Tag Archives: Activities

84th Anniversary Celebration for Bok Tower Gardens

Posted on January 28, 2013 by john

Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales is making final preparations for its 84th Anniversary. Lots of special activities are in store for Founder’s Day Weekend on February 1-3 beginning with Moonlight Carillon Concert on Friday at 7:30pm featuring Geert D’hollander. … Continue reading →

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Jewels of the Titanic on Display

Posted on January 27, 2013 by john

Titanic the Experience on International Drive is currently featuring a traveling exhibit of jewelry recovered from the wreckage of 75 years ago. The collection, highlighted by beautiful pieces created with diamonds, sapphires, pearls and gold, will be on display until March 12. http://www.titanictheexperience.com/jewels-of-titanic.html … Continue reading →

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Central Florida’s Favorite Places to Eat & Drink

Posted on January 26, 2013 by john

The Orlando Sentinel just published its annual Foodie Awards for 2012. This is the 15th anniversary of the awards that highlight the best local area eating and drinking establishments as voted upon by the readers and by Heather McPherson, the Sentinel‘s food critic. There … Continue reading →

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Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is Sept. 27 to Nov. 10

Posted on January 25, 2013 by john

It’s not too early to begin planning your Fall visit to Walt Disney World. And the International Food and Wine Festival in Epcot is always a good reason to visit. The dates recently announced are September 27 through November 10. No other … Continue reading →

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Tuskegee Airmen at Fantasy of Flight

Posted on January 24, 2013 by john

Several original members of the Tuskegee Airmen will appear at Fantasy of Flight February 7-9 between 10am and 3pm. Their appearance, “They Dared to Fly,” is the first of a six-part symposium – Legends and Legacies. Visit http://www.fantasyofflight.com/livinghistory/ for complete information … Continue reading →

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“If I Were A Rich Man”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by john

Just one of the wonderful songs from the Broadway classic “Fiddler on the Roof.” Now you can enjoy them all at the Lakeland Center on February 20 at 7:30pm as part of the Broadway at the Lakeland Center Series. http://thelakelandcenter.com/x_evt_dtl/21304.aspx … Continue reading →

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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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