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Marco Island, March 28, 2018: - The Marco Island Center for the Arts is proud to bring back the popular Cuban born tenor Anibal Cruz to Island audiences. This remarkable singer with perfect pitch and an easy smile will perform salsa flavored songs, Latin favorites and even Frank Sinatra selections. Concert pianist and outstanding musician Jorge Emilio Pis-Rodriguez will be joining Anibal Cruz for this evening interlude of wonderful music. Jorge Emilio has won numerous awards and his extensive repertoire encompasses diverse music genres. The concert will take place on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, from 5:30 – 7:00pm in the Art Center. The ticket price is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Call the Art Center at 239.394.4221 or visit the website at www.marcoislandart.org/musicalinterludes. This will be a sold-out performance! Buy your tickets early. His concert in 2017 was standing room only. Anibal Cruz was trained as a physician and worked for 14 years as a gynecologist in Cuba. He and his wife, Enely, also a medical doctor, each made the equivalent of $19 U.S. dollars a month. They could not afford a refrigerator or a television set. He had loved music since he was a child but preferred to be a doctor. The economic situation in Cuba forced him to start singing again. He had grown up in a musical family so, turning to singing made financial sense. He was able to appear in Cuban television programs, recorded songs with notable interpreters, and earned numerous music awards. Cruz landed a job singing in a Cuban tourist resort making $300 a month in tips. This led him to a long-term contract at a hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Over the next seven years, he was able to bring his family to Mexico, including his parents. With all the family finally together, Cruz proposed that they all immigrate to America. He said “We came here looking for a better future, especially for my children, my future grandchildren.” Cruz and his family first moved to Arkansas and now he and his wife reside in Miami. His son, Anibal Cruz III, is a classically trained pianist who studies at the famous Berklee School of Music in Boston, MA. The musical tradition in the family continues, now in America. Save the Date The Summer Musical Interludes Series for May – July! All concerts from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. May 17th brings the Alex Weitz Jazz Ensemble, direct from Miami, to the Art Center. Enjoy a musical cabaret evening with Abby Yetter on June 14th. Jazz returns on July 18th with the Brennen Yetter Jazz Trio bringing a fresh take to an old art form. Musical Interludes Series Musical Interludes is an ongoing music series at Marco Island Center for the Arts that bring world-class intimate and affordable performances to the Island and surrounding communities. The concerts include chamber music, jazz, opera and other genres that appeal to audiences of all ages. For a complete list of events, education classes, and special programming go to www.marcoislandart.org. Marco Island Center for the Arts thanks its sponsors Florida Department of State – Division of Cultural Affairs, First Florida Integrity Bank, Condee Cooling & Electric, Inc. and Coastal Breeze News. About Marco Island Center for the Arts Founded in 1969 by a dedicated group of artists and patrons, the Art Center has developed into a place to gather, to learn and to become inspired. Its program offerings include classes and workshops for adults and children. The Art Center brings a wide variety of arts to the community including visual, music, literature and special presentations. It is a showcase for local, national and international artists in many disciplines. Marco Island Center for the Arts is the location for students, artists, collectors and for those who appreciate the arts. Mission Statement: To promote education and appreciation of the arts. ###