Monthly Archives: March 2013

Balloon and Sky Fest at New Smyrna Beach

Posted on March 20, 2013 by john

25 hot-air balloons are scheduled to appear at the Balloon and Sky Fest in New Smyrna Beach April 5-7. The event features Balloon Glows on Friday and Saturday nights and Balloon Flights on Saturday and Sunday. Eleven different teams and performers … Continue reading →

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Old Town Announces New Schedule

Posted on March 19, 2013 by john

Old Town Theme Park in Kissimmee Will introduce “Bike Cruise” on Thursday nights at 8:30pm beginning April 4. Motorcycles will be on display at 5pm  with music entertainment from 7 to 11pm. “Gone Country,” featuring a country band each week will … Continue reading →

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Downtown Disney Announces 3-Year Expansion

Posted on March 18, 2013 by john

Downtown Disney has announced plans to double the number of shops, restaurants, and other activities within the next three years, including two garages where parking will remain free. The four village complex connected by a flowing spring and the existing … Continue reading →

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Orlando Science Center Hosts Eggtastic Easter

Posted on March 17, 2013 by john

A pre-school holiday workshop, Eggtastic Easter, will be held at the Orlando Science Center on Saturday, March 23 from 10am to noon. For more information or to register, call 407-514-2112. The cost for each participant is $25 or $20 for … Continue reading →

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Tickets Available for Stevie Ray Vaughan

Posted on March 16, 2013 by john

Classic Albums Live will present “Stevie Ray Vaughan – Texas Flood” at the Lakeland Center’s Youkey Theatre on June 20 at 8pm and tickets went on sale March 15. Photo by Tim from Atlanta, USA (SRV Statue (Handheld HDR)) [CC-BY-2.0 … Continue reading →

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The Wizard of Oz at the Garden Theatre

Posted on March 15, 2013 by john

L. Frank Baum’s ageless story of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, and a tornado comes to life at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden. The production will run from April 19 through May 26 on Fridays … Continue reading →

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Seaworld Presents Viva La Musica

Posted on March 14, 2013 by john

“Viva La Musica,” the annual Hispanic festival at Seaworld Orlando, is presented Saturdays from April 13 to May 4. The family event features Latin musical artists and Latin cuisine. The event area opens at noon and concerts begin at 3pm … Continue reading →

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16th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs Show

Posted on March 13, 2013 by john

Fantasy of Flight will host its 16th annual spring car and vintage airplane show on Saturday, April 13, featuring restored P-51 Mustang aircraft and Ford Mustang cars of all eras, ages and styles. Cars will compete for the “People’s Choice” … Continue reading →

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Get Ready For A “Brain Freeze”

Posted on March 12, 2013 by john

The 1st Annual Florida Ice Cream Festival will be held at the Marchant Stadium in Lakeland from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, April 6, with family entertainment, activities, live music and acts, arts and crafts, and lots of ice cream. … Continue reading →

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Foothill Bluegrass Band at Bok Tower Gardens

Posted on March 11, 2013 by john

The Foothill Bluegrass Band will appear at Bok Tower Gardens at 7:30pm on Saturday, March 16, as part of the “Live at the Gardens” Concert Series. The band features three-part harmony and acoustic instrumentation. http://boktowergardens.org/  

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