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The Annasemble Community Orchestra Annual Holiday Concert
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32605, United States
We are delighted to invite you to the Annasemble Community Orchestra’s annual Holiday Concert! This year’s program will take you on a musical journey around the world as we celebrate the season with a message of peace.
The Annasemble Community Orchestra of Gainesville, Inc. is a non-competitive, intergenerational community of musicians of all skill levels—beginner to accomplished—who are dedicated to music enrichment, education, and performance through a variety of orchestras and ensembles.
Each year, Annasemble celebrates the holidays with a joyful and inspiring musical performance, and we would be honored to have you join us. The program includes familiar holiday favorites as well as beautiful selections from around the world, all reminding us of the peace and hope the season brings.
We hope you will gather your friends and family and join us for this special celebration of music and community.

Holiday Harmonies Twelve... days before Christmas
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Grace Presbyterian Church, 3146 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32609, United States
The Barbergators Chorus and the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus are producing their 12th annual holiday concert “Holiday Harmonies Twelve …days before Christmas” on Saturday Dec 13 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3146 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609. There will be two shows at 3:00pm and 6:00pm.

Tickets and more details are available here: https://HHXII.eventbrite.com.

Unity of Gainesville presents "Return of the Sun" Holiday Concert, December 14
2025-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Unity of Gainesville, Florida presents Kona Harp Ensemble, the magic of Harps, Woodwinds, Voices and Orchestration featuring world music and compositions by J. S. Bach, Pachebel, Turlough O’Carollan, traditional Scottish and Irish compositions on Sunday, December 14 at 11:00 a.m.

Please join us for an unforgettable experience of Sacred Music and Ancient songs.

Performers: Bernice Roberto, Harp, Voices, Synth – Manuel Roberto, Bass, Soprano and Piccolo flutes – Vishaka Devi, Harp – Chris Das, Flute

Tickets available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976217317194?aff=oddtdtcreator

Young Annasemble Orchestra Annual Holiday Concert
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Cade Museum, 811 S. Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Don’t miss a festive afternoon on the Porch at the Cade Museum as the Young Annasemble Orchestra presents their annual Holiday Concert! Join us for a heart-warming celebration of the season, filled with music, joyful moments, and the magic of the holidays. The young people’s orchestra is affiliated with the Annasemble Community Orchestra. They are a group of young musicians, ages between 10-16 year old (and a few adults). The accent of this orchestra lies in having fun with music in a family friendly atmosphere.

Unity of Gainesville presents Annual Christmas Concert
2025-12-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
Unity of Gainesville, Florida warmly invites the community to celebrate the season at their Annual Christmas Concert, an inspiring musical event featuring renowned performers. Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 21, and join us for a heartwarming celebration of music, community, and holiday spirit.
This year’s featured performers include:

Penta Rose: A celebrated singer-songwriter known for her soulful melodies and captivating performances. Learn more about her music at https://linktr.ee/pentarosemusic.

Shana Smith is an award-winning singer/songwriter known to family audiences as “Shana Banana,” and she has also garnered rave reviews from Nashville Scene, which called her “a cross between Joan Armatrading and the jazzier excursions of Joni Mitchell.” She is also a Florida Book Award author and a Zen and Yoga/Qigong teacher. More info at www.WildFloridaWoman.com

Event Details:

When: Sunday, December 21
Time: Doors open at 10:30 AM = Concert begins at 11:00 AM
Where: Unity of Gainesville, Florida – 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free entry (Donations encouraged)

The Christmas Concert is free to attend, but space is limited. Families and community members are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance by using the link: https://bit.ly/3KwBbvP to secure a seat.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details about the event. Feel free to share it with your audience to help spread the word!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enjoy live music from talented local artists while celebrating the spirit of the season with your community.

Unity of Gainesville presents Easter Concert: "Bloom: A Concert of Renewal"
2026-04-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
The community is warmly welcome to join Unity of Gainesville, Florida in celebrating the season at our Easter Concert “Bloom: A Concert of Renewal” being held on Sunday, April 5, featuring praised artists Bernice & Manuel Roberto and Shana Smith who will offer a special musical experience,

Easter honors the deeper metaphysical meaning of resurrection — the awakening of the Divine presence already within us. Through uplifting music and heartfelt expression, this concert will celebrate transformation, hope, renewal, and the emergence of new life within and around us. Come experience a morning that invites reflection, inspiration, and the joy of spiritual rebirth.

