NEWS & STORIES

The Society Band and Friends: Motown

7/24/2024

Join us for an exquisite homage to the legendary Motown and Philadelphia Sound, brought to life by The Society Band. Established in 1970 at Sanford, Florida's Crooms High School, this band dazzles audiences with their timeless performances. Having graced prestigious stages such as the Apollo Theater and sharing billing with...

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Monsters on Magnolia Triple Feature

7/22/2024

In partnership with the City of Sanford. $5 cash/credit at the door. Theater members receive free Ritz Flix admission. A triple feature includes "Friday the 13th Part 2" a classic horror film that follows a group of camp counselors as they are terrorized by a masked killer at a summer...

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Seminole State College Fall Jazz Concert

7/22/2024

Calling all Jazz enthusiasts. Seminole State College presents the SSC Jazz Ambassadors Big Band, Seminole Sound Choral Group, and Jazz Combo in concert for a night of jazz. Led by band director, James Smisek and choral director, Dianna Campbell, the ensembles will be performing both classic and contemporary compositions for...

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Ultimate Floyd Tribute – An Evening of Pink Floyd

7/18/2024

This show is a complete sensory experience with state-of-the-art lighting and video. The band recreates the visual aspect of a Pink Floyd concert, transporting you back in time to Pink Floyd’s heyday. The members of “Ultimate Floyd Tribute” are all accomplished musicians, who have dedicated themselves to perfecting the intricate...

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DC League of Super Pets

7/18/2024

"DC League of Super-Pets" is a delightful, animated adventure perfect for a summer family movie outing. The film follows Krypto the Super-Dog and a team of heroic pets, each with their unique powers and personalities, as they embark on a mission to save the world. As the sun shines bright,...

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Love Your Shorts 2024 Summer REWIND

7/17/2024

The Summer Rewind showcase, revisits a selection of outstanding films from the 3-day festival, offering audiences a chance to relive the magic of these captivating stories. From thought-provoking dramas to heartwarming slices of life, the Love Your Shorts Film Festival continues to captivate film enthusiasts and celebrate the art of...

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Get Ready! Old School Motown

7/17/2024

This dynamic performance whisks you back to the golden age of soul, style, and sophistication. From The Temptations to Gladys Knight & the Pips, these legendary groups etched their mark. And the soul-stirring melodies of virtuosos like Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin lingered in our hearts. But this isn’t mere...

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Sizzling Hot Summer Nights at Ritz Theater: 6th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

7/27/2022

Join us for an elegant vintage, tropical style-themed gala, dedicated to the international multicultural communities in Central Florida, as we celebrate with Sanford’s Best! The red carpet begins at 5PM followed by the awards ceremony. Tickets are $18 and available on the Theater’s website.   Tickets and more program details...

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Sizzling Hot Summer Nights at Ritz Theater: Love Your Shorts Summer Rewind & After Party

7/27/2022

Join us for a select screening of short films from the February 2022 festival. Tickets are $10 and available at www.loveyourshorts.com.   Tickets and more program details are available on the Theater’s website at www.ritztheatersanford.com  or by calling their box office at 407-321-8111. The Theater is located at 201 S. Magnolia Avenue...

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Sizzling Hot August Nights at Ritz Theater: Sanford Jazz Ensemble Summer Concert

7/27/2022

This concert features Bill Potts’ dreamy arrangement of George Gershwin’s Summertime. They will also pay tribute to one of the greatest and most innovative saxophone players of all time, John Coltrane, with swinging renditions of his Impressions and Moment’s Notice. Ron Starks will take us back to the 80s singing a medley of hits...

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Sizzling Hot Summer Nights at Ritz Theater: A Linda Ronstadt Tribute with Debbie Rider

7/27/2022

A Linda Ronstadt Tribute with Debbie Rider From UNF’s prestigious jazz studies program, jingles singer, character voice actor, back-up vocalist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, to winning songwriter for "Charlotte" and the Jacksonville Symphony Body & Soul-The Art of Healing, Debbie Bailey Rider has enjoyed a varied musical career. After performing with...

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