February 9 Orleans Grand Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Platinum hit-makers ORLEANS is now celebrating 50 YEARS of live performances! Since their humble beginnings in Woodstock NY and throughout countless worldwide tours, ORLEANS have set some very high standards. Here in 2024 and beyond, ORLEANS continues to meet and exceed those standards at every show, to the delight of audiences everywhere. BUY TICKETS

February 2-March 30 COZY by Emily Furr McEachern Art Center, open Thursday-Saturday 4-8 p.m.   “COZY” asks audiences to step inside the world of whimsical artist Emily Furr, where guests to the gallery will be immersed into her one-of-a-kind produce stand installation, walk inside her gingham inspired print shop, and view her painted, silhouetted wall pieces around the gallery. Furr will attend and join the celebration while wearing her handmade party hats embellished with lace and bright pom poms.

Dr. Peter Rubardt, Music Director of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, and Dr. Hedi Salanki-Rubardt, Distinguished University Professor of Piano and Chamber Music at the University of West Florida, will discuss the importance of networking, relationship building, and community outreach in the music profession. Free and open to the public.

Welcome back Mercer alumnus Keitaro Harada, artistic director of the Savannah Philarmonic and winner of the 2023 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award, for the most romantic date in town before Valentine’s Day. Swoon over an eclectic international program, with Maestro Harada leading the MMSO through pieces from Italian, French, Mexican, Japanese, and Argentinean composers including Ravel’s unforgettable dance piece Boléro. $25-35 Adult, Students of all ages FREE with Valid ID. BUY TICKETS   Keitaro Harada, guest conductor Verdi “La forza del…

Kyung-A Yoo collaborates with guest clarinetist John Diodati and students on the astonishing Beethoven's piano trio. The program also includes Kalabis, Previn, and Schubert's gems. Mr. Diodati plays as principal clarinetist with Opera Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public.

February 2-March 30 COZY by Emily Furr McEachern Art Center, open Thursday-Saturday 4-8 p.m.   “COZY” asks audiences to step inside the world of whimsical artist Emily Furr, where guests to the gallery will be immersed into her one-of-a-kind produce stand installation, walk inside her gingham inspired print shop, and view her painted, silhouetted wall pieces around the gallery. Furr will attend and join the celebration while wearing her handmade party hats embellished with lace and bright pom poms.

Men on Boats, by Jaclyn Backhaus Directed by Scot Mann Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. MEN ON BOATS is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. A thrilling, gender-flipped theatrical ride across the west. Tickets.mercer.edu Show dates: February 15-17 and 22-24 @ 7:30, and February 18 and 25 @ 2:30

February 2-March 30 COZY by Emily Furr McEachern Art Center, open Thursday-Saturday 4-8 p.m.   “COZY” asks audiences to step inside the world of whimsical artist Emily Furr, where guests to the gallery will be immersed into her one-of-a-kind produce stand installation, walk inside her gingham inspired print shop, and view her painted, silhouetted wall pieces around the gallery. Furr will attend and join the celebration while wearing her handmade party hats embellished with lace and bright pom poms.

Men on Boats, by Jaclyn Backhaus Directed by Scot Mann Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. MEN ON BOATS is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. A thrilling, gender-flipped theatrical ride across the west. Tickets.mercer.edu Show dates: February 15-17 and 22-24 @ 7:30, and February 18 and 25 @ 2:30

February 16-17 Bands at The Grand Honor Band Festival Grand Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday Please join the Mercer University Wind Ensemble and High School Honor Bands at the Grand Opera House. February 16 at 7:30 p.m.: Mercer University Wind Ensemble. Conducted by Brittan Braddock, soloists Marcus Reddick and Laura Noah. February 17 at 3 p.m.: High School Honor Band, conducted by Erin Bodnar. Free and open to the public.