Yael ZaZa Flemenca performs a program of World Music for this Romanza Festivale concert on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., at the First Congregation Sons of Israel, 161 Cordova Street in St. Augustine.

A composer, singer, actress, and musician Yael has roots in France and Israel and has performed worldwide, singing in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Hebrew. Her music spreads across many genres, including Gypsy Jazz, French music, Flamenco, Jazz, and Latin. Yael earned a Master of Jazz Music at Queens College in New York in 2014.

The Romanza Festivale presents harpist, Isabelle Scott, with a women's ensemble conducted by Ms. Kerry Fradley, at the Waterworks, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Isabelle Scott, from Northeast Florida, has performed as a harpist through high school and college. She recently earned her master's degree in harp performance from Florida State University. Ms. Scott has performed with the Jacksonville Symphony's Youth Orchestra, the Jacksonville University Orchestra, and as a substitute harpist with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and Coastal Symphony of Georgia.

On Monday, May 13, 2024, soprano Raquel Rubi and the violin duo Harmonie Coalesce will present a program that features both violin duos and pieces for soprano and violin. The concert will be at the Memorial Presbyterian Church from noon to 1:00 p.m.

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On Monday, May 5, 2025, from noon to 1:00 p.m., the Chamber Music Series of the Romanza Festivale presents the 9B Woodwind Quartet at the Memorial Presbyterian Church.

All four members have performed in several ensembles, many have taught music in the area, and all seek to preserve and promote woodwind chamber music. Founded by Jeff Ackerman, the 9B Woodwind Quartet offers music from multiple genres and across all eras, from early music to modern pop arrangements and stage numbers. 

The Milano Comedy Room presents comedian Jake Klark on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Amici Restaurant, 1915 A1A South, St. Augustine.

From Cleveland, this 30-something shares his comedy about growing up in the Rust Belt, working in corporate America, and the nuances of marriage. Jake is also a keynote speaker who uses his comedy to inspire and motivate. He performs in comedy clubs throughout the U.S. and has been a finalist in the World Series of Comedy.

Fasil Malik opens the show.