Monthly Archives: December 2012

Concerts Continue at the Garden Theatre

“Glitter and Glamour,” an evening of Puccini, Rossini, Verdi and Broadway favorites, is planned for Friday, January 11, at 8:30pm at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden. This will be followed by “Sandy Shugart in Concert” the following evening at … Continue reading

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The 2013 Villages Renaissance Faire

Jousters, swordsmen, musicians, comedians, belly dancers, and vendors of merchandise and food are on tap at the 2013 Villages Renaissance Faire in the Village of Hopewell, just South of Plant City. Activities run from 9am to 5pm on the Villages … Continue reading

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Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

If you haven’t yet made it to Hollywood Studios to see the Spectacle of Dancing Lights, you only have until January 6 to enjoy this annual evening display of millions of lights synchronized to music. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/hollywood-studios/special-events/osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/

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Quilt Show at Central Florida Fairgrounds

The Florida Cabin Fever Quilters Guild is sponsoring its biennial show at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday, February 1 & 2 from 9am to 5pm. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded in 11 categories and entry … Continue reading

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Young Artist Music Series at Bonnet House

The Bonnet House Museum and Gardens in Fort Lauderdale has announced the dates and performers for its 2013 Young Artist Series. The Lynn Chamber Trio from Lynn University in Boca Raton on January 24 in the first of four concerts. … Continue reading

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Famous Tate Pro Rodeo Classic in Lakeland

The Famous Tate Pro Rodeo Classic is coming to the Lakeland Center January 18-19. Professional cowboys and cowgirls will compete for points to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Events include saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling bareback … Continue reading

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Franklin and Friends are Joining SeaWorld

The popular children’s television series, “Franklin and Friends,” featuring Franklin the turtle, will join SeaWorld Orlando in January with appearances by Franklin characters, TV specials, books, and merchandise. The introduction will coincide with the “Just For Kids” event next month. http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/12/20/franklin-and-friends-coming-to-seaworld-parks/  

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Monsieur Paul Restaurant in Epcot is Open

The France Pavilion in Epcot is now boasting the newest restaurant in the park - Monsieur  Paul. Open every day for dinner at 5:30pm, Monsieur Paul features casual refined French cooking under the direction if its chef, Jerome Bocuse. Reservations are encouraged … Continue reading

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Children are Free at Kennedy Space Center Through January 7

A child, 11 and younger, will be admitted free to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with each paid adult admission through January 7. Current programs feature “Holidays in Space” with carolers  decorations and holiday traditions of the countries involved in the International Space Stations. http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/

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Enjoy Ice Skating in Florida

From now until January 7 public ice skating is available at the Lakeland Center. Tickets including skate rentals are only $7 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Bring your own skates and it’s only $5. Visit their website … Continue reading

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