Following the success of last season’s inaugural Romanza’s Collage Concert Series, we are pleased to present a new lineup of exciting performances!
Romanza Festivale is an annual celebration of the arts in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida.
For 17 days in May, audiences are treated to an amazing assortment of talent from music, dance, visual arts, theatre, spoken word and more!
In keeping with Romanza’s mission to bring a wide variety of outstanding entertainment to Northeast Florida, we are pleased to announce these five concerts as a prelude to Romanza Festivale.
These are ticketed concerts, tickets for each concert are $25.
To purchase tickets online, see the section for each concert below.
All of the Romanza’s Collage Concerts will be performed at The Waterworks
184 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084
The Waterworks is available through the generous support of the City of St. Augustine and the St. Johns Cultural Council
Linda Cole
Linda Cole Presents Nat King Cole and the Great American Songbook
Jazzy Blue
Sounds of the Tropics
On Point
On Dasher, On Prancer, On Point!
Akia Uwanda
Intimate Jazz and Soul
A Special Valentine’s Concert
A Celebration of Love Songs
Linda Cole Presents Nat King Cole and the Great American Songbook
At age 3, Linda Cole, of the Cole Family Dynasty, began singing with her mother and father, James (relative of Nat King Cole) and Erma Cole in Freeport, Illinois. In the following years, as the family added six more singing Cole children, Linda became instrumental in the formation of the “Singing Cole Family” known throughout central United States. The “Singing Cole Family” was honored by the Illinois History magazine in 1963 and 1965.
After decades of performing music ranging from Motown to Jazz, Ms. Cole is a self-appointed ambassador of the preservation of the Great American Songbook and education in the world renowned art form – JAZZ. She has been instrumental in raising the level of visibility for the appreciation of the arts in Central and Northeast Florida. Ms. Cole also gives the gift of her time and talent to area victims of crime, domestic violence, rape crisis centers and child advocacy agencies.
September 28, 2024 at 7:30pm at The Waterworks.
The Jazzy Blue Band - A Taste of the Tropics
Heading into cooler temperatures, we bring you one last blast of the tropic heat with local favorite, Jazzy Blue and his band. Described best as a one-of-a-kind vivacious songwriter, and trained vocalist, The Jazzy Blue Band’s concert will feature timeless favorites, original compositions, interwoven with some Caribbean treasures from Jazzy’s time living and performing in St Croix.
October 26, 2024 at 7:30pm at The Waterworks.
On Dasher, On Prancer, On Point!
Last year, the a cappella group On Point brought their harmonies to a packed house and brought everyone to their feet with a great program of classic and modern arrangements. On Point has delighted audiences all over the country. They return this year with new selections and some holiday tunes to usher in the season! This promises to be a great concert, perfect for the whole family! Photo by @ally_brody on Instagram
November 23, 2024 at 7:30pm at The Waterworks.
Akia Uwanda
Intimate Jazz and Soul
What better way to start a new year than with an intimate concert featuring Jacksonville’s own Akia Uwanda. Akia has performed all over the world from Carnegie Hall to Parma Italy. A favorite of Romanza Festivale, Akia’s smooth vocals and engaging performances make for an evening of music you won’t soon forget. Akia will be accompanied by Taylor Roberts on guitar.
January 25, 2025 at 7:30pm at The Waterworks.
A Celebration of Love Songs
Celebrate love with a special Valentine’s concert filled with great love songs from great composers. The team behind the hugely popular Broadway concerts featured in Romanza Festivale return with an evening filled with music to bring out the romantic in everyone. Directed by Cliff Parrish, this concert will feature songs of love from some of the world’s greatest songwriters with local favorites Jason Whitfield, Haley Kirk, Trudye Lutton and Timothy Keatley. This special event is the perfect way to celebrate celebrate with your valentine.
February 15, 2025 at 7:30pm at The Waterworks.
We hope these concerts will be a great way to get ready for our annual 17 day celebration of the Arts in St. Augustine!
May 2-18 2025
