FORT WALTON BEACH - Another year of symphony redefined as Sinfonia Gulf Coast kicks off with eight-time Grammy-winner Natalie Cole at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Emerald Coast Conference Center on Okaloosa Island.
   
Tickets are on sale now.
   
Cole will appear with members of Sinfonia in a Gala Season Opening Performance presented by Sinfonia’s bravo! Separate from the main season, this special presentation will help raise funds for Sinfonia’s educational initiatives and programs throughout the community.
   
Cole joins Sinfonia as one of a handful of dates in the Southeast to promote her new album, “Still Unforgettable,” which goes on sale Sept. 9.
   
The Emerald Coast Conference Center will be transformed into a theater with tables and individual seating. Patrons and corpo - rate sponsors choosing the premier table seating will be treated to food and wine and will gain entrance to the pre-concert activities beginning at 6 p.m.
   
A limited number of patron tables and tiered-seating single tickets are available as well. Everyone will be able to see Cole sing on large screens throughout the venue.
   
Single-ticket prices range from $50 to $75 while table seating begins at $125. Patrons may purchase and print tickets online starting at SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or may call the box office at (850) 267-1478.