Some of our members entertain solo or in a group or perform with other clubs. Below is a list of performances we know about and some links to UPC member entertainers with social media pages. If you spot errors or missing information, please let us know. If you are a UPC member participating in a performance event open to the public and would like to list it here, please give Tim the information (a leaflet, handout, etc.). Thanks.
Debbie will be performing in the murder mystery listed below.
Dr. Marc Rhoades ("Marc"), is also known as “MrBluSkies.” He is available for appearances at private parties and other entertainment venues. Contact him or go to his website at www.mrbluskies.com.
Roxy is a member of the Village Voices Chorus and will be performing March 12, 2024.
If you are on Facebook, you can follow Cody Lesser at Cody Musician
- Feb 1, 2024 Angel Wigs of Hope Charity & Fashion Show, 2-4p Lake Miona Rec Center $15
- Feb 9, 2024 Beatles 60th Anniversary Celebration, 7-10p Colony Cottage Rec Center
Mark, John, Sue, Kate, Robin, Wayne and Glenn solo with Sparkey’s Strummers during their weekly practice sessions at the Savannah Recreation Center every Thursday at 9 AM. These practice sessions are open to the public. Typically there is an audience of 50 - 100 on Thursday mornings.
Notable Sparky's Strummers Performances by Sparky's Performance Group
2022
- Tues, 1/3 at the Chatham RC
Mon., 1/16 at the Lake Miona RC.
Thurs., 1/26 at the Oxford Church
Thurs., 2/9 at the Music Lovers Showcase a the Savannah RC
Tues., 2/21 at the Eisenhower RC..Mardi Gras Celebration
Sat., 3/4 at the Laurel Manor RC for the Splish Splash Club
Sun., 3/19 at the Eisenhower RC. For theAnnual Tea Party
Thurs., 3/23 at Mulberry RC for Hazelwood Street Club
Tues., 4/4 at Mulberry RC for Springdale Social Club
Tues.,4/25 at The Pokahumpka Starts Park, Korean War Veterans
Mon., 5/22 at Alamanda RC for Lakeside Loopers.
Fri., 6/9 at Churchill RC for the Moravian Mixer
Tues., 5/62 at Watercrest Assisted Living.
Sun., 9/24 at Laurel Manor RC foe OSU Club
Thurs., 9/28 at the Music Lover's Showcase/Savannah RCSilver Strummers
2023
- Tues., 1/31 at the O'Dell RC
Mon., 3/27 At United Baptist Church
Fri., 4/28 at the LaHacienda RC for the Villages Singles
Tues., 5/23 at O'Dell RC for the Daybreak Club.Happy Together
Sun., 1/22, 2/26, 3/26 , 4/30, 5/21 at the Mystic Ice Cream Shop
Peace, Love and Ukulele
Fri., 2/10 at the Music Lovers Showcase at the Savannah RC.
Wed., 6/21 at the Canal Street RC for Single Ladies Social Club.
Mon., 8/28 at LahAcienda RC.
Thurs., 9/7 at the Eisenhower RC.
Thurs., 9/28 at the Music Lover's Showcase/Savannah RC
"Happy Together"
Diane and Alma perform with the "Happy Together" group at the Mystic Ice Cream Store on 466A in Lady Lake.
REWIND BAND - Cody (guitar and vocals) and Glenn (keyboards) perform with the REWIND BAND. In addition to the band's private bookings, it puts on 2-3 free public concerts each year. The next free public concert is scheduled for April 1, 2024. See Cody or Glenn in March for final details.
The British Invasion Band - performances
October 22, 2023 - Brits ’n US club at Truman Center
UPC Small Performance Group performances at residence facilities in 2023
Banyan Residence Assisted Living Resort in Oxford.
1/2, 2/27, 3/28, 5/5, 8/28 Watercrest Assisted Living, Rt 466, The Villages
Notable Individual Performances of 2023
- Thurs., 2/9 Cody performed at the Sunny Pint Micro Brewery in Wildwood.
- Thurs., 2/9 Marc Performed as MrBlu Skies at the Music Lovers Showcase.
- Thurs., Fri., and Sat.,3/2-3/4 Debbie performed in the Village Players performance of "Man of LaMancha" at the Savannah RC.
- Tues., 3/14 Roxy performed with the Village Voices Chorus Concert 25th Anniversary Final
Mon., 9/11 Debby Asand - the NationalAnthem at the 9/11 Ceremony at Veteran's Park.
Here are some clubs you might like to try. Some are primarily for ukulele players. Others are "ukulele-friendly" in that ukeleles are welcome among other instruments. Please check with the Recreation News for further information.
- Peace, Love & Ukulele Club– 1st, 2nd& 3rdMonday @ 10:30 Am @ Laurel Manor RC
- Ukulele Cafe (Formerly known as "Strumming Ukulelians" – 1st, 2nd& 4thMonday @ 1:30 PM @ Laurel Manor RC
- Goodrich Folk Group – Monday @ 7:00 PM @ Lake Miona RC
- Ukulele Players Club –Thurs. @ 12:50 in the Grand Canyon Theater, at the Everglades RC
- “Strum for Fun Club”, Thurs. @ 4:00 PM at the Sterling Heights RC.
- “Hummers and Strummers”- Tues., @ 10:00 Am in the Cape Hatteras Room at the Bridgeport RC
“Mike Ryan's Banjolele Strings Club”.@ 12:00 Noon at the O’Dell RC - Villages Ukulele Club@ 4:00 PM at Chula Vista RC