"The Body's Voice" is a fun and heartfelt show where Luca Vullo brings Italy's silent language to life. Often referred to as the "Ambassador of Italian gestures," Luca has over a decade of experience teaching masterclasses on this subject at more than 70 international universities.Vullo's unique expertise allows him to compare Italian gestures with those of other cultures and explore the potential for intercultural misunderstandings.This authentic and touching performance highlights the power of non-verbal communication and emotions, emphasizing their significance for all human beings, transcending geographical, cultural, ethnic, and religious boundaries.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: For more information.

The University of Central Florida's top two auditioned ensembles, the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, present an evening of firsts, including the premieres of important and impactful works and collaborations with guest artists and ensembles. The program includes the consortium premiere of a new Concerto for Trumpet and Symphonic Band, by Juan Vasquez, featuring UCF Associate Professor of Trumpet, Dr. Jesse Cook, and the world premieres of "D[RAM]EDY" for solo piano and wind ensemble, written by faculty composer, Alexander Burtzos and featuring world-renowned solo artist, Jenny Lin, and also of a new setting of Leonard Bernstein's monumental "Chichester Psalms" for orchestral winds, percussion, mixed choir, and soloists, with the UCF choirs performing alongside our Wind Ensemble.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2025/ucf-premieres-and-collaborations/

UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF's faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on accessibility, partnership and diverse offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF's innovative spirit.The festival will feature the cherished theatrical masterpiece of "Fiddler on the Roof," brought to life by Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. With unforgettable musical hits like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "If I Were a Rich Man," as well as the enchanting melodies of "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "To Life (L'Chaim!)."Each spring, UCF brings its best and brightest artists to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for a large-scale celebration of creativity. UCF Celebrates the Arts showcases our students, faculty and alumni through dance, concerts, lectures and discussions, film, chamber music, visual arts and more. Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: purchase tickets here.

Live jazz recital by UCF faculty member Richard Drexler at UCF main campus.

Immerse yourself in a world rich with unforgettable musical hits like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "If I Were A Rich Man," as well as the enchanting melodies of "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "To Life (L'Chaim!)." Join us for a heartfelt journey through the bonds of family, love, and laughter as fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, come together in a celebration of life's joys. Let Fiddler on the Roof be your guide to a timeless tale that resonates with audiences of all ages, raising a cup to joy, love, and the beauty of life itself.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025 Registration Link: http://Arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: Purchase tickets here.