The Beatles in Florida

Scott A. Grant takes listeners back to a historically significant period of time in North Florida's history with the lecture titled, "The Beatles in Florida." This 45-minute in-depth and fascinating discussion will take place at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a light reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. 

 This event is open to the public. General tickets cost $20 and member tickets cost $10 and can be purchased online at ccpvb.org, by calling 904.280.0614, or by visiting the Cultural Center. Guests will have the opportunity to take in the Cultural Center's national pop art exhibition 1¢ LIFE while enjoying the lecture.

The Beatles Concert at the Gator Bowl during Hurricane Dora in 1964

This lecture is part of a series of programs and events crafted to enhance the 1¢ LIFE exhibition. This exhibition will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the landmark publication, 1¢ LIFE, with over 55 important original graphics and poems from the publication, which debuted in 1964. The exhibition will also accompany the Cultural Center's 25th Anniversary Celebration. The exhibition is organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions in association with Denenberg Fine Arts. For more information about the exhibit and related programming, visit ccpvb.org or call 904.280.0614.

The Beatles in Florida focuses on the activities of the iconic musicians as they visited Florida in 1964. The Beatles were instrumental in taking a stand against racism by desegregating the Gator Bowl. These were the early days of the band's success. The young men appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in Miami and vacationed like rock stars. This is a delightful account of the early days when The Beatles were innocent and full of wonder.

About Scott A. Grant
Grant has been interviewed by local news and radio. His account was featured on the front cover of Folio Weekly and on a broadcast by WOKV. Grant has spoken to local Rotary Clubs and was invited as a guest speaker at the Beaches History Museum, UNF's Osher Lifelong Learning Program, and The Florida Conference on History Education.

About the Cultural Center
The Cultural Center's mission is to bring the arts into the life of the community through arts education, exhibitions, and outreach, and by honoring a donor-driven philosophy. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with tax ID #59-3238148. The Cultural Center is located at 50 Executive Way in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.