Category Archives: Beyond Orlando

Monster Bulls are Headed for Kissimmee

Posted on January 22, 2013 by john

The 2nd Annual Monster Bulls competition will be be presented in the Silver Spurs Rodeo Arena in Kissimmee on Saturday, February 9, at 7:30pm. Tickets are now on sale for this event as well as the 130th edition of the … Continue reading →

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Hansel & Gretel Performed at the Osceola Center for the Arts

Posted on January 21, 2013 by john

The Orlando Ballet presents “Hansel & Gretel” at the Osceola Center for the Arts in Kissimmee on February 2 and 3 at 2pm. The Orlando Ballet website describes this story as “Good overcomes evil in this ageless tale of two … Continue reading →

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It’s BBQ Time in Central Florida

Posted on January 20, 2013 by john

Just thinking about this subject makes my mouth water. In addition to the many great BBQ restaurants in our area, there are four BBQ Festivals in the next three months. “The Lakeland PigFest” is 6-10pm on Friday, January 25 and … Continue reading →

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Old Town is Featuring Country Music

Posted on January 19, 2013 by john

“Old Town Gone Country” is a new free music event every Thursday night at the Kissimmee attraction. The fun starts with drink specials from 5 to 7pm followed by live country music from 7 to 11pm, and a truck cruise … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go To The Beach

Posted on January 15, 2013 by john

Here we are in Central Florida and the kids want to go to a beach. Where do we go? An article in the Orlando Sentinel lists the five closest beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and seven beaches on the Gulf Coast. … Continue reading →

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Engelbert Humperdinck at Lakeland Center

Posted on January 13, 2013 by john

The legendary performer, Engelbert Humperdinck, will be at the Lakeland Center on Tuesday, January 22, at 7:30pm. His performances have entertained many fans for over 40 years with hits such as “Release Me,” “The Last Waltz,” “A Man Without Love, … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Key Lime Pie Festival

Posted on January 12, 2013 by john

The Florida Key Lime Pie Festival will be celebrated January 19 from 10am to 8pm in the Cocoa Riverfront Park. The event includes live entertainment, refreshments, culinary displays and demonstrations, and Florida artisans. It’s all highlighted by the “Miss Florida Key Lime Pie” … Continue reading →

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Civil War Battle to be Re-enacted in Mount Dora

Posted on January 9, 2013 by john

The Battle of Townsend’s Plantation will be fought again at Renninger’s Antique Center in Mount Dora on February 2 and 3 along with a Civil War Festival from 10am to 5pm each day. The event includes the battle re-enactment, historical … Continue reading →

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Concert Series at Busch Gardens Opens January 16

Posted on January 7, 2013 by john

The 2013 Real Music Concert Series begins January 16-19 at Busch Gardens in Tampa with the Terry Myers Orchestra with the Swing Sisters. The schedule continues with the World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on January 23-26 , Frank Sinatra Jr. on January … Continue reading →

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An Evening of Glitter and Glamour

Posted on January 5, 2013 by john

The Garden Theater in Winter Garden presents “An Evening of Glitter and Glamour” on Friday, January 11, at 8pm. The music of Puccini, Rossini, Verdi and Broadway favorites will be featured. Tickets are $25. http://gardentheatre.org/ Photo by (Ebyabe) (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 … Continue reading →

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