of all ages. The show features accomplished musicians, many who are or have been professional, as well as some who are up and coming.
The event includes an art show and sale with contributions by local artists.
Thanks to community support of the event, the Heritage Arts Center Association encourages arts activities, such as the Dade City Symphony, the Arts in Motion Children’s Theater and the Dade City Center for the Arts. In addition to this event, the Heritage Arts Center Association produces the Spotlight on Talent regional performing arts competition and awards scholarships to graduating seniors in the arts.
There will be two opportunities to attend Moonlight and Ivory. The matinee will begin at 2 p.m. with the art show following. Doors for the evening performance will open at 7 p.m. for the art exhibition with the musical concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served at intermission for both shows: light snacks ($15) at the matinee and gourmet desserts ($25) at the evening performances.
Originally conceived as a one-time fundraising effort to buy a grand piano for the community’s use, this concert has become an annual event. The Heritage Arts Center Association now owns a grand piano that has served these concerts, recitals and Spotlight on Talent competitions.
Tickets are available for both concerts and may be purchased at the East Pasco Chamber of Commerce (checks only), Dade City’s Prelude Academy and heritagearts.org.
