Funshine Music Festival at Florida State Fairgrounds

Posted on April 18, 2013 by john

The three-day music extravaganza featuring more than 30 artists on six stages will be held at the Florida State Fairgrounds May 3-5. Headliners include Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent, Train, Smashing Pumpkins, the Wallflowers, REO Speedwagon, Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, Styx, New Found Glory, We the Kings and Kix Brooks. The event also includes 60 rides and attractions as well as a variety of food and beverage offerings.

http://www.funshinefestival.com/

Photo by Lenny Francioni (http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=14618) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Florida Panthers are Latest Attraction at Gatorland

Posted on April 17, 2013 by john

Neiko and Lucy, a brother and sister pair of Florida panthers are generating lots of new interest at their new home – Panther Springs – at Gatorland. The $200,000 exhibit allows an up close view of these endangered animals in a relatively natural habitat.

http://www.gatorland.com/

Photo by National Park Service Photo by Rodney Cammauf [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Paul McCartney will play Two Concerts in Orlando

Posted on April 16, 2013 by john

As part of his “Out There Tour,” Sir Paul McCartney will play two concerts at the Amway Center in Orlando on May 18 and 19. Both performances are at 8pm. Tickets range from $57.50 to $250 are are reported to be selling very quickly.

http://www.concertticketcenter.com/Event.aspx?EventID=73781&gclid=COeY0vfkxbYCFRQcnAodKUUAaw

Photo by Rich007 [CC-BY-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

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Concert Under the Starts at Bok Gardens

Posted on April 15, 2013 by john

Allison Brown

Two outstanding bands are on tap as Concert Under the Stars returns for another season at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales. The Duhks, a Canadian-based band featuring “a folk-rock, bluegrass fusion of Afro-Cuban soul and Jazz,” and the Alison Brown Quartet, starring the internationally recognized banjo virtuoso, perform at 7pm on Saturday, April 27.

http://boktowergardens.cmail1.com/t/ViewEmail/r/D2BB88E0D50010F72540EF23F30FEDED/010BCF773E2C548DB4B1B1F623478121

Photo by Filberthockey at en.wikipedia [Public domain], from Wikimedia Commons

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Waves of Glory at Wet ‘n Wild

Posted on April 14, 2013 by john

The Grammy-nominated band, Sanctus Real, will perform at this year’s all-day  Waves of Glory concert at Orlando’s Wet ‘n Wild on April 27 following a battle of the bands event featuring up and coming Christian music performers. The music starts at 10am with 12 bands entered and concludes with the 5pm concert by Sanctus Real.

http://www.wetnwildorlando.com/events_wog.php

Photo by Excel23 (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

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Free Ringtones and Screensavers Promote Antarctica

Posted on April 13, 2013 by john

One of the most unusual promotions offered by a theme park is now available from SeaWorld. Free ringtones and screensavers featuring Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin are now available at http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/Antarctica/Explore/Antarctica-Downloads. Want more? A free Antarctica  app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android phones is loaded with photos and videos at http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/Antarctica. Get ready for the grand opening at SeaWorld on May 24.

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Polk Museum of Art Offers C. Paul Jennewein Works

Posted on April 12, 2013 by john

C. Paul Jennewein was an architectural sculptor during the mid-20th century and is recognized for introducing Art Deco into American architecture. When he died in 1978, his family donated over 2,000 of his works to the Tampa Museum of Art. Now, the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland is planning an exhibit of selected works from the permanent collection in Tampa. Opening April 27, the exhibit will be on display in the Dorothy Jenkins Gallery and Gallery II through July 20.

http://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions/c-paul-jennewein-an-usher-for-a-new-american-style-works-from-the-tampa-museum-of-art/

Photo by Ebyabe (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons

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Great American Pie Festival in Celebration

Posted on April 11, 2013 by john

One of the most anticipated events in our area is the Great American Pie Festival in Celebration. This Lakeside Park pie-lovers-delight returns for the 12th year on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28. Who can resist the Never-Ending Pie Buffet that offers award-winning pie, ice cream, toppings, cheeses and beverages for only $10/adults, $5/Seniors over 65 and children 3-10. There are lots of children’s activities, demonstrations, competitions, and entertainment for all to enjoy.

http://www.piecouncil.org/Events/GreatAmericanPieFestival/

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Osceola Children’s Theatre Presents Musical

Posted on April 10, 2013 by john

The Children’s Theatre actors of the Osceola Center for the Arts will present “101 Dalmations, Kids,” featuring children 8-11. The show will be offered on Friday, April 26, at 7pm, Saturday, April 27, at 2 & 7pm, and Sunday, April 28, at 2pm. Admission is only $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call 407-846-6257 for more information.

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Animal Kingdom Celebrates Birthday and Earth Day

Posted on April 9, 2013 by john

Animal Kingdom was introduced to Walt Disney World on Earth Day, April 22, in 1998 and each year those two special events have been celebrated with lots of activities. 2013 will continue in this tradition with its Party for the Planet throughout the park.

http://www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/wdwparks/annual/Apr-JunEventsED.shtml

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2013/04/animal_kingdom_15th_anniversar_1.html

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