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We were so happy to host our Friends of the Symphony for a wonderful holiday luncheon! What better way to kick off the holiday season than with good food, great music & some holiday trivia? 😊🎄

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We were so happy to host our Friends of the Symphony for a wonderful holiday luncheon! What better way to kick off the holiday season than with good food, great music & some holiday trivia? 😊🎄

‼️ Just a few more hours for you to make a lasting impact this #GivingTuesday. Donate today at: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/support-us/donations/

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‼️ Just a few more hours for you to make a lasting impact this #GivingTuesday. Donate today at: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/support-us/donations/

Today marks Giving Tuesday, a global celebration of generosity and community impact. By supporting The Venice Symphony, you help us share music that inspires, artists who move us, and performances that bring people together.

If the music & the arts have touched your life, we invite you to donate today! 🎶✨
https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/support-us/donations/

#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2025

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Today marks Giving Tuesday, a global celebration of generosity and community impact. By supporting The Venice Symphony, you help us share music that inspires, artists who move us, and performances that bring people together.

If the music & the arts have touched your life, we invite you to donate today! 🎶✨
https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/support-us/donations/

#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2025

Mark your calendars! 📅

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to celebrating generosity and supporting the causes that make a difference in our lives. We invite you to consider joining us in supporting the arts!

At The Venice Symphony, your patronage and kindness allows us to bring world-class music, inspiring performances, and exceptional artists right here to our community.

VISIT:
https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/support-us/donations/

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Mark your calendars! 📅

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to celebrating generosity and supporting the causes that make a difference in our lives. We invite you to consider joining us in supporting the arts!

At The Venice Symphony, your patronage and kindness allows us to bring world-class music, inspiring performances, and exceptional artists right here to our community.

VISIT:
https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/support-us/donations/

From our stage to your table, we hope your Thanksgiving hits all the right notes! May your day be filled with family, good food, and a melody of great memories! 🦃🥧

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From our stage to your table, we hope your Thanksgiving hits all the right notes! May your day be filled with family, good food, and a melody of great memories! 🦃🥧

Today, we`re celebrating the birthday of our incredible President/CEO, Chris Kasten!

As President/CEO of The Venice Symphony, Chris has been a guiding force -- combining her skillful leadership with a heartfelt commitment to the arts. Because of her, our symphony continues to grow, reach new audiences, and bring powerful performances to the community.

Wishing her a wonderful celebration! 🎶🎂

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Today, we're celebrating the birthday of our incredible President/CEO, Chris Kasten!

As President/CEO of The Venice Symphony, Chris has been a guiding force -- combining her skillful leadership with a heartfelt commitment to the arts. Because of her, our symphony continues to grow, reach new audiences, and bring powerful performances to the community.

Wishing her a wonderful celebration! 🎶🎂

We`re still tapping our toes after this weekend`s incredible Cornucopia of Jazz concert! 🎷

Guest vocalists Jeremy Gaynor and Michelle Amato joined our Big Band and took us for a ride with some new arrangements and classic favorites.

The Venice Symphony Big Band continues its concert series in January! Get your tickets now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

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We're still tapping our toes after this weekend's incredible Cornucopia of Jazz concert! 🎷

Guest vocalists Jeremy Gaynor and Michelle Amato joined our Big Band and took us for a ride with some new arrangements and classic favorites.

The Venice Symphony Big Band continues its concert series in January! Get your tickets now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/#current-schedule-events

At The Venice Symphony, we see every day how music uplifts, unites, and inspires our community. This holiday season, you can be part of the score. 🎼

Your support helps bring performances to life, opens the world of music to students, and spreads joy throughout our community.🎁 Every gift makes a difference.

Donate This Holiday Season at: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/support-us/donations/

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At The Venice Symphony, we see every day how music uplifts, unites, and inspires our community. This holiday season, you can be part of the score. 🎼

Your support helps bring performances to life, opens the world of music to students, and spreads joy throughout our community.🎁 Every gift makes a difference.

Donate This Holiday Season at: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/support-us/donations/

We`re incredibly honored to be named a finalist for "Business of the Year (Non-Profit)" by the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce!

Thank you for the recognition and support! 🙏🎉

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We're incredibly honored to be named a finalist for "Business of the Year (Non-Profit)" by the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce!

