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An Opportunity to Hear Italian Tenor Andrea Bocelli

Posted on January 17, 2012 by john

The famous Italian tenor Andre Bocelli will perform with Winter Park’s Bach Festival Choir at the Amway Center on Sunday, February 12. Concert and Ticket information is available at http://centernow.org/ResultsVenue.aspx?event=Andrea+Bocelli&vname=Amway+Center&venid=13800&nid=1&ppcsrcBase=1-HY-EB-Amway-Andrea+&dist=GS&uq=andrea%20bocelli&cid=8249325486&gclid=CKaDzOGu160CFYFb7AodiFxxnA

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Something for Everyone at the Lakeland Farmer’s Market

Posted on January 17, 2012 by john

The Downtown Farmer’s Curb Market has 35 – 40 vendors offering lots of special items from food products to toys to jewelry and more! Located at the corner of East Pine Street and North Kentucky Avenue in Lakeland, the market … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for the 2012 Florida State Fair

Posted on January 17, 2012 by john

The 2012 Florida State Fair will be held February 9 – 20 at the State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Get all the information on tickets, concerts, directions and special events at http://www.floridastatefair.com/home

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An Exhibit of “Surface Effects” at Polk Museum of Art

Posted on January 11, 2012 by john

On January 28, the Polk Museum of Art will open an exhibit called “Surface Effects” that will explore the illusion of giving a two-dimensional artwork the appearance of three dimensions. The exhibit will run through April 21 in the Perkins … Continue reading →

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Kevin Costner & Modern West Coming to Lakeland

Posted on January 11, 2012 by john

On March 28, Hollywood actor Kevin Costner and Modern West will bring country music to the Lakeland Center in a performance at 8pm. Tickets go on sale January 20. More information is available at http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/x_evt_dtl/21283.aspx. Photo by Brennan Schnell  

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Indoor Football in Lakeland Begins in March

Posted on January 11, 2012 by john

The Lakeland Raiders, a member of the Ultimate Indoor Football League, will open its 2012 season on Saturday, March 10, against the Rome Rampage from Rome Georgia. Kick-off is at 7:15pm in the Jenkins Arena at the Lakeland Center. Their … Continue reading →

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Leap Day at Walt Disney World

Posted on January 11, 2012 by john

For the first time ever the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will be open for 24 consecutive hours. In celebration of Leap Day “One More Disney Day” will open at 6am on February 29 and close at 6am on … Continue reading →

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New Theme Park Attractions for 2012

Posted on December 26, 2011 by john

There is always something new to attract our attention to central Florida’s theme parks and 2012 looks to be extra special as major overhauls and new features are being introduced. “Iceploration” a 30-minute permanent ice show will open at Busch … Continue reading →

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History Center to Focus on Roberto Clemente

Posted on December 26, 2011 by john

The Orange County Regional History Center will present “Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente” from January 21 to March 18, 2012. The exhibit, from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.,  will explore the humanitarian side of this outstanding baseball … Continue reading →

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Skywatch at Orlando Science Center

Posted on December 19, 2011 by john

Astronomers in the Crosby Observatory at the Orlando Science Center are presenting special Skywatch programs from 5pm to 9pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month through February 18, 2012. Tickets are only $10 each. http://www.osc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=10&Itemid=57

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