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Broadway is Coming to Orlando

john — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:07:39 +0000

The 25th anniversary season of Broadway Across America will open in Orlando with “Mamma Mia!” on October 3-9 at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. This will be followed by “The Book of Mormon” October 29-November 10, “Flashdance” December 3-8, “Once” January 28-February 2, “War Horse” February 25-March 2, “Evita” March 25-30, “Jersey Boys April 15-27, and “Ghost the Musical” May 13-18.

http://orlando.broadway.com/shows/tickets/?season=85

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Romanza Festivale – 10 Days of Art and Culture in St. Augustine

john — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:04:13 +0000

Romanza Festivale – a 10-day celebration of history, culture, art, theater, music, dance, exhibits, and cuisine – will take place in St. Augustine May 10-19. Visit the website http://romanzastaugustine.org/index.html for a complete schedule and all the information.

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Funshine Music Festival at Florida State Fairgrounds

john — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:08:08 +0000

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

Florida Panthers are Latest Attraction at Gatorland

john — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:06:40 +0000

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

Paul McCartney will play Two Concerts in Orlando

john — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:06:13 +0000

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

Concert Under the Starts at Bok Gardens

john — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:05:45 +0000

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

Waves of Glory at Wet ‘n Wild

john — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:07:14 +0000

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

Free Ringtones and Screensavers Promote Antarctica

john — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:11:44 +0000

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.

Polk Museum of Art Offers C. Paul Jennewein Works

john — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:11:16 +0000

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

Great American Pie Festival in Celebration

john — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:13:20 +0000

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/