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January 2011
Christmas Magic Shines Through
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Story By NOKP Staff Photos by Adam & Shelba Porter Sun City Center – December 11, 2010. The temperature was low and dropping. A mist hung in the air trying desperately to get organized enough to turn to rain. But even the gray skies could not dampen the spirits of the hundreds gathered for this highly anticipated annual event. Tropical Santa stopped for a candid shot, shivering in shorts,
Carts on parade.
but still all smiles. Behind him lines of carts stretched off into the distance. But this was no race, no tournament, no long line waiting to play through the back nine. This was the 2010 Holiday Cart Parade, a true community event that brought together the residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point for a time of Ho-hoholiday fun like no other. One year after making a triumphant return to our
community, the Cart Parade was back again, and better than ever. Christmas Carols filled the air as brightly decorated carts, festooned with tinsel, lights and piloted by Santas of all shapes and sizes, lined up for judging. Amid the more traditional trees, elves and Clauses, there were holiday helicopters, doggie reindeer, giant snow globes and a colossal American eagle perched on high. Dignitaries
Kings Point Santa Rich Ciecwisz with Cory the Elf.
paused for pictures with participants and parade goers. Singers crooned favorite tunes a capella or backed by guitar, ukulele and, occasionally, hound dog. Creativity and goodwill were the order of the day as folks huddled close to keep warm and the multitude of Santas readied their sleighs for takeoff. When the parade started rolling kids – Continued on Page 2
South Shore Symphony in the Midst of Praiseworthy Inaugural Season
By NOKP Staff. Photos ©Joe Reilly. Used with permission. Variety. Opportunity. Excellence. When speaking of the South Shore Symphony Orchestra it is impossible to avoid these terms. Their commitment to this mission is too strong.
Commitment to practicing and performing a unique variety of music, from classical overtures to pops selections to favorites from the silver screen. Commitment to providing the opportunity for aficionados and fans to enjoy great music played well.
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Commitment to excellence in skill, and in production – and to maintaining, even increasing, that level of excellence. “We have a tremendous pool of talent in this area,” says Jeff Jordan, Artistic Director and Primary Conductor. “And we have a community that knows and understands good music.” Jordan goes on to explain how he, along with Southshore Symphony Orchestra President Dominick Galati and the members of the orchestra are committed to surpassing the community’s high expectations. Galati agrees. “It’s got to be good or we don’t do it. We use the same charts and play the same type of music you will hear from the Florida Orchestra. All of our musicians are working professionals or maintain that level of proficiency.” He adds that SSSO is always interested in adding more musicians to their ranks. “We want to give all those who love music, possess the ability and share our commitment to excellence the chance to use their God-given talents.” Rehearsals are held on
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Conductor Jeff Jordan leads SSSO at a recent show.
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. While, currently, members and shows are focused in the 33573 area Galati says SSSO has plans to expand north into Brandon in order to offer a culture of great music to all of Southshore and East Hillsborough. But, SSSO concerts are not just about the music. The conductors and impresarios are also committed to edContinued on Page 13
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