The Music of Vince Guaraldi: A Charlie Brown Christmas

TICKETS Reserved: $65, $55 General Admission: $35 (adv. rate $30 until 11/1) Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm Presented by The Palladium at SPC. Back by popular demand – embrace the holiday season with a night of magic in the intimate Side Door Cabaret! Celebrate the holidays with an unforgettable evening featuring award-winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew in The Music of Vince Guaraldi: A Charlie Brown Christmas. This captivating concert will bring the beloved tunes of Vince Guaraldi to life, showcasing Bartholomew’s exceptional piano skills and virtuosity. Experience the classic melodies that have become synonymous with holiday cheer, masterfully reinterpreted by Bartholomew and his all-star trio. Adding to the excitement, special guest vocalist Nicole Bartholomew—esteemed professor at the Frost School of Music—joins the performance, delivering a unique blend of holiday spirit and musical brilliance. In addition to an extraordinary musical experience, this concert offers insights into Vince Guaraldi’s life and his iconic contributions to A Charlie Brown Christmas. Don’t miss this festive event that promises both a celebration of timeless music and an enriching exploration of its history. Join us at the Palladium Side Door for a holiday event that’s truly a must-see. This show is expected to sell out in advance—get your tickets early! Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is an award-winning pianist, composer, and music educator who maintains a highly active performance career as one of the most heavily sought-after pianists, accompanists, and sidemen in all of Florida. In both 2016 and 2017, he placed as one of the top three finalists in the highly acclaimed Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition and every year since 2021 has been awarded the prestigious “Artist Performance on Tour” grant from the state of Florida for his “Jazz Access Tour,” an outreach program that aims to provide underserved communities and schools in Florida with world-class public performances and educational programs. Whether in the main concert hall, Hough Hall with its unsurpassed new sound system, or kicking back in the intimate Side Door Cabaret, the historic Palladium Theater is consistently ranked as one of Tampa Bay’s best, most affordable venues for classical, jazz, blues, theatre, opera, comedy, dance, educational, literary, community events, and more. The Palladium, located in downtown St. Petersburg’s cultural center, is part of what makes Tampa Bay great.