2025-2026 Milk District Salon Concert Series

This year we expanded our line-up to 6 events – 3 concerts and a night of poetry still remain:

The Holiday Soiree featuring the Magic of Bronze – Dec. 6, 2025 [NEW DATE]

12 days of Christmas, 12 reasons to celebrate. Join Magic of Bronze this winter as they revel in all the celebrations the season has to offer: true love, music, birds, and all! Be sure to make time for this wonderful festival of celebration to herald in a truly joyous time of the year.

Immediately after the Magic of Bronze performance, all are invited to indulge in delectable holiday treats provided by our hospitality team and explore the Alliance Holiday Boutique, offering a stress-free, fun shopping experience filled with unique holiday gifts. (Cash is required for boutique purchases.)

The evening will be topped off with a  festive Christmas cabaret.

Come for the music, stay for the merriment—this is an evening you won’t want to miss!

Buy your ticket here: bit.ly/1Uholiday

Event Schedule:

• 6:00-7:00 – Alliance Holiday Boutique (cash only)

• 6:30 – Sanctuary Doors Open

• 7:00-8:00 – Magic of Bronze Concert

• 8:00-8:30 – Holiday Treats & Boutique

• 8:30-9:15 – Christmas Cabaret

Poetry Slam / Poetry Jam with Lisza-Marie – Jan. 17, 2026

Join us for an electrifying evening of spoken word and creative expression at our Poetry Jam, hosted by Lisza-Maria Mattes, Artist in Residence at the First Unitarian Church of Orlando. With her powerful voice and passion for community storytelling, Lisza-Maria invites poets, storytellers, and word-lovers to share their truth, rhythm, and fire in a welcoming, inclusive space. Come soak in the vibes at a night that celebrates the art of language and the power of voice.

Echoes and Impact – A Percussive Journey with the UCF Percussion Ensemble – Feb. 28, 2026 [New Date]

Experience the dynamic energy and rhythmic brilliance of the UCF Percussion Ensemble in a concert that showcases the full spectrum of percussive artistry. From thunderous ensemble pieces to intricate chamber works, these talented student musicians will take you on a journey through contemporary compositions and global rhythms. Don’t miss this exciting evening of bold sound, precision, and musical innovation, presented by one of Central Florida’s premier collegiate ensembles.

Sound & Vision – Ilana Zacks Explores Music and Multimedia – Mar. 28, 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Ilana Zacks takes the stage in a captivating violin and multimedia concert that fuses classical artistry with modern technology. Ilana’s virtuosic performance is seamlessly interwoven with evocative visual storytelling including projected imagery, immersive lighting, and digital soundscapes, elevating each movement into a modern narrative. With astonishing technical skill and emotional depth, Ilana Zacks invites audiences on a sensory journey where music and multimedia meet to create something entirely new and deeply moving.