Settin' the Standard

Join us for a swinging and sophisticated concert of the classics! Ocala Civic Theatre and Marion Cultural Alliance proudly present Settin’ the Standards by the Brick City Cabaret Company from March 14-16 at the Brick City Center for the Arts.

The program includes beloved jazz, pop, and film standards like “It Had To Be You,” “Over The Rainbow,” “Blue Skies,” “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,” “Me and My Shadow,” “Charleston,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” “Ain’t That a Kick In The Head,” “Fever,” “The Boy Next Door,” and more.

Formed here in Ocala in 2006, The Brick City Cabaret Company features some of our region’s finest vocal talent, well-known to audiences over the years from the OCT stage. This incredible vocal ensemble is led by co-artistic directors Jason Bartosic (music director and accompanist) and Jessica Mongerio (vocal director). BCCC members include Christian Gonzales, Adrienne Hebert, Hunter Leary, Jessica Mongerio, James R. Taylor III, Megan Taylor, Scotty Tomas, and Alexis Trimboli.

There will be three performances of Settin’ the Standards, held at Brick City Center for the Arts (23 SW Broadway Street in downtown Ocala):

Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m.

Doors open one hour before each performance. A gourmet popcorn bar is included with your ticket, and there will be a cash bar for drinks. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, as seating is extremely limited. Tickets are $35 per person or $60 per couple.

The exhibit Rivers, Springs, and Other Wild Things will be on display at the Brick, allowing you to journey through art down the rivers and springs of our community. Five talented local artists have illuminated the beauty of our area’s water, fish and wildlife through their work. The exhibit features photography, paintings, sculptures, scientific illustrations, videography, and more. Come early to enjoy the art, food, and cocktail hour before the show starts!

Tickets are on sale now through the OCT box office. Purchase in person or over the phone at (352) 236-2274, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To buy tickets online at any time, visit www.ocalacivictheatre.com.