Thank you for the recognition and support! 🙏🎉

This weekend, we rocked the house (classical style)! 🎻🤘

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us for “Classical Rockstars.” We were especially honored to feature the incredible Robert DeMaine, as our guest cellist. His artistry and passion lit up the stage and inspired us all.

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This weekend, we rocked the house (classical style)! 🎻🤘

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us for “Classical Rockstars.” We were especially honored to feature the incredible Robert DeMaine, as our guest cellist. His artistry and passion lit up the stage and inspired us all.

Full house, big smiles, and outstanding music! 🎶

The Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra put on an incredible fall concert last night. Huge applause for all four ensembles and an extra-special shoutout to our stellar education team -- Nicole Rawley, Christopher Riley, and David Wing -- for everything they`ve poured into this season. Bravo! 👏

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Full house, big smiles, and outstanding music! 🎶

The Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra put on an incredible fall concert last night. Huge applause for all four ensembles and an extra-special shoutout to our stellar education team -- Nicole Rawley, Christopher Riley, and David Wing -- for everything they've poured into this season. Bravo! 👏

Our talented young musicians are hitting the stage!

Join us TONIGHT @ 6 PM at Grace Methodist Church for our Youth Orchestra Fall Concert! No tickets, no cost -- just an evening filled with incredible music and fall magic. 🍂🎶

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Our talented young musicians are hitting the stage!

Join us TONIGHT @ 6 PM at Grace Methodist Church for our Youth Orchestra Fall Concert! No tickets, no cost -- just an evening filled with incredible music and fall magic. 🍂🎶

A big thank you to our friends at the AAUW Venice Florida for inviting us to speak yesterday! ✨

We had the chance to share our journey, our unwavering passion for youth education, and the exciting future ahead. We are energized by the conversation and we truly appreciate the chance to connect with such a wonderful group!

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A big thank you to our friends at the AAUW Venice Florida for inviting us to speak yesterday! ✨

We had the chance to share our journey, our unwavering passion for youth education, and the exciting future ahead. We are energized by the conversation and we truly appreciate the chance to connect with such a wonderful group!

The picks are out and they`re already being found! 👀

Here`s a full look at all of the locations. We`d like to thank Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Venice Public Library, Inc., Brewburgers Back Porch, Venice Art Center, & Gold Rush BBQ for participating with us. 😊

Only FOUR picks remain! Don`t miss your chance to score TWO FREE TICKETS to "Classical Rockstars" on November 15th!

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The picks are out and they're already being found! 👀

Here's a full look at all of the locations. We'd like to thank Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Venice Public Library, Inc., Brewburgers Back Porch, Venice Art Center, & Gold Rush BBQ for participating with us. 😊

Only FOUR picks remain! Don't miss your chance to score TWO FREE TICKETS to "Classical Rockstars" on November 15th!

We`re going on tour today! 🤘⚡

Want to score TWO FREE TICKETS to our Saturday night performance of "Classical Rockstars?" Here`s your chance!

Keep an eye on our posts & stories. 👀 We’ll be dropping hints about where our guitar picks are hiding. Find one, grab the code, and email it with your first & last name to: music@thevenicesymphony.org

Good Luck! 🎻

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We're going on tour today! 🤘⚡

Want to score TWO FREE TICKETS to our Saturday night performance of "Classical Rockstars?" Here's your chance!

Keep an eye on our posts & stories. 👀 We’ll be dropping hints about where our guitar picks are hiding. Find one, grab the code, and email it with your first & last name to: music@thevenicesymphony.org

Good Luck! 🎻

Get ready—Classical Rockstars is almost here! ✨🎻

Guest artist & Principal Cellist Robert DeMaine, shares his excitement as he concludes the LA Phil`s Asia Tour. Join us on November 14 & 15 for an inspiring program of beautiful music performed with rockstar energy.

Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/.../classical-rockstars/

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Get ready—Classical Rockstars is almost here! ✨🎻

Guest artist & Principal Cellist Robert DeMaine, shares his excitement as he concludes the LA Phil's Asia Tour. Join us on November 14 & 15 for an inspiring program of beautiful music performed with rockstar energy.

Get Your Tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/.../classical-rockstars/

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