Bring the whole family to a free concert called Fly Me to The Moon on Jan. 31 for an hour of classical music combined with the story of the history of flight. The show begins at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church of Santa Maria, and registration is required to reserve seats.
The orchestra, conducted by maestro Michael Nowak, will perform works by legends like Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Ludwig van Beethoven. Multimedia images will be projected above the musicians to illustrate the history of flight.
“Fly Me to The Moon is truly a spectacular show that will delight all ages,” according to the orchestra’s website.
Before the music starts, the audience will also get an introduction to each family of instruments in the orchestra.
To register for free tickets, visit smphilharmonic.org. Call (805) 925-0412 for assistance. First Christian Church is located at 1550 S. College Drive in Santa Maria.
The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society is celebrating 100 years of sharing live music with the community. Its mission is to preserve classical music, enrich the experiences of people in the community, and strengthen cultural values. The group’s next performance is scheduled for Feb. 28.
This article appears in January 22 – January 29, 2026.