It's a New Year, why not write a blog?

For your viewing pleasure, as well as to see what is going on at the Florida Theatre, stay tuned each week for insight and overview from the "K" Girls (Kendall and Katie!). Check in every Friday to get your weekly fill from the Florida Theatre.

First "K" Girl up is me, Kendall!

Happy 2008! And to kick it off, three lovely Florida Theatre ladies and I will be heading to The Big Apple next Thursday for the Association of Performing Arts Presenters conference. For five days we will be immersed in talent, ideas, creativity and new experiences. Can't wait! Katie and I will fill you in when we return.

Now, what we are leaving you here with are some great acts next week and it is sad to know we are missing them.

To kick off the weekend check out Willie Nelson on Thursday, January 10th. This legend is about sold out! So make sure to get your tickets today. Come along and sing to your favorites...hopefully "On the Road Again", "Always On My Mind" and "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys".

Next the great Taj Mahal will take the stage on Friday, January 11th with opening act Ruthie Foster.

Mahal's music blends various sources: blues, reggae, Cajun, gospel, bluegrass, Hawaiian (in fact, Taj lived for many years on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i), African and Caribbean musical traditions. While keeping true to their roots, he adds his own special touch. He also plays an assortment of musical instruments. He has received two Grammy Awards in the category Best Contemporary Blues Album, the first in 1997 for Señor Blues, and again in 2000 for Shoutin' In Key.

Finally, you don't want to miss the unique performance by Rider's in the Sky on Sunday, January 12th

With 29-plus years and well over 5,000 performances under their collective cowboy belt, Riders In The Sky, the multi Grammy Award winning Western music group whose music is firmly grounded in the rich American music traditions of such legendary cowboys singers as Gene Autry and Roy Rogers—are themselves the stuff of legend. There can be no doubt; Riders In The Sky are among the most historically significant acts in the history of American music.

What are you waiting for, call the box office now! 355.2787 J

So check back on Friday, January 11th for the next "K" Girl update!

KRB