Monthly Archives: November 2012

Mary Poppins is Coming to Orlando

Posted on November 20, 2012 by john

The Hit Broadway musical, Mary Poppins, is coming to the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando January 8-13, 2013, and tickets are now on sale at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/220048EDA8714F6A?artistid=1320016&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=207. Photo by Andreas Praefcke (Own work (own photograph)) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Voices

Posted on November 19, 2012 by john

The Town Center in Celebration will be the site of the 2012 “Celebration of Voices” on Saturday, December 1, from 4 to 10pm. Holiday music featuring school choirs will be highlighted with evening performances by young artists such as Sam & … Continue reading →

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Tickets Available Now For Robin Williams Performance

Posted on November 18, 2012 by john

Tickets are now on sale for “An Evening of Sit Down Comedy” with Robin Williams and David Steinberg at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando scheduled for January 30, 2013. http://www.orlando-theatre.com/theaters/bob-carr-performing-arts-centre/robin-williams-david-steinberg.php Photo by Steve Jurvetson from Menlo Park, … Continue reading →

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39th Annual Daytona Turkey Run

Posted on November 17, 2012 by john

One of the most celebrated car shows takes place next weekend, November 22-25, at the Daytona International Speedway. Over 5,000 cars and trucks will be on display along with a huge swap meet, crafts, food and entertainment. The event is … Continue reading →

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Tea with the Nutcracker

Posted on November 16, 2012 by john

The Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa presents “Tea with the Nutcracker” from 11am to 1pm on December 9. The program by Next Generation Ballet will explore the history of the Nutcracker and provide an opportunity for youngsters to meet the … Continue reading →

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Blake Shelton to Appear at Strawberry Festival

Posted on November 15, 2012 by john

The 2013 Strawberry Festival in Plant City opens on Thursday, February 28, and runs through Sunday, March 10, of next year and a partial list of the entertainers have been announced. Blake Shelton will headline this year’s concerts at 7:30pm on … Continue reading →

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Orchids and Gourmet Food Festival

Posted on November 14, 2012 by john

The Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is presenting the Orchid, Garden & Gourmet Food Festival from 9:30a. to 4:30pm on December 1 & 2. The festival includes cooking demonstrations, planting demonstrations, kid’s entertainment, music, gourmet food trucks, orchid displays, silent … Continue reading →

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Polk Portraits Exhibit at the History Center

Posted on November 13, 2012 by john

Polk Portraits: Imagine the Color, an exhibit of Polk County history makers, is on display at the Polk County History Center through February 2, 2013. The exhibit features local celebrities including entrepreneur George Jenkins, architect Frrank Llod Wright, professional football … Continue reading →

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Annual Corn Maze in Lake County

Posted on November 12, 2012 by john

Scott’s Maze Adventures, a 7-acre corn maze in Mount Dora, features the theme “Visit Lake County.” This popular attraction run by Long and Scott Farms is open Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and Sundays from 1 to 5pm through December … Continue reading →

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Bok Tower Gardens Christmas Season

Posted on November 11, 2012 by john

The Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales has a variety of activities planned for the Christmas season including Holiday Home Tours at Pinewood Estates, Home for the Holiday Workshops, Wintersong by Tammerlin, Guided Winter Walks, Poinsettia Display, and Seasonal Carillon … Continue reading →

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