A special guest is writing today’s PalladiumPaul blog. It’s Kurt Loft, who writes our listening notes in our Palladium Chamber Series programs. Kurt is a long-time classical music writer in the Tampa Bay area and a former colleague from my newspaper days. For the Jan. 14 concert, Palladium Chamber Players[…]

I was happy to be part of Catalyze 2026, talking about what I’m looking forward to in St. Petersburg in the new year. In my conversation with writer Bill DeYoung, I talked about the emerging leaders at the major institutions in town, the Palladium’s upcoming renovation and our fund-raising efforts.[…]

It’s hard to believe that our Palladium Chamber Series is celebrating its 13th anniversary season this year. I remember when Jeffrey Multer came to my office to pitch the idea. The series became an immediate hit with audiences. It also attracted strong support from companies and private donors. The five-concert[…]

Our current class of Palladium Creative Fellows is keeping busy in the coming weeks, with several shows performed or produced by current fellows. We launched the Fellowship program in response to the pandemic shutdowns that left performers struggling to find work. Since 2020, the Palladium has offered annual stipends of[…]

By Kurt Loft Notes Editor, Palladium Chamber Series A highlight of the Palladium’s classical music season unfolds Wednesday (March 26) with the Calidore String Quartet, the New York-based ensemble that appeared in an all-Beethoven program here five years ago. The acclaimed group returns with more of the German master –[…]

Kitty Daniels lifelong gig as a pianist and singer ended on Jan. 2, when she died, with her long-time partner and drummer Majid Shabazz by her side. I had caught a few of her last shows in the bar of Donatello’s Restaurant, on Dale Mabry, even sitting in while Kitty[…]

By Kurt Loft, Program Notes Editor, Palladium Chamber Series Most of us who love classical music will admit to having a favorite child. Although we cherish symphonies, concertos, operas, and choral works, nothing quite matches the intimacy of chamber music and its vast repertoire. With just a few musicians on[…]

I don’t know about you, but I’m personally ready to forget most of this fall. It wasn’t pleasant and at the Palladium it certainly wasn’t business as usual. That’s why I’m especially excited about what’s happening in December at your favorite venue. Check out this lineup: The Nutcracker The holiday[…]

The Palladium has seen a lot of hurricanes come and go in its almost 100-year lifespan, and none have done any major damage, but Milton proved to be more than the building could handle. The Palladium had water intrusion from several places and, while the water has been cleared, the[…]

Starting in 2020 in response to the pandemic, the Palladium Fellowship program has put money into the hands of local performing artists, who are asked only to create new shows and/or write new material. You can see and hear some of the results this Friday, 10-04, when Fellow Kyle Schroeder[…]

We’re so pleased to be working with one of the best promoters in the business, Brian Edwards and his company, Rocklands Entertainment, who has not only present great shows, but set up the shows as benefits for the Palladium. Rockland’s brought us Oh What A Night, and Four by Four,[…]

Our hometown Bossa Nova star, Daniela Soledade, returns to the Palladium stage this Saturday, September 7, with a brand-new show called Brazilian Dream. Born in Rio into a family of Bossa Nova royalty, Dani has built a major following around the U.S. and Europe – she has more than 65,000[…]

What I love about the summer season at the Palladium is the chance we get to present artists for the first time. Saturday night is one of those nights. I hope you can join us as we welcome two newcomers to the Side Door – Laura Reed and Kristopher James.[…]

I can’t believe our Boogie Woogie Stomp is now 14 years old! The show is always a highlight of the Palladium season. Officially titled the Boogie Woogie/Blues Piano Stomp, this show, with its eight-hands, two-piano finale, never fails to bring audiences to their feet. If you’ve never attended, I need[…]

Palladium pal, Tom Gribbin, knows the comedy business. He was one of the founders of Coconuts Comedy Clubs. He’s seen the best and he’s bringing Jimmy Shubert, one of his all-time favorites to the Side Door on July 19, for a hilarious night of standup. I asked him this week[…]

