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Don`t change that channel! 📺

Catch TV Classics! in concert January 9th & 10th at the Venice Performing Arts Center. Hear music from Magnum P.I., Hawaii Five-O, The Simpsons, and more!

🎟️Tickets on Sale Now at Thevenicesymphony.org

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Don't change that channel! 📺

Catch TV Classics! in concert January 9th & 10th at the Venice Performing Arts Center. Hear music from Magnum P.I., Hawaii Five-O, The Simpsons, and more!

🎟️Tickets on Sale Now at Thevenicesymphony.org

🎁A tax-deductible gift to The Venice Symphony can make a significant impact. When you donate you’re investing in the future of music. For example:

🌟$100 - helps bring professional Teach Artists to instruct and inspire young musicians

🌟$300 - Covers the annual cost of youth`s participation in Youth Symphony

🌟$500 - Supports a child`s youth symphony and summer camp tuition

🌟$1000 - Helps bring professional Symphony musicians to community events

Give today at: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/support-us/donations/

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🎁A tax-deductible gift to The Venice Symphony can make a significant impact. When you donate you’re investing in the future of music. For example:

🌟$100 - helps bring professional Teach Artists to instruct and inspire young musicians

🌟$300 - Covers the annual cost of youth's participation in Youth Symphony

🌟$500 - Supports a child's youth symphony and summer camp tuition

🌟$1000 - Helps bring professional Symphony musicians to community events

Give today at: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/support-us/donations/

❄️Happy Holidays from all of us at The Venice Symphony!❄️

Our offices will be closed for winter break beginning 12pm December 24th and will reopen normal hours on January 2nd.

🎟You can still purchase concert tickets online anytime at: TheVeniceSymphony.org

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❄️Happy Holidays from all of us at The Venice Symphony!❄️

Our offices will be closed for winter break beginning 12pm December 24th and will reopen normal hours on January 2nd.

🎟You can still purchase concert tickets online anytime at: TheVeniceSymphony.org

What a truly unforgettable holiday weekend! 🎄

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our SOLD OUT Sounds of the Season concerts. Our outstanding symphony, together with the breathtaking voices of Christal Sanders Rheams & Key Chorale, delivered a performance filled with warmth, joy, and seasonal wonder. The music was so magnificent, it even caught Santa’s attention all the way from the North Pole! 🎅🎶

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What a truly unforgettable holiday weekend! 🎄

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our SOLD OUT Sounds of the Season concerts. Our outstanding symphony, together with the breathtaking voices of Christal Sanders Rheams & Key Chorale, delivered a performance filled with warmth, joy, and seasonal wonder. The music was so magnificent, it even caught Santa’s attention all the way from the North Pole! 🎅🎶

🎈Party like it’s 1770! We’re celebrating Ludwig van Beethoven’s 255th birthday! Who’s ready to make some noise? 🎶🥳

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🎈Party like it’s 1770! We’re celebrating Ludwig van Beethoven’s 255th birthday! Who’s ready to make some noise? 🎶🥳

Still hunting for those last-minute holiday gifts? We’ve got you covered! 🎁

Give the gift of music to your loved ones this season. Tickets and Gift Vouchers are available now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/gift-vouchers/

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Still hunting for those last-minute holiday gifts? We’ve got you covered! 🎁

Give the gift of music to your loved ones this season. Tickets and Gift Vouchers are available now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/events/gift-vouchers/

The holiday rhythm is in the air, and our campaign "Orchestrating Joy: Your Part in the Score" is still going strong!|

Your contribution, no matter the size, keeps creativity thriving, stages shining, and young artists discovering their voice.

If you`ve been considering a gift, now`s the perfect moment to join the chorus of supporters helping us make this season truly joyful. ✨🎻

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

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The holiday rhythm is in the air, and our campaign "Orchestrating Joy: Your Part in the Score" is still going strong!|

Your contribution, no matter the size, keeps creativity thriving, stages shining, and young artists discovering their voice.

If you've been considering a gift, now's the perfect moment to join the chorus of supporters helping us make this season truly joyful. ✨🎻

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

🎅 Santa’s checking his list—and seats are going fast! ❄️

Only a limited number of tickets remain for Sounds of the Season. Dash, dance, and prance your way to your seats while you still can! 🦌

Get tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/sounds-of-the-season/

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🎅 Santa’s checking his list—and seats are going fast! ❄️

Only a limited number of tickets remain for Sounds of the Season. Dash, dance, and prance your way to your seats while you still can! 🦌

Get tickets Now: https://www.thevenicesymphony.org/tvs-events/sounds-of-the-season/

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/

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