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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts
460 E NEW ENGLAND AVE
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
PHONE: 407-636-9951
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Free admission! Tell your friends about our $1000 Sponsorship. Buy a drink to support this event.
Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in! Sign-up opens at 7:15pm.
A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.
Donations by Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Come sway to the Bossa Nova metric masterfully performed by Mafalda Minnozzi and guitarist Paul Ricci, from Italy, to Rio, through NYC, now on the Blue Bamboo Stage!
Italian born Mafalda Minnozzi, has a story of a lifetime of cultural exchange that has earned her the "Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy" from Italy's president Sergio Mattarella. Her trajectory from 1996, as performer to recording artist to even a television personality in Brazil, comes full circle on her Bossa Nova flavored release RIOFONIC, which was the number one played female vocal album on the 2025 year-end JazzWeek Top 100 radio chart.
Tickets are from $21.72 to $37.25 (includes processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Ricky Sylvia's Strictly 80's Dance Party, featuring The Buzzcatz will be a memorable show for all ages. Be ready to sing along and dance to the music loved by Ricky at Winter Park High School. Celebrate his Class of 1981!
Table seating has been added.
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Often compared to Michael Bublé, Mark Raisch performs with authenticity and style with an impressive range—from country and classic hits of the ’50s–’80s to contemporary favorites. A versatile vocalist and charismatic showman, he brings every performance to life with energy, charm, and unforgettable musical moments.
Come enjoy an afternoon show with singer Mark Raisch
Tickets from $21.72 to $37.25 (includes processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Free admission! Tell your friends about our $1000 Sponsorship. Buy a drink to support this event.
Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in! Sign-up opens at 7:15pm.
A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.
Donations by Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Callisto’s sound draws from a diverse range of musical genres, brought together through a distinctive jazz lens. Soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and expressive improvisation are at the heart of their music.
Their repertoire features fresh, imaginative arrangements of songs spanning a wide musical spectrum—from James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Chick Corea to Nickel Creek, Bon Iver, the Yellowjackets, and plenty others. Each song is reimagined through the group’s jazz-infused approach, creating a sound that feels both familiar and entirely their own.
With a balance of thoughtful musicianship, creative exploration, and emotional depth, Callisto brings a fresh perspective to every performance, crafting music that is deeply personal while remaining universally resonant.
Tickets are from $21.72 to $37.25 (includes processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Stand Up Winter Park presents an intimate evening of exceptional live comedy, featuring accomplished professional comedians from the national and regional club circuit. Thoughtfully curated and presented in Blue Bamboo’s distinctive setting, each performance offers a fresh lineup and a memorable night out built around one simple idea: great comedy, up close.
Please note: Performances may include mature themes and adult language. Prepare for laughs - doors open at 7PM for the Groove Lounge.
Tickets are from $16.55 to to $26.90 (includes processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Saxophones are a frequent feature in jazz lineups - see what happens when they ARE the lineup. Backed by a solid rhythm section, Dave MacKenzie (Orlando Jazz Orchestra), Rex Wertz (Palm Beach Society Orchestra), and CFJS scholarship winners Daniel Bonnet and Tanner Goulet will perform pieces especially for four saxes – including selections from Benny Carter’s 1968 Further Definitions and Gerry Mulligan’s 1957 cool jazz/hard bop album The Gerry Mulligan Songbook – along with other sax-centric pieces and collaborations.
Tickets are $30.00 for CFJS members; $35.00 for non-members; $15.00 for ages 21 and younger (Processing fees added at check out.)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Free admission! Tell your friends about our $1000 Sponsorship. Buy a drink to support this event.
Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in! Sign-up opens at 7:15pm.
A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.
Donations by Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
The Unlawful Assembly reimagines and tributes historic spirituals and hymns which universally inspire, empower and unite. Leader/guitarist/singer Walter Parks, longtime sideman to Woodstock legend Richie Havens, is joined by featured artists drummer/producer Steven Williams, Queen Esther on vocals and Andrae Murchison on trombone.
Tickets are from $21.72 to $37.25 (includes processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
You've asked for it: Welcome Niels Sayers to the Blue Bamboo stage - our first "Comedy - Magician" act!
Doors open 7pm.
Tickets are from $21.72 to $37.25 (includes processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
The Matthew Chacon Latin Jazz Orchestra is an ensemble comprised of Central Florida's hottest jazz musicians dedicated to bringing stellar jazz acts to the masses. Come join us for an afternoon presenting original music, arrangements, and everything in between.
Tickets are $21.72 to $37.25 (including processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Free admission! Tell your friends about our $1000 Sponsorship. Buy a drink to support this event.
Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in! Sign-up opens at 7:15pm.
A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.
Donations by Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Cigano Swing is a dynamic acoustic jazz ensemble celebrated for its captivating performances that blend the elegance of French Gypsy jazz with the timeless charm of American swing. With driving rhythms, rich harmonies, and improvisation at the heart of their sound, the group brings infectious energy to every stage—evoking the spirit of Django Reinhardt while adding a modern, soulful twist all their own.
Tickets are from $21.72 - $37.25 (includes processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Guitar picker Brian Smalley returns to the Boo! Come enjoy his charm and talented performance.
Tickets are from $21.72 - $37.25 (includes processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Maitland Symphony Orchestra under direction of Dr. Alvaro Gomez returns with an exciting afternoon of music!
Come hear Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" with guest pianist Washington Garcia and "Zampa" by L. J. Ferdinand Herold.
Don't miss this well established community orchestra in the comfort of the Blue Bamboo.
Tickets are from 26.90 to $37.25 (includes processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Free admission! Tell your friends about our $1000 Sponsorship. Buy a drink to support this event.
Featuring Paul Parker on drums, Doug Mathews on bass, Ed Krout on keyboards, Dan Jordan on sax and flute and special guests. The band opens the night with a concert set, which is then followed by a jazz jam session. Musicians, bring your instruments and your favorite jazz standard and sit in! Sign-up opens at 7:15pm.
A guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and piano are available for use.
Donations by Thursday "Hang" Sponsors.
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Jeff Rupert is a regular at Blue Bamboo since near the very beginning, Jeff and his group represent everything we stand for... excellence, beauty, and class. Come hear selections from his new album "Sea Spell"
Tickets on sale soon are from $22 to $38 (including processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Come enjoy an afternoon of Swing Music featuring the sounds of Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and many others. The group features David Jones - trumpet and cornet, Mark McKee - piano, Jake Jones - guitar, Charlie Silva - bass, Ed Metz - drums & Allan Vache' - clarinet.
Swing dancers welcome and encouraged!
Tickets from $21.72 to $37.25 (includes processing fees)
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Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
THE ORLANDO CONCERT BAND PRESENTS IN HONOR AND GRATITUDE: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO VETERANS This Thursday Hang night will honor our Veterans with a special program featuring guest speaker Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Christine Youngquist and a show by the Orlando Concert Band.
Doors open 6:45pm
Tickets from $16.55 for Veteran or Student to $42.42 (includes processing fee)
Our Thursday Night Hang shows are free and open to all. $1000 Sponsorships are available to cover musician and staff costs. Email info@bluebambooartcenter.com for details.
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