| We have a great Windjammers group headed to sunny (and warm) Florida in January! Registration closed last Saturday at midnight, and there are 103 attendees, which include 78 musicians plus 25 spouses / guests! As you’re planning your trip, there are some fun local activities in which you might be interested if you are not playing in a rehearsal/concert. This is also the 100-year anniversary of Venice, FL. More information can be found on the links below: Free concert in Downtown Venice on Friday night, 7-9 pm: Free Concert Venice Theater: Honky Tonk Laundry (musical) Venice Theater Venice Symphony will perform “TV Classics” on Friday night and Sat. matinee at the Venice Performing Arts Center: Venice Symphony Circus-themed Trolley Tour in Sarasota on Saturdays; 1-2:30 pm; $55 per person:Trolley Tour — Circus Secrets of Sarasota Tour Cool Today Park, home of the Atlanta Braves Spring Training in Venice:Cool Today Park Windjammers always discover local breweries (and there are several in Venice, Sarasota and Bradenton), but did you realize there is an award-winning Rum Distillery nearby that offers tours and tastings: Siesta Key Rum Distillery If you want to read about the activities at the Ringling Estate to enjoy on Friday (registered Windjammers have free admission; other guests will need to pay entrance fees): Ringling Museum and Estate Windjammers Convention Q & A If you paid $25 for us to print your music, it will be available at check-in. Music pdfs were emailed to musicians this week. If you didn’t receive your music pdfs, contact Lynette asap: LGarlan@mywju.org CLICK HERE for latest Convention Schedule |
| Remember to bring: Your music stand, printed or electronic versions from the published music list, a pencil for marking music, clamps or pins to hold music for outdoor concerts, battery powered music light.Performance Attire — Short sleeve white shirt (no tie) and all black from the waist down (slacks, belt, socks, shoes).Be in your chair ready to play (tuned) 15 minutes before the designated times.Comfortable shoes |