After last summer’s sold-out show celebrating the 1973 Watkins Glen concert, Steeln’ Peaches returns for another night of Allman Brothers music at the Palladium. The Hough Hall show is this Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m., upstairs in Hough Hall. This time, the band will be recreating the Allmans’ 2000[…]

At the Palladium the arrival of April isn’t just a sign of spring, it’s a reminder that our BEACON dance series, is almost here. That’s right, BEACON returns for the ninth time to our stage on Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. Since the debut in 2015, BEACON has helped[…]

Palladium Chamber Series: Mozart & Dvořák Viola QuintetsWednesday, Mar. 27, 7:30pmHough Concert Hall Wednesday marks the much-anticipated return of the Palladium Chamber Series, with a program that shines the spotlight on an instrument often overshadowed by its stringed brethren – the viola. Led by artistic director/violinist Jeffrey Multer, the concert[…]

We’ve got two must-see shows coming up at the Side Door this week. On Valentine’s evening, we’re welcoming back Whitney James for another romantic night of love songs. Whitney’s spending most of her time in Texas, but St. Pete is her second home. She’ll be bringing her Texas pianist, Michael[…]

The Palladium Chamber Players return on Wednesday with another exciting evening of music. The concert features three of our core players, including artistic director Jeffrey Multer, plus two special guests. Along with Jeff on violin, the players are: Derek Mosloff, guest viola, Edward Arron, cello, Jeewon Park, piano and Ryan[…]

John Lamb’s actual birthday is in November, but when you reach 90, you should be able to celebrate all year. At the Palladium, where John is still an active player in our jazz shows, along with a donor and fan, we are celebrating his milestone birthday on Saturday, Jan. 20,[…]

Roy Book Binder and Rev. Billy C. Wirtz are two internationally known performers who happen to call Florida home. Roy winters in St. Petersburg and Rev. Billy lives in Ocala, though he’s in Tampa most Friday’s doing his Rhythm Revival show on WMNF Radio 88.5. I’m happy to report they[…]

There were a few artists I wanted to bring to the Palladium and one of them was the singer, pianist and songwriter Nellie McKay. She’s a monstrous talent, so much so she never has fit into any niche in the music industry. She’s truly a one-of-a-kind performer that you need[…]

The Palladium’s chamber series returns for the 11th year this Wednesday with a special appearance by one of the world’s top ensembles – The Ehnes Quartet. We’ll be celebrating the start of our 23-24 season with a champagne toast in the lobby following the concert. All ticket holders are invited[…]

As the Palladium at SPC celebrates 25 years as a local arts venue, and we launch our $10 million cap campaign to renovate the theater, I thought it was a good time to tell the story of the little theater that could. I wrote this piece for Tampa Bay Magazine.[…]

It goes without saying that we’re excited to have blues guitarist/gumbo wizard Bill Wharton, aka The Sauce Boss, back at the Palladium – not only because his music hits our artistic sweet spot, but also because he feeds us at the end of the show! Wharton appears in the Side[…]

The Palladium’s special Halloween show is designed to be a treat for grownups and kids. La Luchaween will be lurking for you in Hough Hall on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. The ghastly trio, La Lucha, will perform live improvised music in the haunted Hough Hall to scenes of[…]

Here at the Palladium, we’re especially proud of our Creative Fellowship program. Started during the pandemic in 2020, the Palladium supports the creative work for top Tampa Bay performers with direct stipend, show payment and wrap around marketing services that total almost $10,000 per artist. Ona Kirei is part of[…]

The St. Pete Opera kicks off its 17th season at the Palladium tonight through Tuesday, and we turn our blog over to Kurt Loft’s story in the Creative Pinellas Arts Coast Journal, reprinted here. See you at the show! Nobody said opera has to be nice. In fact, it can[…]

This article was originally posted on Creative Pinellas‘ website on Wednesday, Oct. 6, and can be found here. Keeping Older Music Relevant and New By Kurt Loft September 10 at 2 pmPalladium Theater, St PeteDetails here If you slipped into a time machine and went back three or four centuries,[…]