Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is walking down memory lane with the help from the sensational sound of the ‘60s. In partnership with Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, MKAF continues a year-long celebration of its 20th anniversary with a rousing special performance by December ’63, a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band.
The concert is set for Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Dugas Pavilion located in the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village, located at 4323 Commons Drive West in Destin.
The five-member band is named for Frankie Valli’s 1975 hit "December 1963 (Oh What a Night)," which topped the music charts at No. 3 in the U.S. in 1975. December ’63 celebrates the indomitable spirit of the charismatic ‘60s crooner with the unmistakable falsetto voice with such memorable hits as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “My Eyes Adored You” and more.
Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever today, thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical “Jersey Boys,” which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group. As the play continues to sell-out each year on Broadway, and two touring companies of Jersey Boys travel around the country, the real Frankie Valli is still packing crowds into concert halls from coast to coast. December ’63’s toe-tapping tribute will leave no question why Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This is a come-as-you-are summer social event. Bring a chair, blanket and picnic or purchase dinner from local food trucks and restaurants and water, soft drinks, beer and wine at the event.
“Frankie Valli is an iconic and enduring voice of his generation,” said Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation CEO Marcia Hull. “Presenting this tribute band is a fun and festive way for friends and families to come together to help us celebrate MKAF as an enduring voice for the local arts in our community.”
Tickets for this benefit concert are $25 for adults; $20 for MKAF members; children (under 12) are free. VIP event tables are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis by calling (850) 650- 2226. Proceeds benefit MKAF’s mission to support cultural events and education programs.
MKAF will continue to celebrate it’s 20th anniversary with several exciting events including: “Bluegrass at the Beach” presented by ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacations (Sept. 11-12); the 20th Annual Concerts in the Village (Thursdays, May 7-July 2); the 7th Annual Labor Day Weekend Concert (Sept. 6) featuring the soul stirring sounds of the Heather Hayes Experience; the 20th Annual Festival of the Arts (Oct. 24-25) and the 20th Annual Sound of the Season (Dec. 4).
To purchase tickets or for more information on how you can become a member of MKAF, call 850-650-2226 or visit www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org.