Bernice and Manuel Roberto: Lost in the moment, you realize heaven really is on earth in the presence of the remarkable musicians, Bernice and Manuel of Kailua-Kona. Bernice is an accomplished harpist, pianist, and singer; along with her other talents of playing the synthesizer and co-composing songs with Manuel, her husband who is an established poet, composer, flautist, and devoted Interfaith Minister. Discover more at facebook.com/bernice.roberto or on Instagram @berniceroberto

Shana Smith is an award-winning singer/songwriter known to family audiences as “Shana Banana,” and she has also garnered rave reviews from Nashville Scene, which called her “a cross between Joan Armatrading and the jazzier excursions of Joni Mitchell.” She is also a Florida Book Award author and a Zen and Yoga/Qigong teacher. More info at www.WildFloridaWoman.com

Event Details:
When: Sunday, April 5
Time: Doors open at 10:30 AM – Concert begins at 11:00 AM
Where: Unity of Gainesville, Florida – 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free entry (Donations encouraged)

The Concert is free to attend, but space is limited. Families and community members are encouraged to reserve their seats in advance by using the link: https://tinyurl.com/bdetsrmr

Annasemble Community Orchestra presents a free celebration concert
2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | University Auditorium, 333 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL, 32611, United States
This year, we celebrate 28 years of the Annasemble Community Orchestra. From a small group of people gathering weekly to make music together, we have grown into a vibrant music community that hosts three orchestras: the Annasemble, the Annasemble Chamber Orchestra, and the Young Annasemble. All three orchestras will perform under the direction of our retiring Music Director, Annemieke Pronker-Coron in her Final Concert with Annasemble Orchestra.

Hawaiian Hula Dance and Musical Performance by Renowned Performers Bernice & Manuel Roberto
2026-06-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
The community is warmly welcome to join Unity of Gainesville, Florida’s Sunday Service on Sunday, June 28 at 11 a.m. for a Hawaiian Hula Dance being performed by Kisore Hutchinson who was born and raised in Hawaii and began studying Hula Dance at an early age along with Bernice Roberto on Harp & Voice and Mnuael Roberto on Flute.

Bernice and Manuel Roberto: Lost in the moment, you realize heaven really is on earth in the presence of the remarkable musicians, Bernice and Manuel of Kailua-Kona. Bernice is an accomplished harpist, pianist, and singer; along with her other talents of playing the synthesizer and co-composing songs with Manuel, her husband who is an established poet, composer, flautist, and devoted Interfaith Minister. Discover more at facebook.com/bernice.roberto or on Instagram @berniceroberto.

Event Details:
When: Sunday, June 28
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Unity of Gainesville, Florida – 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free entry (Donations encouraged)

Please see the attached flyer for information about the event and feel free to share it with your audience to help spread the word!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enjoy live music from talented local artists while celebrating the spirit of the season with your community.

Metaphysical Musician Charley Thweatt
2026-07-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
The community is warmly welcome to join Unity of Gainesville, Florida in our Sunday Service and Workshop featuring Metaphysical Musician Charley Thweatt on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Charley brings a presence of warmth, humor, and ease to any gathering. He has been a favorite with Unity groups since the early ’80s, when he took a leap of faith from his budding architecture career into touring full-time in 15 countries on 6 continents with his inspiring talks, concerts, and workshops, plus his spiritual Italy tours. His inspirational messages will encompass The Heart of Compassion and Inner Journey Concert for Peace.
He has also been the musical opener for such luminaries as Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Tony Robbins, Ram Dass, Alan Cohen, and Louise Hay. His music has appeared on national television and radio, including such popular titles as You’re an Angel, Take Your Power Back, and Dancers in the Light.

Charley Thweatt . Inspired Acoustic Music . musicangel.com

Event Details:
When: Sunday, July 26
Time: Sunday Service – 11:00 a.m. & Workshop 1:15 p.m.
Where: Unity of Gainesville, Florida – 8801 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: $15

See the attached flyer for information about the event or visit our web page https://www.unitygainesville.org/charley-thweatt-7-26-26.html and feel free to share it with your audience to help spread the word!
